Take a break from the pool
One trip out to the gorgeous, glass-surfaced, 13,000-acre Lake Anna is enough to convince even the biggest pool rat that the place to be in the summer is Lake Anna State Park.
Lake Anna is located in Spotsylvania, Va., about an hour drive from Chantilly.
The park itself is more than 2,800 acres, with more than 10 miles of lake front. Lake Anna is a popular spot for fishers and boaters but there is also a swimming beach that can accommodate several hundreds swimmers a day. Read more...
Jazzin' it up
The 22nd annual Jazz and Pizzazz performance, performed by Touch of Class and Chantilly Jazz, was presented May 21 through May 24.
Jazz and Pizzazz, a musical ensemble of singing, dancing and instrumental performances, is directed by Keith Taylor and Glenn Cockrell, directors of band and show choir.
Jazz and Pizzazz combines the vocal talents of Touch of Class and the musical instruments of Combination Band to produce a performance. Read more...
Issue 4
Swim your way to the national aquarium in D.C.
Renovations offer promising new face lift to D.C.'s aquarium, making it a prime spot to visit
Thursday night just got a lot more boring
Writer's Guild of America continues strike, forcing America to suffer through reruns
Ed Monk creates his own fairytale
The children's show to be original play by original teacher
'Substitute' plays on a fairytale classic
Chantilly original stars lower level drama students
Issue 3
They may not be haute, but they are juicy
Local burger joints put their best burgers forward to see if they live up to the grade-A status
D.C. venues offer exhibits on photography, Rauschenberg, leisure
Three new exhibits opened recently in D.C. showcasing different talents, subjects, artists
Be 'Cosi' and watch your life light up
Bull Run light show and Cosi make festive outing while combating the traditional norms of the holiday season
Issue 2
Football isn't the only team that takes the field
Marching band and color guard reveal their versions of Friday night performances
Pyramid of ages shapes a unique experience
Nine local schools band together to produce the Chantilly Choral Pyramid Concert
From out-of-state colleges to out-of-country
Talented senior artist, Terra Chapman commits to overseas art school in Florence, Italy
Ethnic gril is tasty and healthy substitute to fast food
Halloween comes early for orchestra
Orchestra organizes spooky, kid-friendly concert to get into the Halloween spirit
Make walking the dog a bit more exciting
Local Centreville dog park is entertaining for both owner and dog
'Real Life' lives up to reality
Carell gives an unexpected performance in family fun
Issue 1
Cool cover leads to literature letdown
'Prom' is on Halloween this year
'Zombie Prom' to be the first production of the year for drama
I scream, you scream, we all scream 'Paradise Ice Cream'
Original ice cream parlor offers spin on traditional dessert by offering handmad flavors
Do something that matters: volunteer
Instead of spending money, students spend time helping in the community
Inside
Lake Anna offers alternatives to normal summer monotony
Chapman leaves class of '08 legacy
250 miles away just got a lot closer to home
A taste of New York City comes to us with Santini's New York Style Deli in Oakton
Annual children's show depicts cult childhood classic, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
Time for ice cream trucks, lifeguards, concerts
Summer's concerts offer a genre for everyone, with a variety of artists to entertain any preference
Issue 7
Bringing a 1920's feel to competition
Music department holds annual competition allowing students from the county to come exhibit their different jazz styles to others
The drama department takes a step away from the usual comedy with 'Andersonville Trial'
Fairfax has added spice wit this tasty Southwestern type grill
Mount Vernon is blast from the past but continues to make history
The songs on your iPod are a reflection on what you like and who you are. What do you listen to?
A peek at the hottest upcoming movies
Summer brings sunshine, pool openings, hanging out with friends and severe movie hype
A whole new meaning to 'road trip'
Fine arts department competes, participates in workshops all over the nation
Issue 6
Choir steals the show in New York
Select, Symphonic choirs, Brient take home awards
Spinning through a world of cultures
Students from different backgrounds come together to express appreciation of their ethnicity
Choral department hosts annual Spaghetti Dinner
Great actors, great performance
Drama's production of 'Merchant of Venice' a success
Keeping money in the bank ... or not
More than ever, kids are spending excessive amounts of money on entertainment
zpizza has unorthodox toppings that make for delightfully different pizza
Issue 5
Select and Symphonic Choirs receive superior ratings at District Choir
Spaghetti Dinner showcases Chantilly, Rocky Run choirs
Backstage pass: Through the eyes of a star
The drama department always puts on a good show, but what happens backstage? Follow sophomore Emma Philipoom on her journey as Cinderella
Original play does well at districts falls short at region
Spice up Saturday night out with friends with tasty Thai
Recent trend of mural painting adds artistic detail to classrooms
Mix and match fitness classes for a healthy form of fun
'Penelope' makes a magical world seem like real life