All Night Grad Organizers Thank Businesses
July 4, 2010 by Gina Caceci · Leave a Comment
Falls Church Times Staff
The 22nd annual George Mason High School All Night Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2010 is a wonderful memory thanks to the support of many Falls Church businesses, community members and hundreds of volunteers. Graduation night is one of the highest risk nights for a teen. Students attend parties throughout the year, but peer pressure is highest when there is an event this momentous to celebrate. The ANGC is a drug and alcohol-free event held the night of graduation that gives every GMHS graduate a safe place to celebrate.
GMHS Grads were all smiles at the 2010 All Night Graduation Celebration
The ANGC committee extends its thanks to all of the local businesses that support this worthy cause. Many were listed in last week’s City Focus, but that list is far from complete. Please visit the web site at www.georgemasonptsa.com and click on the All Night Graduation tab to view the entire list of donors. When you frequent these establishments, thank them for supporting the Falls Church City schools and its graduates. These businesses donate because they care about our community and the ANGC would not be possible without them.
Thanks to local businesses and lots of volunteers, GMHS grads had a safe and fun party to celebrate the milestone
Linda Hamill, Chair of the GMHS 2010 ANGC, says “Congratulations to the Class of 2010! You will always be Mustangs!”
Mason Wins Record Six State Championships
June 15, 2010 by Special to the Falls Church Times · 4 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH CITY SCHOOLS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Special to the Falls Church Times
June 15, 2010
In no other school year has George Mason High School won more Virginia state championships than 2009-2010.
But adding another 6 titles and a bunch of new trophies to the case is only half the story of success for a year that is one for the history books.
“More than half of our athletes maintained a 3.5 grade point average or better during their season,” adds FCCPS Athletic Director Tom Horn. “Winning is outside of our control, but excellence is not.”
When the final whistle blew on the 2010 VHSL Spring Jubilee, Sunday, not only had the Mustang boys soccer team repeated as state champions in a 2-1 win over Radford, it put a cap on the most decorated season in GMHS history.
The day before, the Mustang girls soccer team won its third consecutive state title, and the boys tennis team picked up a 6th title in 10 years. This past winter, the girls basketball team won its second consecutive championship and the Scholastic Bowl team picked up its fourth championship title. George Mason’s championship year all started in the fall when the girls cross country team brought home the state title, which was the second ever for the team.
“Still success has nothing to do with trophies,” Horn said.
“Next year we want to increase participation numbers, advance our skill sets, improve our off-season training opportunities, and our in-season strength and conditioning. We will also create opportunities for student-athletes to learn and demonstrate leadership, character and maturity, and develop a comprehensive student-athlete academic advisory program.”
Mason Soccer Teams Win State Championships
June 14, 2010 by Special to the Falls Church Times · 1 Comment
By LINDA HAMILL AND DENNIS O’ROURKE
Special to the Falls Church Times
June 14, 2010
Three Times a Charm for the Ladies
With a pair of goals from junior Hannah Walker and another from sophomore Leah Roth, George Mason’s Lady Mustangs defeated Radford 3-1 in a 90 minute battle for the championship. Mason downed the Radford Bobcats in a match that was controlled by the Mustang midfield and defense for a majority of the game. Mason girls have now won the Group A State Soccer Championship 3 years in a row.
A Sweet Sunday for the Mason Boys
The Mason boys team defeated Radford 2 – 1 in their game played Sunday as their Saturday game was called due to thunder and lighting. The Mason boys team were also defending state champions — winning their second year in a row.
George Mason Girls Reach State Soccer Finals
June 12, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 7 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
June 12, 2010
The George Mason Girls soccer team defeated Gate City, 5-1, on Friday to win a spot in today’s state championship game at Radford University. The Lady Mustangs will face Radford, which defeated Madison County, 5-2, in the other semi-final match up.
On Tuesday Mason defeated Northumberland, 7-0, in the quarter-finals.
Mason Girls and Boys Win Regional Soccer Titles
June 6, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
Seniors Kelley Frank, Nicole Mitchell, & Karen Hamill hoist the Region B 2010 Championship Trophy
George Mason High School Girls Soccer VA 2010 Region B Champions
Photos by Linda Hamill
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
June 6, 2010
The George Mason Lady Mustangs captured the Region B Soccer Trophy on their home turf Friday evening, defeating the Madison County Mountaineers, 4-1. Madison scored first, but Mason answered with two goals in the first half by Hannah Walker and Violet Miller. Leah Roth capped the win, netting twice in the second half.
