They were part of Lake Braddock's Middle School Science Olympiad team that took 3rd place at the Virginia State Tournament on April 27. They competed in 23 different events including genetics, engineering, and astronomy. This year's competition was held on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

He was highlighted in the May 30 Burke Connection newspaper: "Alex a senior at Lake Braddock Secondary School, won a scholarship from the U.S. State Department to study in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, for the summer."

Over 110 scouts, parents and siblings joined us at the Troop 1346 Spring Court of Honor and Picnic I hope everyone who attended the Court of Honor yesterday had a good time and enjoyed all the great food. Congratulations to all of our Scouts and Parents. A big thanks to Mrs. Reynolds for coordinating the food and refreshments.

1. FINAL Summer Camp 2013 Payment Due NOW- If you have not paid, please email Aimee Purcell or Greg Cohen as soon as possible. Checks can be made to: "Troop 1346" or designate your son's scout account. If you are using scout account money - PLEASE check with Mr. Cohen BEFORE paying with scout account funds. The entire $275.00 amount per Scout is due. Fees are non-refundable.