Weekly News Friday, November 4, 2022

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In This Issue

-Panthers Playoff Scoreboard

-November Honors Saints, Loved Ones

-Priests Remembered

-Art Program Critical to AHN Success

-Drama Tickets on Sale

-Community Art Project

-Student Art on Display at Library

-Fall Open House

-Student Ambassadors Greet Families

-Simple Giving Soap Drive

-Yearbook Deadline Extended

-Seniors Receive Sweatshirts

-Halloween Parade

-Trunk or Treat Success

-Greece Trip Information

-Women's Networking Event

-Students to Carol at B&N

-Poinsettia and Wreath Sale

-School Calendar

Panthers Playoff Scoreboard

Athlete of the Week Honors

Congratulations to Riley Schmitz for being named the Times Union Girls' Athlete of the Week. Riley was recognized for capturing the Section II singles championship.

Congratulations also to Varsity Volleyball for finishing out a strong season. The team made it all the way to the semifinals of this year's sectional tournament.

Now it's the swim team's turn: they'll be in sectional playoff action in the coming days at Shenendehowa High School.

Visit our website to view the full upcoming athletics schedule

New Month Arrives to Honor Saints, Lost Loved Ones

All Saints Day Liturgy

Fr. Bob Longobucco presided over a special All Saints Day liturgy on Tuesday.

Dia de los Muertos Exhibit

In recognition of the traditional Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos, the reuniting of the living and the dead, Sra. Gibbons’ Spanish and Mrs. Sela’s art classes teamed up for this special project to honor loved ones passed.

Area Says Goodbye to Longtime Parish Leaders

Rev. Kenneth Doyle

We express our deepest condolences to The Parish of Mater Christi family in Albany and to all those who knew and loved Fr. Kenneth Doyle following his passing. He was a vital part of our community here at Holy Names and will be missed.

A reception of the body will be held Friday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. and wake until 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m.

Rev. Anthony J. Chiaramonte

We also extend our thoughts and prayers to the families of Reverend Anthony J. Chiaramonte, who served at the Diocesan Consultation Center and Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Loudonville.

He was the uncle of alumnae, Julie Chiaramonte Sprinkle ’91, and Jessica Chiaramonte ’08.

Arts Paint Elaborate Portrait of Holy Names Experience

The Campus Arts Center was the vision of Sr. Annette Covatta, SNJM '46.

By Dr. Martin Kilbridge

In previous reflections I wrote about the role of academics and athletics in forming young women of character and competence. Today I’d like to speak about the arts, which have held a special place not only in the history of Holy Names, but in the living out of the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

Read more on Dr. Kilbridge's reflection here.

Fall Drama Production Tickets

on Sale

Tickets are on sale NOW for the fall drama 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!

Purchase Your Tickets Here

Senior Project Aims to Brighten Neighborhood in South Albany

Painting with Purpose

Anaya Thomas began her senior service project on Friday (with help from some of her fellow students, Mrs. Sela and Fr. Sean O'Brien).

She's painting the windows at the St. John's/St. Ann's Outreach Center in Albany's South End -- something she'll do again at Christmas and Easter.

Her goal: use art to bring joy and light to a community.

Student Art Back on Display

Our Admissions and Art Departments have teamed up to exhibit student art in venues around the Capital Region.

The "Birds of a Feather" exhibit of hand-crafted birds is now on display at the Bethlehem Public Library and will be throughout the month of November.

If you know a local business interested in displaying the student artwork, contact Wendy Diefendorf, Ed.D. to schedule a showing or exhibit.

Fall Open House

Prospective Families Treated to AHN Experience

Dozens of families were greeted by students, faculty, and staff for AHN's annual Fall Open House on Thursday.

Among the stops on their tour: a club fair in the Student Commons, a sneak-peak at student science experiments, an art walk-through display, and games with our athletes (and new panther mascot) in the gym. A President's Panel was hosted in the gym by Dr. Kilbridge as well.

Student Ambassadors Represent Holy Names at Community Events

High school and middle school ambassadors represented Holy Names at a pair of high school fairs: one at the St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School in Delmar and the other at the Woodland Hill Montessori School in Rensselaer.

They were also on hand at Christian Brothers Academy's Open House to greet prospective families.

"Simple Giving" Soap Drive

Throughout November SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) will be holding a collection drive for bar and dish soap.

This drive is for Grassroot Givers’ Month of Simple Giving campaign.

All donations may be placed in the boxes by the Riley Auditorium.

Yearbook Sale Deadline Extended

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!

Click Here to Access the Order Form

Seniors Receive Special Sweatshirts

The senior class received special senior sweatshirts this week with the AHN Seal.

Annual Halloween Parade

Students, faculty and staff went all out for this year's Halloween parade on Monday. Winners included the "Holy Cows" for best faculty group costume (courtesy of our Theology Department) and the Seven Dwarves for best group costume (tenth grade).

Trunk or Treat a Big Success

Thank you to all who came out to support AHN's Youth Ministry Program, which hosted its Trunk or Treat event on Sunday and made it a big success!

Spring Break Trip to Greece

We will be organizing a trip to Greece for interested AHN high school students in grades 9-12 during Spring Break, April 6 - April 14.

Click Here for More Information and to Contact Ann Rento

AHN to Co-Host Women's Networking Event

Click Here for Event Information

AHN, along with The Women's Institute at Russell Sage College, will co-host a morning of networking with representatives from various Capital Region organizations focusing on supporting women and girls.

The event will take place on Monday, November 7, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Renaissance Room of The Armory at Sage College on the Albany campus located at 130 New Scotland Avenue. There are only a few spots remaining so register today!

Participating Organizations include:

-518 Get Together

-Capital District Women Veterans

-Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Council

-College of St. Rose

-Coral and Blue

-Freihofer's Run for Women

-Girl Scouts of Northeastern, NY

-Gretchen Myer Financial

-Key Bank Key4Women

-League of Women Voters

-Moon Catcher

-Russell Sage College

-Siena College

-Woman's Club of Albany

-Women's Employment and Resource Center

-Women@Work

Students to Come Caroling

at Barnes & Noble

It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas.

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. 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.

Contact Wendy Diefendorf, Ed.D. for more information or to volunteer.