PLEASE RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS!
Seniors should return all items borrowed from the library by this Friday, May 24. All other students should return library items by Wednesday, June 5. Faculty should return library items by Tuesday, June 11.
If you need to make special arrangements to keep materials longer in order to complete make-up work, etc., please see Ms. DeGroat.
SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT
Please join us Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m in the auditorium. This is the night we all come together to honor the many contributions and memories of our graduating seniors. The highlight of the evening for the students is always the Senior Slide Show; it is a great opportunity for you to get a sense of what the last four years have looked like inside our halls. Students should arrive by 6:30 p.m. for the line-up wearing professional/business attire; caps and gowns are NOT worn for this event.
Student Art displayed in Library
If you need to make special arrangements to keep materials longer in order to complete make-up work, etc., please see Ms. DeGroat.
SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT
MAGGIE WALKER SENIOR ART EXHIBITION: "RENAISSANCE"
For months, and in some cases, over a year, the seniors at Maggie Walker Governor’s School have been preparing for their capstone art presentation:
the Maggie Walker Senior Art Exhibition.
In the Maggie Walker art program, Art 4 and 5 students focus on building a body of work through the development of a personal theme. These classes involve multiple group and individual critiques, gallery visits, and individual studio time spent producing art. These students have worked tirelessly to prepare their work for a professional exhibition and to share their hard work with family, friends, and the Richmond community.
The show is named Renaissance to exemplify the work of these four female artists. Historically, the work created during the Renaissance and by the old masters highly sexualized women. It was not made by or for women. The work of these four artists challenges that and brings with it a new, modern renaissance. With the work of the four artists being presented, there will be a wide range of topics explored and expressed.
In the Maggie Walker art program, Art 4 and 5 students focus on building a body of work through the development of a personal theme. These classes involve multiple group and individual critiques, gallery visits, and individual studio time spent producing art. These students have worked tirelessly to prepare their work for a professional exhibition and to share their hard work with family, friends, and the Richmond community.
The show is named Renaissance to exemplify the work of these four female artists. Historically, the work created during the Renaissance and by the old masters highly sexualized women. It was not made by or for women. The work of these four artists challenges that and brings with it a new, modern renaissance. With the work of the four artists being presented, there will be a wide range of topics explored and expressed.
Molly Goodman (Art 5- Henrico) uses acrylic and mixed media to bring attention to the suffering women face under patriarchal societies and to empower those who are oppressed. Her content includes themes of sexual violence, oppression, and feminism.
Lilly May (Art 5- Powhatan) uses pen and ink to draw a link from the complex relationship between how women and other outsiders have been treated historically, to how pariahs are treated now. Her content revolves around feminism, perception, and sensuality.
Julia Park (Art 4- Richmond) uses a variety of media including painting, sculpture, and video to investigate how we as people relate to nature, history, and culture. Her work touches on the topics of feminism and queerness.
This show is a testament to the hard work of these high school seniors and their commitment to the visual arts program at Maggie Walker. We hope that you will join us for our opening from 6-9 p.m. on May 31 at Artworks Gallery located at 320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA 23224. The exhibition runs through June 9, 2019.
Contact: Julia Park 804-921-2282 or Jeff Hall art2know@gmail.com 804-873-2123
COLLABORATIVE MURAL TO CELEBRATE MAGGIE L. WALKER
Thank you to Colleen Phelon Hall who dedicated many hours to bring all this together!
An informative plaque is planned to be dedicated at the Fall Festival in October 2019.
A summary of what took place to get this done:
This mural project was designed by artist Colleen Phelon Hall, to bring people together by honoring the lasting legacy of Maggie L. Walker. Alumni of Maggie L. Walker High School and current students, alumni, faculty, and parents of the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School helped to create the mural by painting on special fabric squares that were then installed on the wall.
The Foundation Parent May Campaign is well underway! By now you have hopefully heard from parent representatives from your child's class about the ways that you can support the Governor's School Foundation Annual Fund!
Parent participation is key, not only in helping us to raise the funds needed to support our students, but also to assist our efforts as we go into the community to seek funding. In past years we have been fortunate to have as high as 60% of parents contribute to the annual fund so this year we are still way behind. Through your support, the Foundation is able to impact all students during their time here at MLWGS. The Foundation coordinates closely with the administrative team to fund academic enhancements that are essential to the MLWGS experience.
To date, the competition is neck and neck with the Senior parents slightly ahead. Help your child's class land on top! Current parent participation is as follows:
Senior parents (2019) 39%
Junior parents (2020) 33%
Sophomore parents (2021) 37%
Freshman parents (2022) 38%
We look forward to all that we can accomplish together for MLWGS!
Contact: Julia Park 804-921-2282 or Jeff Hall art2know@gmail.com 804-873-2123
COLLABORATIVE MURAL TO CELEBRATE MAGGIE L. WALKER
On Saturday, May 18, the collaborative mural to celebrate Maggie L. Walker was unveiled to the public. Many folks were present, including the great-grandson, Dr. Johnny Mickens III and great-great-granddaughter, Faith Elizabeth Walker Mickens "Liza" of Maggie L. Walker as well as, ten alumni from the classes of 1965 to 1979 from the Maggie L. Walker High School.
Thank you to Colleen Phelon Hall who dedicated many hours to bring all this together!
An informative plaque is planned to be dedicated at the Fall Festival in October 2019.
A summary of what took place to get this done:
This mural project was designed by artist Colleen Phelon Hall, to bring people together by honoring the lasting legacy of Maggie L. Walker. Alumni of Maggie L. Walker High School and current students, alumni, faculty, and parents of the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School helped to create the mural by painting on special fabric squares that were then installed on the wall.
- Over 125 people took part in an online survey giving input on the design concept
- Current students helped conduct further research about Maggie L. Walker to assist with content and submitted design ideas
- Artist Colleen Phelon Hall created a final design based on student inputs
- Eight member Mural Committee representing all stakeholders approved the final design
- Current students assisted in projecting the final design onto fabric squares
- Over 325 people helped paint the mural at 11 paint parties
- The mural was installed over two days- May 7 and 8
- Students and faculty got to assist with two days of touch ups and final application of commercial sealant
Dr. Johnny Mickens III and Faith Elizabeth Walker Mickens
Parent participation is key, not only in helping us to raise the funds needed to support our students, but also to assist our efforts as we go into the community to seek funding. In past years we have been fortunate to have as high as 60% of parents contribute to the annual fund so this year we are still way behind. Through your support, the Foundation is able to impact all students during their time here at MLWGS. The Foundation coordinates closely with the administrative team to fund academic enhancements that are essential to the MLWGS experience.
To date, the competition is neck and neck with the Senior parents slightly ahead. Help your child's class land on top! Current parent participation is as follows:
Senior parents (2019) 39%
Junior parents (2020) 33%
Sophomore parents (2021) 37%
Freshman parents (2022) 38%
We look forward to all that we can accomplish together for MLWGS!
