Friday, October 13, 2023

·        AHN on the Move

·        Making Strides

·        Panthers Update

·        Hall of Fame Ceremony

·        Senior Service Draws Praise

·        AHN Service Day

·        Strategic Plan Survey

·        Spirit Week

·        Mother-Daughter Luncheon

·        Rear Admiral to Address Students

·        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

AHN was on the move last weekend in California! Shoutout to Elizabeth Kavanaugh '19 and Michelle Van De Loo '97 for meeting up with Dr. Kilbridge at Whiskey Reds in Marina del Rey.

He’ll be at McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco tomorrow (Saturday, 10/14) to meet any Bay Area alumnae.

Complimentary lunch will be provided.

Please email your RSVP to:

Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement

or call 518-438-7895 x219

Dr. Kilbridge, along with Principal Taranto, had the opportunity to visit one of AHN's sister schools, Holy Names High School in Oakland, CA, this week.

The pair attended mass while participating in a leaders of the network of SNJM schools network meeting.

Each year, representatives from the network of schools that were founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary across the U.S. and Canada gather to reflect on the group’s shared mission of education, faith, justice, and leadership. 

Congratulations to senior Colleen Carey for competing in golf sectionals this week.

Varsity soccer was victorious 2-1 Tuesday over Albany Academy on Senior Night.

Varsity volleyball was back on the winning track with back-to-back shutouts over Schalmont and Voorheesville.

It was a split for the swim team on Thursday. Casey Noll swam a personal best in the 200 IM; Alice Kekis swam a personal best in the 50 freestyle; Lexie Cristalli and Ashley Lee both swam personal bests in the 100 freestyle; Lee also swam a personal best in the 100 backstroke; Cristalli placed 1st in 100 backstroke; and congrats to Sofia Miron for making sectionals for the 100 free!

Winter sports begin on November 13.

Stay tuned for more info.

Carlo Cherubino Hall Dedication

The staff at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish School is extending thanks to Carolyn Stum, who completed her senior service project there over the summer. They say she did an outstanding job organizing the school's library and worked tirelessly to make it more user-friendly for students and staff.

We're told we should be very proud of her and how she represents Holy Names. We definitely are. Way to go, Carolyn!

Attention parents: when you log into myAHN you'll see an alert banner with a new form -- that'll be a permission slip which must be filled out allowing your daughter to participate in the day of service.

Academy of the Holy Names will take a break from academics for a day, as students, faculty and staff will spend the day donating time and service. The Day of Service will demonstrate the dedication of the entire Holy Names community to serve the marginalized, poor, and disadvantaged in the Capital District. 

Participating agencies include:

• Blessed Sacrament School
• The Patroon Land Farm
• City Mission of Schenectady
• 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

Earlier this month, we announced via email to the AHN community the launch of our Strategic Planning project: AHN2030. 

AHN2030 will make our great school even better with your input into our future direction. We have retained the services of Carney, Sandoe & Associates, a leading firm providing consulting services to fine independent schools, to assist in our project. 

All members of the AHN community can submit their views on the future of Holy Names via the online survey through October 18. Thank you in advance for your input!

The halls of Holy Names were lit up for Spirit Week!

On Tuesday, students wore their favorite AHN swag.

Thursday it was "Panthers wear pink" day as students, faculty, and staff all were encouraged to bring a donation for breast cancer research -- approximately $200 was raised.

Last, but certainly not least, for Friday's high school pep rally, it was so bright inside you needed shades! Each class sported a different neon color, and as is tradition, various games were played inside the gym.

The sophomores took home bragging rights this year.

Register for Mother-Daughter Luncheon

AHN's Annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon is here! The annual event for mothers, aunts, grandmothers, godmothers, and special friends is scheduled for Sunday, October 22 at Wolferts Roost Country Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore '86, Commandant of the Naval District of Washington, D.C., will address students of Academy of the Holy Names on Friday, October 20.

Members of the class of 1986 are welcome to attend this special event, which is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. in The Riley Auditorium.

Learn more about Rear Adm. Lacore here.

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

It's that time again. Our fall 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!

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 students in grades 9, 10, and 11. 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 212 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).