The Wicket Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Washington, DC
Issue Date: Friday, May 28, 2010 Issue: Vol. LXXIV, Issue No. 5 Last Update: Wednesday, June 02, 2010
  • Diversity Day 2010: Disabilities Uncovered

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Margaret Hynds '13

    Very rarely does a person have the opportunity to learn and have discussions about sensitive topics such as disabilities. This lack of education leads to ignorance and fear of differences that we shou

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  • We're Having Fun Just Because

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Stephanie Cameron '10 and Maggie Hanlon '11

    Just Because Day came to most of us as a surprise last Thursday. Suspicions of a carnival for the school were shot down with Student Activity Director Ranetta Jackson-Clay’s clever tale of a birthday

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  • 10 Minutes with Mrs. Kate Miner

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Kate Doheny '11

    Business Manager Kate Miner is a huge part of the Visitation community, though few people know the role she plays here. Miner, an alumna, has plenty of legacy at the school and has worked on campus fo

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  • Three Hearts from Haiti

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Kate Doheny '11

    High school juniors Naojine Hyppolite, Barbutia Saint-Olympe, and Beachrhell Jacques make coming to America from Haiti for a few months look easy. The day before Diversity Day, Apr. 20, the girls arri

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  • Familiar Strangers: Student Connects with Everyday Faces

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Katia Patin '12

    Already I feel as if high school is slipping away. I am halfway through—halfway to college, halfway to leaving home, half way until I have to grow up. I know I’m being dramatic but still the end of

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  • World Focus: Four Snapshots of Current Events from the Far Corners of the Globe

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Anna Scanlon '11

    Too busy studying for finals to get up-to-date on the latest global news? Then check out our round-up of stories from around the world.

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  • A Summer of Contradictions in Fashion

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: India Olchefske '12

    Summer is time for carefree style that adapts: day to night, beach to lunch, shopping to park, all with nonchalance. Summer is also time to sweat, get dirty, and have fun, so your clothes may only la

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  • Gleek Expresses Glissues With 'Glee'

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Margaret Hynds '13

    Welcome to William McKinley High School: a magical world where the football team can be seen dancing to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” in order to score the winning touchdown, everyone seems to have extrem

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  • Rick Riordan Chronicles

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By: Margaret Hynds '13 and Elizabeth Ervin '13

    With great anticipation, a sea of adolescents, parents, and scattered groups of teenagers eagerly awaited the arrival of Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series and The Kane Chronicles. Even

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  • Beg to Differ: Wisey's vs. Wisemiller's

    Wednesday, June 02, 2010 By:

    Two students take on the great Georgetown debate: which branch of the Wisemiller's restaurant family is superior?

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At-a-glance

Very rarely does a person have the opportunity to learn and have discussions about sensitive topics such as disabilities. This lack of education leads to ignorance and fear of differences that we shou
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Our school is one founded on many beliefs, which all contribute to the school’s mission: to instill faith, vision, and purpose in each student. On Friday, April 16, the sophomores demonstrated their p
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Brunch, Books, and Bonding at the Annual Mother-Daughter Tea
The Annual Mother-Daughter Tea on May 2 was an opportunity for mothers and daughters alike to bond over lemonade, scones, and the eloquent words of this year’s speaker, Alice McDermott, winner of the
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“Caroline, GET UP. I have to talk to you about something very serious.” I shot out of bed, frantically fighting off grogginess, my thoughts immediately shooting to the possibility of family death or n
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From the beginning of the year, starting with the first day to the upcoming last, we Visi girls have had one hectic and successful year. From fall tryouts to spring ISL’s, Our Town to Hello Dolly, th
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Just Because Day came to most of us as a surprise last Thursday. Suspicions of a carnival for the school were shot down with Student Activity Director Ranetta Jackson-Clay’s clever tale of a birthday
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As the school years winds to a close, we as Visitation underclassmen look forward to a summer of relaxation, fun, and most likely some homework. The seniors on the other hand as well as appreciating s
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Business Manager Kate Miner is a huge part of the Visitation community, though few people know the role she plays here. Miner, an alumna, has plenty of legacy at the school and has worked on campus fo
full story 
High school juniors Naojine Hyppolite, Barbutia Saint-Olympe, and Beachrhell Jacques make coming to America from Haiti for a few months look easy. The day before Diversity Day, Apr. 20, the girls arri
full story 
Already I feel as if high school is slipping away. I am halfway through—halfway to college, halfway to leaving home, half way until I have to grow up. I know I’m being dramatic but still the end of
full story 
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