Meet the JEMazing Team
Kelsey Endo, Class of 2014
Nickname: Kels
Elementary/Middle School: Ancillae Assumpta Academy
Favorite School Subjects: English
Favorite Food: Chinese food
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Nick (20)
Secret Talent: I can recite all of "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus by heart.
Activities: Band, Chorus, International Club Executive Board, National Honor Society, Reading Olympics, Tri-M President, Yearbook. Outside of Villa, I like to Irish dance.
Why She Chose Villa: Everyone was very friendly, and the classes seemed fun yet challenging.
Favorite Villa Memory: Spring Spirit Days
Nickname: Kels
Elementary/Middle School: Ancillae Assumpta Academy
Favorite School Subjects: English
Favorite Food: Chinese food
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Nick (20)
Secret Talent: I can recite all of "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus by heart.
Activities: Band, Chorus, International Club Executive Board, National Honor Society, Reading Olympics, Tri-M President, Yearbook. Outside of Villa, I like to Irish dance.
Why She Chose Villa: Everyone was very friendly, and the classes seemed fun yet challenging.
Favorite Villa Memory: Spring Spirit Days
Katie Grant, Class of 2014
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Favorite School Subjects: Art and English
Favorite Foods: Shrimp scampi
Favorite Color: Blue
Siblings: Patrick (16) and Sean (14)
Secret Talent: I know a lot about Disney. Anything Disney. I am a walking advertisement for Disney.
Activities: Art Club, Environmental Club, International Club, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Senior Class Officer. Outside of Villa, I am a full-time Disney Parks enthusiast.
Why She Chose Villa: The girls were all friendly and welcoming, and I felt right at home. Also, the grounds are GORGEOUS.
Favorite Villa Memory: The first annual Mini-THON we held last year. It was magical.
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Favorite School Subjects: Art and English
Favorite Foods: Shrimp scampi
Favorite Color: Blue
Siblings: Patrick (16) and Sean (14)
Secret Talent: I know a lot about Disney. Anything Disney. I am a walking advertisement for Disney.
Activities: Art Club, Environmental Club, International Club, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Senior Class Officer. Outside of Villa, I am a full-time Disney Parks enthusiast.
Why She Chose Villa: The girls were all friendly and welcoming, and I felt right at home. Also, the grounds are GORGEOUS.
Favorite Villa Memory: The first annual Mini-THON we held last year. It was magical.
Catherine Messina, Class of 2014
Nickname: Cat
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Favorite School Subjects: Chemistry and French
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Color: Purple, but I love the rainbow as a whole
Siblings: Emily (16) and Paul (12)
Secret Talent: I am a speed-reader and pick up really random and miniscule details of a story.
Activities: Ballet dancer, Tennis Team, Student Council, International Club Executive Board, Community Service Corps Executive Board, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society
Why She Chose Villa: Out of all of the schools that I shadowed at, I enjoyed my day at Villa the most. I chose Villa because the atmosphere combined learning and fun.
Favorite Villa Memory: The Spring Spirit Day with the giant Slip-n-Slide!
Nickname: Cat
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Favorite School Subjects: Chemistry and French
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Color: Purple, but I love the rainbow as a whole
Siblings: Emily (16) and Paul (12)
Secret Talent: I am a speed-reader and pick up really random and miniscule details of a story.
Activities: Ballet dancer, Tennis Team, Student Council, International Club Executive Board, Community Service Corps Executive Board, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society
Why She Chose Villa: Out of all of the schools that I shadowed at, I enjoyed my day at Villa the most. I chose Villa because the atmosphere combined learning and fun.
Favorite Villa Memory: The Spring Spirit Day with the giant Slip-n-Slide!
Caroline Boschetto, Class of 2015
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Favorite School Subjects: Science and Writing
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Sophia (12) and Laura (10)
Secret Talent: Scuba diving
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because of the friendly, welcoming environment and the excellent education that the school provides.
Favorite Villa Memory: Shadowing at Villa as an eighth-grader and experiencing what the school was like for the first time.
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Favorite School Subjects: Science and Writing
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Sophia (12) and Laura (10)
Secret Talent: Scuba diving
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because of the friendly, welcoming environment and the excellent education that the school provides.
Favorite Villa Memory: Shadowing at Villa as an eighth-grader and experiencing what the school was like for the first time.
Alexanne Marousis, Class of 2015
Elementary/Middle School: Assumption BVM
Favorite School Subjects: Science and Literature
Favorite Food: Brooklyn-style pizza
Favorite Color: Aquamarine
Secret Talent: I am a junior black belt in Kempo Karate.
