Visitation Academy Alumnae

❤️🌙 Stay Connected, Viz Alumnae!

Moved? New job? Changed your email?

We want to stay connected and celebrate your journey! 💫

Our alumnae community means so much to us, and having your most up-to-date contact information helps ensure you receive alumnae newsletters and invitations to fun social events throughout the year. ❤️

📬 Click the link in our bio to update your email, mailing address, or phone number and share where life has taken you. Whether it's a new city, a new role, or a brand-new chapter, we'd love to hear all about it! 🌙

🎁 Bonus: Every alumna who submits an update will receive a FREE Viz Alumna t-shirt—our little way of saying thank you for staying in touch. ❤️

Your connection helps keep our Viz community strong, connected, and thriving. 🌙✨

Hearts United in Peace

As a new school year begins at Visitation Academy, we invite our alumnae to join us in embracing this year's theme, Hearts United in Peace.

Jesus reminds us, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)

St. Francis de Sales reminds us, "Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever."

As daughters of Visitation, may we carry Christ's peace into our homes, workplaces, parishes, and communities, becoming instruments of hope and reconciliation wherever we are.

How will you share Christ's peace with someone this week?

⛳ These photos of Viz student golfers from years past remind us that the impact of athletics extends far beyond the course.

Honor the friendships, lessons, and confidence gained through sports by sponsoring the 2026 Viz Golf Tournament. Every sponsorship directly supports today's student-athletes with essential equipment, resources, and opportunities. ❤️🌙🤍

Click the link below to become a Visitation Academy Golf Tournament Sponsor today!
https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C0000011IDVAIA4/events/vevt:9bf230d2-93a2-4f8c-ab12-3d700f9a2ed6/home/story

Celebrating 80 years of life and friendships that have stood the test of time!

The Viz Class of 1964 still stays close, meeting monthly on Zoom for those out of town, and over breakfast for those nearby.

Dolores Ruzicka recently celebrated her 80th birthday with Peg Concanon Nieman and Cathie Majka Ott.

What a wonderful milestone and a special day! 🎉🎂❤️

Be sure to join your Viz alumnae at the Haiti Packathon this weekend!

Viz alumnae will come together with compassionate volunteers in St. Louis to help some of the neediest families in Milot, Haiti, served by Hôpital Sacré Coeur.

Haiti Packathon
Saturday, August 22, 2026

Chaminade College Preparatory School
425 S Lindbergh Blvd., 63131

In-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Event runs from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or until all food is packed. Be sure to wear your Viz Alumna t-shirt or a favorite Viz (red) shirt/hat, as we team up at tables to make this year's event the most successful.

Click the link below to register:
https://pro.gofundme.com/event/the-2026-st-louis-feeds-milot-haiti-packathon/e763421

Alumnae, family, and friends—please join us as we come together in faith and fellowship for the Visitation Academy Community Mass.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Visitation Chapel

We look forward to welcoming you home! ❤️🌙🤍

Join us at the Visitation Alumnae Association Fall Meeting!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Alumnae Hall, Visitation Academy

Click the following link to let us know you plan to attend!
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/VisitationAcademy/events/vaa-fall-meeting-2026

We'll begin with a light reception honoring our dedicated Class Representatives for their outstanding service to the alumnae community.

Networking, socializing, planning, and fun are expected!

For questions, contact Emily Gardiner, Director of Development [email protected] or 314-625-9245.

Heart Speaks to Heart

This week, we celebrate the Feast of St. Jane de Chantal, co-founder of the Order of the Visitation. Her deep friendship with St. Francis de Sales reminds us that the greatest friendships are those that draw us closer to Christ.

St. Jane wrote,
"Put all your trust in God, who will never abandon you."

As Visitation alumnae, we know the gift of friendships formed through shared faith, laughter, and life's joys and challenges. This week, reach out to a friend who has walked beside you in faith, offer a prayer for her, or simply let her know how grateful you are for the gift of her friendship.

How can you be a friend who helps someone grow closer to Christ this week?

Some connections last long after graduation!

Christine Honigfort '21 and Karen Schmiedeler '21 still get together with Mrs. Shortt twice a year to catch up. Here they are enjoying great conversation—and delicious crêpes—at St. Louis Crêperie! 💕