FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2022 |
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-Thanksgiving Reflection
-Importance of Liberal Arts Education
-Emergency Alert Instructions
-A Mother's Message to Parents
-New School Receptionist
-Drama Ticket Deadline
-Student Art on Display
-Athletes Receive Honors
-Annual Fund Support
-Cyber Monday
-Giving Tuesday
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-Small Business Directory
-Soap Drive
-Can Drive
-Free AHN Stickers
-Yearbook Deadline
-Students Learn History
-AHN Christmas Celebrations
-Holly Ball Deadlines
-AHN Students Caroling
-Poinsettia and Wreath Sale
-School Calendar
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Celebrated Traditions a Blessing at Holy Names |
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By Michele Musto, Principal |
As I prepare for my Thanksgiving celebration next week, I recall Thanksgivings of years past, when I was a child. I remember gathering at my grandparents’ home with approximately fifteen cousins, nine aunts and uncles, and of course my own parents and grandparents. As soon as we entered the home, we were greeted with hugs, kisses, and the aromas of the feast that awaited us! We played games, had many conversations, ate, watched football, put the leftovers away, and two hours later brought them all out again for a second feast! These traditions continued each Thanksgiving and are included in my family traditions, connecting my children to their past.
Read more of Mrs. Musto's Thanksgiving reflection here.
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AHN Featured in Albany Business Review |
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Why Teaching Liberal Arts in High School is so Critical |
“Our tagline, ‘Be You, Be Anything,’ isn’t just marketing speak,” says Martin Kilbridge, Ed.D., the new president of Academy of the Holy Names. “It is a reminder that the purpose of education is to become a more realized person. More engaged, more empathetic, more successful and more community oriented.”
AHN’s 2022 graduating class had a 100 percent acceptance rate to four-year colleges and universities, with students earning merit-based scholarships totaling about $18.4 million. Kilbridge believes the school’s commitment to teaching the liberal arts is the key to this success.
Read the full article here.
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Emergency Alert Notification Instructions |
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An initial emergency test sent on October 24 resulted in incomplete notifications. Therefore a second emergency alert test notification will be sent Monday, November 21 at 5 p.m.
This is only a test. No action will need to be taken.
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Update Your Profile to Receive Text Alerts |
1. Log into ahns.org and click myAHN.
2. Click “settings” under your profile photo.
3. Click “notifications.”
4. Update your notifications to add your phone number to receive texts. Select your provider to receive a text notification with a verification code. Once you enter that and your phone is verified, you’ll be able to opt-in to receive text alerts.
5. Select “Text” next to “announcement” and “news posted”
6. Lastly, next to “News Posted” click “Edit Options” and select “Snow Days/Closings/Emergency Alerts”
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A Mother’s Message to Prospective Families |
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Holy Names is Launchpad for Success |
When you hear the name Lawler, it’s usually accompanied by phrases like “new record” and “all-time.” Senior Morgan Lawler currently holds every swim record Academy of the Holy Names has to offer, and it’s provided a clear lane ahead to a bright future. But it’s not just in athletics in which Morgan is excelling, which is why Morgan’s mother, Kristen Hedgeman Lawler, a member of the Class of 1996, couldn’t be prouder, she explained to attendees of AHN’s Fall Open House.
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AHN Welcomes New School Receptionist |
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You may have noticed a new face greeting you as you enter through our doors. That's our new school receptionist, Sonya Baker.
Sonya spent several years at the Boys & Girls Club of Albany as Site Coordinator of Albany, and most recently served as the main Office Administrative Assistant at the Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls.
She says she's happy to be here and thanks faculty, staff, and students for being so welcoming.
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Last Call for Fall Drama Production Tickets |
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Tickets are on sale NOW for this weekend's production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Performances are Saturday, November 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. at the Campus Arts Center. Get yours today!
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New Student Art on Display |
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Our Admissions and Art Departments have teamed up to exhibit student art in venues around the Capital Region.
Food for Thought, creative ceramic sculptures of various foods to be displayed at Mr. Bumbles Café on New Scotland Avenue in Albany, also through the end of November.
Last but not least, No Mud, No Lotus will be on display at The Linda in Albany starting next week, with an official showing to be announced at a later date.
If you know a local business interested in displaying the student artwork, contact Wendy Diefendorf, EdD to schedule a showing or exhibit.
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Top left: Director of Enrollment Management Wendy Diefendorf and Mr. Bumbles Café Owner Brandon Doran.
Second from top: Art by Natalie Schweitzer, 10th Grade.
Second from bottom: "Birds of a Feather" exhibit
Bottom Left: Peter Hughes, General Manager of The Linda, with items from the "No Mud No Lotus" collection.
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Fall Sports Banquet, Sectional Honors |
Congratulations to our student athletes who were recognized this week by the Colonial Council.
Volleyball standout Maggie Seymour was named League MVP, and 1st Team along with teammates Kyle McLaughlin and Abby LaPlante. Anna Wasula received 2nd team honors.
In soccer, Erin Mash, Morgan Brewer, and Anna Nichols made first team. Claudia Consiglio made 2nd.
AHN coaches handed out awards of their own at the annual Fall Awards Banquet on Tuesday. Awards included MVP, Coach's Award, Young Player of the Year, Role Model Award, Leadership Award, and Most Improved. You can view the list of winners here.