Why She Chose Villa: I chose to come to Villa because, most importantly, it is a Catholic school, but also because of the friendly atmosphere and the challenging classes. The fact that Villa’s campus is beautiful is an added bonus.
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite Villa memory was the Welcome Prayer Service for Incoming Freshmen, where I received my Villa pin from my Big Sister and officially joined the Villa family!
Elementary/Middle School: Assumption BVM
Favorite School Subjects: Science and Literature
Favorite Food: Brooklyn-style pizza
Favorite Color: Aquamarine
Secret Talent: I am a junior black belt in Kempo Karate.
Why She Chose Villa: I chose to come to Villa because, most importantly, it is a Catholic school, but also because of the friendly atmosphere and the challenging classes. The fact that Villa’s campus is beautiful is an added bonus.
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite Villa memory was the Welcome Prayer Service for Incoming Freshmen, where I received my Villa pin from my Big Sister and officially joined the Villa family!
Angela McGovern, Class of 2015
Elementary/Middle School: St. Ignatius of Antioch
Favorite School Subject: History
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Favorite Color: Pink
Siblings: April '98 (32), Daniel (30), Nick (28), Erin '08 (22), brother-in-law Mike (32), sister-in-law Renee '02 (28), sister-in-law Megan '02 (28)
Secret Talent: My secret talent is that I love to sing!
Why She Chose Villa: I chose to come to Villa because it feels like home here. Everyone is so nice and friendly! Plus my two sisters and sisters-in-law went to Villa, so it runs in the family!
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite Villa memory so far is “The Edge” camp that I went to at Villa last summer. I met a lot of girls there who are going to be in my class this year!
Elementary/Middle School: St. Ignatius of Antioch
Favorite School Subject: History
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Favorite Color: Pink
Siblings: April '98 (32), Daniel (30), Nick (28), Erin '08 (22), brother-in-law Mike (32), sister-in-law Renee '02 (28), sister-in-law Megan '02 (28)
Secret Talent: My secret talent is that I love to sing!
Why She Chose Villa: I chose to come to Villa because it feels like home here. Everyone is so nice and friendly! Plus my two sisters and sisters-in-law went to Villa, so it runs in the family!
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite Villa memory so far is “The Edge” camp that I went to at Villa last summer. I met a lot of girls there who are going to be in my class this year!
Victoria Schneller, Class of 2016
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Favorite School Subject: English
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Nate (11) and Phillip (8)
Secret Talent: Ballet dancer
Why She Chose Villa: It had a really friendly atmosphere and very good academics.
Favorite Villa Memory: I just love sitting at lunch, laughing with my friends and eating Villa cookies!
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Favorite School Subject: English
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Nate (11) and Phillip (8)
Secret Talent: Ballet dancer
Why She Chose Villa: It had a really friendly atmosphere and very good academics.
Favorite Villa Memory: I just love sitting at lunch, laughing with my friends and eating Villa cookies!
Lori Gallagher, Class of 2016
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Favorite School Subject: I enjoy all of my subjects!
Favorite Food: My dad's taco casserole
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Rob (18)
Secret Talent: I love to sing, act, and play guitar and piano.
Activities: Dramatic Society, Chorale, Liturgical Choir, Community Service Corps, Tri-M. Outside of Villa, I am a cantor for my parish and sing in many choirs there.
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because I thought it was an amazing environment, the teachers were great, and the students got along well.
Favorite Villa Memory: I have too many, but some would be participating in the plays and musicals, the Freshman sleepover, and the Annual Fund assembly in the fall of 2013.
Elementary/Middle School: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Favorite School Subject: I enjoy all of my subjects!
Favorite Food: My dad's taco casserole
Favorite Color: Purple
Siblings: Rob (18)
Secret Talent: I love to sing, act, and play guitar and piano.
Activities: Dramatic Society, Chorale, Liturgical Choir, Community Service Corps, Tri-M. Outside of Villa, I am a cantor for my parish and sing in many choirs there.
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because I thought it was an amazing environment, the teachers were great, and the students got along well.
Favorite Villa Memory: I have too many, but some would be participating in the plays and musicals, the Freshman sleepover, and the Annual Fund assembly in the fall of 2013.
Kelsey Jachimowicz, Class of 2016
Elementary/Middle School: Assumption BVM
Favorite School Subject: Social Studies
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Color: Purple
Secret Talent: I am a great athlete. I do track, karate, and field hockey.
