February 3, 2023
Hello Friends,
Winter is finally upon us in a real way. The Capital Region is facing some frigid temperatures this weekend and much of the U.S. has been hit by major storms, so I hope, wherever you are, you are safe and warm. We have a lot of news to share, so grab a cup of something warm and enjoy this update.
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Mid-Winter Gathering is just two weeks away
There’s still time to register for our annual Mid-Winter Gathering on Thursday, February 16. We have a great evening planned and we’d love to see you there. The event will be held at the UAlbany ETEC Building at 1220 Washington Ave. beginning at 6 p.m. Our featured speaker will be Armen Garo ’73, who was part of the cast of the acclaimed 2022 movie CODA. Remembered by many as the menacing Salvatore “Coco” Cogliano on HBO’s The Sopranos, Armen is sure to have some great stories to share. Make your reservation today at albanyacademies.org/page/mid-winter-gathering-2023
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AAG junior golfer makes early college commitment
One of our very own Albany Academy for Girls varsity golfers, junior Kennedy Swedick ’24, has made an early commitment to play at the University of Virginia, a top 10 Women’s Golf NCAA program. Congratulations, Kennedy! We’re sure you’ll have great success and will make us proud. Read the full article here.
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Robotics team earns a tournament win
Congratulations to our Albany Academy Robotics Team, Botman 4809, on winning several awards at their first tournament of the season, which hasn’t happened since 2013-2014! The tournament team also won the Think Award with their exemplary engineering notebook, third place for the Inspire Award given to model FIRST robotics teams, and third place for the Control Award because of their machine learning and gyro sensor Java code. All of this has secured the team’s advancement to the regional championship in March where the best in New York State will battle it out. Best of luck to the team for continued success!
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AAG basketball team is undefeated
Let’s hear it for the Bears! The Albany Academy for Girls Varsity Basketball Team is currently undefeated and ranked No.4 in the latest Class B state poll, which is the highest ranking ever for the program. Congratulations, girls! The team was recently featured in a Times Union article entitled “Starting five for Albany Academy for Girls’ basketball have Bears thinking big.”
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Plan to join us for our upcoming Florida and NYC Gatherings
If you are in the Florida or NYC areas on March 4 or April 14, I hope you can join us for an alumni/ae gathering. For more details and to register, click here for the FL Gathering,
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ARTrageous event silent auction still open
Our annual fundraiser for our arts program, ARTrageous, was held as a virtual event last evening. Those who participated were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at our students and faculty in action. The silent auction that accompanies this event will be open now through Thursday, February 9, so please take a look. All proceeds raised from this event will go towards supporting our visual and performing arts programs. To bid on our amazing auction items, visit ARTrageous2023.givesmart.com.
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Speed Mentoring Program needs your help
Are you interested in helping our juniors by participating in our Speed Mentoring program, set for 2:20 p.m. on Monday, March 6 at the AAG Stevens Center? We’re looking for some additional alumni and alumnae who are interested in sharing their experiences and answering student’s questions in a series of brief discussions. If you’d like to serve as a mentor, contact me. Thanks to the Alumni and Alumnae Associations for sponsoring this event!
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Mark your calendars for Reunion 2023
Are you joining us for Reunion 2023, scheduled for May 18-20? We will be celebrating the 50th reunion of the class of 1973, as well as class years that end in 3 and 8. We want to say a big thank you to those who have already volunteered to be a class co-chair. Not a class co-chair, but want to become one? Contact Joanne DelCarpine at delcarpinej@albanyacademies.org or call 518.429.2391.
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May Project volunteers needed
We’re looking for volunteers to work with our seniors on their May Projects. This program gives seniors the opportunity to explore various professions through internships with Academy alumni and alumnae. Previous internships have included working in a recording studio, research lab, and gaming company. In early May, instead of going to their classes, students participate in an internship related to an area of study they intend to pursue in college. Students work with two advisors, one on campus and one at the work site or in the field where they are working. If you are interested in hosting one of our seniors, please contact me.
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Golf Outing, June 19 at the Colonie Country Club
Join us for our annual golf outing! Even if you don’t golf, you can still join us for dinner to mix and mingle with other alumni and alumnae.
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Annual Giving Report has been published
The 2021-22 Report of Giving (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) is now on the website for your viewing. If you have any changes or we inadvertently made a mistake, please let me know right away and we’ll make the correction. Thank you for your support!
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Consider the Academies in your planned giving
There are many ways you can honor your time at The Academies through planned giving.
If you would like information on including The Academies in your will or making a gift of appreciated stock, life insurance, or a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), please let us know. Also, If you would like more information on how you can join our Academies Society, please contact Silvia Edmonds, Director of Development, at edmondss@albanyacademies.org or 518.429.2414.
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Keep safe and stay in touch! |
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Ann Wendth
Chief Advancement Officer
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