school logo

One Day. Your Govs.

We have 1,763 minutes to inspire 1,000 donors to unlock a $100,000 donor challenge - can we count on you? Every contribution, no matter the amount, directly supports The Governor’s Fund and responds to all the needs of our students, curricular programs, and faculty development.

118%
$530,314
raised

Share what inspired you to give today.

Select affiliation(s)...
Angelica Orozco (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

I take great pride in being a member of this amazing community.
John Krigbaum (Alumni ’82)

a month ago

In memory of Virginia Lee Stone
My mom, who recently passed, was the reason I attended GDA, and for all of her efforts and support over the years, I am immensely grateful.
Michael Awkward (Alumni ’76)

a month ago

"Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof"
Evan Trent (Alumni ’98, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
It would be almost impossible to overstate the impact Peter Bragdon had on my life, and I know he had a profound impact on many, many others over the course of his time at Govs. Like so many of us, I received numerous cards and letters from him over the years. Back in 2021 he sent me a lovely card and included this photo from a visit he made to Chicago (I think back in 2003 or 2004). Peter will be missed. He made an extraordinary impact on our community, and leaves an enduring legacy.
Cayla Liptak (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

G-O-V-S, GOVS GOVS GOVS
Connor Cassidy, class of 2014 (Parent ’14)

a month ago

Our son LOVED Govs and thrived as a human being there. Thank u!
Kristin Brown and Aaron Hirsch (Alumni ’89)

a month ago

In honor of Cathy and Babe Ceglarski
Jonathan Gilman (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

In honor of Buster
Love the school Keep up the great job
William Dougherty (Alumni ’67)

a month ago

Have to get our total UP!
Nate Efinger (Alumni ’01)

a month ago

My classmates
Frederick Barker (Alumni ’66)

a month ago

Interested in an opportunity to make a real difference and maybe save a life while you're at it? Visit www.wvva-amp.org.
Lisa Strandberg (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Thank you for all that you do.
Ksenija Topic (Alumni ’95)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Dr. Rhea Hill (Nikki Holmes) (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

In honor of Melanie Robinson
Joe Levitt (Alumni ’01)

a month ago

In memory of Joe Levitt
From the grave. I was planning on giving $20 but spent $15 on booze while I was thinking about.
stephan triendl (Alumni ’99)

a month ago

In honor of Brendon Oreto and Justin Marshall
Paul Gares (Alumni ’68)

a month ago

Great school great classmates...
Penny Aham (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

My colleagues that dedicate their time day in and day out to make this a wonderful, inspiring place to be a part of.
Winston Rice (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Classmate Emails and warm GDA memories.
Glen Distefano (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon and Maryann Distefano
Faith Gargano (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Kelsey Kane (Alumni ’05)

a month ago

In honor of Coach Ceglarski
Alex Russell (Alumni ’21)

a month ago

In honor of Joe Repczynski who mentored me and inspired my passion for theater tech and performing arts. I will forever be grateful for his influence on my life.
Joseph Blake (Grandparent ’27)

a month ago

My granddaughter is a student
Anonymous (Alumni ’82)

a month ago

In memory of Heb Evans
David Crisafi & Jill Harrison (Parent ’22, ’24)

a month ago

So thankful to what Govs has done for our family. Great education and experience.
Chandler Evans (Parent ’26, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In honor of the extraordinary Govs faculty and staff
Lindsay Clunie (Alumni ’03)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Anne and Andy Stevens (Parent ’09)

a month ago

In honor of Janet Adams Wall
Hal Curtis (Alumni ’71, ’72)

a month ago

Our class correspondent, George, unflaggingly gets after it.
Jason Katsapetses (Alumni ’86)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Ryan Hiro (Student ’29)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Lauren Jellinek-Flower (Alumni ’89)

a month ago

My love for GDA best years of my life
Thomas Bell (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