Activities: Community Service Corps, Field Hockey, International Club, Track. Outside of Villa, I participate in karate and enjoy running with my dogs.
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because when I shadowed here and came to the Open Houses, I loved the girls and the teachers. I also thought the atmosphere was great and welcoming!
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite memory so far at Villa is Freshman Orientation. I met so many kind and fun girls, and I had a great day!
Elementary/Middle School: Assumption BVM
Favorite School Subject: Social Studies
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Color: Purple
Secret Talent: I am a great athlete. I do track, karate, and field hockey.
Activities: Community Service Corps, Field Hockey, International Club, Track. Outside of Villa, I participate in karate and enjoy running with my dogs.
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because when I shadowed here and came to the Open Houses, I loved the girls and the teachers. I also thought the atmosphere was great and welcoming!
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite memory so far at Villa is Freshman Orientation. I met so many kind and fun girls, and I had a great day!
Lauren Amour, Class of 2017
Nickname: Laur
Elementary/Middle School: Holy Family Regional
Favorite School Subject: English/Writing
Favorite Food: Pizza <3<3<3
Favorite Color: Light Blue
Secret Talent: I love to write, draw, listen to music, and do photography.
Activities: Forensics Team, QUINTESSENCE, Yearbook, Bowling Club
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because everyone is super nice and funny, and I <3 the cookies!
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite memory so far is Religion class with Mr. B!
Nickname: Laur
Elementary/Middle School: Holy Family Regional
Favorite School Subject: English/Writing
Favorite Food: Pizza <3<3<3
Favorite Color: Light Blue
Secret Talent: I love to write, draw, listen to music, and do photography.
Activities: Forensics Team, QUINTESSENCE, Yearbook, Bowling Club
Why She Chose Villa: I chose Villa because everyone is super nice and funny, and I <3 the cookies!
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite memory so far is Religion class with Mr. B!
Sydney Amspacher, Class of 2017
Nickname: Syd
Elementary/Middle School: St. Andrew
Favorite School Subject: English and Chorus
Favorite Food: This is a hard one. I guess my favorite food would have to be......chocolate!
Favorite Color: Pink and Purple
Secret Talent: I guess my secret talent is singing. I also enjoy acting, reading, playing the piano, writing poetry, and playing tennis.
Activities: Dramatic Society, Chorale, Campus Ministry service trips
Why She Chose Villa: From the first time I visited the school, I instantly felt that I belonged here. There's really no other way to describe it. Villa is more than just a school; it's a family, and I'm proud to be a part of it.
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite Villa memories so far are play practice, Freshman Chorus, and lunch.
Nickname: Syd
Elementary/Middle School: St. Andrew
Favorite School Subject: English and Chorus
Favorite Food: This is a hard one. I guess my favorite food would have to be......chocolate!
Favorite Color: Pink and Purple
Secret Talent: I guess my secret talent is singing. I also enjoy acting, reading, playing the piano, writing poetry, and playing tennis.
Activities: Dramatic Society, Chorale, Campus Ministry service trips
Why She Chose Villa: From the first time I visited the school, I instantly felt that I belonged here. There's really no other way to describe it. Villa is more than just a school; it's a family, and I'm proud to be a part of it.
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite Villa memories so far are play practice, Freshman Chorus, and lunch.
Kerri Czekner, Class of 2017
Nickname: I don't really have a nickname, although my sisters sometimes call me "Hulkzilla" (I don't even know why).
Elementary/Middle School: St. Ephrem
Favorite School Subject: English
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Silver
Siblings: Tara (11) and Brenna (9)
Secret Talent: I can crochet Despicable Me minions and am slowly building my own minion army! Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Activities: Dramatic Society, Forensics Team, QUINTESSENCE
Why She Chose Villa: I wanted a place where I would be welcomed and accepted, a place with a "homey" feel.
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite memory so far is goofing around in the student lounge at lunchtime.
Nickname: I don't really have a nickname, although my sisters sometimes call me "Hulkzilla" (I don't even know why).
Elementary/Middle School: St. Ephrem
Favorite School Subject: English
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Silver
Siblings: Tara (11) and Brenna (9)
Secret Talent: I can crochet Despicable Me minions and am slowly building my own minion army! Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Activities: Dramatic Society, Forensics Team, QUINTESSENCE
Why She Chose Villa: I wanted a place where I would be welcomed and accepted, a place with a "homey" feel.
Favorite Villa Memory: My favorite memory so far is goofing around in the student lounge at lunchtime.