From Westfield To the Big Time

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From Westfield to the Big Time
Kevin Clay stars in “Book of Mormon’s” national tour. maintain a good attitude are also impor-
tant attributes, said Clay. “They want
goodhearted people because many
By Bonnie Hobbs of them stay with the show for
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years,” he said. “So you want them
hen Kevin Clay was to be friendly because it’s a family
still in elementary environment; and on the road,
school, he dazzled we’re often all each other has. And
local audiences in the people in this show are awe-
the title role of The Alliance some; whether you want to spend
Theatre’s production of “Oliver!” time with them or be by yourself,
He continued garnering rave re- they’re a really good group.”
views at Westfield High, playing the After auditioning, he returned
leads in shows including Neil home to Centreville, but not for
Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” long. Even before he heard back
and “Joseph and the Amazing from the show, Clay had decided to
Technicolor Dreamcoat.” take his own leap of faith and com-
So those who know him well mit to trying to make it as a profes-
aren’t surprised at all that this now sional actor. He told his parents,
24-year-old is actually making a liv- “I’m going to go to New York, be in
ing in the theater. He’s in the na- the heart of things and give it a try.”
tional tour of “The Book of Mor- He had no job, but they were sup-
mon” and can currently be seen at portive.
The Kennedy Center in Washing- Then on Sept. 1, 2015, while in
ton, D.C., now through Nov. 19, in his car driving to New York, he of-
yet another leading role – this time, ficially got the call that “The Book
as Elder Price. of Mormon” wanted him. “They
“It’s good to be back home,” said asked, ‘Are you available, the end
Clay last Friday. “I started as an Photos Courtesy of Chris Clay of October?’ and I said, ‘Absolutely,’”
ensemble player in this show in Oc- Jumping for joy, Kevin Clay mimics the image on his show’s advertisement in said Clay. “I was beyond thrilled,
tober 2015; and for the past six Vancouver, B.C. and it was nice to know I had time
months, I was the Elder Smith to hang out in the city, see friends
standby, ready to perform if ever two-person musical. It was it and asked him to audition for that show. and some Broadway shows [before start-
the lead couldn’t. But starting on nice to work on a personal- “I thought she’d add my name to a list ing work].”
Oct. 24, I got to do it for real.” feeling project. When it’s and I might hear from them in a year or He and another castmate joined the tour
After graduating from Westfield just you and one other ac- two,” said Clay. “But two months later, they at the same time, so he and Clay rehearsed
in 2011, Clay attended Penn State, tor, it really connects you to called to say, ‘We have a spot opening up in together and didn’t have to be newcomers
obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts the show.” our national tour and we’d like to bring you alone. Their first performance as Mormon
in musical theater in 2015. While His big break came in his back in to audition.’” missionaries, or elders, was in Providence,
there, he also sang with the senior year when he and “That was my first, big, real audition out R.I. Initially, said Clay, “You just want to get
university’s a cappella group, The others did an acting show- of school, trying to go from school to ca- through the show and be as perfect as pos-
Statesmen – even performing on case, performing in front of reer,” he continued. “I went to New York, sible. I didn’t feel 100-percent confident
“The Today Show,” in his sopho- Clay casting people, agents and stayed on friends’ couches and auditioned until probably after a good month of per-
more year. managers. Clay did a song four times in one week. It was speaking and forming.”
“It was a really fun time,” said Clay. “I called, “She Likes Basketball,” from the mu- dancing — to both tap and hip-hop combi- Since then, the tour has performed all
also did ‘Guys and Dolls’ again [as he did at sical, “Promises, Promises,” and a casting nations.”
Westfield], as well as ‘John and Jen,’ a small, director from “The Book of Mormon” liked Being able to work well with others and See Tour, Page 8
Clay Shares Lessons Learned and Advice
Now starring in “The Book of Mormon” at The Kennedy Center.
