Thanks to all the talented middle school artists who submitted work to our first Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Middle School Art Contest.  We had a total of about 45 entries from many of MLWGS’s participating school divisions 
all around the region.  It is so encouraging to see so many wonderful visual representations of the four pillars of the Walker Way:  Courage, Compassion, Community, and Collaboration.   I truly appreciate everyone’s time, talent, and thoughtfulness on these pieces.  ​
Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for the virtual opening. If you missed our Feb. 26th opening event, you can watch a recording of the event here. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/uc2MU2DWR1Bg3nkfpSHafvGStbap7IyCWQeBZUY8skxFhxRsLfZgKHTsTlWsGyIW.Vr6UTqbC4sitv5N7?startTime=1614381657000

Student Art Gallery 

 Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School recently established the ‘Walker Way’ initiative. The Walker Way is based on the four pillars of Courage, Compassion, Community, and Collaboration.  These pillars were exemplified by our school’s namesake, Maggie Lena Walker. 
  • Courage refers to the demonstration of fortitude, persistence, and integrity when confronting challenges. It is a vital strength, requiring determination. Our students are problem-solvers who aren’t afraid to face a challenge head-on. 
  • Compassion is possessing a sense of empathy for the stuggles of others and a willingness to serve. We emphasize the importance of caring for the people around us and working to make circumstances better for others. 
  • Community means understanding and embracing differences, but also acknowledging and celebrating the connectedness of the human experience. Having students from many different counties and backgrounds, Maggie L. Walker students emphasize the importance of creating a community in which people can connect and collaborate while in school and in their communities. 
  • Collaboration is harmoniously working together and using critical thinking skills to achieve a common goal. When everyone contributes and works towards solutions, wonderful things can be accomplished. We must all listen and work together to hear from different perspectives in order to best address a problem or a goal.
All four of these pillars together are what make up the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School community and its students.

Prizes

4 winners will receive the following:
  • $25 Plaza Art Gift Card
  • Maggie Walker Art T-Shirt
  • Sketchbook
  • Maggie Walker Art Sticker
Special thanks to our sponsors!