Friday, August 4, 2023

·        Construction Updates

·        Innovation Lab Makes Strides

·        Coming Soon: PantherVision

·        Meet Our New Principal

·        Fall Sports Sign-Ups

·        Ice Cream Social

·        Alumnae Reunion Weekend

·        Save the Date: Golf Classic

·        Alumnae: Update Your Info

·        Summer Camps in Full Swing

·        Families Learn About AHN at Dinner

·        Admissions Testing Opportunities

·        Penny Dolls On Sale Now

·        Now Hiring: Multiple Coaching Positions

·        School Calendar

Top: Workers install new drop ceilings, lighting, and smart boards in various classrooms.

Bottom: Ron Ladouceur of PostMktg briefs the team with the latest design rendering of the History Wall to be installed in September.

When the fall semester begins, you'll notice a few changes here at AHN: a campus that has embraced its traditions while taking a leap into the future.

After nearly four years which included the pandemic shutdown, we are putting the finishing touches on the Invest. Ignite. Inspire. capital campaign which saw the construction of the state-of-the-art St. Joseph’s Hall on the site of the former North wing. The renovations, made possible by our generous donors, help to fulfill the overall vision of investing in our campus.

Among the upgrades: ten 1960s era classrooms are being updated with drop ceilings and better lighting, new flooring, fresh paint, electrical access to accommodate technological needs, and interactive touch screens.

We are also finalizing designs of our History Wall and the Carlo Cherubino Athletic Hall of Fame, which will be installed and dedicated in September, as we look to honor and celebrate AHN’s storied history in academics and athletics.

The large-scale project will be completed in time for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony which coincides with Alumnae Reunion Weekend the weekend of September 22.

PostMktg is providing the designs.

At the 2023 Spring Gala, it was revealed that this year’s Paddle Raise would support the creation of a Holy Names Innovation Lab. This project is the brainchild of former principal Michele Musto, who, as she has done for so many years, was thinking about what’s next and what’s best for the future of our students, the school, and the greater community. 

Now, we’ve taken the first steps to making that dream a reality; procuring programmable robots, snap circuits, and the start of a maker space. The Lab will be housed in the library and will be a space for students to come explore and create.

By providing our young women with these tools and educational technology needed to succeed in today’s world, they will be able to learn how to leverage them to be the builders of a better world. 

Don't Touch That Dial: WAHN PantherVision Coming This Fall

We are excited to announce starting this fall, as an extension of the Innovation Lab project we will be launching "WAHN PantherVision," a student-run live-streaming broadcasting program.

As part of the program, members of the Communications Club will live-stream our morning announcements from a small "studio" within the library/Innovation Lab space.

Additional opportunities will be made available as the year progresses.

Attention: alumnae and parents. Now is your chance to get to know our new principal, Margaret Taranto!

We will be hosting an Alumnae Meet the Principal event on Tuesday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m. in The Commons with light refreshments.

For parents, join us for coffee and pastries on Wednesday, August 30 at 8:00 a.m. in The Commons. Can't make it in person? No problem! Join us via Google Meets with the link provided.

COMING SOON: Keep an eye on your email. Mrs. Taranto will be sending out back to school information soon.

Fall sports are set to begin August 21.

Starting next week, sign-up information will be available for the following:



·        Cheer

·        Cross country

·        Golf

·        Soccer

·        Swim

·        Tennis

·        Volleyball

Just log onto myAHN and look for the alert banner at the top of your screen for additional details as well as important required health forms. If you'd like to learn more about joining AHN's Booster Club, follow the link provided.

Annual Ice Cream Social

Attention: alumnae.

You're invited to Alumnae Reunion weekend, September 22-24.

We will be hosting the Circle of Gold and Silver Induction Ceremony, as well as unveiling our two hallway murals: one to commemorate AHN's storied history, and the other, "The Carlo Cherubino Athletic Hall of Fame."

The Hall of Fame Induction honoring athletes of distinction will be held as well, followed by a cocktail reception.

A list of the weekend's festivities has been provided.

AHN's Annual Golf Classic is set to tee off on Monday, October 2 at Normanside Country Club.

This year's competition features a pink twist, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting To Life!, an organization promoting breast cancer awareness.

Registration information will be available soon.

Anyone interested in serving on the Golf Committee to help plan this event can email Liz McGarry or call 518 438-7895 x602.

Summer is a great time to update your information with Academy of the Holy Names. Change of job, phone, address, email, etc. can be updated on our website so your information remains current. Thank you for being a valuable part of our AHN family! 

It's been a busy summer thus far on the Holy Names campus, with various camps and clinics.

Tennis Coach Jackie Fiore led her squad on the outdoor courts while Basketball Coach Steve Giglio led his indoors.

Our adventure campers, led by Ms. Moran, during the course of two weeks saw themselves indoor rock climbing, zip lining, canoeing along the Erie Canal, parasailing on Lake George, camping in the Adirondacks, bowling, and so much more. The students bonded and cheered each other on as they faced their fears and bravely took on new challenges.

Still to come: week two of our volleyball camp with Coaches Meghan, Nancy, and Kristen Neff, and our Summer Arts program. There is still time to sign up for both, so follow the link if you're like to take part.

A special thank you to students, alumnae, faculty, staff and more who helped make our July information session and dinner a success!

Guests were given the opportunity to learn more about AHN programs, as well as meet administration, and faculty, including our new Principal, Margaret Taranto. Tours were given by current students.

Another admission testing opportunity has been made available for prospective students.



The exam serves as a scholarship qualifying exam as well as assists with student placement. High scoring students can earn between 1/4 and 1/2 tuition awards.

The upcoming exam is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16.

Arrival time is 9 a.m. For parents, there will also be coffee, conversation and tours available with school administrators.

Looking for the perfect back-to-school gift?

For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles can be yours! Show your Panther Pride wherever you go!

Follow the link to place your order for pick-up at the front desk or to have them shipped to you (add $5 per item).

Want to join our team at Holy Names? AHN has multiple coaching positions available! Visit our employment page for more information on these an other opportunities.

The Holy Names experience is more attainable than ever. Know a family interested in learning more about an all-girls education? There is still plenty of time to come take a tour!

Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.