By Bonnie Hobbs end result is not what you should be aim- wondering if they, too, could make it in the
A ing for, but the process. It’s not the grade theater like he’s doing. “I’d tell them to be
lthough Centreville’s Kevin Clay is you get, but what you do along the way. I completely unashamed of their love for the- P
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now a professional actor, he never then applied this advice to every aspect of ater,” he said. “And by going to shows or o
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Trees, and my history teacher, Lon Pringle, grateful to my first theater teacher at make it my reality,” he continued. “If other C
both in my junior year. They gave me an Westfield, Scott Pafumi. He’s the one who people had thought, ‘I can’t make it,’ we la
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understanding of the importance of learn- first made me think I could do theater for would have lost so many good actors.” Kevin Clay: “There’s always room
ing from all aspects of life.” my life.” in your life for the things you’re
Clay said they also taught him that “The Now, Clay has some advice for others See Clay Shares, Page 8 passionate about.”
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Northam Gillespie Hyra Fairfax Vogel Herring Adams
On the Ballot
A look at what’s top of the ballot this Election Day.
By Michael Lee Pope course of his administration by establish- garten education. If elected, he says, he eign affairs and economics, also from UVA.
ing a new Office of Innovation and Effi- would support expanding Medicaid and He also received a law degree from the
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ciency. eliminate gaps in mental health coverage. University of Richmond.
oters across Virginia will be On the campaign trail, Herring says re-
headed to the polls Tuesday Fundraising Total: Fundraising Total: sponding to the opioid crisis is one of his
Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s $14.8 million $2.9 million top priorities. As attorney general, he says
on the ballot: ❖ $4 million from A Stronger Virginia ❖ $50,000 from Rose McElrath-Slade of McLean, he has prosecuted more than 75 cases
❖ $1.1 million from Let’s Grow Virginia Strategic Resources Inc. against heroin dealers and traffickers in-
❖ $1 million from the Republican Governors ❖ $35,00 from the National Education Associa-
Race for Governor volving more than 375 pounds of heroin
Association tion
❖ $200,000 from Dwight Schar of McLean, NVR ❖ $35,000 from stockbroker Edward Hart Rice and fentanyl. Herrings says he is also lead-
Democrat Ralph Northam is a pediat- Homes of Vienna ing a project to eliminate Virginia’s back-
❖ $133,000 from Jay Faison of Charlotte, N.C., ❖ $30,000 from Ivan Jecklin of Henrico,
ric neurologist who was elected lieutenant log of more than 2,000 rape kits. Herring is
of ClearPath Foundation Weinstein Management Company
governor in 2013, when he beat Republi- ❖ $25,000 from Michael Bills of Charlottesville, also chairman of a task force to combat cam-
can E.W. Jackson. Before being elected to Libertarian Cliff Hyra is a patent attor- founder of Bluestem Asset Management pus sexual violence, and he says he helped
the statewide office, he represented the ney who was unopposed as the Libertarian put hundreds of child predators behind bars
Republican Jill Vogel is a state senator
Eastern Shore in the Virginia state Senate. candidate for governor when party leaders through aggressive prosecutions and digi-
representing Upperville who was first
He’s also a veteran, serving as an Army doc- met for their convention in May. tal forensics work.
