The Governor's Fund
For over 262 years, bright, bold students from all over the world have come to Byfield for a life-changing educational experience. Surrounded by dedicated faculty and staff, Govs students strive for excellence, discover new passions, and go further than they ever thought possible. Gifts, of any size, to The Governor’s Academy make an impact on the lives of our students, faculty, and staff every day.
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Angelica Orozco (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
I take great pride in being a member of this amazing community.
John Krigbaum (Alumni ’82)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
"Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof"
Evan Trent (Alumni ’98, Trustee/Past Trustee)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
G-O-V-S, GOVS GOVS GOVS
Molly Prinn (Alumni ’95, Parent ’23, ’25, Trustee/Past Trustee)
8 months ago
I give for what the school gave to my family.
Jane Mattson shapiro (Grandparent ’28)
4 days ago
In honor of Teak Winslow
Thomas Balf (Alumni ’76)
6 days ago
In honor of class of 1976 gift
Mosa Kaleel (Alumni ’86)
17 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Anonymous (Alumni ’70)
20 days 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)
23 days ago
In honor of Colin O’Rourke
SCOTT MCLEOD (Alumni ’91)
24 days ago
Todd Bairstow's mom wanted me to donate.
Jeremy Gold (Alumni ’11)
24 days ago
With gratitude to all of the faculty at Govs
Harrison Tuttle (Alumni ’19)
24 days ago
In honor of The Tuttle Family
Max Vieira (Alumni ’24)
24 days ago
In honor of Mrs. McLain
C. Courtland Gilbert (Alumni ’99)
24 days 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)
24 days ago
In memory of Chris Drelich
Anne Taylor Kindblom (Alumni ’87)
24 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Joseph Fannon (Alumni ’01)
24 days ago
In honor of #48
James Morrissey (Alumni ’02)
24 days ago
In honor of Joseph Patrick Levitt ‘01
Robb Morgan (Alumni ’02)
24 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Daniel Morris (Alumni ’75)
24 days ago
Class unity and also memories.
Michael Noon (Alumni ’95)
24 days ago
In honor of Angel Talavera
Mel Jiganti (Parent ’25)
24 days ago
In honor of James Keegan
Anne Vance (Alumni ’75)
24 days ago
So happy to hear of the good work of Govs Plus! Kudos to Spencer Purinton
Kathryn Hajjar (Alumni ’96)
24 days ago
Thank you Governor's!
Jinan sun (Parent ’28)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Keep up the good work!!
Puneet Kochhar (Parent ’27)
25 days ago
In support of all Faculty at Govs !
Steve Spaulding (Alumni ’76)
25 days ago
Looking forward to the 50th
Katharine Barnes (Parent ’27)
25 days ago
I want to build school spirit and community
Cris Dobrosielski (Alumni ’87)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Mrs Boulais Howson
Lauren Jellinek-Flower (Alumni ’89)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Jane Burleigh (Grandparent ’29)
25 days ago
In honor of My grandson, Ryan Hiro
Stuart Gilfillen (Alumni ’99)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Dayong He (Grandparent ’28)
25 days ago
Great Govs！
Derek Falvey (Alumni ’01)
25 days ago
In honor of Marty Doggett and Peter Bragdon
Henry Field
25 days ago
In honor of Parker B. Field
Parker remembers Gov’s with joy.
Lisa Borgatti (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
The amazing teachers who go above and beyond to support our kids!
Lawrence Kuzniar (Parent ’22)
25 days ago
In honor of Holden Kuzniar
Go Govs!!
Amy Benedict Pratt (Alumni ’95)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
For all the people who make Govs such a nurturing community.
Quang Luong (Parent ’26)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Non sibi sed aliis.
Deke Fyrberg (Alumni ’97, Parent ’27, ’29)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Megan Rothwell (Alumni ’01)
25 days ago
In memory of Joseph P. Levitt
James Connolly (Alumni ’66)
25 days ago
just wanted to help out.
Catherine Burgess (Alumni ’91)
25 days ago
Thank you to the wonderful faculty and staff. In special memory of Peter Bragdon
Anne-Catherine Langlais (Parent ’24, ’26, Faculty/Staff)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
DUN
Omar Machado (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
GovsPLUS
Matthew Cataldo (Student ’29)
25 days ago
I love my school, thank you all for a phenomenal experience!
