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Waynewood Swim Team: Going Strong After Six Decades

On July 14, 1960, a mere 10 days after the grand opening of Waynewood Pool, Robert Lemmon pitched his idea to the Waynewood Recreation Association (WRA). He wanted to create a swim team. The Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL) was … Continue reading

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Waynewood Summer: A Sixty-Year Tradition

At this time 60 years ago, both the Waynewood Citizens’ Association (WCA) and the Waynewood Recreation Association (WRA) were preparing for their first summer of official activities.  They were, for the first time since the WCA’s inception in 1958, moving … Continue reading

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