It's an extraordinary time to be part of the Villa Maria community. At Villa Maria, we DARE to discover our truest selves, with the support of the Sisterhood behind us every step of the way.
Original Dance & Vocal Performance Featuring Villa Students
The Villa Maria Dance Company choreographed an original dance to the song, Dare To Be, and performed the dance at Villa's Fall Open House on October 5, 2025.
Dare to Be Theme Song
Nashville recording artist Hayley Roberts (hayleyrobertsmusic.com) is the daughter of Villa alum and Director of Strategic Initiatives, Lisa Roberts '86.
Extraordinary Achievements
Villa Maria Academy High School students and alumnae explore interests, challenge themselves, and achieve extraordinary things on a regular basis. Here are some recent highlights!
Eliana '27
Eliana K. makes service to others a priority. During the summer of 2025, she served as a teen leader at Camp Guadalupe, learning more about Mexican culture as she led faith-filled activities, music instruction, arts & crafts, and games with the children.
At Villa Maria, she organized and facilitated rosary-making sessions for students to donate to local homeless shelters and senior living facilities.
Caroline '29
Caroline E. works as a model several times a year. She walked in the New York and Paris Fashion Weeks in 2025.
While she was in New York and Paris, Caroline was inspired by the Villa Maria community waiting back at home. She loves getting the support from her friends when she returns home from her trips.
Allie '24
Villa Alumna, Allie L, a student at West Chester University, has joined the Executive Board of West Chester Studios on campus.
She expects that this experience will help her strengthen her skills in media production, public speaking, and research.
While at Villa, Allie was a lead anchor on the Good Morning Villa weekly broadcast show.
Caitlin '26
Villa Maria field hockey standout Caitlin Connell scored an astounding 200 career goals by the fall of 2025, placing her among the top 12 high school field hockey goal scorers nationwide.
Selected as an AACA All Star and MVP for multiple years, she helped Villa field hockey win the 2023 State Championship and three District 1 Championships.
Katherine '26
Katherine C. participated at an internship at KPMG in Philadelphia during the summer of 2025.
She was inspired to pursue the internship after taking the Accounting and Budgeting class offered through Villa Maria's Dual Enrollment Program with Immaculata University in Malvern, PA.
Maeve '28
Maeve M. studied at the University of Pennsylvania during the summer of 2025. Her studies focused on cancer multiplication at the molecular level while she also conducted a study on opioid and cocaine addiction.
Maeve hopes to pursue medicine as a career after this incredible summer experience.