Onto the Varsity Courts
Sadie Grunau, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Filed under Showcase, VIS LIFE
Q: What is your background in coaching? What is your past experience? A: I played basketball in high school and a little in college as well. After graduating from college, I worked for several years as a volunteer teacher at a high school for at risk youth in Central America, where I was also the h...
A Look At Christmas Stockings
Olivia Leon, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Filed under Showcase, VIS LIFE
The Christmas Stocking project has been a tradition at Visitation for many years and has always been very popular. There is something wonderful about the idea of giving others a chance to experience the delight of seeing a stocking full of presents and knowing they are for them. We are given the gift...
Abroad Stroke of Experiences
Clare Pryor, Coexecutive Editor
December 21, 2018
Filed under VIS LIFE
It is no surprise that Vis alumnae have made their marks on all parts of the world. Two alumnae from the class of 2012, Sydney Baumeister and Sarah Neuberger, share their experiences and advice regarding living and working abroad.
Lady Blazer Recap: Fall Sports Edition
Meghan Quinlan, Vis Life Editor
November 18, 2018
Filed under Showcase, VIS LIFE
Vis student athletes are truly talented, young women who are the epitome of “doing it all.” Read on to see how they excelled this fall sports season.
Little Women, Big Message
Clare Pryor, Coexecutive Editor
November 15, 2018
Filed under Showcase, VIS LIFE
On Friday, November 9th, VISTA Productions debuted this year's fall play Little Women. From the wonderful costumes to the beautiful songs, the show not only highlighted the talents within Visitation, but celebrated the sisterhood that permeates this community. The special bond between the four March si...
A Bingeworthy Recap of Visflix 2018
Katherine Jones, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Filed under VIS LIFE
Visitation Homecoming has often been an overlooked tradition; however, this year’s homecoming was without doubt an incredibly memorable week. The week started out as dressing up as TV show characters. Many students showed up as doctors from Grey’s Anatomy and characters from The Office. Tuesd...
An Exploration of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
Noelle Wang, Freelance Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under VIS LIFE
For many, Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte is just as much a symbol of fall as orange-hued leaves, brisk air, and the unwelcome creep of dark as we reach the end of Daylight Savings Time. However, as I have probably spent less than $30 in my lifetime at Starbucks, when this season’s limited-time of...
Social Justice Day: Not Just for School, But for Life
Clare Pryor, Co-Executive Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under VIS LIFE
On October 3rd, all middle and upper school Vis students participated in Social Justice Day, a day dedicated to reflecting on the diversity, equity, and justice in our school and in our world. The day started on a very empowering note that included Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, wh...
Up Close and Personal With Visitation’s New Faculty
Sarah Cunniff, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Showcase, VIS LIFE
Visitation welcomes six new members to our community this year!
Sisterly Advice: 10 Teachings to Live By Freshman Year
Callie O'Neill, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under VIS LIFE
Don’t close yourself off to a small group of friends. Talk to everyone and be kind to everyone - you will be thankful for this later because friend groups always change. Try new things - high school is a great time to try new sports, programs, and clubs. You never know, you could have a hid...
Science Meets Culture in Costa Rica
Meghan Quinlan, Vis Life Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under VIS LIFE
This past July, eleven Visitation students and six Saint Thomas Academy students travelled across the continent to Costa Rica. Students enjoyed this ten-day culture-meets-science experience at the Finca La Anita Rainforest Ranch and Horizontes Beach. During the school year, seventeen students spent...