Friend to attend Governor’s School

Alexandr Friend from William Monroe High has been selected for and has chosen to attend this summer’s residential Governor’s School at Christopher Newport University in Newport News.
Alexandr is a rising senior and member of the Class of 2010.
Each summer, 400 students who have exhibited exceptional ability in their particular discipline are invited to participate in the Governor’s School for Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts.  This intensive four-week program of classes, workshops, field trips and special events is designed to encourage students’ individual growth as well as to challenge them to achieve personal excellence in their fields.
To be selected to participate in the Governor’s School, students must first be nominated by their local high school.  Visual & Performing Arts applicants participate in a statewide audition, while Humanities applicants complete an extensive essay.  All applicants submit teacher recommendations. Their applications are then sent to a statewide selection process where they compete with students from across the Commonwealth.  An invitation to the Governor’s School for Humanities and Visual performing Arts is a tribute not only to Alexandr, but to her family and school as well.
Hosted by Christopher Newport University, the Governor’s School for Humanities and Visual Performing Arts will be held July 5, 2009 to August 1, 2009 and is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and participating schools.