DRAGON ATHLETICS TOP USA TODAY POLL
Walker
Athletic Director Paige Hawkins is elated MLWGS won the USA Today America’s
Best Athletic Program Poll! With the support of the MLWGS community, the Dragons take first
place in the 2015-2016 Best Athletic Program with 121,949 votes. Thank you
Maggie Walker students, parents, faculty and other supporters; MLWGS couldn't
have done this without you.
GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND CHALLENGE
The
Governor's School Foundation 2016 Parent Class Annual Fund Challenge is well
underway! At this time, thanks to the generosity of MLWGS parents and
alumni, the Governor’s School Foundation has raised $273,222 towards its Annual
Fund goal of $300,000! The Foundation is very close to meeting its goal,
but cannot do it without you.
Through
the Annual Fund, the Governor's School Foundation is able to directly support
enrichment opportunities like academic competitions, student travel, as well as
new technology, and student aid. The support of MLWGS parents is critical
in these efforts and the Foundation is most grateful for this continued commitment.
There
is still plenty of time to make a contribution to the 2016 Annual Fund. Consider
making an Annual Fund gift in honor of a Dragon’s favorite teacher. Just
make a note of that tribute in the notes field when contributing to the Annual
Fund online at http://www.governorsschoolfoundation.org/donate/ or
contact the Foundation directly at 804.354.1566.
The
Foundation looks forward to all that can be accomplished together during this
exciting campaign!
SENIORS! SENIORS! SENIORS!
Graduation
Ticket Pick-up
Graduation
tickets may be picked up the week of June 6 during lunch from Ms. Sheppard
in room 330. Please note that these are tickets for admission to the graduation
exercises and are not the announcements ordered from Herff-Jones. Anyone
planning to come watch a graduate receive their diploma must have a ticket to
gain entrance into the theater. Each student will receive 13 tickets,
and more tickets may be available on a case-by-case basis. If
tickets are lost, they are not replaceable. Please keep them in a safe
place until June 17.
Senior
Recognition Night
Wednesday,
June 8, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
This
is the night the MLWGS community comes together to honor the many contributions
and memories of its graduating seniors. The highlight of the evening for
the students is always the Senior Slide Show, and it is a great opportunity to
get a sense of what the last four years have looked like inside MLWGS’s halls.
Students should arrive by 6:30 for the line-up wearing
professional/business attire; caps and gowns are NOT worn for this event.
Graduation
Rehearsal
Friday,
June 17, 9:00 a.m., Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel Street
Graduation
rehearsal is held at the Altria Theater. Parking for graduation is
available at the VCU parking deck for a minimal fee (entrances are on Cherry
and Laurel Streets.) Please adhere to posted street parking signs
as ticketing and towing are strictly enforced. Seniors must arrive no
later than 8:45 a.m. and report to the downstairs ballroom (enter
through the Main Street entrance towards the rear of the building).
Rehearsal will begin at 9:00 a.m. sharp. ANY STUDENT WHO MISSES
REHEARSAL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO WALK IN THE ACTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY. Parents
are asked to please work with their student to make sure he or she is on
time. Practice is usually completed by 11:30 a.m. or so; but given
that rehearsal will take as long as needed to perfect the process, please do
not plan anything that requires a student to leave early or be gone by a
certain time. This run-through is crucial to the success of the
graduation ceremony.
Please
note: Graduation regalia will be distributed at the end of the rehearsal.
Graduation!
Friday,
June 17, 3:00 p.m., Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel Street
Graduates
must arrive at the downstairs ballroom by 2:00 p.m. For
organizational reasons, this area is off limits to parents, relatives, and
friends; MLWGS appreciates your understanding. Cap, gown, and tassel are
the most important items for the day, but students are asked to dress
appropriately: dark dress pants, collared shirt and tie for the young
men, dresses for the young women. Students may wear cords earned as part
of their membership in our Honor Societies (as has been MLWGS’s custom).
Students may wear one piece of additional pre-approved regalia which they have
earned as a member of an enduring MLWGS organization.
Perhaps
the most important clothing decision for the day, however, is shoes.
Dress shoes and socks for the boys and low-heeled dress shoes for the girls are
the best choices; please, no “flip-flops” or athletic shoes.
Additionally, decorations on mortarboards are absolutely prohibited.
Note: The “collar” that comes with the graduation gown will not be used.
Doors
to Altria Theater will open at 2:30 p.m. Guests should enter through
the front doors and must have a ticket to attend graduation.
Seating is not reserved. Handicap seating is available in multiple
locations; please see one of the ushers at the door upon arrival if this
seating is needed. Parking for graduation is available at the VCU parking
deck for a minimal fee (entrances are on Cherry and Laurel
Streets.) Please adhere to posted street parking signs as ticketing
and towing are strictly enforced.
Photographs
during the ceremony are only allowed from attendee’s seats. The
Altria Theater will not permit audience members to spill into the aisles for
this activity, and they enforce this restriction quite seriously.
However, Lifetouch will be taking pictures of each individual student as
he/she receives his/her diploma. This year, a proof picture will be
mailed directly to each family and be accessible online along with ordering
information.
Last
but certainly not least, a brief reception for students and their families will
be held immediately after graduation in the downstairs ballroom of Altria
Theater. Graduation activities should conclude by 6:00 p.m.
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