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![Christmas Tree Lighting on Campus Gets Us in the Holiday Spirit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701706373/vmahsorg/ou0gjt0czlyyagrbhrgo/ChristmasTree_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701706373/vmahsorg/ou0gjt0czlyyagrbhrgo/ChristmasTree_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701706373/vmahsorg/ou0gjt0czlyyagrbhrgo/ChristmasTree_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701706373/vmahsorg/ou0gjt0czlyyagrbhrgo/ChristmasTree_1.jpg","width":1080}])
Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends joined us on campus on Sunday evening to celebrate the season!
![Alana Whitwell is Main Line Athlete of the Week!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701710635/vmahsorg/piuvln5ic4bdxlxmcqiz/MLT-L-AlanaWhitwell-1210_cropped.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701710635/vmahsorg/piuvln5ic4bdxlxmcqiz/MLT-L-AlanaWhitwell-1210_cropped.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701710635/vmahsorg/piuvln5ic4bdxlxmcqiz/MLT-L-AlanaWhitwell-1210_cropped.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701710635/vmahsorg/piuvln5ic4bdxlxmcqiz/MLT-L-AlanaWhitwell-1210_cropped.png","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Villa senior, Alana Whitwell!
![U.S. History Students Honor Veteran Relatives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700248003/vmahsorg/jkql2jf8izyj4335w2to/VeteransDay-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700248003/vmahsorg/jkql2jf8izyj4335w2to/VeteransDay-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700248003/vmahsorg/jkql2jf8izyj4335w2to/VeteransDay-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700248003/vmahsorg/jkql2jf8izyj4335w2to/VeteransDay-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700248003/vmahsorg/jkql2jf8izyj4335w2to/VeteransDay-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700248003/vmahsorg/jkql2jf8izyj4335w2to/VeteransDay-4.jpg","width":2200}])
Posters of veterans and their Villa student relatives now hang in the Regina Mundi hallway.
![Villa Marie Field Hockey Takes the State Championship!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700486934/vmahsorg/kcv1uyblzcfffrize3ka/AAFieldHockey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700486934/vmahsorg/kcv1uyblzcfffrize3ka/AAFieldHockey.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700486934/vmahsorg/kcv1uyblzcfffrize3ka/AAFieldHockey.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700486934/vmahsorg/kcv1uyblzcfffrize3ka/AAFieldHockey.jpg","width":1200}])
Villa Maria defeated Palmyra High School on November 18th to secure the title.
![Alumnae Association Hosts Shoppes at Villa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699993266/vmahsorg/ot8ubtv4yxlmmlqq2uzh/ShoppesatVilla2023-8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699993266/vmahsorg/ot8ubtv4yxlmmlqq2uzh/ShoppesatVilla2023-8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699993266/vmahsorg/ot8ubtv4yxlmmlqq2uzh/ShoppesatVilla2023-8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699993266/vmahsorg/ot8ubtv4yxlmmlqq2uzh/ShoppesatVilla2023-8.jpg","width":1080}])
A visit from Santa Claus and 35+ vendors helped make this year's event a festive outing.
![Villa Maria Celebrates Founders Day - A Celebration of the I.H.M. Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699637747/vmahsorg/omkegqn6djtydqs58v9m/FoundersSquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699637747/vmahsorg/omkegqn6djtydqs58v9m/FoundersSquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699637747/vmahsorg/omkegqn6djtydqs58v9m/FoundersSquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699637747/vmahsorg/omkegqn6djtydqs58v9m/FoundersSquare.jpg","width":1080}])
Happy Founders Day!
![Villa Athletes are Recognized on National Signing Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699462682/vmahsorg/ui5n056k58gs8turrp6h/blog.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699462682/vmahsorg/ui5n056k58gs8turrp6h/blog.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699462682/vmahsorg/ui5n056k58gs8turrp6h/blog.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699462682/vmahsorg/ui5n056k58gs8turrp6h/blog.jpg","width":1080}])
It is National Signing Day, and Villa Maria recognizes our student-athletes who have received an NLI.
![Sports Update: Field Hockey and Soccer Head to State Tournaments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699365804/vmahsorg/lqyixddg8glgisq6lpup/Soccer-Norris_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699365804/vmahsorg/lqyixddg8glgisq6lpup/Soccer-Norris_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699365804/vmahsorg/lqyixddg8glgisq6lpup/Soccer-Norris_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699365804/vmahsorg/lqyixddg8glgisq6lpup/Soccer-Norris_1.jpg","width":1200}])
The Villa Maria Hurricanes continue to roll as the fall sports season winds down.
![Villa Maria Academy Parent Association Hosts Annual Mother-Daughter Fashion Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698690643/vmahsorg/de2lfuk3mjrdswptvglv/MD_Insta6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698690643/vmahsorg/de2lfuk3mjrdswptvglv/MD_Insta6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698690643/vmahsorg/de2lfuk3mjrdswptvglv/MD_Insta6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698690643/vmahsorg/de2lfuk3mjrdswptvglv/MD_Insta6.jpg","width":1080}])
Mothers, daughters, aunts, and sisters attend this popular annual event.
![Villa Maria alumna visits history and French classes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698249218/vmahsorg/nhb5db1yil7wpylz4fr3/CarlyAquino.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698249218/vmahsorg/nhb5db1yil7wpylz4fr3/CarlyAquino.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698249218/vmahsorg/nhb5db1yil7wpylz4fr3/CarlyAquino.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698249218/vmahsorg/nhb5db1yil7wpylz4fr3/CarlyAquino.jpg","width":1080}])
Carly Aquino '14 shared details about her life in West Africa.
