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6 Reasons to Love Visi
1 A Powerful Education

A Powerful Education for Joyful Minds

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2 Little Virtues

Little Virtues. Immense Impact.

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3 Sisters in Spirit

Sisters in Spirit... and Life

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4 Join the Tradition

Join the Tradition. Make it Your Own.

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5 A Capital Location

A Capital Location. A World of Opportunities.

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6 Be Who You Are

Be Who You Are and Be That Well.

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Visitation Voices

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Marianna '21
Service Aficionado, Dancer, Photographer
"I’ve been blown away by this close-knit community and how much the traditions make me feel a part of the Visi family - past and present."
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Joella '22
Student Government Association

"Visi is homey; it’s comfortable. People are inviting; the campus is beautiful; and everyone tries to lift you up."
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Dr. Nancy Cowdin
Science Teacher, Neuroscientist

"My scholarship off-campus prompts me to integrate research into my classes."
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Maggie Rose '06
Recording Artist, Songwriter
"My respect for women was galvanized here."
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Jane '22
Gold Team Pep N' Spirit

"Other schools have spirit weeks, but nothing like Gold-White."
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Caroline 19
Catalina '21
Tech Crew
"What makes Visitation unique is how personal it is. It’s so easy to approach a teacher and ask for help."
Susan Rajnic Paperini '93
Senior Engineering Program Manager, Google Cloud Platform

"The number of women who study computer science was low when I attended college. I’m not sure how I would have reacted to the male-dominated culture without the strong foundation that Visi provided me, pushing me to tackle challenging academics and believe in myself."
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Will Farquhar, J.D.
History Teacher
"Girls come to class open to new ideas."
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Elizabeth "Biz" Wittschen
Religion Teacher
"I hope my students learn to look critically at the world (laws, societal norms, and cultures) and ask how being a woman of faith changes the way we engage with others and the world. I hope my students wrestle with questions like: How can I use my gifts in service to others?"
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Isabel '21
"Wicket" Student Newspaper Editor, Madrigals

"My favorite Little Virtue is probably gentleness. I think it's important especially in today's fast-paced world."
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Azure '21
Student Government Association
"Being at an all-girls school, no one is afraid to ask questions. Everyone is collaborative."
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Kelli Smith
Peggy Judge Hamilton 85
Peggy Judge Hamilton '85
English Teacher, Diversity Co-Coordinator

"I want them to see why great literature resonates with us and sheds light on our condition as human beings; how we also can learn about ourselves as well as others through reading fiction."
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Kati Krueger 99
Kati Hylden Krueger '99
Math Department Chair, Salesian Ministry Team Member

"Our students are the kindest, most intellectually talented people you will ever get to know."
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Sr. Mary Berchmans
Visitation Monastery Mother Superior, Alumna
"It is a joy to see girls' happiness here."

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By the Numbers

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cross

6

spiritual retreats

book

30

AP & Honors courses

heart

14,000

service hours per year

girls

9:1

student to faculty ratio

globe

10-15

immersion trips per year

cup

9

consecutive Lewis Cup wins for overall athletic excellence

girls

500

students

girls

30

Madrigals

pencil

9-12

grades

cap

100%

college acceptance

gv

19

alumnae faculty & staff

masks

>50

student-led clubs

ball

22

teams

6

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