elected in 2007 after the retirement of long-
tor during Desert Storm. On the campaign trail, Hyra talks about
time Republican state Sen. Russ Potts (R-
On the campaign trail, Northam talks ending the business, professional and oc- Fundraising Total:
27). Earlier this year, she beat out two other
about a “G3 Program” for Virginia — a plan cupational licenses tax known as the BPOL. $6.2 million
that would help people get a job, get skilled He also wants to end state occupational li- Republicans who were also running in the ❖ $1.5 million from the Democratic Attorneys
and give back. If elected, he says he would censing requirements for cosmetologists, RSeenpu. bBlricyacne pRreimevaersy (foRr- 1li7eu) taennadn Dt geol.v eGrlneonrn: Ge❖ne $ra8l1 A3,s0so0c0i afrtoiomn One Commonwealth PAC
work to expand industry certification pro- interior decorators and nail technicians. He ❖ $300,000 from Everytown for Gun Safety
grams, community colleges and apprentice- also wants to privatize the state-owned li- Davis (R-84). ❖ $150,000 from Michael Bills of Charlottesville,
ship programs, an effort that would focus quor monopoly and avoid increases to the On the campaign trail, Vogel says she founder of Bluestem Asset Management
wants to reduce regulations and the tax ❖ $116,000 from the Democratic Party of Vir-
on high-school students who do not attend minimum wage. If elected, he says he would
burden. During the last General Assembly ginia
a four-year college or university. He says work to exempt the first $60,000 of house-
session, she introduced a bill that would
he would support a law to make salary in- hold income from the state income tax. Republican John Adams is a former
have banned all gifts to lawmakers and pro-
formation more transparent so women can Navy officer who served as an associate
hibited candidates from using campaign
fight discriminatory practices. And, he says, Fundraising Total: White House counsel under former Presi-
funds on personal expenditures. She also
he would push to expand Medicaid. $63,000 dent George W. Bush. He has a law degree
❖ $15,000 from Michael Chastain of Austin, introduced an effort she calls the “repeal from the University of Virginia, and an un-
Fundraising Total: Texas amendment” that would allow states to re- dergraduate degree from the Virginia Mili-
❖ $1,000 from John Berresford of Arlington, peal federal laws and regulations.
$22.8 million tary Institute. He currently works as an at-
Federal Communications Commission
❖ $3 million from DGA Action ❖ $1,000 from Don Bruckner of Albuquerque, torney in private practice.
❖ $705,000 from Virginia League of Conserva- Fundraising Total:
N.M., Guebert Bruckner PC On the campaign trail, Adams says he
tion Voters ❖ $1,000 from Darryl Kerkeslager of Richmond, $2.5 million
❖ $566,000 from Michael Bills of Charlottesville, Virginia Department of Corrections ❖ $825,000 from the Republican State Leader- would work as an advocate against spoof-
founder of Bluestem Asset Management ❖ $1,000 from Carrie-Anne Mosley of Chantilly, ship Committee ing — fighting phone scammers who im-
❖ $450,000 from Everytown for Gun Safety Salesforce.com ❖ $496,000 from William Holtzman of personate the government, legitimate busi-
❖ $400,000 from the Democratic Party of Vir-
Holtzman Oil Corp nesses or local telephone numbers. If
ginia Race for ❖ $96,000 from Jill Vogel for Senate
elected, he says, he will leverage state re-
❖ $35,000 from cigarette manufacture Altria
Republican Ed Gillespie is a former ❖ $29,000 from Michael Smith of Middleburg, sources to do “much, much more” than is
Lieutenant Governor
chairman of the Republican National Com- Valley Proteins Inc. currently being done to combat the opioid
mittee who owns the firm Quinn Gillespie crisis. He says he would also support “tough
Democrat Justin Fairfax is a former Race for
& Associates, a bipartisan lobbying firm he but effective” law combatting drug dealing.
federal prosecutor who also owns a dental
started with Jack Quinn.
practice with his wife. Earlier this year, he Attorney General
On the campaign trail, Gillespie talks Fundraising Total:
beat out two other Democrats were were
about cutting the individual tax rate by 10 $3.4 million
percent — the first income tax rate since also running in the Democratic primary: Democrat Mark Herring is a former ❖ $2.9 million from Republican Attorneys Gen-
1972. He wants to prohibit candidates from longtime Democratic operative Susan Platt state senator from Loudoun who was eral Association
and former federal prosecutor Gene Rossi. elected attorney general in 2013, when he ❖ $225,000 from Republican Party of Virginia
using money raised for one office to run for ❖ $100,000 from Bruce Gottwald of Richmond
On the campaign trail, Fairfax says he won a 165-vote margin of victory against
a different office, and he says he would ex- of Newmarket Corp
tend the length of time administration offi- wants to increase the minimum wage and Republican Mark Obenshain that led to a ❖ $35,000 from Floyd Gottwald of Henrico of
expand workforce training. He wants to statewide recount. He has a master of arts Newmarket Corp
cials must wait before they can lobby their
implement a state-based loan restructuring in foreign affairs from the University of Vir- ❖ $27,5000 of William Goodwin Jr. of Rich-
prior office. If elected, he says he would
mond of CCA Industry
program, and increase access to pre-kinder- ginia as well as a bachelor’s degree in for-
identify $200 million in savings during the
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Photo by Hondo Davids
Cubs from Pack 1860 make electricity out of lemons.
