Villa Maria Academy (Malvern, Pennsylvania)
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| Name | Villa Maria Academy |
| Address | 370 Old Lincoln Highway |
| Town | Malvern, Pennsylvania, 19355 |
| Established | 1872 (at present location in 1924) |
| Community | Suburban |
| Type | Private (Independent) |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Students | Female |
| Grades | 9 through 12 |
| Nickname | Hurricanes |
| Colors | White and Blue |
| Web site | vmahs.org |
Villa Maria Academy is an all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The school was formed and carried out by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Growth and development is key to this institution whether it be spiritually or intellectually. It is operated independent and with the blessing of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
The academy offers:
- Music
- Athletics
- Guidance
- Technology
- Campus Ministry
- Institutional Advancement
In addition to the offerings listed above there are also many events held by Villa Maria. In the beginning of the school year there is a picnic for all students to kick off the year. There are several assemblies held throughout the year including liturgies and the ever popular Magazine Drive assembly. A few pep rallies are held before athletic games and some concerts are performed frequently during the year. In 2007, alum Anna Wilson and her husband Monty Powell performed. A Mother Daughter Tea is open to all students and their mothers towards the beginning of the year. There are also several dances that are always highly anticipated by the students. They include a Soph Hop held for Sophomores and Juniors, a Father Daughter dance, a Winter Formal held for all grades, and a formal Prom for Juniors and Seniors. There is also an Auction held annually in the spring in which proceeds are used to improve the school. Towards the end of the year are Daisy Chain and Senior Sing, two longtime and very memorable traditions.
Villa Maria's 44 acre campus includes two academic buildings and another building with the gynasium and a connected auditorium.
