Discover Western Prince William
April 2025
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~ Sarah Smarrelli
Prince William County Student Nominees for
Presidential Scholars Programs
Recently, four Prince William County Schools' students were named Virginia
nominees for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Each year, up to 161
students from across the nation are chosen as nominees for the U.S. Presidential
Scholars Program. Students are chosen based on their academic excellence,
leadership skills, and community contributions.
Locally, Ali Gohar, Osbourn Park High School; Rania Lateef, Charles J. Colgan Sr.
High School and The Governor's School @ Innovation Park; Elizabeth Yeboah-
Kodie, Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School; and Ezekhiel Miller, C.D. Hylton High
School were honored.
Osbourn Park Girls' Basketball Wins First State Championship
Marking a historic milestone for the school, the Osbourn Park High School
(OPHS) girls' basketball team won the Class 6 state championship title, defeating
Manchester High School with a final score of 60-48. This is the first time OPHS has
won a girls' basketball state championship.
The team finished the season with an impressive 27-3 record, including an 18-
game winning streak. This victory marks head coach Chrissy Kelly's third state title,
adding to her previous wins in 2004 and 2006 at Forest Park High School. As the
OPHS coach for the past eight years, she has seen her team grow and advance
during that time.
The entire school celebrated the girls' monumental victory and other state-qualifying
student-athletes with an indoor parade through the school halls, where players
were met with cheers and excitement from their classmates, making it a day they'll
never forget.
Visit Prince William Public Libraries' Outdoor Spaces
Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) currently has four story
trails at the Central, Chinn Park, Haymarket Gainesville, and
Independent Hill locations. Be sure to stop by to visit them.
In addition, the Pollinator Gardens will have some winged
visitors in coming weeks, so plan to visit the gardens at
Bull Run, Central, Haymarket Gainesville, Independent Hill,
Montclair, and Nokesville locations to enjoy the flora and fauna!
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, El Agave Mexican Restaurant in Bristow is
preparing to celebrate with margarita specials. The restaurant offers a variety of
flavors, but the classic lime margarita remains the best seller. Named after the agave
plant--native to Mexico and the base ingredient in tequila--El Agave pays homage
to its cultural roots. "It's the plant that represents Mexico because tequila is very
popular," says owner Alfredo Avelar. In addition to margaritas, the drink menu includes
domestic and Mexican beer, wine, cocktails, and a variety of nonalcoholic beverages.
For more information, turn to the front page.
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