Pack 1860 Explores STEM
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ack 1860 from Sully District or Station Three applied chromatography to
ganized fun STEM activities separate a mixture of colors and red cab-
which involved the entire Pack bage indicator to measure pH by chang-
and included siblings. Five sta- ing the color of a series of clear liquids.
tions were set up, one for each Den, and Station Four was the Index Card Tower
the Cubs rotated between stations. Each of Power, utilizing index cards to hold
station was manned by a parent volunteer. up a 2 1/2 pound weight. Station Five
Station One was making electricity out was Ping Pong Ballistics, where a pneu-
of Lemons, to light up a “homing bea- matic system was used to shoot ping
con.” Station Two was digital logic cir- pong balls at different angles and mea-
cuits to process how computers work. suring height and distance.
Leadership Changes
During an informal ceremony and celebration, Troop 893 confirmed
changes in Leadership at the Committee Chairman and Scoutmaster
positions. From left are: Committee Chairman John Ehreth (2010-2017),
Scoutmaster Dan Palenscar (1987-1990), Scoutmaster R. Hondo Davids
(2001-2004), Scoutmaster John Weinheimer (2007-2009), Scoutmaster
Dave Weisz (2009-2013), Scoutmaster Shawn Morrow (2013-2017), new
Scoutmaster Kevin Morley (2017), and new Committee Chairman Paul
Taylor (2017).
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through June 2018 at all 13 locations to the International Justice Mission (IJM).
Washington Redskins Quarterback Kirk Cousins, a customer of the Dulles location of
Virginia Tire & Auto, is a longtime supporter of IJM.
Supporting Anti-Slavery Effort
Virginia Tire & Auto tigate cases of potential abuse, gathering evidence
against perpetrators and helping local authorities
donates portion of plan rescue operations,” Willert said. “We then sup-
port authorities as they go into brothels, trafficking
proceeds from oil changes. sites and other dark places to rescue victims of vio-
lence and bring them to safety.”
These boots on the ground operations require dedi-
By Ashley Claire Simpson cation, strategy, and – of course – funding. For all
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the global progress IJM makes, it requires home-
or most Americans, the word “slavery” ap- grown support.
plies to an archaic institution. And, while Currently, Virginia Tire & Auto, the family-owned
it is a scourge of the past for the more de- and operated full-service car repair shop, is
veloped or stable parts of the world, sla- fundraising for IJM. Through June of 2018, the busi-
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“Historically, humanitarian and missions organi- oil changes to IJM. This will apply to at all 13 store
zations worked courageously to bring healthcare, locations distributed throughout Fairfax, Loudoun
education, food and other vital services to the glo- and Prince William counties.
bal poor, but little had been done to actually restrain “We’re giving a portion of our proceeds to IJM,
the oppressors who are a source of great harm to the and we’re really excited to be doing this,” said Julie
vulnerable,” said Jaclynn Willert, director of Profes- Holmes, Virginia Tire & Auto president. “Our goal is
sional Athlete Partners and Programs at International to sponsor at least two rescue missions, each of which
Justice Mission (IJM). “More than 20 years ago, Gary cost about $7,000. In donating to IJM, we’re direct-
Haugen and a group of lawyers, human rights pro- ing funding the rescue of people from slavery. We’re
fessionals and public officials launched an extensive benefitting the most vulnerable in society. It’s an
study of the injustices witnessed by overseas mis- honor to aid in the incredible work that IJM does.”
