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Grant Spotlight: 2nd Cubing Club Competition

By |2022-03-02T14:52:14+00:00January 22nd, 2020|Spotlight - Grants|

The MLWGS Foundation proudly supported the Cubing Club's second World Cube Association (WCA) competition, which was held on January 18, 2020. Over 80 speed-solvers from Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina tested their skills under supervision from official WCA delegates. Cubing Club officers John Staley, Jacob Lee, Ryland Wilson, Ross George, and Uzair Bhatti organized the event along with club sponsor John Wilkes. Gifts to the 2019-20 Annual Fund support everything we do.

Grant Spotlight: Marquee

By |2022-03-02T14:59:55+00:00December 11th, 2019|Events|

    The Maggie Walker mural isn't the only thing sprucing up the bus entrance this year. The MLWGS Foundation supported the purchase of an electronic marquee that is officially up and running.

Grant Spotlight: Newseum

By |2022-03-02T15:14:23+00:00December 10th, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

The MLWGS Foundation recently provided a grant to cover the cost of entry to the Newseum in Washington, DC for Dr. Ericson's International Relations students. They are pictured here in front of the Berlin Wall exhibit. "We had a great time. Thank you for helping to make this possible!" Dr. Ericson wrote. Your contributions to the 2019-20 Annual Fund make everything we do possible.

Grant Spotlight: Art 5 Senior Solo Shows

By |2022-03-02T15:15:51+00:00December 4th, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

The MLWGS Foundation provided a grant to support Art 5 senior solo shows in 2019-20. Artist (and amateur beekeeper) Mia Rodriguez (‘20) inaugurated the series with her exhibition “Throwaway USA.”  These solo shows give students the opportunity to learn what goes into putting together a gallery opening, from installing pieces to printing and mailing invitations to writing an artist statement. Your gifts to the 2019-29 Annual Fund support everything we do.

Grant Spotlight: Cardiff Castle

By |2022-03-02T14:41:35+00:00October 9th, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

Part of our grant supporting the December AP Comparative Gov trip to the United Kingdom will cover the cost of students visiting Cardiff Castle, located in the center of the Welsh capital city.  The castle dates from the 11th century and is built on a Roman fort dating from the 50s AD.  In the mid-1800s, the castle was under the ownership of the 3rd Marquess of Bute, reputed to be the richest man in the world at

Grant Spotlight: John Marshall House

By |2022-03-02T15:18:03+00:00October 1st, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

A grant from the MLWGS Foundation covered the entry fee to the John Marshall house for Mr. Wilkes' Historiography students at the end of September.  John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, built the house in what is now downtown Richmond and lived there for 45 years until his death in 1835.  In his role as Chief Justice, he was instrumental in shaping the Supreme Court into what it is today,

Grant Spotlight: Yamaha Piano

By |2022-03-02T15:20:39+00:00September 26th, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

This summer, the MLWGS Foundation contributed to the purchase of a new piano for the school.  The school's existing piano was roughly 20 years old and could no longer be completely repaired by piano technicians.  The piano is used regularly by all classes in the music department as well as for performances throughout the year.  We are glad to have been a part of making this possible!  Want to see it in use?  There's a video

Grant Spotlight: Charles Dickens Museum

By |2022-03-02T15:23:19+00:00September 25th, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

A grant from the MLWGS Foundation will cover the entry fee for the Charles Dickens Museum for AP Comparative Government students visiting with teacher Matt McGuire in December. Make your gift to the 2019-20 Annual Fund to support everything we do!

Grant Spotlight: Student Fees

By |2022-03-02T15:27:55+00:00September 23rd, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

Providing access to all of the opportunities MLWGS has to offer its students is one of the most meaningful things the Foundation does.  To that end, our Board approved $22,000 worth of funding to be used for student financial aid in FY20.  We’re proud to say that so far in 2019-20, the Foundation has covered almost $5000 worth of fees for over 30 students.  Student fees can cover everything from P.E. uniforms to workbooks to dual enrollment course

Grant Spotlight: International Language Instruction

By |2022-03-02T15:29:10+00:00September 16th, 2019|Spotlight - Grants|

Sometimes it's the little things!  The Foundation gives out numerous small grants every school year in various categories.  One of our smaller grants this year covered the cost of purchasing Motion Verbs - Without Mistakes, an illustrated manual for use by Michael White in Russian II & III classes.  International language instruction is one of the things that sets MLWGS apart, and the Foundation is proud to support it. Make your gift to the 2019-20 Annual Fund

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