Catherine Urfer
25 days ago
In honor of Faculty John Horner
Good luck on your giving day!
Catherine Uluc (Alumni ’94)
25 days ago
Great education, great friends!
Amanda Bowes (Alumni ’04)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Yan Yin (Parent ’26)
25 days ago
Many thanks to Josh‘s advisor for supporting him for four years!
Hub Burton (Parent ’15)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of RIP FAFA
Hank Friedman (Alumni ’84)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter W. Bragdon, Head of School Emeritus. Non Sibi Sed Aliis.
Barry Davidson (Alumni ’67)
25 days ago
In memory of Bill Sperry
Aimee Schade (Alumni ’84)
25 days ago
In honor of Betsy Clark
Michelle de la Guardia (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
In honor of GovsPLUS
James Fox (Alumni ’73)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Class of 67 is the best!
Wendy O’Brien (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
In memory of Barry Nelson Lougee ‘51
Stephen Metz (Parent ’07)
25 days ago
In honor of Govs Faculty & Staff, past and present
Jeremy Devaney (Alumni ’98)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Chunbai Zhang (Alumni ’94)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In memory of Gig Barton '71
Michael Mulligan (Alumni ’71)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of Mr. Bragdon
Mike Kinnealey (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Archie Kasnet (Alumni ’95)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
"Stay young!"
Anonymous (Alumni ’01)
25 days ago
Have a wonderful reunion Class of 2001!
Andrea Thon (Parent ’16, ’20)
25 days ago
To give back to the school that impacted our daughter’s lives in so many ways!
Kyle Rochford (Alumni ’18)
25 days ago
In honor of Gary Satow
Tyler Niven (Alumni ’15)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Linda Miller (Alumni ’79)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of Dennison Keeney
Jen Noon Hess (Alumni ’92)
25 days ago
In honor of Bonnie Jean Wilbur and Paul Wann
Beth Anderson-Song (Parent ’15, ’18, ’20, ’28)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of George Friemarck
Bill Duryea (Alumni ’72)
25 days ago
In memory of Bob Yaffe
Anita Russo Bartschat (Alumni ’87)
25 days ago
In honor of Coach Abu for constant and consistent mentorship and friendship
Let’s Go Class of 1987!
Erin Rich (Alumni ’92)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Let's Go Govs
Erin & Brendan McCollam (Parent ’26)
25 days ago
GO GOV'S!!!
Lily (Osowski) Wright (Alumni ’07)
25 days ago
Go Govs
Nathan Follansbee (Alumni ’69)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Dorsey & Billy Clyde
Teri McConnell (Parent ’26, Faculty/Staff)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Edwin Beatty (Alumni ’67)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Following Lucy's orders
Pete Hines (Alumni ’12)
25 days ago
In honor of John Durkin
Grace Enchill (Alumni ’10)
25 days ago
In honor of Govs faculty and staff <3 thank you
Richard Morse (Alumni ’58)
25 days ago
In memory of Betty Hiles Morse
Sharon Slater (Faculty/Staff)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of Roland Henneberger
Sani Silvennoinen (Alumni ’93)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Jennifer Burgeson (Alumni ’93)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Tilley Winokur (Alumni ’23)
25 days ago
In honor of Brigitta Allen
Jonathan Imber (Alumni ’70)
25 days ago
Henry’s reminder
Bob Scribner (Alumni ’74)
25 days ago
In memory of Dick Leavitt. He never taught me math but was a great dorm master!
Elizabeth Ruhl (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
The students at the school sustain me!
Katherine Cornetta (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
In memory of Ben Wright '40
Daryl Robicsek
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Jacob Falconer (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
In honor of Jeff Kelly - Language Dept Chair
Grace Jeanes (Alumni ’92)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter W. Bragdon, Head of School Emeritus
Madeline Rondeau (Alumni ’16)
25 days ago
Forever love for Govs!
Anonymous (Parent ’29)
25 days ago
Go Gov's!
Patrick Gervais (Alumni ’92)
25 days ago
GDA changed my life, amazing experience, great friends!
Ola and Mark Russell (Faculty/Staff)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
a month ago
With fond memories of Grandparents' Day at Govs a few years back...
robert delena (Alumni ’87, Parent ’21, Trustee/Past Trustee)
a month ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Charles B. Johnson Jr. (Alumni ’68)
a month ago
Investing in our youths' education is simply the right investment for the future.
