WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Going to college just got a lot less expensive for eight high school seniors in the District.Today when they found out that they are getting full scholarships to George Washington University.

Briana Whitfield couldn't have asked for a better surprise this morning. The senior at Roosevelt High School is getting a full scholarship to George Washington University through the Stephen Trachtenberg Scholarship Program.

It's an opportunity that was years in the making. She says, "Since I was in middle school, I've been working on my grades, my extracurriculars, my volunteer hours, so it's something I've been planning for." 

Whitfield couldn't have asked for a better surprise this morning. The senior at Roosevelt High School is getting a full scholarship to George Washington University through the Stephen Trachtenberg Scholarship Program.

Named this year for Children’s National Medical Center’s Dr. Bear mascot, the “Bear” Bones Tour launches the beginning of designers’ transformation of the new Wesley Heights home

The 2013 DC Design House “Bear” Bones tour last Saturday, February 23, at 2507 Foxhall Road, Washington, DC offered the first look at the spaces before designers begin their work transforming each of the 24 rooms into fabulous places to live.

The annual BET Honors with the stunning host Actress Gabrielle Union again celebrated and showcased the achievements of African Americans with their version of what can be likened to the Kennedy Center Honors.

The lineup at the Warner Theatre: Honorees Halle Berry (Service), Chaka Khan (Musical Arts), T.D. Jakes (Education), music exec Clarence Avant (Entrepreneur) and basketball player Lisa Leslie (Athletics).