Stories for June 2015

Column: Gone But Always Remembered

As Father’s Day approaches, (written Thursday, June 18th) I am reminded of one of my father’s standard lines which characterize his positive attitude on life, for which I am eternally grateful – because I inherited it.

Column: No Joke, But Funny Nonetheless

Not that I ever want to use my having cancer as an excuse, but you have to admit, it’s a doozy. And it’s probably the best thing about the diagnosis/prognosis. However, it’s not as if there are a number of other advantages to the disease.

Great Falls: Langley Boys’ Soccer Wins First State Championship

Saxons head coach Amato earns 100th win at Langley.

The Langley boys' soccer team defeated Madison 2-0 in the state final.

Burke: Robinson Girls’ Lacrosse Wins First VHSL State Title

Rams defeat Oakton in state final, finish with 21-1 record.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team beat Oakton 16-12 to win the 6A state championship on June 13.

Burke: Injured Moore Helps Robinson Boys' Lacrosse Win State Title

Rams beat Chantilly in double overtime to repeat as 6A state champion.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team defeated Chantilly 10-9 in double overtime to win the 6A state title.

Column: Philosophically Speaking

Recently I attended a “Celebration of Life” event, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, created to bring attention to, and educate the public on, cancer. As a long-time cancer survivor, nearly six and a half years now – and one treated by doctors at Kaiser, I was asked, along with a cervical cancer survivor, to sit on a “survivor panel”; to share our cancer experiences, and offer, along with two oncologists and a pulmonologist, our respective insights as “treater” and “treatee.”

Vienna: Marshall Baseball Earns State Tournament Berth

Statesmen fall to Stone Bridge in 5A North region final.

The Marshall baseball team will face Hickory at 3 p.m. on Friday in the 5A state semifinals.

Burke: Robinson Girls’ Lax Advances to State Championship Game

Rams beat Centreville 15-13 in overtime in state semifinals.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team defeated Centreville 15-13 in overtime in the 6A state semifinals on Tuesday.

Vienna: Favero's Arm, Bat Lead Madison Baseball to Region Championship

Warhawks beat Chantilly 9-0 in Friday's 6A North region tournament final.

The Madison baseball team beat Chantilly 9-0 on Friday in the 6A North region championship game.

Vienna: Madison Boys' Soccer Secures First State Tournament Berth

Irwin's late goal propels Warhawks past Woodson in region semifinals

The Madison boys' soccer team beat Woodson 1-0 on Wednesday in the 6A North region semifinals.

MV Softball Ends Season in Regional Tournament

Freshman pitcher Anderson key piece of Majors’ future.

Stormy Zyzyk’s senior season of sacrifice came to a close on May 28, ending a high school career that included being selected first-team all-district/conference four times, and receiving first-team all-state honors as a junior.

Column: Weight For It; Wait

Given some post-chemotherapy eating challenges I’ve experienced during the past few months, and the subsequent weight loss which has occurred, my oncologist has prescribed Dronabinol, common brand name: Marinol.