In honor of Laurel Abusamra
Lindsay Fermano

a month ago

In honor of John Horner
Kurt Johnson (Parent ’26)

a month ago

In gratitude of the support and care given to Cat during their time at Govs Thank you Kurt & Holly Johnson
Jen Killion (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Aaron and Elinor Brown (Alumni ’98, Parent ’25)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Emmett Hoins (Alumni ’19)

a month ago

Aid and scholarships have always had equal value to me as a vote of confidence. To feel like a renowned institution believes you can thrive there and wants to be apart of your growth…it’s hard to describe. I hope this school can continue to provide that long after I’m gone.
Caitlin Haire (Alumni ’01)

a month ago

❤️
Malcolm Graham (Alumni ’78)

a month ago

Govs needs its extended family to step up.
UMIN (Angela) Lee (Student ’29)

a month ago

Thank you GOVS !
Bob Low (Alumni ’82)

a month ago

In honor of Heb and Andy
David Johnson (Alumni ’90)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bradgon
Cathleen Scerbo (Alumni ’84, Parent ’12, ’14, ’16)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
BO WANG (Parent ’29)

a month ago

Be fond of learning,be full of joy
Nicole MacLaughlan (Alumni ’91)

a month ago

For all the people, past and present, that make Govs such a special community.
James Leary (Alumni ’14)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Mollie Crumrine (Parent ’85, Grandparent ’13)

a month ago

I wish to acknowledge the role that Govs has played in the education of three generations of family members.
michael bryan (Parent ’28)

a month ago

I donated to the sports programs in hopes that Gov's does a deep dive into making them better.
Craig Johnson (Alumni ’65)

a month ago

Thank you, "GDA!"
Chris & Judy Rokous (Parent ’13, ’15)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon and Marty Doggett
Your legacies endure.
Jane Piatelli

a month ago

In memory of My dear friend, Peter Bragdon
Jane Mattson shapiro (Grandparent ’28)

a month ago

In honor of Teak winslow
Robert Ripp (Parent ’15, ’16)

a month ago

Bob & Beth Ripp- Go Gov’s
Marcia Kessler (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

Class guilt!!!
Stephen Dunfey (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

In memory of Joan L. Dunfey
What a great school!
Tom Robertson (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Eric Blair (Alumni ’98)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Kevin Tangney (Alumni ’94)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Anonymous (Alumni ’84)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Michael Zografos (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Dave Bohman (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Honored to be in the Class of 75
Craig McConnell (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Thanks for keeping the Academy in front of us. It still needs our support.
Philip Bouchard (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

Thanks to 1973 Classmates!
Richard Hawkins (Alumni ’63)

a month ago

In memory of Lost Classmates.
Kara and Jason McLoy (Alumni ’88, ’89, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Abby Shaffo (Alumni ’08)

a month ago

In honor of Bruce McCullough
So grateful for Govs!
Anne Waldron (Alumni ’86)

a month ago

In honor of Headmaster, Peter Bragdon
Brandon Benson (Alumni ’16)

a month ago

Go Govs!
JOHN NYE (Alumni ’82)

a month ago

Fond memories, Old friends
Ray Wallace -Casey (Alumni ’78)

a month ago

Thank you for the opportunity of a life time to be a part of the Govs' Community!!!
Liza Tarrr (Alumni ’06)

a month ago

In honor of Kathy Guy
Xiaoli Yuki Yu (Parent ’28)

a month ago

We are proud of Governor Academy! Yuki
Larsen Bidstrup (Alumni ’15)

a month ago

Thankful for what Govs brought to my life!
Joshua Stavis (Alumni ’09)

a month ago

In honor of Norm Stavis
David S Abusamra (Parent ’95)

a month ago

In memory of Laurel E. Abusamra
For her 35 years of inspired and devoted teaching at Gov's
Lara Dunev (Alumni ’99)

a month ago

I always loved singing with the choir, performing with the drama team, and learning about photography! So happy to give to this amazing department!
Carl Spang (Alumni ’68)

a month ago

In honor of Dennison Keeney
Anonymous (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Michael Meagher (Alumni ’98)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Erin Cashin (Alumni ’09)

