Stroll Belle Haven is honored to recognize these fantastic young residents who have made their families and high schools very proud. We wish all of Belle Haven’s graduating seniors a happy and bright future as they make their way to universities and colleges across the country. Good luck, graduates! Well done.

LUCY ALLEN

Bishop Ireton High School

SPECIAL INTERESTS: “Through my 4 years, I was a varsity soccer and lacrosse player and was named captain of my lacrosse team this spring. I also have been a part of the One Love club helping to spread awareness about relationship abuse and how to foster healthy and happy relationships.“

FAVORITE MEMORY: “My favorite memory from high school so far has been playing in the junior vs. senior powderpuff flag football game as a senior and winning with all of my friends.”

PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: “My plan for after graduation is to spend the summer in Annapolis as a camp counselor. In the fall, I plan to attend Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I am on the track to get a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and hopefully will have the opportunity to also be a part of Miami University’s Greek life. I also would like to participate in intramural sports and join clubs to meet new people.”

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING HERE?: “My family moved to Belle Haven in October of 2025 after living in Del Ray for 16 years. We are members of Belle Haven Country Club so moving over here just made sense. We have many family friends in the neighborhood and have begun to make more friends as we settle in which is a great addition to our new community!”

ADVICE TO YOUNGER NEIGHBORS: “You are who you surround yourself with, take pride and appreciate the people you spend your time with!”

MARY BUCKLAND

West Potomac High School. 

SPECIAL INTERESTS: "I was on the varsity swim team and a member of the National Honor Society all four years."

FAVORITE MEMORY: "My favorite memory of high school is getting ready with my friends for prom."

PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: "I will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall majoring in biochemistry, and I have hopes to get into a premed program."

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING HERE?: "I have been in Alexandria all my life, and I love this area because how close it is to DC and there are lots of things to do!"

ADVICE TO YOUNGER NEIGHBORS: "Keep up with your homework (even if you are a freshman!)."

 

OLIVIA TROMBLAY

The Potomac School 

SPECIAL INTERESTS: “I played tennis and lacrosse and ran indoor track. I ran a nonprofit club for an organization called Families for Families that gathers food for underprivileged families in D.C."

”FAVORITE MEMORY: “My favorite memory from High School is prom night.”

PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: “After high school, I will be attending the University of Virginia. I am super excited and am interested in studying business.”

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING HERE: “We have lived here about 14 years. I love the traditions for the younger kids such as the Halloween parade. I also love how pretty the neighborhood is and how easy it is to go on long walks.”

ADVICE TO YOUNGER NEIGHBORS: “Good things come from hard work!”