sionaries and relief and development workers. This The Virginia Tire & Auto team first learned about
survey of more than 65 organizations representing IJM from its customer, Washington Redskins quar-
40,000 overseas workers showed that 100 percent terback Kirk Cousins. Cousins has lent public sup-
of the respondents were aware of cases of abuse and port both to IJM and to Virginia Tire & Auto.
injustice against the poor and vulnerable, but they “We’ve had a relationship with Kirk Cousins for
felt powerless to do anything about it.” quite awhile,” Holmes said. “He’s a customer of our
The results of this investigation — that slavery was Dulles location, and his values align with those of
very much still alive — led Haugen to establish IJM, our organization. He’s been a spokesperson for us
a Christian non-profit organization to operate on the for two seasons. He educated us about IJM, which
front lines of the battle against modern slavery. he’s been a part of IJM since he was in high school.
“Gary established IJM in 1997, and the next year We’re so grateful for our connection to Kirk, and then
IJM carried out its first rescue operation to free chil- how he connected us to IJM. No other organization
dren from slavery,” Willert said. “Then, in 2000, IJM’s does work like them.”
first long-term field office opened in Mumbai to part- These kinds of connections help fuel IJM’s fire.
ner with local authorities to rescue girls and women “Kirk and Julie Cousins are part of our IJM Pro
trapped in sex trafficking.” Athletes Program Team Freedom, and we are grate-
Headquartered in Washington D.C., IJM now has ful to him for inviting Virginia Tire & Auto to join in
field offices in 17 countries across the world. Alto- the fight to end slavery,” Willert said. “It will take all
gether, IJM employs more than 850 people to com- of us coming together to bring rescue and freedom
bat violence against the poor. everywhere around the world.”
The non-profit works with local governments to To learn more about Virginia Tire & Auto, visit
conduct rescue operations; the organization said its www.vatire.com.
efforts led to the rescue 2,356 children, women and For information on how a company could partner
men last year. with International Justice Mission, learn more at
“We partner with local law enforcement to inves- IJM.org/Partnerships.
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CCllaayy SSttaarrss iinn ‘‘BBooookk ooff MMoorrmmoonn’’ NNaattiioonnaall TToouurr
From Page 3 with many over-the-top elements,” he said.
“But I also get to bring a lot of myself to the
over the U.S. and part of Canada. And Clay character and really play him earnestly.
says some of his best memories were when Throughout the show, he becomes more and
they were in Chicago, seven or eight months more sensitive to the people around him,
after he’d joined. “We were there seven instead of thinking about his own goals and
weeks, and a couple other shows were there success.”
at the same time, so we got to hang out with However, it’s not Clay’s first time perform-
the other casts,” he said. ing at The Kennedy Center. He did so during
The irreverent musical also went to Salt Cappies galas as a junior and senior in high
Lake City – and audiences there loved it. school; and as a sophomore, he was in a
“They knew what the show was about, be- show there called “Broadway: Three Genera-
forehand,” said Clay. “And knowing Mormon tions,” to open the newly renovated
culture, they understood all our jokes and Eisenhower Auditorium.
saw the heart behind them. Our show isn’t So returning there now, as a professional,
meant to attack Mormonism; it’s simply us- “feels right,” he said. “And it was so seren-
ing it as one, specific example to serve the dipitous that my first, official week as Elder
bigger message that faith is a positive force.” Price was at The Kennedy Center, in front of
He describes his character, Elder Price, as family and friends, and where I have so many
“the perfect, Mormon missionary – the defi- special memories. It was amazing timing,
nition of clean, precise and friendly. But at and I’m excited to make this show my own.
the same time, overly confident. He’s never I’m looking forward to trying some more
had any real hurdles in his life. Everything’s acting choices, and I now feel like I know
been a steady climb for him – a happy family this show, inside and out.”
