from Smoke & Scales:
The Model United Nations Club successfully took part in the 46th Annual North American Invitational Model UN Conference sponsored by Georgetown University from February 12th through the 15th. The awards brought back to the Dragon Nation were three best delegate gavels for Megan O’ Donnell ('09), Madison Bush ('10), and Logan Ferrell ('11).
Congratulations Model UN-ers and faculty sponsor Max Smith [msmith@gsgis.k12.va.us] !!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
International Thespian Society Inductions
from Smoke & Scales:
On February 20, 2009, following the One-Act Play performances at MLWGS, the following students were inducted into the International Thespian Society:
They were inducted by co-presidents Thomas Howard (’09) and Matthew Gizzi (’09). Ned, Daisha and Dylan join 25 other current and former MLWGS students who were previously honored with membership.
The purpose of the International Thespian Society is the advancement of excellence in educational theater and the continuing enrichment of theater arts and their appreciation worldwide. To become a candidate and eligible for membership, a student of drama must earn 30 points through service to the Drama Department. Students are encouraged to earn points in more than one area of production or performance. Each point represents ten hours of quality work; therefore, each candidate has given over 300 hours of service to the Drama Department.
On February 20, 2009, following the One-Act Play performances at MLWGS, the following students were inducted into the International Thespian Society:
- Ned Crawford ('09)
- Daisha Stone ('10)
- Dylan Adams ('09)
They were inducted by co-presidents Thomas Howard (’09) and Matthew Gizzi (’09). Ned, Daisha and Dylan join 25 other current and former MLWGS students who were previously honored with membership.
The purpose of the International Thespian Society is the advancement of excellence in educational theater and the continuing enrichment of theater arts and their appreciation worldwide. To become a candidate and eligible for membership, a student of drama must earn 30 points through service to the Drama Department. Students are encouraged to earn points in more than one area of production or performance. Each point represents ten hours of quality work; therefore, each candidate has given over 300 hours of service to the Drama Department.
Chorus Students Excel At All-District Chorus Weekend
from Smoke & Scales:
MLWGS was well-represented at this year's VMEA All-District Chorus. Freshman Alex Georgiadis, Caitlin Lane and Kristina Ravensbergen and Sophomore Lizzie Barnett placed in the top tier of over 1,000 students in District I registered who auditioned last November.
For several weeks, these students prepared rigorously learning new music for the Feb. 13-14th workshop and concert held at Hanover HS. Guest conductor Lynnel Joy Jenkins, a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at University of Arizona, traveled to Richmond to lead the District I Women's Choir, in which all four of these students placed.
Lizzie Barnett and Kristina Ravensbergen were selected by the conductor to sing solo descant parts in a Moravian mountain song, entitled Hoj, Hura Hoj, during the recorded concert! Bravissima, Ladies!
MLWGS was well-represented at this year's VMEA All-District Chorus. Freshman Alex Georgiadis, Caitlin Lane and Kristina Ravensbergen and Sophomore Lizzie Barnett placed in the top tier of over 1,000 students in District I registered who auditioned last November.
For several weeks, these students prepared rigorously learning new music for the Feb. 13-14th workshop and concert held at Hanover HS. Guest conductor Lynnel Joy Jenkins, a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at University of Arizona, traveled to Richmond to lead the District I Women's Choir, in which all four of these students placed.
Lizzie Barnett and Kristina Ravensbergen were selected by the conductor to sing solo descant parts in a Moravian mountain song, entitled Hoj, Hura Hoj, during the recorded concert! Bravissima, Ladies!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Boys Swim Team Finish 4th in State
from the Richmond Times-Dispatch:
For the complete article, go to: http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/sports/high_school_prep/high_school_swimming/article/SWIM23_20090222-215701/212975/
FAIRFAX - The Maggie Walker Governor's School boys swimming team finished fourth this weekend at the State GroupAAA championships at George Mason. Along with Maggie Walker, swimmers from Atlee, Patrick Henry, Hanover and Lee-Davis also competed.
In the 200 medley relay, the Green Dragons' team of Ben Catanese, Hunter Knight, Sam Rairden and JH Vivadelli placed second at 1:36.86, and Rairden finished in fourth in the 100 butterfly with a time of 51.09.
For the complete article, go to: http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/sports/high_school_prep/high_school_swimming/article/SWIM23_20090222-215701/212975/
Friday, February 20, 2009
Senior Wins $10,000 Award
Thomas Howard '09 won the Harry F. Byrd Jr. Leadership award for Virginia’s 3rd congressional district. The $10,000 award recognizes "an outstanding Virginia High School Senior for the combination of academic accomplishments, excellence of character, qualities of leadership, and devotion to duty."
For more information, see the following article: http://www.winchesterstar.com/showarticle_new.php?sID=6&foldername=20090219&file=11%20students_article.html
Friday, February 13, 2009
Expatriated Alumnus Writes Again in RT-D
Dale Swartz '05 again makes the Op/Ed page in the Richmond Times-Dispatch with his reflections on the British view of American politics: http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/opinion/op_ed/article/SWARTZLONDON_20090212-180505/205137/
Dale is a senior at Rice University and is currently studying abroad at the London School of Economics.
Dale is a senior at Rice University and is currently studying abroad at the London School of Economics.
Alumnus Conducting Maymont Seminar
Matt Goldman '98 will be conducting a seminar called "The Locavore's Landscape" at the upcoming Maymont Flower and Garden Show. Matt is the nursery manager at Virginia Berry Farm.For more information, please see the write-up in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch: http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/lifestyles/home_garden/article/H-SHOW13_20090212-180505/205132/.
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