Friday, October 20, 2023

·        EQV Magazine Debuts

·        SNJM Charism Inspires Service

·        Rear Admiral Addresses Students

·        Cherubino Wall Unveiled

·        Schmitz Impresses at Sectionals

·        Students Run, Walk for Good Causes

·        Trunk or Treat

·        Students Experiment with Science

·        AHN Attends School Fair

·        Spring Break Registration

·        SNJM to be Honored

·        November Open House

·        Family Photo Session

·        Admissions Exam Registration

·        Reserve Your Yearbook

·        Now Hiring: Multiple Openings

·        Planned Giving

·        School Calendar

·        Enrollment Up Ten Percent

As many of you may have noticed in your mailboxes, you have a special delivery! We are pleased to announce the premiere edition of EQV Magazine -- Esse Quam Videri. From current students and alumnae to our generous donors, you'll find stories reflecting the beating heart of the Holy Names community. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoyed writing them.

Academy of the Holy Names took a break from academics on Tuesday, as students, faculty and staff spent the day donating time and service. The Day of Service demonstrated the dedication of the entire Holy Names community to serve the marginalized, poor, and disadvantaged in the Capital District. The focus stemmed from the charisms of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM).

Participating agencies served included:

• Blessed Sacrament School
• The Patroon Land Farm
• City Mission of Schenectady
• Capital City Rescue Mission
• Albany Therapeutic Riding Center
• Grassroot Givers
• Emmaus United Methodist Church/RISSE
• Hoods House of Hoops
• Capital City Rescue Mission
• St. John/St. Ann Outreach Center
• The MoonCatcher Project
• HicksStrong
• Night Out For You
• Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
• To Life!
• Capital Region Toys for Tots

Know your values. Be resilient, and no matter what you choose to do in life, be ALL IN. That's the advice students from Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore '86, Commandant of the Naval District of Washington. 

We thank her for taking the time to speak with our students. A special thank you also goes out to Christian Brothers Academy for providing a Color Guard, and for members of the class of '86 for joining us (Stenia Dziadiw Cardona, Megan Caulfield McMahon, Christine Caputo-Granich, and our own Annemarie McGarry)! 

Carlo Cherubino Hall Unveiled; Dedication in November

It was a big week for junior Riley Schmitz! She cruised in the sectional quarterfinals in straight sets, and rallied in an epic three-hour match to win in semis to advance to Monday's sectional finals.

Congratulations are also in order for varsity volleyball which held the home court for a 3-0 victory versus Catholic Central on Senior Night.

Parents: check your emails! When you log into your myAHN account tonight, you'll have alert regarding winter sports signups! Winter sports begin November 13.

AHN and Christian Brothers Academy once again teamed up to fight breast cancer!

A big thank you to all who showed up over the weekend for the the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany, NY Walk in Washington Park.

We also want to thank those who participated in senior Kathleen Murphy's 5k Color Run.

Proceeds from the weekend event will go to supporting this year's senior service projects.

Join us for AHN's 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat here on campus Sunday, October 29 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Student and parent groups as well as families are encouraged to decorate their trunks and hand out candy. Come one, come all! If you're interested in participating, contact Ms. Witherspoon. Prizes will be awarded for best trunk!

In Mr. Licari's class, students learned which metal ions turned which colors when put to flame.

In Mr. Baxter's Honors Physics class, students learned about acceleration.

Mrs. Gibbons says her Grade 7 Digital Literacy class has cracked the code! These students are learning what codes and programs are using "cup-stacking" language. 

A big thank you to Allie Santilli and Sidney Furgang for helping out at the Holy Names table at the Woodland Hills High School Fair!

Next Wednesday, 10/25, come see us at St. Thomas in Delmar!

We are pleased to announce plans for a Spring 2024 trip to Spain for interested AHN high school students, grades nine through 12. We will be traveling to the cities of Madrid, Seville, and Costa Del Sol March 29 through April 5.

There is a limit of 20 students for this trip so please register early. Payment plans are available. Email Ms. Rento with any questions.

Honoring the Sisters of the Holy Names

Our November Open House is right around the corner! Know a family interested in learning more about the Holy Names experience? Have them join us on Wednesday, November 8!

We've added a new, fun surprise this year for attendees! You'll have to stop by our gym to find out!

Looking to schedule a holiday photo shoot with your family? Look no further! You can have professional shots taken right here on the Holy Names campus! Create lasting memories, with proceeds going to benefit AHN's Friends of the Arts. Scan the QR code to make your reservation or follow the link if you're viewing on a phone!

Scholarship Qualifying Opportunity

The high school yearbook, Profile, is on sale through November 20 for high school students. There will be a new theme this year.

Every student is represented in the book, so make sure to reserve yours today!

Want to join our team at Holy Names? AHN has several vacancies, including a Chief Financial Officer and Spanish teacher! Visit our employment page for more information.

With 213 students this fall here at Holy Names, we have seen a ten percent increase in enrollment over this time last year!

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.

For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles can be yours!

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