Hone your writing skills and find outlets for literary expression in student publications, including our literary magazine, student newspaper, and yearbook.
The Villa Voice student-run newspaper informs the Villa Maria community about student accomplishments, school events, and local and world issues. The staff meets weekly to brainstorm ideas, edit articles and learn journalism techniques. Students can be involved in every aspect of producing the newspaper, including interviewing, layout, design, photography, writing, and editing. The newspaper publishes up to three issues per year. Sophomore, junior, and senior students who create superior work are recommended to the VMA Quill and Scroll committee for membership in Villa Maria’s chapter of the Quill and Scroll Writing Honor Society.
Located on the second floor of Regina Mundi in Room 405, the Villa Maria Writing Center offers students the opportunity for peer-to-peer guidance on writing assignments.
The Reflections staff creates a book that captures the various aspects of the school community throughout the year. The students are involved in every aspect of the yearbook, including selecting the theme, designing sections and pages, selecting photographs, editing, and writing.
The theme for the 2024-25 Reflections yearbook, pictured at left, is Down Memory Lane.
Sophomore, junior and senior students who produce superior work are recommended to the VMA Quill and Scroll committee for membership in the Villa Maria chapter of the Quill and Scroll Writing Honor Society.
Awards
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2020 – Gold Medalist
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2019 – Gold Medalist
2019 Jostens Journalism Camp – Third place for Best Content, Coverage and Organization Award
Pennsylvania School Press Association 2019 – Gold Award
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2018 – Silver Medalist
2017 Jostens Journalism Camp – Peoples Choice Award, Best Content, Coverage and Organization Award
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2017 – Gold Medalist
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2016 – Gold Medalist
Festival challenges and showcases talented student writers and artists. Members work on all aspects of the publishing process, from campaigning for contributions to developing the theme and evaluating the works submitted, from typing and proofreading contributions to designing attractive layouts.
The 2023-24 Festival theme was DREAMS. The edition is featured at right.
Awards
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2020 – Gold Medalist
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2019- Silver Medalist
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association Annual Critique 2018- Silver Medalist
