What whitewater, wilderness, and my dad taught me about growing up

In his opening Chapel Talk of the year, Dr. Quimby shared what it truly means to be there for one another. He reminded our students that small daily acts of kindness and the courage to ask for help form the foundation of a strong, supportive culture here at Govs.

As a new school year begins, we are thrilled to welcome and introduce a talented roster of new faculty to the Govs community. We're also especially proud to welcome back a remarkable number of Govs alumni to Byfield. It is an honor to have so many former students stepping into a diverse range of roles across our classrooms, athletic facilities, counseling center, and business office. Here's to a great year ahead!

From Non Sibi Day service to the icy thrill of the Plum Plunge, we had an unforgettable first week back in Byfield! Check out the highlights from our opening day

Chef Perrin H. Long ’77 shares the 9 key ingredients, flavors, and cherished food memories that have shaped his decades-long culinary journey.

Shane Smith ’18 battled back from major surgeries and years in the minor leagues to make history as an MLB All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. Guided by the grounding wisdom of his Governor’s Academy coaches—who reminded him that "the sun’s going to come up tomorrow"—Smith turned every setback into fuel for his major league dream.

Over the past 29 years, long-distance runner Ilse Abusamra '93 has completed 52 marathons globally. Her running journey began at the Academy under the tutelage of her father, former cross-country coach David "Abu" Abusamra P’93, and blossomed on the school's undefeated varsity team. She's already training in Central Park for her 17th New York City Marathon this November.