Attend the "Flower Power" Spring Concert

The entire Visitation Academy community is invited to attend "Flower Power" - the Upper School's spring concert and art show - at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23 in Buder Gymnasium. 

The evening's musical program features 30 recognizable numbers, including "Hey Jude," "California Dreamin'," "On Broadway," "Downtown," "Georgy Girl," "Proud Mary" and "Aquarius." The event also will also feature performances by individual students as well as the handbell, chamber and concert choirs.

Student artwork will be on display outside the gymnasium before and after the show. Additionally, several of the musical numbers will be accompanied by photographic presentations assembled by junior and senior students.

In keeping with the 1960's era theme, all attendees are asked to dress in 60's-style attire. Wardrobe choices ranging from Mad Men-esque clothing to slightly more psychedelic options are both welcomed and encouraged.

Admission to the concert and art show is free. Individuals with questions should contact Mr. Greg Schweizer. 

Published: March 11, 2010

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Sign Up For Viz Summer Camps

Visitation Academy is offering an array of sports camps for girls during summer 2010. 

Summer camp opportunities are available for students interested in basketball, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading. Programs are offered for girls as young as rising Kindergartners and as old as rising high school seniors. Camps are open to Visitation and non-Visitation students.

The cost for each camp is $85 per student, which includes a camp t-shirt.

View the Summer Camp information page to view more information and download the official registration form.

Published: March 11, 2010

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Register Now for the Annual Gleason Run

Visitation Academy invites individuals ages 10 and up to participate in its fourth annual Molly Gleason 5K Run / 2K Walk on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8 a.m.  Participants can run or walk on a gently rolling course that passes through the Visitation Academy and Missouri Baptist Medical Center campuses. 

All proceeds benefit the Visitation Academy Molly Gleason Memorial Scholarship Fund. Established in 2004, the fund is a tribute to the life of Molly Gleason, a 6th grader at Visitation whose brave battle with leukemia began and ended earlier that year.

Download the registration form and return it to Visitation Academy no later than Friday, April 9.  The registration cost is $20 per person. 

Packet and t-shirt pickup will take place on Friday, April 16 from 3-5 p.m. in the Visitation Academy main lobby, and on race day from 7-7:45 a.m. in the circle drive.

The Molly Gleason Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to qualified young Christian women regardless of socio-economic background and life circumstances. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and may be enrolled in the Lower School or Upper School at Visitation Academy. Preference will be given to a daughter of a single parent in the Lower School.

Published: March 11, 2010

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Viz Announces Annual Golf Tournament

The annual Visitation Academy Golf Tournament takes place on Friday, June 4 at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club. All proceeds will benefit the Fathers' Club Emergency Financial Aid fund.

The tournament begins at 11 a.m. with registration, lunch, a putting green and driving range. A shotgun start kicks off the scramble at 1 p.m., and post-play reception follows the afternoon of golf beginning at 6 p.m.

The cost of the event is $135 per person, which  includes a four-person scramble, cart, mulligans, lunch, and post-play reception. 

You can register to play in the tournament and/or serve as a tournament sponsor online. 

Tournament sponsorship levels range from $500 to $5,000. The top three levels entitle the sponsor to a premium foursome that includes golf for four, lunch, a cart, beverages, post-play reception, skins, and three mulligans per player. Interested parties can view the Golf Tournament home page for more information. 

Individuals with questions should contact Mary Kay Horan at 314.625.9110 or Kevin Juenger, Golf Tournament Chairman, at 636.207.7778.

Published: March 11, 2010

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Racquetball, Swimming & Diving Finish Strong

Racquetball
The Varsity racquetball team finished its season with an undefeated 10-0 record – a first in Visitation racquetball history.

L. Koller, E. Bumb, J. Roope and K. McCosker (11) all finished their seasons undefeated on an individual level as well.

At the state competition, the Varsity team went on to place first; D. Veit and A. Schwartz both had first place finishes; the doubles team of E. Bumb and J. Roope placed second, and A. Connor finished in 4th.

A. Connor also went on to place fourth at the national competition.

The JV1 racquetball team finished in third at state, with K. McCosker and S. Nemnich placing first, B. Spezia placing third and C. Eschmann placing fourth. 

On the JV2 team, A. Schmittgens, C. McCartney and S. Kelly all had third place finishes.  J. Yu also had a 4th place finish.

The JV3 team competed only in invidual competition.  R. Linsin placed first and E. Allen placed fourth. 



Congratulations are extended to all of Visitation's racquetball teams for an outstanding season.

Swimming and Diving
At the state swimming and diving competition, Varsity swimmers M. Reinker (10), C. Henry (9), M. Harper (12) and N. Crimi (11) broke the school record in the 400-freestyle relay with a time of 3:54.48. M. Reinker also broke the school record in the 100-freestyle from the leadoff in that relay with a time of 55.12. In addition, she broke the school record in the 200-freestyle with a time of 1:55.06 – placing her fourth in state – and broke her own school record in the 500-freestyle with a second place time of 5:02.68.

S. Thorarensen (12), N. Crimi, C. Henry and M. Reinker also unofficially broke the school record in the 200-medley relay – unfortunately, the time was not caught officially by the touch pads.

The Varsity swimming and diving team is congratulated on both a successful season and a record-shattering performance at the state competition.

Published: March 11, 2010

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