Friday, January 12, 2024

In This Issue

·        Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

·        Catholic Conference Appeal

·        Students Learn About Hunger

·        Pizza Fundraiser

·        Panthers Continue Win Streak

·        Panther Classic Spots Available

·        Now Hiring: Multiple Openings

·        Save the Date: Upcoming Events

·        Upcoming Admissions Events

·        School Calendar

·        SAT Prep Available

·        Scholarship Spotlight

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ahead of the holiday commemorating his birthday, AHN's Youth Ministry and Black Student Alliance led a prayer service to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


In addition to reflecting on his lasting impact, students, courtesy of a presentation from Mrs. Ladouceur, learned about the life and legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist who represented the Freedom Democratic Party at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.

Appeal from Catholic Conference

If You'd Like to Join the NYS Catholic Conference in Urging Gov. Hochul to Renew the Nonpublic School Aid Program, Click Here

Governor Kathy Hochul, who delivered her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday, is turning her focus now to delivering the State's budget for 2024-25.


The State's Catholic Conference wants to ensure included within the budget is the Nonpublic School Aid program, which obliges the state to to fully reimburse nonpublic schools for costs associated with mandated services like attendance, and administering and scoring state tests.


The Conference would also like to see an increase in funding for critically important programs for Catholic schools.


The 2023-24 budget provided $193

million in aid to reimburse nonpublic schools’ costs for State-mandated activities.

Students Learn About Hunger

This week, senior Theology (Social Justice) classes are learning about hunger. On Monday, a "hunger banquet" was held, and students were assigned a class status (lower, middle, upper) to experience the impacts of food disparity.


On Tuesday, they were joined by guest speakers Ms. Episcopo and Ms. Cameron from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York who discussed hunger and food insecurity in the Capital Region.

Pizza Fundraiser for Middle School Trip

SAVE THE DATE!


As if you needed a reason to visit Romo's Pizza and Restaurant, owned by Pizza World Cup Champion Anthony Berghela (aka Gracelyn's dad), be sure to stop by between 4 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17! A portion of all proceeds made during that time will help our eighth graders raise money for their trip to Washington, D.C.

Panthers Continue Win Streak


JV and Varsity basketball followed up a pair of home wins versus Voorheesville Friday with another set at home Wednesday night, this time versus Schenectady.


JV won its game 67-11. On the varsity side, Sophia Bologna led the way with 17 points in the 79-22 win. Jeniyah Wood added 13, and Gianna Savoca had 11.


JV and Varsity will host Ravena at home Friday night starting at 5.


Our indoor track squad will be in action at Union College Sunday at 8 a.m.

Click Here to View Full Athletics Schedule

Panther Classic Spots Available

AHN's girls' youth basketball tournament during Catholic Schools Week is returning in 2024!


We are looking for girls teams grades 5-8.


Follow the link for more information and to register your team.

Panther Classic Registration

Now Hiring: Chief Financial Officer

Want to join our team at Holy Names? AHN has vacancies, including Chief Financial Officer, and JV Lacrosse Coach! Visit our employment page for more information.

Visit our Employment Page

Save the Date: Upcoming Events

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ALLinforAHN


ALLINforAHN is back this February!


If you're interested in helping with this year's Giving Day as an ALLIN Ambassador, or want to become more engaged as an alumna, contact Liz McGarry.


Information sessions will be held via zoom on Wednesday, January 17 at noon and 4:30 p.m.


Meeting ID: 544 137 3221

Passcode: rH7QHY

Click Here to Register for March 2 Event

AHN on the Move: Naples, FL


Please join President Marty Kilbridge and the Advancement team for a Florida alumnae gathering. Connect with new and old friends, reminisce, and learn about the exciting things happening on the Holy Names campus!


Saturday, March 2 5:00 p.m.


The Naples Square I Club

1030 Third Avenue South

Naples, FL 34102

 

This event is generously hosted by Kellyanne Healey Murray '77 P'13, Trustee


Questions? Contact Kristin Vivian P '14 '17, Director of Institutional Advancement.

Father-Daughter Dinner Dance


Our annual Father-Daughter Dinner-Dance has been moved to Friday, April 19.


It will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Registration information coming soon.

Spring Gala


Join us on Friday, May 3 as we celebrate 140 years of empowering young women to pursue their passions, develop their potential, and live lives of purpose. 



We will be honoring Helen Caulfield Spiro '78 with the John Henry Farrell Building the Future Awardgiven to an individual who, through their continual service and dedication to Academy of the Holy Names, has had a lasting impact on the student body and entire campus.  


If you're interested in joining the Gala committee, please email Liz McGarry.

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Admissions Events

Click Here to Register for Scholarship Exams
Click Here to Register for Pancake Breakfast
Click Here to Register for March Open House

Registration for free tickets to Legally Blonde, and information about the Art Show and New Families Welcome COMING SOON!

School Calendar

Next Week


Monday, January 15

School Closed (MLK, Jr. Day)


Wednesday, January 17

MS Pizza Fundraiser 4 to 8 p.m., Romo's Pizza, Glenmont


Saturday, January 20

Scholarship Qualifying Exam

Looking Ahead

Monday, January 22 - Thursday January 25

High School Exams


Friday, January 26

Exam Make-up Day

End of First Semester


Monday, January 29

Second Semester Begins


Wednesday, January 31

Junior Ladies of Charity Induction

Click here to view our full school calendar

SAT Prep Available

The SAT will be here before you know it, and AHN's College Counseling Office will be offering several opportunities for SAT preparation. Classes with state-certified teachers will be held on the following Tuesdays:


  • 1/23
  • 1/30
  • 2/6
  • 2/23
  • 2/20


For more information and to register, email Corey Lustig or call (518) 248-8988.

Scholarship Spotlight: Vigliante Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Spotlight: The Mary Anne Vigliante Endowed Scholarship of Educational Excellence was established in 2019 to honor Ms. Vigliante's dedication to the school as its former Head of School, Principal, Teacher, and an alumna.

Click here to make a gift to the endowed fund in honor of Ms. Vigliante and AHN.

Enrollment and shadow visits are up! Schedule Your Visit Today!

With 214 students this fall here at Holy Names, we have seen a ten percent increase in enrollment over this time last year! Not to mention shadow visits for next year are up 50% and applications are up 18%


A Holy Names education is an investment in the future, and the benefits of an all-girls education are more attainable than ever thanks to a tuition-restructuring for the 2023-24 academic year.


Know a family interested in learning more about the AHN experience? Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.

Applications are also now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year! Apply now at ahns.org.

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