Milan Gary (Alumni ’12)
3 months ago
2026 is the year of consistent giving for me. Govs holds a dear place in my heart, and GovsPlus is a program that resonates with my hope for greater access to institutions like Govs.
Jane Davagian Tchaicha
3 months ago
In memory of John S. Davagian II
My brother, John '66, loved Governor Dummer: the faculty, staff, his classmates, and the entire learning community. Giving back was always a priority for him so I honor his wishes.
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
3 months ago
GovPLUS
Elizabeth Teall
4 months ago
In honor of John S. Davagian II
Anonymous (Parent ’29)
5 months ago
As a parent of a Class of 2029 student, I am happy to support The Governor’s Academy and its mission of academic excellence and student development.
Linda Allen
5 months ago
In memory of Stirling Winder
Karen McAlmon (Parent ’13, Trustee/Past Trustee)
5 months ago
In memory of Melida McAlmon
Peter Dunning (Alumni ’51)
5 months ago
In honor of Edgar D Dunning, Original "Old Guard" Faculty
Anonymous (Parent ’29)
5 months ago
great Family
True North Ale Company
5 months ago
We are a proud supplier to the Governor’s Academy
Xiaoli Yu (Student ’28)
6 months ago
Supporting Governor Academy! Yuki
Alfred Enchill (Alumni ’16)
6 months ago
Giving Tuesday/Thursday :)
John Whitmore (Alumni ’66)
6 months ago
In honor of In dedication to all those who are/were proud to say they attended Governor Dummer Academy and who honor/honored the legacy of our Founder, William Dummer.
Daniel Mccarthy (Grandparent ’28)
6 months ago
In honor of Matthew Lemos
Timothy Gould (Alumni ’95)
6 months ago
In honor of Dick Leavitt Scholarship
Arthur Moher (Alumni ’71)
6 months ago
In memory of Peter Alfond
Candace and Stephen Falvey (Parent ’01, ’03)
6 months ago
In honor of John Martin Doggett
Our family will be forever grateful to Governors Academy and will always be proud we are a part of this community. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for your good work.
M Scott Maguire (Alumni ’82, Parent ’63)
7 months ago
In honor of Jack Marr
thank you for honouring a great man
John Cataldo (Parent ’29)
7 months ago
Thank you for fostering a rigorous and well-rounded education for generations of scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders!
Dolly Miller (Parent ’02, ’04, Trustee/Past Trustee)
7 months ago
In memory of Marty Doggett
Govs Parents (Parent ’29)
7 months ago
Thank You Gov's Community! Many Thanks to all Gov's team who are involved building and shaping the future of our children.
Alex & Kristin Moody (Alumni ’89)
8 months ago
In honor of Larry and Jane Piatelli ... split equally between the "Larry Piatelli Scholarship Fund & The Govs Annual Fund"
Without Larry Piatelli I would not have transformed from a rough edged kid to an NCAA athlete and Captain or had the fight to survive stage 4 cancer. Without Jane Piatelli I would not be a great Dad of three successful kids and a husband of 27 years. Without them both I would not be where I am in the corporate world or owning several successful side sports businesses along with real estate. When I say Larry and Jane changed (i.e. saved) my life I can both qualify it and quantify it as the reality for my current family is SO much different from the one I grew up in and with. I fought and built and earned everything because of their influence on me - Alex Moody '89 (proud member/goaltender of the 1988 ('and only' Boys New England Prep Championship hockey team). Hello to my very good hockey buddies Martin and Eric Lacroix, Nick Vachon, Chris D'Orio, Derek Sullivan, Kevin Lydon, Andy Noel (RIP buddy we miss all you so much)
Anne Kandel (Alumni ’88)
9 months ago
In honor of Jane and Larry Piatelli Scholarship
The Piatellis were so special to me during my time at GDA and remain very dear to my heart.
Robert Hicks (Alumni ’57)
9 months ago
In memory of James, David & Donald Hicks
Christine Tuttle (Parent ’18)
9 months ago
In honor of Harrison M. Tuttle '18
Janet & Todd Gustafson (Parent ’16)
10 months ago
Many thanks to the personal leadership of Spencer Purington with GovsPlus!
David Miller (Alumni ’87)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Looking forward to reunion
(* image courtesy of Todd Bairstow ‘91)
ROB KAPLAN (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
In memory of Dirk Lyons '75
Amanda Lara
3 months ago
Go Govs!