a month ago

Someone gave money to fund my tuition. I give what I can now and I hope to be able to fund a students full tuition in the future. As governors changed my life and I hope I can give that same opportunity to a child that so deserves it!
Brendan Giblin (Alumni ’05)

a month ago

Go Gov’s!
Perry Smith (Alumni ’76)

a month ago

In honor of Jack Ragle.
Peter Richardson (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Thank you Spencer for your generous match!
Frederick R Statler (Alumni ’70)

a month ago

In memory of JBO
Scott Grenier (Alumni ’96)

a month ago

In honor of Mr. David Van Ness
Thank you Mr. V. for all of your support and encouragement.
Annette McKee (Parent ’26)

a month ago

Thank you, Govs, for 4 years helping our son learn, develop and grow into a wonderful young man.
Anonymous (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Wish our community will be better!
Greg Pope (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

In honor of Woodie McGregor Pope
Moira & Sal Giacalone (Parent ’27)

a month ago

Grateful for Govs!
Jahnna Henderson (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

In honor of Mr. Bragdon
Tim O'Keefe (Alumni ’94)

a month ago

Appreciate all that Govs afforded me as a student for 3 years!
Lisa Louden (Alumni ’81)

a month ago

Looking forward to our reunion!
William Tobey (Alumni ’70)

a month ago

In honor of Val Wilkie
Thanks for the reminder, Henry!
Jett Family (Alumni ’93)

a month ago

In honor of Stash and Mr. Bragdon
Sean McGonagill (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Deirdre Heersink (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

Devin and Amy and all the great memories from ‘92!
Amy Swiniarski (Parent ’17, ’19)

a month ago

In honor of Head of School Emeritus Peter Bragdon
Aaron Sells (Alumni ’96)

a month ago

In honor of Linda Fitzgerald
The hard work and dedication of the amazing faculty. Especially that of Linda Fitzgerald … without her I truly wouldn’t have made it!!
Spencer Purinton (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Dedicating this donation to my classmates , 1975 !!
Arlo Winokur (Alumni ’21)

a month ago

In honor of Joe Rep
Jennifer Kyte (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Namita Bhattacharya (Alumni ’15)

a month ago

In honor of Mrs. Kathy Guy
Raymond Long (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Caroline Warren (Alumni ’99)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Doreen Johnson (Parent ’05, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In Memory of Peter Bragdon and Marty Doggett. In Honor of Paul Wann, Babe and Cathy Ceglarski -- GO GOVS!
Henry Eaton (Alumni ’70, Parent ’03, ’08, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In honor of Marty and Patty Doggett
Marty and Patty were inspirational and devoted leaders of our great Academy. We love Patty and really miss Marty. Many thanks to the Doggetts!
Raymond Long (Alumni ’96)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Wataru MATSUYASU (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Thank you Govs! We're so grateful that Anna is so lovingly supported, coached, mentored, and challenged in all facets of her high school life at Govs.
David Rogers (Alumni ’72)

a month ago

In honor of Nick Fink
Joseph Schwarzer (Alumni ’67)

a month ago

In memory of Ross Magrane
My independent life started here. Plus, it was the time I met my wife.
Andrew DeSalvo (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Babe and Cathy Ceglarski
Peter Dorsey (Alumni ’69, Parent ’08, ’14)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
My wonderful classmates from the Great and Glorious Class of 1969 continue to amaze me. Their willingness to support The Governors Academy humbles me every year. Their enduring friendship means more and more to me as time goes on. I deeply miss the ones who have left us all too soon.
Douglas Morrison (Parent ’25)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Victoria Davis (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Gary Satow (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of My brilliant colleagues Paul Wann and Babe & Cathy Ceglarski
Jen Wing (Alumni ’03)

a month ago

I’m where I am today because of Govs!
David Mitchell (Alumni ’68)

a month ago

Love of school and classmates.
Hyeeun Park (Parent ’29)

a month ago

Thank you for the dedication and hard work of the entire faculty.
Michael Hyman (Alumni ’74)

a month ago

In memory of Dick Leavitt
MyungKyu (MK) Rhee (Student ’29)

a month ago

Thank you Govs : )
Ting Xu (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Thanks Govs
Jie QIU (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Make GOVS Better and Better!
chris baker (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