and strong religion – so he believes his mis- In November, the tour heads to Florida,
sion to Africa will be just as smooth and the and that’s fine with Clay. “I like being on the
greatest time in his life. So it’s fun to see him road, and this is the time in my life to do it,”
come face-to-face with the true reality of the he said. “I love traveling all over and having
world, and the show’s about his process to stories from lots of different places. It’s an
adapt.” amazing feeling to wake up in the morning
Clay loves his role and has wanted to play and realize I’m going to perform that night
it since his freshman year of college when in the national tour of ‘The Book of Mormon’ Photo Courtesy of Chris Clay
the soundtrack first came out. in one of my favorite roles currently in the- Kevin Clay standing outside “The Book of Mormon’s” theater in New
“It’s fun to be such a dynamic character ater.” York.
Clay Shares Lessons Learned and Advice
From Page 3 you’ve got a long way to go,” he lighting cables and program a
said. “But all that’s a good thing, lighting board, and he loved it.”
Clay said the hardest part is as long as you keep a level head “While Kevin’s in town playing
sometimes feeling discouraged and work through it.” As for his Elder Price, he’s promised to visit
when things aren’t going great. It’s success in “The Book of Mormon,” my classes at school, and I’m ex-
getting past those times “when he said, “This is really my first taste cited to share him and his talents
you’re hearing ‘no’ at auditions or of, hopefully, what will be my ca- with my students,” continued
giving your all in a show, but the reer.” Pafumi. “I’m so proud of Kevin and
director doesn’t like it and says And Pafumi, now Herndon all he’s accomplished so far. I love
Middle’s theater director, is confi- that he went to college and got a
dent Clay’s words will, indeed, degree in Musical Theater, and I
become reality. “As Kevin’s high- love touting that he got profes-
school theater teacher from 2007- sional work almost immediately
2010, I remain in awe of his tal- upon graduation. He’s the true
ent and drive for the performing ‘Portrait of A Graduate’ of FCPS,
arts,” said Pafumi. “I knew Kevin and I take pride knowing I had a
since he was in about third grade, part in preparing him for this most
the youngest of the dynamic Clay excellent journey in the arts.”
family,” which includes Kevin’s dad Others who can also say they Photos Courtesy of Chris Clay
Billy, who acts in local theater pro- knew Clay when are equally From left: Local actress Kat Brais and Joanna Henry, who
ductions. thrilled for his success. Local ac- directed Kevin Clay in “Mame” for the Reston Community
“There was never any doubt in tor Jim Mitchell recalled working Players, visit with him at The Kennedy Center.
my mind that Kevin would even- with him for the first time in a
tually work professionally in the musical for The Alliance Theatre. mon’ at The Kennedy Center.” Another local actor, Annie
theater as an adult,” said Pafumi. “Fourteen years ago, I met a phe- “It was a remarkable perfor- Ermlick, also performed with Clay
“He can sing, dance (while whis- nomenal kid, Kevin Clay, when I mance,” continued Mitchell. “And at Alliance. She saw his show, this
tling), act and is an extremely hard had the privilege to act with him the star was kind enough to come past weekend, and raved, as well.
worker. Even though he’s a per- on the same stage when he played out the stage door and pay atten- “It’s awesome from start to finish,
former at heart, he took an inter- the title role in ‘Oliver!’” said tion to us mortals. Kevin was great, and Kevin Clay is absolutely dy-
Kevin Clay visits home est in the behind-the-scenes work Mitchell. “Then on Sunday, Oct. and it was wonderful to see him namite,” she said. “I had a hard
while appearing in “The and was a great, technical-theater 29, I saw a phenomenal actor and on that stage having such a great time taking my eyes off him, and I
Book of Mormon” at The student, too. During his junior man, Kevin Clay, play Elder Price time. We are all really proud and know he’s going to have an amaz-
Kennedy Center. year, I taught him how to make – the lead – in ‘The Book of Mor- happy for him.” ing career.”
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Wellbeing
Creating Balance
Advanced planning is one key to holiday harmony.
