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Join us in the Marian Center Auditorium on campus on January 31 or February 1, 2025!
![Villa Musicians Earn All Catholic Accolades]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736876853/vmahsorg/fwrqy1hwse0qzrhrohym/Three_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736876853/vmahsorg/fwrqy1hwse0qzrhrohym/Three_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736876853/vmahsorg/fwrqy1hwse0qzrhrohym/Three_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736876853/vmahsorg/fwrqy1hwse0qzrhrohym/Three_1.jpg","width":1080}])
All of the Villa students who auditioned in December earned spots in one or more All Catholic ensembles!
![Villa Takes Manhattan - Christmas Edition!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736192603/vmahsorg/suqa4f2hygzpftoshhol/IMG_4173.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736192603/vmahsorg/suqa4f2hygzpftoshhol/IMG_4173.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736192603/vmahsorg/suqa4f2hygzpftoshhol/IMG_4173.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736192603/vmahsorg/suqa4f2hygzpftoshhol/IMG_4173.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736192603/vmahsorg/suqa4f2hygzpftoshhol/IMG_4173.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736192603/vmahsorg/suqa4f2hygzpftoshhol/IMG_4173.jpg","width":1819}])
Villa dance and theater students spent a day in New York City at the beginning of Christmas break.
![Villa Welcomes Admitted Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734448977/vmahsorg/jiggu41lvkxsdb0zjlny/squareadmitted_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734448977/vmahsorg/jiggu41lvkxsdb0zjlny/squareadmitted_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734448977/vmahsorg/jiggu41lvkxsdb0zjlny/squareadmitted_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734448977/vmahsorg/jiggu41lvkxsdb0zjlny/squareadmitted_1.jpg","width":1040}])
Nearly 100 Class of 2029 admitted students stopped by campus for a holiday-themed welcome reception.
![Juniors Receive Class Rings at Traditional Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733857770/vmahsorg/t8sj13r1cbko3tkbiubr/CarolRing4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733857770/vmahsorg/t8sj13r1cbko3tkbiubr/CarolRing4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733857770/vmahsorg/t8sj13r1cbko3tkbiubr/CarolRing4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733857770/vmahsorg/t8sj13r1cbko3tkbiubr/CarolRing4.jpg","width":1040}])
Carol & Ring is one of our favorite Villa Maria traditions.
![Community Gathers for Annual Christmas Tree Lighting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733509071/vmahsorg/oeoqgq9vklc5lapfbirq/Xmas_square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733509071/vmahsorg/oeoqgq9vklc5lapfbirq/Xmas_square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733509071/vmahsorg/oeoqgq9vklc5lapfbirq/Xmas_square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733509071/vmahsorg/oeoqgq9vklc5lapfbirq/Xmas_square.jpg","width":1040}])
Villa Maria welcomed in the Advent and Christmas seasons by hosting our traditional Christmas Tree Lighting on campus on Sunday, December 1st.
![Social Justice Day Offers Learning, Inspiration, and Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732045658/vmahsorg/h2cx3xmxddpelte1slii/IMG_02551.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732045658/vmahsorg/h2cx3xmxddpelte1slii/IMG_02551.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732045658/vmahsorg/h2cx3xmxddpelte1slii/IMG_02551.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732045658/vmahsorg/h2cx3xmxddpelte1slii/IMG_02551.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732045658/vmahsorg/h2cx3xmxddpelte1slii/IMG_02551.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1732045658/vmahsorg/h2cx3xmxddpelte1slii/IMG_02551.jpg","width":2200}])
Students had the opportunity to choose from 25 different sessions on this information-packed day of learning and understanding.
![Marian Masques to Present Dinner and a Show this Week!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730994963/vmahsorg/sefr0tfzvutwgsps6kd0/DinnerandShowinsta.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730994963/vmahsorg/sefr0tfzvutwgsps6kd0/DinnerandShowinsta.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730994963/vmahsorg/sefr0tfzvutwgsps6kd0/DinnerandShowinsta.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730994963/vmahsorg/sefr0tfzvutwgsps6kd0/DinnerandShowinsta.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730994963/vmahsorg/sefr0tfzvutwgsps6kd0/DinnerandShowinsta.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730994963/vmahsorg/sefr0tfzvutwgsps6kd0/DinnerandShowinsta.jpg","width":2200}])
Join us on campus next week for a very special, one-night theatrical event.
![Parents Association Hosts Traditional Fashion Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730473073/vmahsorg/onmoikeaqm6wh4xmgzet/NEws.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730473073/vmahsorg/onmoikeaqm6wh4xmgzet/NEws.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730473073/vmahsorg/onmoikeaqm6wh4xmgzet/NEws.jpg","width":800}])
The Mother-Daughter Fashion Show at Villa Maria is a lovely, longstanding tradition. This year's event was held at the Overbrook Country Club on October 27th.
![Freshman Class Grandparents Visit Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729000730/vmahsorg/panlgbquvwvekymvlnjd/GP-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729000730/vmahsorg/panlgbquvwvekymvlnjd/GP-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729000730/vmahsorg/panlgbquvwvekymvlnjd/GP-10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729000730/vmahsorg/panlgbquvwvekymvlnjd/GP-10.jpg","width":1080}])
The Class of 2028 welcomed their grandparents and special friends for lunch, a prayer service, campus tours, and school store shopping.
