Spring 2024: ALUMNI NEWSLETTER

Dear Villa Alumni,

What a fantastic year! Our students and faculty accomplished so much, and our theme of Here, We Belong truly spoke to the Benedictine community that is the foundation of our school. Our graduates earned over $12.2 million in scholarship monies, and they will attend universities that span the country. What a tribute to the legacy of academic excellence established by our Benedictine sisters!

Mrs. Pamela McQueen

Executive Director/High School Principal

School News

Congratulations to our high school who was voted Best Private High School and Best SAT/ACT Prep in the Greater Cincinnati Family Choice Awards presented by Cincy Magazine.

VillaRama 2024 Recap

VillaRama 2024 was an extraordinary triumph, showcasing the incredible power of community support and unity. Through the boundless generosity of our families, friends, and alumni, we not only reached but surpassed our fundraising target, setting a new standard for success. A heartfelt thank you to each individual who contributed, whether through donations, participating in the lively raffles, or engaging in the spirited auctions. Your unwavering commitment and dedication have undoubtedly made a lasting impact, underscoring the true spirit of togetherness and collaboration. Here's to the collective efforts that made VillaRama 2024 an unforgettable achievement - we are truly grateful for your invaluable support!

Spring Musical Recap

Thank you to those who joined us for this year's Beauty and the Beast. It was a magical performance! Thank you to the cast, crew, and directors for all your hard work in making this show a reality. We're looking forward to what next year holds!

Alumni Brunch 2024 Recap

This year's Alumni Brunch was one for the books! With over 200 people in attendance, we honored the graduating Class of 2024, the Class of 2020, the 75 year reunion class of 1949, the 50 year reunion class of 1974, and the 25 year reunion class of 1999. We also recognized the reunion classes ending in '4 and '9.

Congratulations to our new Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients: Patty Geary Koffman '69, Christa Fischer Walker '93, Bob Henson '02 , Holly Hirt Mazzocca '04, Katie Kurzendoerfer '09, and Madeline McGraw '15.

Missed information about Alumni Brunch? Contact Lauren Dumaine at ldumaine@villamadonna.net or (859) 331-6333x140 to update your contact information.

Graduation Recap

100% of the graduates were accepted into college;
100% of students received scholarships;
Our 39 graduates earned 313 scholarships totaling $12.2 million dollars;
13% of the class received scholarships that will cover 100% tuition at their selected colleges;
23% of the class received scholarships that will cover at least 50% tuition at their selected colleges;
Of the 39 graduates, 85% were honors graduates;
87% of the class took college-level classes through the College Board Advanced Placement Program;
46% of the graduates scored in the 90th percentile or higher on the ACT with an average score of 30.9;
1 graduate of the class was recognized as a National Merit Commended student;
85% participated in at least one sport during senior year;
The class completed 6103 hours of community service over the past four years that translates into an economic value of $165,997;
The 22 colleges and universities they attend are coast-to-coast in 13 states. 41% of the students will attend colleges out-of-state;
Average number of applications submitted was 7 per student.

Join us for the inaugural Chase & Cole Memorial 5k on June 22, 2024, from 8am-12pm. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Cincinnati. For more information on sponsorship, donation, or to sign up, please visit: https://linktr.ee/chaseandcolememorial5k?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=cfddd653-6a84-4689-89ab-331ccde49379.

Questions? Ask Adam, Tommy, and Sydney at: chaseandcolememorial5k@gmail.com

Please come join us for a day of golf, fun, and friendship to benefit Villa Madonna Athletics.

Lunch, dinner, refreshments on the course, alcohol drink tickets,and prizes included.

Foursome – $600

Individual Golfer – $150

Event Timeline

09:00 AM Registration and Range

09:50 AM In carts for Pro Shop Announcements

10:00 AM Shotgun Start

02:30 PM Dinner

For sponsorship or outing questions, contact:

Jim Warken:

arken@gmail.com

859-866-5285

Alison Warken:

alisonwarken@gmail.com

VMA Athletic Boosters 32nd Annual Golf Outing

Monday, July 29th, 2024

Traditions Golf Club

All proceeds benefit VMA Athletics and student-athletes.

Center Building Construction in Progress

Renovation work continues on the Center Building, and completion is expected in September. The renovations are made possible by the continued support of the Transform Our Future Treasure Our Tradition Capital Campaign. Work is expected to begin this fall in the main building on the Chase and Cole Fischer STEM Wing, a state-of-the-art science center for our high school/junior high students.

Contact Lauren Dumaine to find out how your donation can make in impact.