Je wook Lee (Alumni ’97, Parent ’27)
a year ago
In honor of Walter Dong yoon Lee
Always be present and matter!
Diana Burnell (Alumni ’00)
4 days ago
Go Govs!
Christopher Terry (Alumni ’95)
13 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
I left Roxbury Latin to join Governor's in my Junior year. At the getaway weekend at the start of school, Mr. Bragdon approached me with Mr. Piscatelli (sp?), asking what I thought after about 10 days at GDA. I replied that it seemed that GDA was doing a better job of building people with character than RL was doing. To my parents, though, calling home, I replied "At RL, even the nice kids were assholes. Here, even the assholes are nice guys." I believe Bragdon, Bromley, Piscatelli, and the entire staff at that school took great care and were instrumental in developing my generation into the better people that they are today ... and it deserves honoring.
Connor Cassidy, class of 2014 (Parent ’14)
17 days ago
Our son LOVED Govs and thrived as a human being there. Thank u!
Kristin Brown and Aaron Hirsch (Alumni ’89)
22 days ago
In honor of Cathy and Babe Ceglarski
Jonathan Gilman (Alumni ’73)
24 days ago
In honor of Buster
Love the school Keep up the great job
William Dougherty (Alumni ’67)
24 days ago
Have to get our total UP!
Nate Efinger (Alumni ’01)
24 days ago
My classmates
Frederick Barker (Alumni ’66)
24 days ago
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Lisa Strandberg (Alumni ’75)
24 days ago
Thank you for all that you do.
Ksenija Topic (Alumni ’95)
24 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Dr. Rhea Hill (Nikki Holmes) (Alumni ’92)
24 days ago
In honor of Melanie Robinson
Joe Levitt (Alumni ’01)
24 days 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)
24 days ago
In honor of Brendon Oreto and Justin Marshall
Paul Gares (Alumni ’68)
24 days ago
Great school great classmates...
Penny Aham (Faculty/Staff)
24 days 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)
24 days ago
Classmate Emails and warm GDA memories.
Glen Distefano (Alumni ’87)
24 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon and Maryann Distefano
Faith Gargano (Faculty/Staff)
24 days ago
Go Govs!
Kelsey Kane (Alumni ’05)
24 days ago
In honor of Coach Ceglarski
Alex Russell (Alumni ’21)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
My granddaughter is a student
Anonymous (Alumni ’82)
25 days ago
In memory of Heb Evans
David Crisafi & Jill Harrison (Parent ’22, ’24)
25 days ago
So thankful to what Govs has done for our family. Great education and experience.
Chandler Evans (Parent ’26, Trustee/Past Trustee)
25 days ago
In honor of the extraordinary Govs faculty and staff
Lindsay Clunie (Alumni ’03)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Anne and Andy Stevens (Parent ’09)
25 days ago
In honor of Janet Adams Wall
Hal Curtis (Alumni ’71, ’72)
25 days ago
Our class correspondent, George, unflaggingly gets after it.
Jason Katsapetses (Alumni ’86)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Ryan Hiro (Student ’29)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Lauren Jellinek-Flower (Alumni ’89)
25 days ago
My love for GDA best years of my life
Thomas Bell (Alumni ’73)
25 days ago
In honor of Laurel Abusamra
Lindsay Fermano
25 days ago
In honor of John Horner
Kurt Johnson (Parent ’26)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Aaron and Elinor Brown (Alumni ’98, Parent ’25)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Emmett Hoins (Alumni ’19)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
❤️
Malcolm Graham (Alumni ’78)
25 days ago
Govs needs its extended family to step up.
UMIN (Angela) Lee (Student ’29)
25 days ago
Thank you GOVS !
Bob Low (Alumni ’82)
25 days ago
In honor of Heb and Andy
David Johnson (Alumni ’90)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bradgon
Cathleen Scerbo (Alumni ’84, Parent ’12, ’14, ’16)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
BO WANG (Parent ’29)
25 days ago
Be fond of learning,be full of joy
Nicole MacLaughlan (Alumni ’91)
25 days ago
For all the people, past and present, that make Govs such a special community.
James Leary (Alumni ’14)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Mollie Crumrine (Parent ’85, Grandparent ’13)
25 days ago
I wish to acknowledge the role that Govs has played in the education of three generations of family members.
michael bryan (Parent ’28)
25 days ago
I donated to the sports programs in hopes that Gov's does a deep dive into making them better.
