Governor’s
At A Glance
15%
identify as international students
33
miles north of Boston and 5 miles south of Newburyport
25
varsity sports teams
456
acre
campus bordered by the Parker River
415
students
60
Scholastic Art Awards in 2023
30%
of students receive financial aid
$5.9 M
financial aid awarded annually
11
student average class size
25
Scholastic Writing Awards in 2023
14
year average faculty tenure
18
states represented in our student body
Governor's
People
Governor's
Events & News
Gene Morrissey '64 remembers the day in 1966 when he received his draft letter from the U.S. Army in the mail. It wasn’t unexpected — the Vietnam War was in its eleventh year, and Morrissey had taken time off as a student from Stanford University — but that didn’t soften his reaction.
“It’s the dreaded letter,” he says, pausing for a moment. “I knew that by losing my student status, I opted to let myself be drafted. But when the note shows up, you sort of get a lump in your throat because now it’s real.”
Xavia Banigan '24 from North Reading, Massachusetts, recently achieved a "Govs first," being the first female wrestler to bring home the New England title in wrestling with her three-time Prep National All-American ranking at the National Prep Wrestling Championships in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A true scholar-athlete, Xavia has a rigorous academic schedule with four AP courses.
Xavia took time from her busy schedule to share more about her life at Govs and plans for the future.
English teacher Monica Kirschmann believes in the power of collaboration and the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and expertise into her curriculum. She recently designed an interdisciplinary project for her AP Junior English class with fellow Govs English teacher and entertainment industry veteran David Brooks P'23.
“We also asked students to work collaboratively and present their work to professionals in the communications field,” said Kirschmann. “I wanted my students to collaborate, see adults collaborate, and create work for an authentic audience.”
The Governor’s Academy is proud to feature Sum of My Parts, an exhibition by photographer David Hilliard. Sum of My Parts is a cross-section of his photographic works, made over the course of decades. Images included in the exhibition touch upon themes of family, diversity, gender/identity, rites of passage, nuances of masculinity, queerness, faith, love, and desire.
Our community gathers each Wednesday morning in the Moseley Chapel for quiet reflection and a Chapel Talk by a community member about something important to them. Alex ’24 from London, England recently shared his experience studying in the U.S. through his introduction to the sport of wrestling.
Students at The Governor’s Academy won 52 art awards in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition this year!
Solidifying its place as the most successful campaign in the Academy’s 261- year history, With True Courage: The Campaign for Governor’s surpassed its $100 million fundraising goal in February 2024. After a best-ever Govs Giving Day on February 13, the campaign’s total currently stands at $102 million and counting.
Senior Amy Ge '24 recently shared her words of wisdom in a Chapel Talk; her first piece of advice: Pick your people. "...surround yourself with those who uplift and care, those who respect and admire you, and those who can teach you something valuable about yourself."