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Academy of the Holy Names nurtures intellect and promotes the value of service to others.
We encourage our students on the athletic field, in the arts, and on the stage, and prepare them to be leaders.
Please consider contributing to AHN's Annual fund to ensure these young women have access to the people and programs which provide them with such an exceptional educational experience.
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Cyber Monday: Monday, November 28 |
Amazon Smile is an easy way to support Holy Names. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to AHN! Just follow the easy steps below.
- Sign in to with your Amazon.com login
- Choose Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, NY to receive donations
- Start shopping!
Or, use your Amazon Mobile app:
- Click on settings
- Choose Amazon Smile
- Turn on Amazon Smile
- Choose Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, NY
- Follow steps to finalize this and start shopping!
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The countdown is on to the biggest annual celebration of generosity. Giving Tuesday is November 29, and you will have the opportunity to help Holy with an upcoming project to honor the storied history of our students and athletes. We can’t wait to show you what’s coming, and how you can make our goal a reality: illuminating how our past has paved the way for our future. Stay tuned! |
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Small Business Directory Updates |
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The AHN Advancement office is hard at work updating its Small Business Directory filled with the names of businesses run by alumnae, parents, and friends of AHN.
To ensure you are included in the directory before Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, please send us your information by Tuesday, November 22.
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"Simple Giving" Soap Drive |
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All donations may be placed in the boxes by the Riley Auditorium.
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Just in time for Thanksgiving you can help the Junior Ladies of Charity help fight hunger.
The JLOC has organized a non-perishable canned-foods drive. It runs through Tuesday, November 22.
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Get Your FREE AHN Stickers! |
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Free car window stickers are available at the front desk. They come in two sizes: 3.5" x 2.5" and 7" x 8".
Show your AHN spirit and spread the good word!
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Yearbook Sale Deadline Extended |
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Don't worry if you missed the deadline to order your high school yearbook. Profile will continue to accept order forms and payments through November 22.
Order a yearbook now to reserve yours in May. You won’t want to miss out!
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Students Display Knowledge of History |
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These students know their history! Students in World History I are currently studying Early River Valley civilizations.
In World History II, students created "Biography Boards" for the Enlightenment Period. The day's final step in the learning journey: a gallery walk where students gave peer feedback via post-it note.
These classes study the world's early civilization to present day.
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League of Women Voters Celebrate Milestone |
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A special thank you to Julia Panza, Meredith Brown, and Alexandra Cristalli for volunteering at the 100th Anniversary Gala for the Albany County League of Women Voters on Thursday.
AHN is proud to have been among the sponsors of the event.
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AHN Community Christmas Celebration |
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Help us celebrate the start of the Christmas season! We look forward to welcoming alumnae, parents, students, and friends to campus for a very merry Christmas celebration, during which we will be Lighting the Bell Tower, one of the most beloved traditions at Holy Names.
This year's celebration will take place on Thursday, December 8 at 4:30 p.m.
New this year is the "Festival of Wreaths." Donated wreaths created by faculty, staff, clubs, sports teams, families, and other groups will be displayed in the hallways during the Christmas celebration. Take home your favorite by purchasing raffle tickets: $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 10, or $10 for an arm’s length.
For more information or to participate please contact Theresa Moran.
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The Holly Ball is a beloved tradition for high school students at Holy Names. It is a formal event featuring dining and dancing. This year it will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the spectacular 90 State Street in Albany.
Payment, food, and seating choices are due by this coming Monday, November 21, without exceptions. Forms are available via the Parent Portal.
The guest authorization form, to be signed by the guest's school administrator, is due to Mrs. McGarry no later than 3 p.m., November 30. If the guest is from CBA, the parent needs to sign, but the school administrator need not.
We expect students and their guests to comply with our alcohol policy published in the Student Handbook and available in the Student Portal.
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Students to Come Caroling
at Barnes & Noble
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AHN students will sing Christmas Carols at the Barnes & Noble at Colonie Center on Sunday, December 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.
A percentage of the day's sales will be donated to AHN in the form of a gift card. Just present this voucher with your purchase.
Don't worry if you can't make it in person. Online purchases made via the store website any time that day will count! Just enter ID#12636775 at checkout.
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Poinsettia and Wreath Advanced Sale |
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AHN's Booster Club is now selling poinsettias, wreaths, and other items just in time for the holiday season.
Proceeds from the advanced sales will help support AHN's athletic programs.
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The Week Ahead
Saturday, November 19
Fall Drama Production, 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 20
Fall Drama Production, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22
Thanksgiving Prayer Service and Celebration
Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 23-25
School Closed (Thanksgiving)
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Tuesday, November 29
Giving Tuesday
Wednesday, November 30
Advent Prayer Service, 8 a.m.
National Honor Society Induction, 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 1
Window Sketching
Thursday, December 1
Window Painting
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Leave Your Review for Holy Names |
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Support Holy Names with
Your Next Purchase
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Purchase AHN uniforms and more at Student Styles. Show us your AHN Pride! |
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You can also purchase AHN apparel at Wicked Smart's Academy of the Holy Names Shoppe. |
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Stay Connected with Holy Names |
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