About the Governor's School
The mission of the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies is to provide broad-based educational opportunities that develop gifted students' understanding of world cultures and languages, as well as the ability to lead, participate, and contribute in a rapidly changing global society.
Such a program in government and international studies requires the collaboration and involvement of education, business, government, organizations, and representatives of the local, national, and international communities.
The Governor's School is located at 1000 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA 23220
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About MLWGS German
The Maggie Walker German Club is a thriving club that meets regularly once a week to discuss events and opportunities relating to German and fun related activities. The Club is a member of the Virginia Organization of German Students and regularly enters its Gingerbread House contest, as well as attending its annual convention (with the eventual goal of hosting it). The German Club and German National Honor Society have traditionally been involved in the leadership of Language Bowl (an inter-language knowledge competition) and International Language Festival, as well as potlucks and food tasting. At Fall Festival, the German Club has won the Best Decorated Booth award for its sporty use of the German colors, and attractively dressed attendants in traditional Bavarian garb. The German Club is closely involved with the German Class, but is not required, and offers an enjoyable augment to the traditional curriculum.
About VOGS
The Virginia Organization of German Students was established in 1978 in order to promote interest in the German language and culture throughout the state of Virginia. VOGS offers members the opportunity to meet, compete and have fun in a number of activities and contests throughout the academic school year, including a fall meeting at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, a February ski trip to Massanutten Resort, and our annual spring convention. Yearly membership is open to all public and private schools that teach German in Virginia.