![Villa Maria Homecoming is a Day of Fun, Laughter, and Memories]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696951059/vmahsorg/j2ommn7uv92izmbceeos/Homecoming_Insta9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696951059/vmahsorg/j2ommn7uv92izmbceeos/Homecoming_Insta9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696951059/vmahsorg/j2ommn7uv92izmbceeos/Homecoming_Insta9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696951059/vmahsorg/j2ommn7uv92izmbceeos/Homecoming_Insta9.jpg","width":1080}])
The Villa community gathered on campus on Saturday, October 7th, for Homecoming 2023.
![Student Ambassadors Shine at Fall Open House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696272708/vmahsorg/rumf6f7vlqyxzuz3o1op/OH18.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696272708/vmahsorg/rumf6f7vlqyxzuz3o1op/OH18.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696272708/vmahsorg/rumf6f7vlqyxzuz3o1op/OH18.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696272708/vmahsorg/rumf6f7vlqyxzuz3o1op/OH18.jpg","width":1080}])
More than 150 Villa students were on campus on Sunday to participate in our Fall Open House.
![Hundreds Attend Fall Ball 2023 on Villa's Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695830140/vmahsorg/wgpot3chpyulvn3lr0yg/FallBall2023-21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695830140/vmahsorg/wgpot3chpyulvn3lr0yg/FallBall2023-21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695830140/vmahsorg/wgpot3chpyulvn3lr0yg/FallBall2023-21.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695830140/vmahsorg/wgpot3chpyulvn3lr0yg/FallBall2023-21.jpg","width":1080}])
View a gallery of pictures from the evening.
![Carly Catania is Main Line Athlete of the Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695731518/vmahsorg/codz1qlxvehylg8l6cmg/Carly-Catania.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695731518/vmahsorg/codz1qlxvehylg8l6cmg/Carly-Catania.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695731518/vmahsorg/codz1qlxvehylg8l6cmg/Carly-Catania.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695731518/vmahsorg/codz1qlxvehylg8l6cmg/Carly-Catania.jpg","width":1080}])
Join us in congratulating Carly for this well-deserved recognition!
![Kendall Nevins is Main Line Student of the Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695660247/vmahsorg/nyai7gt17gl3pvbgmp5c/Kendall-Insta.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695660247/vmahsorg/nyai7gt17gl3pvbgmp5c/Kendall-Insta.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695660247/vmahsorg/nyai7gt17gl3pvbgmp5c/Kendall-Insta.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695660247/vmahsorg/nyai7gt17gl3pvbgmp5c/Kendall-Insta.jpg","width":1080}])
Kendall is Student Council President at Villa Maria for the 2023-2024 school year.
![Villa Student Attends Advanced Leadership Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695301387/vmahsorg/w4rchphavnmb6054rmxf/Ava-Chester.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695301387/vmahsorg/w4rchphavnmb6054rmxf/Ava-Chester.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695301387/vmahsorg/w4rchphavnmb6054rmxf/Ava-Chester.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695301387/vmahsorg/w4rchphavnmb6054rmxf/Ava-Chester.jpg","width":1080}])
The SLiPP program is an advanced leadership development workshop for exceptional high school students.
![Villa's Belize Service Trip is Featured in Suburban Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695149015/vmahsorg/fujwpqwuh2yoltvtppim/SL.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695149015/vmahsorg/fujwpqwuh2yoltvtppim/SL.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695149015/vmahsorg/fujwpqwuh2yoltvtppim/SL.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695149015/vmahsorg/fujwpqwuh2yoltvtppim/SL.png","width":1080}])
"Through hands-on travel opportunities and service projects, Villa Maria Academy High School students learn vital lessons about humanity, the global community, and themselves."
![Villa Maria has a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694870857/vmahsorg/yykqbyd3ntcdcdgzryjo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694870857/vmahsorg/yykqbyd3ntcdcdgzryjo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694870857/vmahsorg/yykqbyd3ntcdcdgzryjo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694870857/vmahsorg/yykqbyd3ntcdcdgzryjo/NationalMerit2.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Villa Maria senior Reagan Duffy for this outstanding achievement and recognition.
![Villa Celebrates 37 Legacy Families at Special Morning Gathering]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694262549/vmahsorg/a4fetp9rskn0m1smhqxd/Legacy5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694262549/vmahsorg/a4fetp9rskn0m1smhqxd/Legacy5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694262549/vmahsorg/a4fetp9rskn0m1smhqxd/Legacy5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694262549/vmahsorg/a4fetp9rskn0m1smhqxd/Legacy5.jpg","width":1080}])
Alumnae moms and their student daughters came together to celebrate their shared bond.
![Villa Maria's Fall Admissions Events Kick Off in September]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694096570/vmahsorg/ho4owbqk1dr3ceawxqww/ADMNew1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694096570/vmahsorg/ho4owbqk1dr3ceawxqww/ADMNew1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694096570/vmahsorg/ho4owbqk1dr3ceawxqww/ADMNew1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694096570/vmahsorg/ho4owbqk1dr3ceawxqww/ADMNew1.jpg","width":1080}])
Visit Villa Days, Entrance-Scholarship Exams (9/23 & 10/15), Open House (10/1), and more!