07/08/2026
Hosted at Samford University's campus, the Alabama Governor's School is an annual summer-time residential honors program providing academic, creative, and leadership experiences for a select number of rising high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in their studies. The Montgomery Academy was thrilled that our own Chloe Stanton was chosen to attend this year's session and we are proud to share her experience today! 🦅❤️💙
"I am so grateful that I was selected to participate in Alabama Governor's School's Class of '26! On the first day during orientation, our director, Dr. Westmoreland, told us to look to our left and to our right, saying that the friendships we make would last a lifetime. She couldn't have been more right. The two weeks I spent on Samford's campus with 100 other students was truly a rewarding experience. Being around other high-achieving students from across Alabama motivated me to be my best and step out of my comfort zone. Going on outings, participating in game nights, and having late night conversations with my roommates helped me build meaningful connections that continued to grow throughout the two weeks. Attending my Legal seminar in the mornings and learning how the law impacts our daily lives through various speakers helped reinforce the importance of ensuring it benefits the people. Getting to see its application in real life at the Hugo L. Black Federal Courthouse, where we watched three sentences delivered, revealed the humanity of those convicted and how difficult sentencing deliberations are. My afternoon seminar, Health Professions, demonstrated different healthcare careers such as Speech and Language Pathology, Kinesiology, and Physical Therapy through simulations, interactive learning, and competitions. Learning about these different fields helped me understand how integral they are to our society, not only in response to trauma, but also in everyday life. Overall, Alabama Governor's School provided me with a community built on leadership, genuine connections, and encouragement and was an experience that I will never forget!"