In honor of Chip connelly
Fei He (Parent ’28)

a month ago

GO, GO, Govs!
Paul Nardone (Alumni ’86)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Remembering and honoring Peter Bragdon who made a profound difference at the Academy and in so many of our lives.
Karen Gold (Parent ’11, ’17, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of the Gov's faculty
Jeff & Cheryl Wotton (Parent ’14, ’18, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Rod & Norma Wotton
We need to help the school that has given so much to our Family.
Charles A. Davis (Alumni ’67)

a month ago

Reid Pugh's email
Amy Bonnerot (Alumni ’89)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Jasmine He (Parent ’27)

a month ago

Govs Go!
song gao (Parent ’28)

a month ago

To support the young kids in school.
Anonymous (Alumni ’16)

a month ago

In memory of Ms. Guy
XIANG LI (Parent ’29)

a month ago

Keep our campus warm and supportive
Qiong Zhang (Parent ’29)

a month ago

Very much appreciated for Govs
ZHANG BO (Parent ’27)

a month ago

Thank you to every teacher at the school for all your hard work and dedication to the children
G Douglas Pope (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

Grateful for my experience at Governor's Academy.
Anonymous (Alumni ’72)

a month ago

Request from fellow classmate
Kristen Ambrosi (Alumni ’93)

2 months ago

In honor of Mr. Peter Bragdon
This opportunity to give is always an invitation to pause and reflect on my wonderful experience at Govs. May this year's gift honor Peter and Dottie Bragdon - so grateful for their loving presence in my life.
Anna-mary Geist (Parent ’27)

2 months ago

Go Govs!
Anonymous (Parent ’27)

2 months ago

Thank you to every teacher at the school
Peter Boynton (Alumni ’61)

3 months ago

Delighted to be in touch regularly with several members of our class 65 years after graduation. Thanks to Tony Garland and John Carroll for making that happen several years ago!
Anonymous (Parent ’29)

3 months ago

So grateful for Govs, and happy to participate in Giving Day!
David Hartz (Alumni ’66)

3 months ago

In honor of Dr Malcom Gourlie
Class of 1966
Liiby Heald

4 months ago

GovPLUS
Cathy St. Pierre (Parent ’99)

4 months ago

postcard reminder, my daughter received a scholarship and I chip away each year at giving a little back and to let your larger donors know that your education and community were valued!
David Miller (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Thank you, Peter. You were one in a million. Here's Peter giving my dad a 30(?) year gift. I think it was a VHS camcorder. He loved that thing. And Peter made every celebration and ceremony special with his eloquence, gravitas and sincere joy in seeing people succeed.
jillian demeri (Alumni ’82)

a month ago

In honor of Marlene H Demeri
My Mom envisioned a great education and experience for her daughters here ; what a gift from the academy and from her +++
Stratton Newbert (Alumni ’91)

a month ago

Looking forward to reunion (* image courtesy of Todd Bairstow ‘91)
ROB KAPLAN (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

In memory of Dirk Lyons '75
Amanda Lara

4 months ago

Go Govs!
Anonymous (Alumni ’70)

a month ago

Thanks to Henry Eaton for sending a reminder of this event. I can hardly believe that I graduated from " GDA " fifty six years ago, yikes !
Samantha (Doherty) O’Rourke (Alumni ’10)

a month ago

In honor of Colin O’Rourke
SCOTT MCLEOD (Alumni ’91)

a month ago

Todd Bairstow's mom wanted me to donate.
Jeremy Gold (Alumni ’11)

a month ago

With gratitude to all of the faculty at Govs
Harrison Tuttle (Alumni ’19)

a month ago

In honor of The Tuttle Family
Max Vieira (Alumni ’24)

a month ago

In honor of Mrs. McLain
C. Courtland Gilbert (Alumni ’99)

a month ago

In honor of Professor Taylor Liske
He taught me some of life's most valuable lessons: the importance of taking advantage of every available opportunity that comes your way; living life to the fullest and without regrets; and to reflect and learn from your experiences along the way.
Jack Norton (Alumni ’17, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In memory of Chris Drelich
Anne Taylor Kindblom (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Joseph Fannon (Alumni ’01)

a month ago

In honor of #48
James Morrissey (Alumni ’02)

a month ago

In honor of Joseph Patrick Levitt ‘01
Robb Morgan (Alumni ’02)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Daniel Morris (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

