The Wicket Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Washington, DC
Issue Date: Thursday, April 01, 2010 Issue: Vol. LXXIV, Issue No. 4 Last Update: Wednesday, April 07, 2010
  • Victory: Crew Team Edges Out the Competition and Takes Home the Cup

    Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By: Stephanie Cameron '10

    This past weekend, the crew team won their very first race in three years.  The Visibaron Cup had never been in Visitation’s possession; this is the first time that they have won the race and been abl

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  • The Arts at Visi: A Limited Resource

    Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By: Hannah Mattheis '10

    For three years I waited for my opportunity to take art at Visitation, and finally at the end of my junior year, as I was deciding my course load for the following year, I took the leap and signed up

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  • 'Hello, Dolly!' Equals Hello Masquerader Success

    Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By: Kate Doheny '11

    This past weekend I had the pleasure of witnessing a mix of dazzling acting, impressive music, and well-done technical attributes in the Nolan Center. The Masqueraders’ version of “Hello, Dolly!” shou

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  • Be a Perfectly Purple Princess This Season

    Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By: India Olchefske '12

    Style is not Prada, Gucci, or even Chanel but rather is a story, a story that you write and tell the world in less than a second. It is about expressing who you are as an individual as well as your mo

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  • Gabriel: The Newest Stud Muffin on Campus

    Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By: (Written with the help of Claire Osborn '11)

    Hello Visi Girls!I know a lot of you have seen me in the hallways and around campus but I wanted to formally introduce myself. My name is Gabriel, or “Gabe-the-Babe,” and I am the newest edition to th

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  • Dance Ensemble: A Hidden Gem

    Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By: Emma Lingan '12

    What is the best kept secret of Visitation’s Performing Arts Department? If you guessed the Dance Ensemble, you are correct. Many people are dying to know: Who are these girls? Why are they rarely

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  • April Fool's: Pranks, Jokes, and a Comedy of Errors

    Tuesday, April 06, 2010 By: Justine Whelan '10 and Kelly McGovern '10

    April Fool's is a good time to remember that pranks have been going on as far back as we can trace. Here are a few cream-of-the-crop gags from over the centuries, and a handful of hilarious Visi vigne

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  • Forget Senioritis; Try Immersion in New Activities!

    Tuesday, April 06, 2010 By: Hannah Mattheis '10

    As a senior, I’ve begun to realize my time left here is limited, so I’d best make the most of what I have. In September, I made a pact with myself to try new things, and to make as many lasting friend

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  • Junior Begs Teachers for More Tests

    Tuesday, April 06, 2010 By: Maggie Hanlon '11

    Have you ever had a test that had four or more chapters of material on it? And included about one to one-and-a-half months worth of work on it? Were you required to take this test, covering a plethora

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  • Gold, White and Green: Earth Day at Visitation

    Tuesday, April 06, 2010 By: Ciara McCarthy '11

    The constant bombardment of advertisements, clothing, and products supporting the “Going Green” campaign would make it appear that the status of the environment is improving. While the increased atten

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This past weekend, the crew team won their very first race in three years.  The Visibaron Cup had never been in Visitation’s possession; this is the first time that they have won the race and been abl
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It has been a long time since the Olympic athletes have competed for gold medals, allowing many more sporting events to step into the spotlight. However, the Olympics still seem to be an occasional to
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For three years I waited for my opportunity to take art at Visitation, and finally at the end of my junior year, as I was deciding my course load for the following year, I took the leap and signed up
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I am not exactly a fan of MTV (may I remind you, Music Television), but when my good friend urged me to watch one of the channel’s new shows, I decided to see what I was “missing.”The series involves
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This past weekend I had the pleasure of witnessing a mix of dazzling acting, impressive music, and well-done technical attributes in the Nolan Center. The Masqueraders’ version of “Hello, Dolly!” shou
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While the grade 7.0 earthquake that has devastated the small country of Haiti this past January might seem like a while ago now, their need for aid is not any lesser. Even before the earthquake, most
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This past fall, on October 24th, many Visitation students marched to the White House in the Gulu Walk. The Gulu Walk raises awareness about the troubles in Uganda stemming from terrorist Joseph Kony
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The third quarter is long and gone; we have attended our class planning meetings for next year; and exams, believe it or not, will be here in no time. As my junior year slowly begins to end I have com
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Style is not Prada, Gucci, or even Chanel but rather is a story, a story that you write and tell the world in less than a second. It is about expressing who you are as an individual as well as your mo
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Loving the Redskins comes only natural for us Washingtonians, but some may find it more difficult than others to remain faithful to the team.  This year the Redskins had a 4 and 12 record.  To some th
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