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Fairfax Academy,
We want to start off this week's message with a huge shout out to our World Language students who participated in the Cultural Celebration at FHS on Friday. It was great to see the students back onstage and sharing their backgrounds with peers, staff and the community! Stay tuned for some photos being shared on our social media in the coming days.
We are excited to announce that Spotlight on the Arts and ArtsFairfax are offering two scholarships this year for our music and dance students pursuing a degree in those disciplines. Last year's music panel was blown away by the submissions that we are able to expand our offerings this year. Please see below for details and contact me with any questions.
Please note that you might hear a new voice when you call the office. Our beloved Mrs. Cate is joining the Fairfax High staff as the Principal's AA. We will miss her dearly, but are thrilled that she'll still be part of our community.
We look forward to these last two weeks before Spring Break. A reminder that March 31 is an early release day (only AM block shuttles will be running).
All the best,
Mrs. Cook
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Fairfax Academy is pleased to announce that Spotlight on the Arts in partnership with ArtsFairfax is offering two $1000 scholarships for two graduating seniors: one for a student majoring in music and one for a student majoring in dance who will attend any university or college for the 2022-2023 school year. All applications are due by April 18, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Cook at amcook@fcps.edu. |
Students interested in the music scholarship are required to submit:
- A video link of a 3 minute solo music performance or a 3 minute recording of an original composition.
- A 400 to 500 word essay from the applicant stating why they are pursuing a music degree in college and why they are applying for this scholarship.
- A completed application form (which includes a link to the student essay and video).
- Students will need to request two recommendation letters be emailed to amcook@fcps.edu by the deadline:
- One from a music teacher with an emphasis on musical abilities.
- One from any teacher, counselor or community member who can speak to the applicant’s character.
Students interested in the dance scholarship are required to submit:
- A video link of a 3 minute solo or group performance in which the individual is identified and featured.
- A 400 to 500 word essay from the applicant stating why they are pursuing a dance degree in college and why they are applying for this scholarship.
- A completed application form (which includes a link to the student essay and video).
- Students will need to request two recommendation letters be emailed to amcook@fcps.edu by the deadline:
- One from a dance teacher with an emphasis on technical abilities.
- One from any teacher, counselor or community member who can speak to the applicant’s character.
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We are fortunate to offer four CTE classes at Fairfax Academy: Fashion Careers, Professional Photography, Social Media Marketing, and TV & Media Production. We will add a fifth CTE class next year: Game Design & Development.
Read below for information about our teachers amazing experiences.
Full bios are available on our website.
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Mr. Balthrop brings to the classroom twenty years of experience in the professional media production industry, producing award winning media for some of the biggest brands in the world. His client list includes Audi of America, Marvel Comics, Intel, and the National Institutes of Health, to name a few. He continues to produce work as the Chief Creative Director for G14Media, a full service agency in the DMV area.
He encourages critical thinking and team work, in addition to pushing students to consider new ideas and techniques that will serve them not just within the production industry, but in any industry that they choose to go into.
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Ms. Chong has been working in the fashion industry for 30 years - in wide-ranging roles but with a singular focus of bringing successful products to market. Her experience include 10 years working for leading fashion companies in NYC, eight years operating her own fashion consulting firm, two years teaching fashion at a university in Shanghai, and 12 years living abroad working with non-profit organizations that help fashion and craft sector entrepreneurs of post-conflict countries scale up through export growth. Ms. Chong graduated from Parsons School of Design in Fashion Design, and holds a Masters in Public Policy degree from Tufts University. She considers New York to be her hometown. |
Mr. Ruohoniemi is so pleased to have been a part of the Academy family since 2016! He received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Business Management and his Master of Science in Career & Technical Education from Virginia Tech. He is currently an instructor for courses such as Sports Marketing, Advanced Sports Management, Social Media Marketing, and Economics & Personal Finance. |
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Mr. Smith is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received a degree in Photographic Communication, and also obtained a minor in Business. In addition to teaching photography at the Academy, he also coaches Jiu Jitsu, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), and soccer. While working in the photographic industry, he had the pleasure of photographing Hillary Clinton, The Prince of Jordan, several Washington Football team players, and many other household names. He truly thrives working with his students and showing them the industry-side of the business. |
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