![Two Villa Maria Academy High School students were named Commended Students for 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728993177/vmahsorg/xk6atoywd7s7aoqe9nck/NationalMeritCommended_square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728993177/vmahsorg/xk6atoywd7s7aoqe9nck/NationalMeritCommended_square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728993177/vmahsorg/xk6atoywd7s7aoqe9nck/NationalMeritCommended_square.jpg","width":800}])
Two more Villa Maria students were among the highest scorers on the PSAT.
![Villa Maria Field Hockey Celebrates Senior Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728487166/vmahsorg/wq8wgxjnol3m37hazy92/FH-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728487166/vmahsorg/wq8wgxjnol3m37hazy92/FH-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728487166/vmahsorg/wq8wgxjnol3m37hazy92/FH-10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728487166/vmahsorg/wq8wgxjnol3m37hazy92/FH-10.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to our graduating field hockey athletes!
![Fall Ball Provides a Gitzy Night Out for Upperclassmen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727808154/vmahsorg/giqu8a6wpjqwnfjs9kia/FB14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727808154/vmahsorg/giqu8a6wpjqwnfjs9kia/FB14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727808154/vmahsorg/giqu8a6wpjqwnfjs9kia/FB14.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727808154/vmahsorg/giqu8a6wpjqwnfjs9kia/FB14.jpg","width":1080}])
Villa Maria's back-to-school dance is a highlight of the year. Photo gallery coming soon!
![Students are Surprised by Sorella Day Announcement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727808758/vmahsorg/ubmx3nyjpjm1b6zopc9k/DaySorella7.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727808758/vmahsorg/ubmx3nyjpjm1b6zopc9k/DaySorella7.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727808758/vmahsorg/ubmx3nyjpjm1b6zopc9k/DaySorella7.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727808758/vmahsorg/ubmx3nyjpjm1b6zopc9k/DaySorella7.jpg","width":1080}])
Classes were cancelled at Villa Maria and replaced with a day of fun and games on Friday, September 27th.
![Senior Kaitlin Maguire is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726597608/vmahsorg/hkew2mlx68hg9aw2xd90/Kaitlyn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726597608/vmahsorg/hkew2mlx68hg9aw2xd90/Kaitlyn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726597608/vmahsorg/hkew2mlx68hg9aw2xd90/Kaitlyn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726597608/vmahsorg/hkew2mlx68hg9aw2xd90/Kaitlyn.jpg","width":1080}])
Sister Regina presents Kaitlin with flowers as she is recognized as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.
![Cornhole Tournament Brings Fathers and Daughters Together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726597045/vmahsorg/oz8zzq5o8hwg9xeg9ljp/Cornhole11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726597045/vmahsorg/oz8zzq5o8hwg9xeg9ljp/Cornhole11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726597045/vmahsorg/oz8zzq5o8hwg9xeg9ljp/Cornhole11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726597045/vmahsorg/oz8zzq5o8hwg9xeg9ljp/Cornhole11.jpg","width":1080}])
Villa Maria's popular Father-Daughter Cornhole event featured a country-western theme this year.
![Ten Students Accepted into Chamber Youth Leadership Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725477297/vmahsorg/heixmnsnpq5r5mztam4x/YLP-Insta.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725477297/vmahsorg/heixmnsnpq5r5mztam4x/YLP-Insta.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725477297/vmahsorg/heixmnsnpq5r5mztam4x/YLP-Insta.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725477297/vmahsorg/heixmnsnpq5r5mztam4x/YLP-Insta.jpg","width":1080}])
Ten Villa Maria students will visit regional businesses for mentoring and enrichment this year.
![Student Leaders are Formally Installed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725404168/vmahsorg/zdqwh2pasyziarwiadjy/Stuco_Insta.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725404168/vmahsorg/zdqwh2pasyziarwiadjy/Stuco_Insta.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725404168/vmahsorg/zdqwh2pasyziarwiadjy/Stuco_Insta.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725404168/vmahsorg/zdqwh2pasyziarwiadjy/Stuco_Insta.jpg","width":1080}])
As the Villa Maria community returned for our first day all together last Wednesday, August 28th, our opening day Liturgy was followed by the formal induction of our student leaders.
![Villa Maria Students enjoy fun and games on the track field on the first day of school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724880964/vmahsorg/krwrlilvzg1m2thy8l8w/BlueandWhitefieldday.gif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724880964/vmahsorg/krwrlilvzg1m2thy8l8w/BlueandWhitefieldday.gif","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724880964/vmahsorg/krwrlilvzg1m2thy8l8w/BlueandWhitefieldday.gif","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724880964/vmahsorg/krwrlilvzg1m2thy8l8w/BlueandWhitefieldday.gif","width":1080}])
Students, faculty, and staff gathered for Villa Maria's opening Liturgy and student leader installations before enjoying a picnic lunch.
![Welcome, New Faculty and Staff!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724083155/vmahsorg/odrinnqtqxjxv4lm6gjb/NewStaff.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724083155/vmahsorg/odrinnqtqxjxv4lm6gjb/NewStaff.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724083155/vmahsorg/odrinnqtqxjxv4lm6gjb/NewStaff.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724083155/vmahsorg/odrinnqtqxjxv4lm6gjb/NewStaff.jpg","width":1080}])
Join us in welcoming Villa's members of our faculty, staff, and administration for the 2024-25 school year!