The George Mason boys team also advanced Friday, routing Nelson County, 9-0.
The state quarterfinals begin on Tuesday with a double header at George Mason. The Mason girls will face Northumberland and the boys will play Nandua. Game times are 5 pm and 7 pm, but the order of play has not been set.
Mason Soccer Marches to Regional Finals
June 3, 2010 by Dave Witzel · Leave a Comment
Jordan Robarge shoots on goal against Altavista
Franky Andrianarison brings the ball upfield
(Photos by Tracy Back)
By DAVE WITZEL
Falls Church Times Staff
June 2, 2010
George Mason High Schools Boys and Girls soccer teams won decisive victories tonight earning themselves spots in the Virginia Region B Finals. The Boys defeated Altavista 6 to 1 while the Girls overwhelmed Central High of Woodstock VA 10 to 0.
Both teams will play in Regional Finals games on Friday night June 4th, at locations to be announced.
Mason Girls Soccer District Tournament Champs
May 29, 2010 by (see byline) · 1 Comment
By LINDA HAMILL
Special to the Falls Church Times
May 29, 2010
The Madison County Mountaineers battled George Mason High School’s varsity girls soccer team to a draw, 0-0, through four overtime periods Thursday night in the Bull Run District Tournament Championship. But the Mustangs won the game in penalty kicks, 3-0 behind the outstanding performance of their senior keeper, Nicole Mitchell, who stopped the first two Madison PK’s.
Mustang coach Jennifer Parsons was named Bull Run District Coach of the Year and Junior, Violet Miller was named Bull Run District Player of the Year.
After claiming the regular season and tournament Bull Run titles, Mason will begin regional play with a home game on Monday. After the Memorial Day parade, come support both the GMHS Boys’ (5 PM) and Girls’ (7 PM) teams for a double-header of great soccer.
Tennis, Anyone?
George Mason Girls Tennis Are Bull Run District Champs
May 28, 2010 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
2010 George Mason Girls Varsity Tennis Team seniors.
By CHRIS MADISON
Special to the Falls Church Times
May 28, 2010
The George Mason Girls Varsity Tennis Team is once again Bull Run District Champs, after the most dominant season in George Mason tennis in the past 15 years. The team, which finished 12-1, is led by a group of five very talented and motivated seniors who hunger to finish their Mason careers with a State Championship – a feat that has not been accomplished by George Mason in over 20 years.
Senior Kelsey Kane won the 2010 Region B Singles Championship this Tuesday, qualifying for the State Tournament being held in Radford VA on Thursday, June 10th at 9am. Kelsey cruised through both her semi-final match (6-1,6-0 against Buckingham High School) and the finals (6-3, 6-0 against Stonewall Jackson).
Kelsey is joined on the team by fellow seniors Claire Pribulka, Claire Sedmak, Alexa Shaffer, and Nathalie Lesgourgues amd junior Jessica Lim. These six players have proven to be one of, if not, the deepest top 6 rotations that Coach Chris Madison has had in his 11 years of coaching the girls tennis program. Each one of these girls brings their superior skill sets and combines them with sound conditioning and unflappable mental toughness to produce a line-up that truly has no holes.
The doubles team is equally unbeatable this year. Kelsey Kane and Claire Sedmak are the 2010 Bull Run District Doubles Champions, and favorites to win the Region B title. Claire Pribulka and Alexa Shaffer are unbeaten for the season, with Claire Pribulka’s record of one loss over three years. Rounding out the top 3 doubles is Nathalie Lesgourgues and rising doubles star Christel DeOcampo who’s aggressiveness at the net has provided a spark that really is a welcome addition to the already strong doubles core.
This Saturday, May 29th, the George Mason Girls Varsity Tennis Team will travel down Route 81 to battle Riverheads High School, the Shenandoah County District Champion, in the Region B Team Semi-Finals. After last year’s heart dropping loss in the Region B Semi-finals, this team is ready and motivated to ensure that last year does not happen again. The team is playing their best tennis of the year and they will be tough to beat!
On Tuesday, June 1st at 3pm, George Mason will be hosting the Region B Doubles Championships where Kelsey Kane and Claire Sedmak will be competing for their first Region B Doubles Title together, and Kane’s 2nd consecutive title. Kelsey won the 2009 Region B Doubles title with graduated senior Michelle Repper.
