2024

News List

  • February

    Calculated Curiosity

    Jane Kramer, Class of 2025, and Isabella Bradford, Class of 2026, received a 2024 Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois Affiliate Honorable Mention as part of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Awards. This recognition is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and exceptional skills demonstrated in the computing field. The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) aims to encourage young women’s interest and participation in computing. We hope their achievements serve as an inspiration for other Viz students to explore and excel in the field of computing.
     
    In addition, Sarah Walsh, Vis Computer Science Teacher, also was named the 2024 NCWIT Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois Affiliate Educator Winner. Congratulations to all!
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  • Talent Pool

    The Viz swimming and diving team had a great showing at the State Championship, finishing ninth out of 52 teams. Junior Ashlyn Canale took second place in the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke and posted a new school record in the process. Ashlyn teamed up with freshman Mia Moore, freshman Maddie Mug, and sophomore Madison Seabaugh in the 200 medley relay, taking third and earning a new school record.
     
    In all events, this small but mighty squad made a solid showing:
     
    • Maddie Mug finished seventh in the 100 back and 11th in the 100 fly
    • Freshman Mia Moore finished 15th in the 100 fly
    • Madison Seabaugh finished 15th in the 500 free
    • Freshman diver Clara Hugge competed at her first State competition
     
    Congratulations to the entire team on a great season and for finishing strong.
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  • Silver Sensations

    Viz’s two Upper School CyberPatriot teams, the Cyber Hoots and Apple Cyber, shined at the state-level competition held in late January. The two teams placed first and second, respectively, in the Silver Tier Award category.
     
    Congratulations to all the competitors:
    Carmen Barreiro
    Isabella Bradford
    Katie Gasper (Team Vice President)
    Ella Kadyk (Team President)
    Gabrielle Reese
    Olivia Thornton
     
    CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air & Space Forces Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future.
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  • January

    CATching Fire

    Viz sixth graders Aarushi G., Kelsey H., Tess K., Idgie S., and Vada T., aka the Crypto Cats, were very successful at the FIRST LEGO League qualifier on January 6. The Crypto Cats robotics team, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, was awarded the 1st Place Champion’s Award for the best overall performance across all judging categories - Project, Robot, and Core Values. This award advances the team to the Missouri Regional Championship on Saturday, February 24. Additionally, the Crypto Cats won the Robot Performance Award for achieving the highest score during the robot game. Congratulations!
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