New High School Named for State Senator

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The Prince William County School Board has named the county’s 12th high school for State Sen. Charles J. Colgan Sr. At its May 20 public hearing, Colgan was lauded by board members for his dedication to public service, for his statesmanship and advocacy for public education.

“[Senator Colgan] always made his decisions about what was best for Prince William County. He voted across the aisle on any number of issues, and especially at times when compromise was needed to keep the state moving, his contribution was enormous,” School Board Chairman At-Large Milton C. Johns said in a statement.

Colgan has represented Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park in the state Senate since 1975, and he announced last year that he will retire at the end of his current term in 2016.

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, at 13833 Dumfries Road in Manassas, is scheduled to open in September 2016.