Class unity and also memories.
Michael Noon (Alumni ’95)

a month ago

In honor of Angel Talavera
Mel Jiganti (Parent ’25)

a month ago

In honor of James Keegan
Anne Vance (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

So happy to hear of the good work of Govs Plus! Kudos to Spencer Purinton
Kathryn Hajjar (Alumni ’96)

a month ago

Thank you Governor's!
Jinan sun (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Ms. Qian, who is in charge of international students, personally picked up my son at the airport during the new student registration period. The director of international students, Anneke Skidmore, enrolled my son and has been concerned about his growth in daily life. Mr. Principal visited Beijing in March and presented a face-to-face account of the school's development and its funding requirements.
Yaxuan che (Grandparent ’29)

a month ago

In honor of 孩子的姥爷
感谢姥爷在我们成长过程中对教育的重视和激励
Seung Gwak (Parent ’29)

a month ago

Keep up the good work!!
Puneet Kochhar (Parent ’27)

a month ago

In support of all Faculty at Govs !
Steve Spaulding (Alumni ’76)

a month ago

Looking forward to the 50th
Katharine Barnes (Parent ’27)

a month ago

I want to build school spirit and community
Cris Dobrosielski (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

In honor of Helen Dobrosielski
In honor of Helen Dobrosielski (The Big D) and P W Bragdon, two big hearted humans
Danny Healey (Alumni ’15)

a month ago

Mrs Boulais Howson
Lauren Jellinek-Flower (Alumni ’89)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Jane Burleigh (Grandparent ’29)

a month ago

In honor of My grandson, Ryan Hiro
Stuart Gilfillen (Alumni ’99)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Dayong He (Grandparent ’28)

a month ago

Great Govs!
Derek Falvey (Alumni ’01)

a month ago

In honor of Marty Doggett and Peter Bragdon
Henry Field

a month ago

In honor of Parker B. Field
Parker remembers Gov’s with joy.
Lisa Borgatti (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

The amazing teachers who go above and beyond to support our kids!
Lawrence Kuzniar (Parent ’22)

a month ago

In honor of Holden Kuzniar
Go Govs!!
Amy Benedict Pratt (Alumni ’95)

a month ago

I happened to be on campus today watching my son play lacrosse against Govs! I have not been on campus in 20 years! It felt so familiar and like no time had passed! . So many great memories!
Vijay Iyer (Parent ’15, ’19)

a month ago

For all the people who make Govs such a nurturing community.
Quang Luong (Parent ’26)

a month ago

The Governor's Academy gave our daughter so much opportunities. I would like to give back to GOVS no matter how small the amount.
Damu Courtney (Alumni ’94)

a month ago

Non sibi sed aliis.
Deke Fyrberg (Alumni ’97, Parent ’27, ’29)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Megan Rothwell (Alumni ’01)

a month ago

In memory of Joseph P. Levitt
James Connolly (Alumni ’66)

a month ago

just wanted to help out.
Catherine Burgess (Alumni ’91)

a month ago

Thank you to the wonderful faculty and staff. In special memory of Peter Bragdon
Anne-Catherine Langlais (Parent ’24, ’26, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of my colleagues
In honor of my colleagues, whose dedication, support, and guidance have meant so much to my children. Go Govs!
Kevin McKenna (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