Craig Johnson (Alumni ’65)
25 days ago
Thank you, "GDA!"
Chris & Judy Rokous (Parent ’13, ’15)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon and Marty Doggett
Your legacies endure.
Jane Piatelli
25 days ago
In memory of My dear friend, Peter Bragdon
Jane Mattson shapiro (Grandparent ’28)
25 days ago
In honor of Teak winslow
Robert Ripp (Parent ’15, ’16)
25 days ago
Bob & Beth Ripp- Go Gov’s
Marcia Kessler (Alumni ’73)
25 days ago
Class guilt!!!
Stephen Dunfey (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
In memory of Joan L. Dunfey
What a great school!
Tom Robertson (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Eric Blair (Alumni ’98)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Kevin Tangney (Alumni ’94)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Anonymous (Alumni ’84)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Michael Zografos (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Dave Bohman (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
Honored to be in the Class of 75
Craig McConnell (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
Thanks for keeping the Academy in front of us. It still needs our support.
Philip Bouchard (Alumni ’73)
25 days ago
Thanks to 1973 Classmates!
Richard Hawkins (Alumni ’63)
25 days ago
In memory of Lost Classmates.
Kara and Jason McLoy (Alumni ’88, ’89, Trustee/Past Trustee)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Abby Shaffo (Alumni ’08)
25 days ago
In honor of Bruce McCullough
So grateful for Govs!
Anne Waldron (Alumni ’86)
25 days ago
In honor of Headmaster, Peter Bragdon
Brandon Benson (Alumni ’16)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
JOHN NYE (Alumni ’82)
25 days ago
Fond memories, Old friends
Ray Wallace -Casey (Alumni ’78)
25 days ago
Thank you for the opportunity of a life time to be a part of the Govs' Community!!!
Liza Tarrr (Alumni ’06)
25 days ago
In honor of Kathy Guy
Xiaoli Yuki Yu (Parent ’28)
25 days ago
We are proud of Governor Academy! Yuki
Larsen Bidstrup (Alumni ’15)
25 days ago
Thankful for what Govs brought to my life!
Joshua Stavis (Alumni ’09)
25 days ago
In honor of Norm Stavis
David S Abusamra (Parent ’95)
25 days ago
In memory of Laurel E. Abusamra
For her 35 years of inspired and devoted teaching at Gov's
Lara Dunev (Alumni ’99)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of Dennison Keeney
Anonymous (Alumni ’92)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Michael Meagher (Alumni ’98)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Erin Cashin (Alumni ’09)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Go Gov’s!
Perry Smith (Alumni ’76)
25 days ago
In honor of Jack Ragle.
Peter Richardson (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
Thank you Spencer for your generous match!
Frederick R Statler (Alumni ’70)
25 days ago
In memory of JBO
Scott Grenier (Alumni ’96)
25 days ago
In honor of Mr. David Van Ness
Thank you Mr. V. for all of your support and encouragement.
Annette McKee (Parent ’26)
25 days ago
Thank you, Govs, for 4 years helping our son learn, develop and grow into a wonderful young man.
Anonymous (Parent ’28)
25 days ago
Wish our community will be better!
Greg Pope (Alumni ’75)
25 days ago
In honor of Woodie McGregor Pope
Moira & Sal Giacalone (Parent ’27)
25 days ago
Grateful for Govs!
Jahnna Henderson (Alumni ’87)
25 days ago
In honor of Mr. Bragdon
Tim O'Keefe (Alumni ’94)
25 days ago
Appreciate all that Govs afforded me as a student for 3 years!
Lisa Louden (Alumni ’81)
25 days ago
Looking forward to our reunion!
William Tobey (Alumni ’70)
25 days ago
In honor of Val Wilkie
Thanks for the reminder, Henry!
Jett Family (Alumni ’93)
25 days ago
In honor of Stash and Mr. Bragdon
Sean McGonagill (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Deirdre Heersink (Alumni ’92)
25 days ago
Devin and Amy and all the great memories from ‘92!
Amy Swiniarski (Parent ’17, ’19)
25 days ago
In honor of Head of School Emeritus Peter Bragdon
Aaron Sells (Alumni ’96)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
Dedicating this donation to my classmates , 1975 !!
