It's a stirring of emotions for the 67 ladies graduating from Villa Maria Academy. They're stepping into the next chapter of their life, ready to see what the future holds but knowing they're the last of the all-girls school legacy is bittersweet for Emma Sanders. She was upset about the consolidation. Before she gave her hugs and goodbyes, she remembered it's not just a building that gives Villa its identity but instead the sisterhood.

"I think it has grown on alot of us, and we understand why it had to happen. Sanders continues, "I think it'll all be okay. Change is good; change is necessary. I know it's sad to see it go, but it's not the end of Villa because we all have it in our hearts."

After the presentation of colors, conferring of diplomas, closing prayer, and singing of the alma mater, the new graduates were off to see what was ahead.

The idea of consolidating the two schools together is a bittersweet moment for all graduates, but some people are very excited about their future.

"I honestly think it'll be a great school. They'll have all the best opportunities that aren't possible when there are two campuses. Whatever, to keep the school alive because it's special to us," Norystrom says.

It's so special parents wanted to share a few opinions.

"When they did have the kids separated, you would think they would get better grades, but it actually might be a good thing, but then it could be a little bit pulling; a little bit of a distraction," says Lalita Morris.

"It was a little hard for me because we loved having her as part of the women's legacy at Villa, and that's the why we chose the school," says Marcy Zemanek.