DUN
Omar Machado (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

GovsPLUS
Matthew Cataldo (Student ’29)

a month ago

I love my school, thank you all for a phenomenal experience!
Catherine Urfer

a month ago

In honor of Faculty John Horner
Good luck on your giving day!
Catherine Uluc (Alumni ’94)

a month ago

Great education, great friends!
Amanda Bowes (Alumni ’04)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Yan Yin (Parent ’26)

a month ago

Many thanks to Josh‘s advisor for supporting him for four years!
Hub Burton (Parent ’15)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Peter believed in our son even as he was sorting that out for himself and his steadfast support and encouragement during the Govs years and afterwards remains very special.
Monique Souza (Parent ’24)

a month ago

In honor of RIP FAFA
Hank Friedman (Alumni ’84)

a month ago

In memory of Peter W. Bragdon, Head of School Emeritus. Non Sibi Sed Aliis.
Barry Davidson (Alumni ’67)

a month ago

In memory of Bill Sperry
Aimee Schade (Alumni ’84)

a month ago

In honor of Betsy Clark
Michelle de la Guardia (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of GovsPLUS
James Fox (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

Thanks Carol, didn't want to be left out. My granddaughter lives a short distance from GDA and hoping she attends helping with a 529 plan.
Jay Marsh (Alumni ’67)

a month ago

Class of 67 is the best!
Wendy O’Brien (Alumni ’75)

a month ago

In memory of Barry Nelson Lougee ‘51
Stephen Metz (Parent ’07)

a month ago

In honor of Govs Faculty & Staff, past and present
Jeremy Devaney (Alumni ’98)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Chunbai Zhang (Alumni ’94)

a month ago

In memory of headmaster emeritus Peter W. Bragdon.
And, in honor of all my great teachers/mentors/dorm parents at the Academy: Leavitt, Gosse, Karen, Kelly, Quigley, Bradley, Rowe, Searles, Rybicki and EB White, who have made my formative years rich and memorable.
Mary Ellen Grade (Parent ’19)

a month ago

Governors absolutely transformed my son’s life by attending. He was only there two years for hockey, but he made lifelong friends and he became a self-confident young man because of his experience! Thank you!
James Fleming (Alumni ’71)

a month ago

In memory of Gig Barton '71
Michael Mulligan (Alumni ’71)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
In recognition of Peter's outstanding work to make GDA into a strong and respected school.
David DiCicco (Alumni ’98)

a month ago

In honor of Mr. Bragdon
Mike Kinnealey (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Archie Kasnet (Alumni ’95)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
"Stay young!"
Anonymous (Alumni ’01)

a month ago

Have a wonderful reunion Class of 2001!
Andrea Thon (Parent ’16, ’20)

a month ago

To give back to the school that impacted our daughter’s lives in so many ways!
Kyle Rochford (Alumni ’18)

a month ago

In honor of Gary Satow
Tyler Niven (Alumni ’15)

a month ago

Go Govs!
Linda Miller (Alumni ’79)

a month ago

In honor of Mr. Navins, Mr. Witherspoon, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Leavitt, Mr. Abusamra
Each of these teachers helped and supported me in academics, athletics, and as members of the G(D)A community from my earliest memories and beyond graduation.
Carl Spang (Alumni ’68)

a month ago

In honor of Dennison Keeney
Jen Noon Hess (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

In honor of Bonnie Jean Wilbur and Paul Wann
Beth Anderson-Song (Parent ’15, ’18, ’20, ’28)

a month ago

Govs has been a home and a place of growth and learning for 4 of my children. I am especially grateful to the faculty who have taught and nurtured them so well.
Jim Pierce (Alumni ’72, Parent ’09, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In honor of George Friemarck
Bill Duryea (Alumni ’72)

a month ago

In memory of Bob Yaffe
Anita Russo Bartschat (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

In honor of Coach Abu for constant and consistent mentorship and friendship
Let’s Go Class of 1987!
Erin Rich (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

In honor of In honor of Laurel and David Abu
The dedication and commitment that educators like The Abu’s share with their students.
Anonymous (Parent ’29)

a month ago

If it wasn’t for the school, generous financial aid, my daughter would not have the opportunity to be there. Attending the school has been the opportunity of a lifetime, I wish I had the ability to make it possible for other people
Tom and Sharon Trafton (Parent ’23, ’27, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

