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GSMUN Fundraiser, Monday, March 5 at Panera Bread on West Grace Street
This year, the Governor’s School Model United Nations Conference (GSMUN) has partnered with Love146, an international human rights organization dedicated to ending child trafficking and exploitation. Join us for a fundraiser night at the Panera Bread on West Grace Street on Monday, March 5 anytime from 4 PM – 8 PM! Show the electronic flyer…
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The General Assembly has designated March 14 as a Day of Honor for the Marquis de Lafayette in Virginia
Cr: Wikipedia Lafayette and the Virginia Campaign 1781 House Joint Resolution 797, Designating March 14, in 2015 and in Each Succeeding Year, as a Day of Honor for the Marquis de Lafayette in Virginia. On March 14, 1781, 23-year-old Major General Marquis de Lafayette landed at Yorktown, Virginia, to begin a campaign against the British…
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MW’s Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament Starts March 13 (Tuesday)
This year’s March Madness Dodgeball Tournament starts March 13th. The tournament will be limited to 16 teams and the money raised will be donated to the Cameron Gallagher Foundation after the championship game at the Spring Pep Rally. Contact Mr. Piersol for information.
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Walker’s Academic Quiz Bowl Team Captures State Title
The Academic Quiz Bowl Team, also known as ‘BoB Squad,’ participates in local, regional, state, and national quiz bowl competitions. Additionally, the team writes and hosts its own tournament to raise money. From June to November, the team prepares by writing over 500 questions for GSAC (Governor’s School Academic Competition). They then host mid-Atlantic area…
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Walker Wrestling has 2x State Champion with 2018 win
Senior Joe Paul (Prince George) Congratulations to the wrestling team who took 5 wrestlers to states this year, returning with (4) All-State wrestlers; David Winters placed 6th, Ned Cooper and Cole Cummins both placed 5th and Joe Paul earned his second State Championship. Coach Blanton says: “Way to go team on a great season!” …
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March is Youth Art and Music Month with Exhibition on the 14th
March is Youth Art and Music Month. This year, in addition to our regular student art exhibition, various school music groups will also be performing throughout the evening. Student short films will also be shown in the auditorium. The date for this event is Wednesday, March 14 from 5-7 p.m. The event is open to the public and…
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Former U.S. Ambassador to The United Nations Samantha Power to Address Richmond Students
The Richmond Forum partners with Governor’s School Model United Nations to bring prominent speakers to local students. On the weekend of March 23-24, The Richmond Forum and the 21st Annual Governor’s School Model United Nations Conference (GSMUN XXI) will bring the region together to learn more about our world. Samantha Power, former United States Ambassador…
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MW Girls Indoor Track Takes the State Title for 5th Consecutive Year
Congratulations! Another state meet is in the books and the girls are coming home with another championship trophy. The senior girls are now one season away from winning every VHSL championship (Conference, Regional, and State) that they have competed in during their high school careers. Sophomore Mary Caroline Heinen won both the mile and 2…
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MLWGS 2A East State Diving Champion 2018
L to R: Bekenstein and Jepson Congratulations Dragons! It was a fourth consecutive state win for Maggie Walker diving at the 2018 VHSL 2A East Dive State Championships held in the Christiansburg Aquatic Center. MW’s Anna Jepson (’20 – Chesterfield) took 1st in the Women’s 1-meter dive competition on February 12th. Allie Bekenstein (’18 – Henrico), who won the title last year, finished in 2nd place.
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MLWGS Swim – VHSL 2A East State Champions
Congratulations to both MLWGS teams…a 4th consecutive state title for the girls’ team and runner-up for the boys’ team. Every swimmer made it to finals scoring points for the team. There were 2 relay records broken and (5) – first place finishes, (9) – 2nd place and (6)- 3rd place. Gratitude to coach Matthew Chocklett for his…
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MLWGS Drama Presents ‘Spamalot,’ March 1-3, 2018
MAGGIE L. WALKER DRAMA DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ITS PRODUCTION OF “MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT!” Book and Lyrics: Eric Idle Music: John Du Prez Find your grail and give your audiences and performers the chance of a lifetime to experience one of the greatest musicals of the modern age. The Tony® Award Winning Best Musical, Spamalot! Lovingly ripped off from the…
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Virginia Women in History Student Writing Contest
Virginia students in grades 6-12 are invited to honor outstanding women in Virginia history by participating in Encyclopedia Virginia and the Library of Virginia’s Virginia Women in History student writing contest. Four winning essays will be chosen, two from students in grades 6-8, and two from students in grades 9-12. Prizes include a Kindle Fire for each…
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The FY19 Operating Budget Proposal is Open for Public Review and Comment
The Regional School Board is accepting input via online comments on the FY19 MLWGS Proposed Operating Budget here through April 12th. Approval for this budget will be requested April 19th. Visit here to view the proposal. Use this form for comment.
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MW Jazz Band Celebrates Mardi Gras with Residents of The Towers
There’s nothing like spreading joy through the community with music and no better way than with jazz on Mardi Gras. The Maggie Walker Jazz Band classes celebrated the holiday with the residents of The Towers Retirement and Assisted Living Community by performing a set of New Orleans style jazz February 13, 2018.
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Maggie Walker Music Students Earned Seats Through Auditions to Participate in District Band
Maggie Walker music students earned seats through auditions to participate in District Band Feb. 1-3, 2018 at Deep Run High School. From left to right: Kevin Ren (Chesterfield, 2020), Symphonic Band, 8th Flute Daphne Pang (Henrico, 2021), Symphonic Band, 10th Flute Emmy Li (Chesterfield, 2021), Concert Band, 19th Clarinet Grace May (Hanover, 2020), Symphonic Band,…
