Unified Prevention Coalition: Cliff Hardison Was Committed to Youth, Community

An outpour of grief and mourning has been displayed via social media after the news of West Potomac High School's Principal Cliff Hardison's death was announced. Hardison — who served as principal since 2009 — had a huge impact on WPHS, the faculty and students and the Alexandria community before his unexpected death on Tuesday.

More: Faculty, Students Remember Principal Cliff Hardison

Hardison was a member of the Board of Directors for the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County. President Lisa Adler released the following statement on Thursday:

"We have lost a real advocate for keeping our youth safe and drug free. Cliff Hardison was a member of the Board of Directors for the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC), and he was committed to working with youth and the community in efforts to discourage and prevent underage alcohol and binge drinking, and marijuana and prescription drug abuse. His West Potomac High School was among the first to have students join our UPC Youth Council, and his leadership and support will be greatly missed. Our UPC Board will be considering an appropriate way to honor Cliff’s memory."

According to the school's website, the West Potomac community is still awaiting news about a memorial service for Hardison. The school will post information on its website when it becomes available.