Let's Go Govs
Erin & Brendan McCollam (Parent ’26)

a month ago

GO GOV'S!!!
Lily (Osowski) Wright (Alumni ’07)

a month ago

Go Govs
Nathan Follansbee (Alumni ’69)

a month ago

In honor of Peter Dorsey & Billy Clyde
Teri McConnell (Parent ’26, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of My 2026 grad and all the faculty members that were a part of her experience here. Thank you for all your support
Nate Broehl (Alumni ’89)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Edwin Beatty (Alumni ’67)

a month ago

Continuing to honor the pledge our class made on graduating in 1967 to create a "living" endowment by donating every year.
JONATHAN WILLIAMS (Alumni ’68, ’69)

a month ago

In honor of Steve Goodhue, Tony May and Cam Smith
In memories of my best teachers, Sperry, Miller, Leavitt. Ogden and Val Wilkie. Classmates Tony May, Steve Goodhue, Cam Smith and Byfield Days.
Jennifer Griffin (Alumni ’87)

a month ago

Following Lucy's orders
Pete Hines (Alumni ’12)

a month ago

In honor of John Durkin
Grace Enchill (Alumni ’10)

a month ago

In honor of Govs faculty and staff <3 thank you
Richard Morse (Alumni ’58)

a month ago

In memory of Betty Hiles Morse
Sharon Slater (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Paul Wann and Cathy and Babe Ceglarski
Their dedication to the school over many years has been a gift.
Ian Henneberger (Alumni ’07)

a month ago

In honor of Roland Henneberger
Sani Silvennoinen (Alumni ’93)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Jennifer Burgeson (Alumni ’93)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Tilley Winokur (Alumni ’23)

a month ago

In honor of Brigitta Allen
Jonathan Imber (Alumni ’70)

a month ago

Henry’s reminder
Bob Scribner (Alumni ’74)

a month ago

In memory of Dick Leavitt. He never taught me math but was a great dorm master!
Elizabeth Ruhl (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

The students at the school sustain me!
Katherine Cornetta (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In memory of Ben Wright '40
Daryl Robicsek

a month ago

In honor of Peter Bragdon
Jacob Falconer (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Jeff Kelly - Language Dept Chair
Grace Jeanes (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

In memory of Peter W. Bragdon, Head of School Emeritus
Madeline Rondeau (Alumni ’16)

a month ago

Forever love for Govs!
Anonymous (Parent ’29)

a month ago

Go Gov's!
Patrick Gervais (Alumni ’92)

a month ago

GDA changed my life, amazing experience, great friends!
Ola and Mark Russell (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of the teachers and staff who provided such an excellent educational experience and inspired them to pursue their dreams beyond Govs. We will forever be grateful to the Academy.
Steven G. Shapiro (Alumni ’74, Parent ’09, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Timothy Traver (Alumni ’72)

a month ago

In memory of faculty alumni Belle and Bill Traver
Jeff Kelly (Alumni ’85, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In honor of Wally Rowe
Thanks, Wally, for your guidance and humor. To all Governors--Keep doing what you do.
Daniel Look (Alumni ’68)

a month ago

In honor of John Ogden
His impact on my life's course.
MARK HUGHES (Alumni ’74)

a month ago

A worthy cause
Molly Prinn (Alumni ’95, Parent ’23, ’25, Trustee/Past Trustee)

a month ago

In honor of Celglarskis and Mr Wann
Ye Zhao (Parent ’27)

a month ago

Go Gov’s!
Chris Kim (Parent ’28)

a month ago

“Best wishes for the continued growth of Governors Academy.”
DEOKKYU Rhee (Student ’28)

a month ago

Thank you Govs !
Xiaojing Fan (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Keep up!
Kewei Zhang (Student ’28)

a month ago

Thanks Govs!
Tao Zhang (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Wishing Govs all the best!
Young Ae Kwon (Grandparent ’27)

a month ago

In memory of Sungjin Hwang
Tom Woodruff (Parent ’25, ’27, Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

