"Behold, I am with you until the end of the age." Matthew 28:20 Midwinter 2024
VOL. 55, NO. 4
Letter from the Editor Ellie Treacy ’24 In the fall, the leaves change colors, we celebrate Thanksgiving, and as a Villa community, we work together to put on the fashion show. Then Christmas and winter break come along, bringing an abundance of warmth and happiness with it. But as we have started the new year and have already entered our third month of 2024, at times, it doesn’t seem like there is much to look forward to. Homework, sports, exams, repeat. Sometimes mid-winter can seem dreary – the once soft snowflakes turn into rain and the thought of spring seems like it is thousands of years away. While this may not seem true at times, there is actually so much happening in the Villa community. From winter sports and ski/snowboarding club adventures to the robotics competition season and even personal explorations, there is an abundance of opportunities to engage in during the winter season. While the rest of the world may seem cold and dreary, at Villa there is so much warmth to go around!
The author (right), with her sister
Photo by Jesse Kramar ’24
Not only are there many opportunities to explore, but it is also a time to show our appreciation for one another. February is often associated with love -- Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 14th. For many, it is a holiday dedicated to significant others and sweethearts, but in this Towerette issue, we hope to instead point out the love we have for our Villa sisters! Sisterhood is the pinnacle of the Villa experience and shapes the way we go about our lives in the present and even the future. Hopefully, after reading this, you will be inspired to give a friend or your sister a hug and let her know how much you love her. By recognizing your sisters and friends in this month of togetherness and love, we hope you will come to appreciate those bonds more deeply. Grab a blanket and some hot chocolate before diving into our mid-winter Issue -– we hope you enjoy it!