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JUNE 20, 2024
Class of ’24 Celebrates Resilience BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnnow.org
The final commencement ceremonies for Loudoun County seniors wrapped up after over two weeks of graduations held on school campuses, at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, and the Ion International Training Center in Leesburg. Among the last to celebrate were graduates at Loudoun County High School where students, family and friends gathered on the front lawn Tuesday morning. “My hope is that you’ve discovered your why during your time as a Captain, and that you were able to leave a piece of yourself behind to become part of a fabric that makes Loudoun County High School so unique and special,” said Principal
Michelle Luttrell. “Every Captain leaves a legacy for future generations to get inspired from and create their own destinies and ultimately, their own legacies.” Loudoun County High School, which opened in 1954 to consolidate the county’s four high schools for White students, is celebrating its 70th year. “I think it’s only fitting that our class marked this monumental occasion, considering our high school years were anything but normal,” Student Council President Madison Ruff said. In addition to the traditional challenges of high school life, the Class of ’24 endured the pandemic school disruptions CLASS OF ’24 continues on page 41
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Mortarboards decorated by members of Loudoun County High School’s Class of 2024 displayed students’ college plans, tributes to friends and family, and words of inspiration.
Subramanyam Tops Democratic Field; Cao, Clancy Take GOP Nominations Parkinson’s disease. All three winning candidates are Loudoun residents. Cao, who gained 47% of the vote in a challenge to Wexton two years ago, will take on two-term incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine in a statewide race in November. In Tuesday’s primary, he was the clear choice, amassing more than 63% of the vote. Scott Parkinson was second among the six candidates in the Republican primary with just over 10% of the vote. Cao thanked supporters in a posting on X Tuesday night that focused on campaign issues of border security, abortion, Medicare and Kaine.
BY HANNA PAMPALONI & NORMAN K. STYER
hpampaloni@loudounnow.org nstyer@loudounnow.org
The ballot is set for Loudoun’s congressional races with Republican Hung Cao easily winning his bid for the U.S. Senate nomination and Mike W. Clancy overwhelmingly selected as the GOP’s candidate in the 10th Congressional District on Tuesday night. In the crowded field of Democrats in the 10th House District race, Suhas Subramanyam won in a close contest over Dan Helmer. The two state delegates led a roster of 12 candidates to replace Jennifer Wexton, who is not seeking election to a fourth term as she continues to cope with
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State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam (D-32) celebrates after preliminary results show he beat Del. Dan Helmer (D-10) for the 10th District House seat on Tuesday night.
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