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John Hawkes

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Observations from the archives, 1988: John Hawkes credits Scott Fodness
1988, 25 years ago: John (Perkins) Hawkes, who was born and raised in Alexandria, has been called by some critics “the James Dean of the 1980s.”
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Another red carpet ride?
He went from Pigpen to Oscar-nominated actor, and rumor has it that it might happen again. John Hawkes, born and raised in Alexandria, is once again receiving critical acclaim for his latest movie, The Sessions – much to the delight of his mother, Pat Perkins of Alexandria.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

At the Movies - November 16, 2012

Friday, November, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

District 206 to honor Hall of Fame inductees
The sixth annual Alexandria School District 206 Alumni Hall of Fame recognition luncheon and celebration is set for Friday, September 21 from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Alexandria Education Foundation activities raise more than $45,000
The Alexandria Education Foundation’s (AEF) annual pledge drive, along with two special fall events, the Hall of Fame and Jeans and Jewels Gala, raised more than $45,000 to enhance educational opportunities for teachers and students within the Alexandria public school system.
Wednesday, October, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

At the Movies - November 23, 2012

Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

JHS to kick off 2012 Homecoming
Jefferson High School in Alexandria will kick off its week-long Homecoming festivities this Sunday, September 16.
Friday, September, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

A soaring homecoming tribute to a WWII hero
It was the buzz on Broadway Saturday afternoon: What was that airplane doing flying in low over the Jefferson High School homecoming parade? As it turns out, the plane was part of a homecoming tribute to the late Richard A. “Bud” Peterson, a renowned World War II fighter ace who graduated from Alexandria High School in 1940.
Wednesday, September, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

'Super' excitement
It was hard to tell which was better news – the fact that the new high school is on track and progressing, or that Alexandria School District 206 officially has a new superintendent. Of course, the budget audit and enrollment figures were exciting too.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Thumbs Up/Down - March 15, 2013
You’ve probably had it happen to you: You’re driving along when someone parked on the side of the road ahead of you suddenly opens their car door and you have to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting them.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion