The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and the Maggie L. Walker Historical Foundation will commemorate the 145th anniversary of Walker’s birth tomorrow. “It is important for us to reflect on Maggie Walker’s contributions to American society, the African-American community and African-American economic independence,“ said Eola Dance, park ranger at the historic site. Walker was the nation’s first black woman to become president of a chartered bank.

FAIRFAX - The Maggie Walker Governor’s School boys swimming team finished fourth this weekend at the State GroupAAA championships at George Mason. Along with Maggie Walker, swimmers from Atlee, Patrick Henry, Hanover and Lee-Davis also competed. In the 200 medley relay, the Green Dragons’ team of Ben Catanese, Hunter Knight, Sam Rairden and JH Vivadelli placed second at 1:36.86, and Rairden finished in fourth in the 100 butterfly with a time of 51.09.

Regional governor’s schools face financial uncertainty The Richmond region’s two governor’s schools are keeping an eye on their finances as local school divisions that help fund them grapple with budget shortfalls. The steering committee of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg has asked the school’s executive director, James L. Ruffa, to detail the implications of reducing his $4.5 million budget by 5 percent, 8 percent and 10 percent.

Guy Davis has found the perfect coaching job, with one exception. Davis is the boys basketball coach at Maggie Walker Governor’s School, and he quickly can click off a list of the positives about the position. “The kids are great to work with,“ Davis said. “They give 100 percent all the time. They’re very bright, and they do what you ask them to do. The administration and parents are great to work with.“

Ruthanne Doherty had a double-double with 21 points and 18 rebounds as No. 4 L.C. Bird defeated Clover Hill 53-45 in Dominion District action last night. Toya Ricks added 10 points and seven rebounds for the Skyhawks. Kristen Sims scored 18 points for the Cavaliers, and Ryen Henry registered 10 points and nine rebounds. CLOVER HILL (6-10 Dominion, 9-13)

Fred S. Morton IV, superintendent of Henrico County Public Schools, has been tapped to become director of one of the area’s most prestigious high schools. The Regional School Board of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies announced yesterday that Morton, 61, will take over as director Sept. 1.

No. 3 Rebels hold off Patriots; Skyhawks cruise to district win.

All games 7:30 unless noted

MILLS GODWIN 60, MAGGIE WALKER GS 22
MAGGIE WALKER GS (X-X Colonial, x-x) Wagner 0, Davies 0, A. Powers 0, Goethel 0, Sions 0, Kirwan 6, Eiker 8, Kaine 0, Laws 6, Fiala 0, Loftis 0, Van Winkle 2, B. Powers 0. Totals 9 4-10 22.
MILLS GODWIN (5-2, 8-5) Caine 3, Crouch 5, Reynolds 3, McColley 16, Pumpelly 4, Wood 6, Alley 3, Lumpkin 5, Parsons 9, Sisson 6. Totals 21 12-18 60.
Maggie Walker GS———————————— 4 12 0 6—22
Mills Godwin————————————- 13 11 14 22—60