By Marilyn Campbell Mangione says crafting a plan in advance ing the holidays,” said Brand. As a result, even realize what you have done. This will
T of the holiday season is a key to maintain- people tend to brace themselves for what- always result in buyer’s remorse and can
he stretch of time between Hallow- ing balance. “When someone is dealing with ever may come their way. A more basic strip away the true joy that should go hand-
een and the New Year can be a people or situations, it’s hard to figure out method of avoiding stress is both mentally in-hand with the customary giving of gifts.”
source of merriment and joy, but it how to deal with it in the moment,” she and physically preparing before company, Neely says that during the holidays most
can also be a cause of stress, say mental said. “If people prepare and have a plan in travel, or hosting duties. Many people do Americans have been programmed to spend
health professionals. According to a study place, they can go on autopilot.” this by creating to do lists, getting orga- the vast majority of their discretionary in-
by the American Psychological Association “The holidays are a time in which we are nized, and planning before the beginning come all at once. “The worst aspect of this
more than 60 percent of Americans found potentially confronted with a lot added re- of their holiday.” annual spending spree is that it generally
the holiday season a frequent source of sponsibilities outside of our day-to-day,” Be mindful of limitations and boundaries goes on a credit card or two or three and it
stress and fatigue. While joy is still the pri- added Monica Brand, Ed.D., assistant pro- and limit the expectations we place on our- stays on there for a very long time,” he said.
mary emotion, finding a way to create bal- fessor, Department of Counseling, selves and others, advises Brand. “If you are “Once a purchase goes on a credit card, you
ance and manage the additional one who is so caught up in fes- are still paying for those purchased items
demands brought on by the holiday “The holiday cycle starts with tivities or is easily overwhelmed, for many months afterwards with accrued
season can make holidays merry. setting reminders on your phone, interest. So now, those presents under the
“Part of managing stress is iden- Halloween and … can snowball as smartwatch, or having someone tree on Christmas morning are still increas-
tifying the causes of stress and be- hold you accountable in taking ing in total actual cost until you pay that
ing aware of what is going on with people get more and more stressed.” breaks from the festivities may debt off from your credit cards.”
you and what is going to trigger recharge your batteries,” she Avoiding store-issued credit cards is a key
— Rachel Trope, clinical exercise physiologist
you,” said Maria Mangione, Psy.D., said. aspect of maintaining a sane budget, ad-
clinical psychologist at Washington at Washington Center for Weight Management Financial imbalance is a com- vises Emily Knarr, visiting faculty member
Center for Weight Loss Manage- mon plight during the holiday in Marymount’s Department of Accounting,
ment. “Look back at past holiday seasons Marymount University. “As a result, we can season, especially when a desire to give gen- Economics & Finance at Marymount Uni-
and ask, ‘What got you sad? What made be thrown off and stressed simply because erously outweighs one’s budget. “I cannot versity. “They offer so many promotions
you nervous? What made you angry? While we are not on our usual routine.” stress enough how important it is to set a during the holidays that it is tempting to
we’re outside of the holiday season, if you spending limit for each person you will be take advantage of them, especially if your
can look back at past seasons and think UNRESOLVED FAMILY ISSUES often shopping for ahead of time, before you go other cards are maxed out and you still need
about the times that you were stressed, you resurface during the holidays and lead to shopping,” said Brian Neely, professor of Ac- to buy presents,” she said. “However, even
can come up with a toolbox of things that tension. “Overall, our change in routine, in- counting & Finance at Northern Virginia if the terms of the cards and promotions
could be helpful to you.” creased interaction with family and the ex- Community College. “It is very easy to get are good, it still affects your credit rating
From shopping and budgeting to overeat- pectations we place on ourselves can all caught up in the festive moment and spend
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Wildcats Defeat Chargers
The Centreville Wildcats improve to (7-2) while Chantilly falls to (0-9) after the Wildcats’ 35-7 victory on
Oct. 27 in Chantilly. Centreville will host Madison (7-2) on Friday, Nov. 3; Chantilly will travel to take on
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