Life Lessons from our Amazing Alumni!

Alumni Showcase 2024

On Friday, September 27th, (40) alumni currently living as far away as Australia returned to school for Alumni Showcase, a Governor’s School tradition. In addition to sharing global life lessons they’ve learned since high school, this year’s speakers provided unique insights about their educational, professional, and personal journeys. Sessions available to students included the following and many more.

How to Run the James River Park SystemMaking STEM Learning Accessible to All
Russian Scholar to Nuclear Lawyer and Everything In BetweenSo You Want to Be a Creative
Military Intelligence: Oxymoron or Exciting Career? Life is not Linear: From Med Device Startups to Academia in Robotics at Duke
Prosecuting Murders Using Cell Phone EvidenceStrengthening Virginia’s Democracy
Pirates, Spies, and Congress: A Coast Guard AdventureMD-PhD Programs and Physician-Scientist Training
Building Strong Financial Foundations as a StudentNever Say “Mission Impossible”: How I Became a NASA Engineer
My Double Life in Math & MusicYou Should Make Things

Choose Your Own Adventure: From Class with Mr. White to Birds!

Alumni Showcase is sponsored and coordinated by the MLWGS Foundation. Thanks to our amazing alumni and Foundation donors for making this day possible!

Executive Director’s Snapshot

View updates by Kristin Janssen for this academic year.

Most Recent News

  • Senior Showcase: Wednesday, May 20th

    Senior Showcase: Wednesday, May 20th

    Senior Showcase is the highlight of the seniors’ mentorship or seminar experiences. The students have worked diligently over several months, and this is an opportunity for the entire school community

    Read More

  • Senior check out information

    Senior check out information

    Senior “Check Out” Forms & Senior Financial Obligations:  Due on or before Friday, May 22nd  The “check out” form will be available to students after APs are over. Each student

    Read More

  • Senior Exams: May 18-May 22

    Senior Exams: May 18-May 22

    Check with your student about which exams they will be required to take. All seniors must have earned a B for the second semester, a B cumulative average, and have

    Read More