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The OLMA Overview -- January 20, 2017
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It is quieter and usual this week as students take their midterm exams. So far, so good, with our final day of exams today. On the sports front, congratulations to the Villagers Basketball players on their 41-27 win over St. Joe's on Wednesday night! We may be small in size, but never ever give up. Way to go, ladies! They play again at HOME on Saturday at 2 PM. Come on out and show your support!
We were out and about last weekend making our second round of deliveries to accepted members of the Class of 2021. Just a reminder that this Saturday morning is the third testing day for incoming freshmen. It's the last day that students can test and still be considered for one of the Merit Scholarships we offer. If you know of someone who is interested in attending OLMA next year, please spread the word about this scholarship opportunity.
This weekend is a big one for two OLMA students. On Saturday evening, sophomore, Ashley Iveson will be representing OLMA as part of the Philadelphia Young Musicians Orchestra. She will be performing at the Temple University Performing Arts Center at 3 PM that day. Tickets are free if you'd like to attend.
Also on Saturday night, OLMA's Victoria Matt will compete in the Miss New Jersey Outstanding Teen Pageant at 6 PM at the Clayton High School Performing Arts Center. We wish them both good luck and tremendous success.
Next Friday, January 27, we will have a school Mass at 10 AM in the OLMA Chapel. Please join us if you can. Have a great weekend! -- Mrs. Coyle
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It was "nothing but net" on Wednesday night as OLMA Villagers Basketball team defeated St. Joe's High School, 41-27. Way to go!
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Olivia Marrone, Class of 2017
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OLMA's Olivia Marrone was a fighter from the very start. She was born weighing only 1 pound, 7 ounces, but never gave up. "I was in the NICU for months and still go back and visit at least once a year," said Olivia. "Whenever I gained a pound, my mom would bring the hospital staff pound cake, so we deliver some every year now as our way of saying thanks."
Olivia says that one of her favorite parts about OLMA is the service that students perform. She was recently among the seniors who spent a day in Camden helping out in the food pantry, painting walls and playing with school children. "It makes me feel good to help others," she said. "It's something that OLMA believes in and we all really enjoy it."
Now a senior, Olivia is Co-Captain of the Swim team and performed as a member of the cast of this year's musical, "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" She's also a member of the Green Girls and Spanish clubs, Student Ambassadors, and Chorus.
In the fall, Olivia will attend Marymount Manhattan College on a partial scholarship where
she will study Business, with a focus on Fashion Merchandising Management with a minor in Journalism. She's excited about taking the next step to college, but will forever treasure her four years as part of the OLMA family.
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Reserve Your Tickets Today!
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If you love Broadway, now's the time to sign up for our annual trip to the Big Apple. This year, we'll be seeing A Bronx Tale, starring Robert De Niro! It all happens on March 15, 2017. Cost per person is $169 and includes transportation, a dance workshop (taught by a show choreographer), lunch, and orchestra seats for the 2 PM show.
If you're new to A Bronx Tale, here's the story: As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero (Lillo Brancato) gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster, Sonny (Chazz Palminteri). Sonny initiates the boy into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father (Robert De Niro). But when Calogero falls for his African-American classmate, Jane (Taral Hicks), the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.
All OLMA students and family members are invited to attend. Payment is due to Mrs. B or Mrs. C by January 27. Make checks payable to OLMA and get set for a day you won't soon forget!
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Want to Spend a Week in Luxury?
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For the cost of a $20 raffle ticket, a week in sunny Florida in a gorgeous vacation home that's minutes from Disney, could be yours. Of course, the more tickets you buy, the better your odds! The winner will lounge around in this beautiful home owned by an OLMA alumna. It sleeps up to 10 people, so you can bring the whole family! For tickets, download the form linked here. Cost is $20 each or three for $50! The winning ticket will drawn at our Super 50-50 Drawing Party on February 25, 2017.
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Photo Caption: Best of luck to Victoria Matt (l) in this weekend's Miss New Jersey Outstanding Teen Pageant!
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We hope you enjoy the OLMA Overview. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Mrs. Kinkade at 856.697.2008, ext. 140, or email her at: mrs.kinkade@olmanj.org
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