On the evening of Thursday, May 15, Visitation Academy proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and staff, this remarkable group of young women walked across the stage, marking the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and unforgettable memories.

Visitation Academy is proud to announce that Theatre Director Marty Strohmeyer has been named the recipient of the inaugural Inspiring Teacher Award, presented at the 2025 St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards.

The Visitation HOSA Chapter is celebrating a remarkable achievement as two outstanding students, Mikayla W. ’26 and Delaney V. ’26, have earned spots at the prestigious HOSA International Competition this summer!

Congratulations to Senior Avery M. '25, who has been selected as Visitation Academy’s Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete for 2025! Avery made history earlier this year by securing the Golf State Championship for Viz and was also named Golf Player of the Year by the Post-Dispatch in 2024. Way to go, Avery!

As Black History Month came to a close, students in Grades 9-12 gathered for an inspiring assembly to learn about the Divine 9, the nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations. These organizations have long been pillars of leadership, service, and cultural unity, fostering academic excellence, social activism, and lifelong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.

Visitation Academy junior Elizabeth A. has been chosen for the prestigious YMCA Youth Advocate Program and will represent the state of Missouri at Youth Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., from March 2-5. She is the only student from Missouri selected for this opportunity.

Visitation is proud to celebrate Blair S. '26, a dedicated student and equestrian, who was awarded the Junior Rider Sportsmanship Award for 2024 at the Missouri Hunter Jumper Organization (MOHJO) year-end awards banquet.

Six Visitation Academy students—Maeve M. '26, Libby M. '25, Maggie C. '26, Gabby M. '26, Caelan V. '26, and Kendall Ann M. '26—are leading by example through their involvement in the Glennon Guild Junior Board (GGJB). This organization, established in 2023, empowers high school students to serve families at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Together, these students exemplify the values of faith, service, and leadership that Visitation cherishes.