Arlo Winokur (Alumni ’21)
25 days ago
In honor of Joe Rep
Jennifer Kyte (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
In memory of Peter Bragdon
Namita Bhattacharya (Alumni ’15)
25 days ago
In honor of Mrs. Kathy Guy
Raymond Long (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
Go Govs!
Caroline Warren (Alumni ’99)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Doreen Johnson (Parent ’05, Faculty/Staff)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of Peter Bragdon
Wataru MATSUYASU (Parent ’28)
25 days 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)
25 days ago
In honor of Nick Fink
Joseph Schwarzer (Alumni ’67)
25 days ago
In memory of Ross Magrane
My independent life started here. Plus, it was the time I met my wife.
Andrew DeSalvo (Faculty/Staff)
25 days ago
In honor of Babe and Cathy Ceglarski
Peter Dorsey (Alumni ’69, Parent ’08, ’14)
25 days 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)
25 days 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)
a month 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)
a month ago
Go Govs!
Anonymous (Parent ’27)
a month ago
Thank you to every teacher at the school
Peter Boynton (Alumni ’61)
2 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!
Dale Williams (Alumni ’00)
3 months ago
GDA laid the foundation I needed to persevere. What a special place!
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)
3 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.
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!
Brendan Forrest (Alumni ’94)
5 months ago
Go Govs!!! It was the best 4 years of my life!!
XIANG LI (Parent ’29)
5 months ago
Wish everyone a wonderful and brilliant 2026
vincent morris (Parent ’29)
5 months ago
In honor of Candy Lee Morris
She sacrificed every day of her life to make it possible for the future generations to have a chance to move up in the world.
Jennifer (Saunders) Burgeson (Alumni ’93)
5 months ago
In memory of Laurel Abusamra
Ilse Abusamra (Alumni ’93)
5 months ago
In memory of Laurel Abusamra
Anonymous (Parent ’27)
5 months ago
May Governor's Academy thrive and flourish with each passing year
Ying Liao (Parent ’28)
6 months ago
In support of great education.
David Marsh (Alumni ’67)
6 months ago
memories, classmates, Ash Eames' US history course, JB Ogden's English course
David Abusamra (Parent ’93)
6 months ago
In memory of Laurel E. Abusamra
For her 35 years of dedicated, inspired and caring teaching and mentoring students at the Academy
Jiangde Zhang (Grandparent ’28)
6 months ago
I'm so proud that my grandson is part of Governor's. I'm glad to hear he's doing well at school, and I really appreciate everything the school has done.
Fei He (Parent ’28)
6 months ago
Wish the Governor's Academy continued success!
James Zafris (Alumni ’73)
6 months ago
In honor of Ed Young
larry henchey (Alumni ’64)
6 months ago
In honor of John O'Dea 1964
Mary Christie (Grandparent ’27, ’28, ’29)
7 months ago
In honor of Papa Ron Christie
Kim Passero (Parent ’26)
7 months ago
In honor of Rob Studley
Rachel Healey (Parent ’10, ’12, ’15, ’17)
7 months ago
Great memories
Dan Nadeau (Alumni ’89, Parent ’21)
7 months ago
In honor of Jane Piatelli’s retirement
I lived in Eames for two years with Larry, Jane and their young kids. The primary reason I feel a connection is Jane always went out of her way to make my partner (now husband) Michael feel welcome, have the correct name tag etc. when the 3 dads and mom seemed confusing to others at Gov’s during parents weekends, alumni day etc. will always appreciate her effort and impact.
Paul Morrissey (Alumni ’99)
8 months ago
In honor of Sara Morrissey, devoted parent of three Governors Academy graduates, aunt to four more alumni, and a lifelong champion and proudest fan of the Academy.
Lisa Gottman
9 months ago
In honor of The Amazing Dining Hall Staff & Kris the recycling guru - Lisa from Sci-Tech
The Dining Hall Staff was so wonderful and took such great care of us as we held URJ Sci-Tech Academy on your campus. Working in the Sci-Tech office, I looked forward to my mornings Kris would come for the recycling; we always had a good laugh to start the day!
William, Christine, Will '15 and Jennifer Dwyer (Parent ’15)
9 months ago
In honor of Jane Piatelli
in honor of Jane Piatelli
Michael Eberle (Alumni ’15)
10 months ago
In honor of Dick Leavitt
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