Salesian Theme of the Month
January: Gentleness
"Gentleness encourages hearts and makes them more receptive while harsh words only harden hearts." - St. Jane de Chantal
Upcoming Events
For more information about alumnae events or happenings, email Alumnae Relations Director Suzie Koones Egan '79.
Visi's Coming to Florida
Whether you live in Florida or are visiting this winter, please join Head of School Dan Kerns on February 12 at 6 p.m. in Delray Beach. Email Suzie Koones Egan '79 for more information.
Gold-White Alumnae Homecoming
On March 3, join other alumnae in Lalor House from 1-4 for fun and refreshments before, during and after the big game. The pep rally starts at 1 p.m. with tip off at 2 p.m.
Career Day Moves to Reunion Weekend
We've moved Career Day to April 27 with the hope that more of our talented alums will be able to return to campus to speak with current students. Reunion is April 27-29 for all classes ending in 3s and 8s, but if it's your reunion year or not, we hope you'll consider sharing your experience and wisdom with our students on Career Day.
Alumnae News
Alumna Profile: Alice Smith '95, Musician
Alice Smith '95, who once sang with the Visitation Gospel Choir, is a professional musician based out of LA. This year she will release her third album and will perform with Grammy-winning vocalist Bilal in a pre-Valentine's Day show, "For Lovers Only" on Feb. 10 at The Kennedy Center.
Alice's music is a little R & B, a little jazz, a little pop, and a lot of heart.
"In general I'm a person that feels like if I do my best to be really honest and true, and my authentic self, and if I feel free in that and good about being that, than I feel like that's when you get a lot out of music."
St. Francis de Sales' words, "Be who you are and be that well" obviously ring true for Alice still.
Women Who Make A Difference Speaker Series
As part of the St. Jane de Chantal Salesian Center speaker series, "Women Who Make a Difference," Meghan Ogilvie, CEO of Dog Tag Inc. will speak to students at 9:30 a.m. This event will be live-streamed, so tune in online here.
Dog Tag Inc. assists disabled veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through an innovative five-month fellowship program. Meghan comes from a military family with both her father and sister graduating from the Naval Academy and serving in the United States Marine Corps. Meghan is a graduate of University of Richmond and a 2017 Presidential Leadership Scholar.
College Athletes Return to Campus to Share Insights with Students
On December 20, nine Visitation graduates who played sports in college returned to their alma mater to answer questions about competing at the collegiate level. From recruiting to team bonding to balancing sports and academics, the graduates shared their challenges and successes with interested Visitation students.
Martin Luther King Day of Service
About 100 alums, Sisters, families and friends gathered for Visitation's Annual MLK Day of Service, assembling meal kits for Catholic Charities' homeless ministry.
Send Us Your Photos!
Are you meeting up with your Visi friends? Snap a photo of the gathering and email it to us. Your photo may be featured here.
Above, the class of '72 gathered for lunch at the Irish Inn.
Front row: Mary Beth McAteer-Whipkey, Karen Richardson Dugan, and Linda Meyer Griffin
Back Row: Ann Healy, Sara Dorsey Reilly, Nancy Borger, Kate Fleury Ryan, Shelly Carroccio Maggs, Jaynie Miller Studenmund, and Katie Kehoe
We Need Your Help to Make the Green Gate Gala a Success
Visitation invites all of our alumnae and families to help support our financial aid program by donating to our March 10 Green Gate Gala. Popular auction items include:
- A week at a vacation home
- Tickets to sporting events
- Restaurant gift certificates
- You can also donate by simply buying something off our Amazon wish list!
Networking Opportunities
- New Facebook Group
Use your Visitation network! Join Visitation's peer-to-peer Facebook group, Visi Alums Helping Alums. This is a way for you to find a new job, broadcast opportunities, announce new ventures or shows, or seek a new roommate. Visit our Visitation Alumnae Facebook page and go to Groups on the left to join. Open only to Visitation alumnae. - Visitation Directory and Networking App
Download our app on your phone or tablet for another way to connect with alums in your field and in your city. Use this in conjunction with your LinkedIn profile and find a mentor or a new job through our Visitation network.
In Memoriam
Alumnae Deaths
Dorothy Porter Leese JC '46
Elizabeth Murdoch Matsch '48
Maria Isabel de Marchena Coore '56, JC '58
Susan Ford Wiese '62
Condolences
Patricia Wenger Reese JC '58 on the death of her daughter, Tracy Reese Gibson, and Patricia Reese '95 on the death of her sister
Elizabeth "Norrie" Frese '63, JC '65 on the death of her aunt, Dorothy Porter Leese, and Mary Peschka '89 on the death of her great-aunt
Colleen Emory '07, Mary Beth Emory '11, Erin Duke '13, and Grace Duke '19 on the death of their grandmother Laveta Emory, and Patty Reilly Emory '78 on the death of her mother-in-law
Caroline Gordon '10 on the death of her grandmother, Mary Lou Mayhew
Valerie Itteilag '11 on the death of her father, Richard Itteilag
Lexie Brennan '13 and Livie Brennan '18 on the death of their grandfather, Theodore Efantis
Jackie Woldemariam '17 on the death of her father, Petros "Peter" Reta
STAY IN TOUCH!
We'd love to hear from you! Please send us your news and updates, photos, and new contact info via our web form.
QUESTIONS?
We're happy to help! For any info on our programs, events or alumnae chapters, email Alumnae Relations Director Suzie Koones Egan '79 or call 202-787-5679.
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