Monthly Archives: June 2017

Grant Spotlight: Future Problem Solvers

By |2017-06-12T15:28:48+00:00June 12th, 2017|Spotlight - Grants|

Six MLWGS students along with sponsor, Celie Boswell, competed in the Future Problem Solvers International Competition (FPSIC) in LaCrosse, Wisconsin from June 8 to June 11, 2017.  See the school's great write-up about their experience here.  The Foundation was happy to help offset costs for this trip as part of our commitment to funding clubs and activities. Support the Annual Fund to help us continue to support Future Problem Solvers and many other enriching activities

Grant Spotlight: 2017 Senior Art Show

By |2022-03-02T19:50:26+00:00June 12th, 2017|Spotlight - Grants|

"Flourish," the 2017 Senior Art Show, opened at Art Works on the evening of Friday, June 9.  The show features artwork in a wide range of styles from 21 seniors.  Each student also submitted an artistic statement along with their pieces and learned from Jeff Hall how to display their work in a gallery setting. The Foundation covered the cost of promotional posters for the show along with show invitations, prints, and lettering. Congratulations to

Community Service Opportunity from Katie Houston (’04)

By |2022-03-02T19:51:02+00:00June 6th, 2017|Events|

A MLGWS alumna, Katie Houston (Class of 2004) has reached out to offer a community service opportunity to current students.  She's volunteering heavily with the non-profit ReEstablish Richmond, which works to help refugees acclimate and put down roots in the area. They have a high need right now for volunteer tutors who are willing to help middle and elementary school students with English language skills and simple math skills (e.g. counting to 100).  The kids

Senior Showcase 2017

By |2022-03-02T19:52:36+00:00June 2nd, 2017|Spotlight - Grants|

The mentorship program and the specially-designed senior seminar classes are some of Maggie Walker's most remarkable offerings for students.  Senior Showcase is the culminating event for both courses of study. Mentorship areas this year included fashion merchandising, investing, non-profit work, cardiology, investigative journalism, architecture, French pastry, music therapy, and many more.  Davis Coffey ('17) gave a presentation entitled, "Baby Got a Sore Back: Factors that Affect the Recurrence of Lumbar Discectomies."  Dhaara Rathi ('17) titled

Volunteer Spotlight: Lillie Wauford

By |2022-03-02T19:53:33+00:00June 2nd, 2017|Events|

Many, many volunteers have contributed to the Foundation over the years.  Lillie Wauford is one of the greats.  Lillie's service on the Foundation's Board of Directors in ending this year, as is her service as Chair of the Marketing Committee, and she will be greatly missed. Lillie's MLWGS grad is Emily Wauford ('05), who attended Notre Dame for her undergraduate education, where she also ran cross country and track.  Emily then attended UVA for her

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