In memory of Wendy Smith
Go Govs!
Barbara Hemphill (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

The Governor’s Academy changes lives and helps our students expand their horizons!
Tianyu Fang (Alumni ’20)

a month ago

In honor of Lynda Fitzgerald
William O'Leary (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

In honor of Chip Connelly
In honor of Chip Connelly.
Kevin Kearney (Alumni ’72)

a month ago

For Choppa Freimarck '72......The #1 Govs Alum!
Monique Proulx (Alumni ’86)

a month ago

In memory of Rob Studley/Raul Valdes-Fauli
David Metcalf (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

GDA is part of my DNA.
Robert Phillips (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

In honor of Richard Leavitt
Sylvia Ding (Parent ’28)

a month ago

Wishing our school continued success and prosperity
zhang jingxuan (Student ’27)

a month ago

Dear teachers, you’ve worked so hard.
Michael Millikan (Alumni ’73)

a month ago

Reminder email from classmates, Thank You
Leslie Dickey (Faculty/Staff)

a month ago

My colleagues are so dedicated to their work at Govs. I am genuinely inspired and motivated by them every single day!
George Freimarck (Alumni ’72)

a month ago

In memory of Rob Yaffe '72.
Helen Breen (Grandparent ’19)

2 months ago

With fond memories of Grandparents' Day at Govs a few years back...
robert delena (Alumni ’87, Parent ’21, Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

In memory of Peter Bragdon
Charles B. Johnson Jr. (Alumni ’68)

2 months ago

Investing in our youths' education is simply the right investment for the future.
Jill Hunter Burrill (Parent ’92)

3 months ago

In memory of Cassie W. Firenze '92
James H Keeler III (Alumni ’66)

3 months ago

John Witherspoon
Frankie Heald (Alumni ’64)

4 months ago

GovsPlus
Jennifer Migliore (Alumni ’10)

4 months ago

Always proud to be a Governor!!! Forever grateful for all the adults that believed in me and supported me through the highs and lows of adolescence.

Giving options

Area of Greatest Need

Each year, unrestricted support ensures that all students, programs, and faculty receive the support they need when they need it. These donations can impact any area of the educational experience and help the school say “yes.”

No longer available

Financial Aid

You can make the exceptional accessible for talented students who could not otherwise afford a Govs education. Your support means more bright, bold, and motivated students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach for their dreams.

No longer available

Faculty Support

Relationships are at the heart of Governor’s—generous, enriching human connections that often last a lifetime. Your gift provides immediate resources to attract and cultivate top-notch faculty who provide innovative learning experiences for every student.

No longer available

Athletics

From one of the most competitive athletic conferences in the US to club sports, Govs students experience the joy of being on a team and trying something new. Your gift helps ensure that our student-athletes have the facilities and resources they need to compete and see just how far they can go.

No longer available

Visual & Performing Arts

Support of our arts programming helps strengthen our commitment to artistic excellence, where students can test the limits of their creativity and flourish as young artists.

No longer available

Student Life & Activities

Your gift sustains the academic and extracurricular programs that foster joy, discovery, and achievement in and out of the classroom. Your support means that every student can thrive in a rich learning environment where they form life-long friendships and grow as empowered leaders to pursue their passions and fulfill their ambitions.

No longer available

Community & Belonging

Our community is stronger when everyone has a voice. Your gift provides opportunities to expand our programs, experience diverse perspectives, learn and grow together, and cultivate an inclusive learning community.

No longer available

GovsPLUS

GovsPLUS (Powerful Learners Unlocking Success) is a tuition-free, five-week summer academic enrichment program that partners The Governor’s Academy with motivated middle school students from Lawrence, MA with the goal of helping these students reach their potential inside and outside the classroom.

No longer available
The Governor's Academy logo
The Governor's Academy
1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA 01922
Fundraising powered byPowered by
Home | Privacy policy | Terms of service | [email protected]
© 2026 BoostMySchool Inc. All Rights Reserved.