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Class of 1971 Peter Alfond Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Efforts Meet and Surpass Original Goal
November 20, 2019Fall 2019 In the summer of 2018, the Class of 1971 launched an ambitious fundraising effort to establish an endowed scholarship fund in memory of beloved classmate Peter Alfond, who passed away unexpectedly in 2017. The class had originally announced the intention of raising $250,000 by their 50th Reunion in…

You’ve Helped us Reach the $50M Campaign Fundraising Milestone
September 30, 2019Summer 2019 Dear Governor’s Community, Through your generosity, faith, and commitment, you’ve helped us reach the incredible $50M campaign fundraising milestone for the school and our highest achievement in the history of The Governor’s Fund—just over $2M! I am as excited about our courageous campaign today as I was on…

Momentum Continues for With True Courage, The Campaign for Governor’s
December 18, 2018Since the public launch of With True Courage, The Campaign for Governor’s in October 2017 the Academy continues to see significant progress towards the campaign goal of $75 million. With True Courage continues to inspire and set new standards of philanthropy for the Academy with over $46 million committed to…

The Robert F. Schumann Foundation Awards Grant to Support STEAM Classroom
December 18, 2018A series of grants awarded to the Academy by The Robert F. Schumann Foundation have allowed the Academy to further embrace and commit to the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) within the school’s curriculum and co-curricular programs. The STEAM concept incorporates project-based and interdisciplinary approaches to…

Exciting Plans for the Renovation and Expansion of the Peter Marshall French Student Center
December 18, 2018An exciting plan is unfolding to renovate and expand the Peter Marshall French Student Center. Dedicated in 1978 by Trustee Emeritus Shirley French and family in memory of their son Peter Marshall French, the center has long served the Governor’s community with just minor modifications and limited expansion throughout the…