Friday, April 12, 2024

·        Strategic Plan Update

·        Holy Names Bucks Enrollment Trend

·        Alumna Credits AHN with Success

·        Pep Rally Goes "Under the Sea"

·        CBA to Host College Fair

·        Spring Gala Tickets on Sale

·        Scholarship Spotlight

·        Partners in Education Breakfast

·        Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

·        Baking for a Good Cause

·        Penny Keychains Now on Sale

·        Mother's Day Flowers Available

·        Register for Summer Camp

·        New Admissions Exam Opportunity

·        SAT Prep Available

·        School Calendar

·        Join AHNConnect!

By Dr. Martin Kilbridge

“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” - Yogi Berra

Holy Names is seeing tremendous growth. After an admissions cycle that saw a 13% enrollment increase this year, we are on target to see another year of double digit growth. Managing our growth and preparing for the future make our strategic planning initiative all the more important. We need to look to a future that preserves what makes Holy Names special.

Your input last fall, whether through the survey or in focus groups, set the broad outlines of our Strategic Plan 2025-2030. The core of the plan was adopted by the Board of Trustees in early February.

Photo courtesy: Albany Business Review

"Martin Kilbridge sees single-sex education as both a successful way to teach students and as a selling point to families.

Kilbridge has been in private education for close to 30 years as a teacher, principal and now as president of Academy of the Holy Names in Albany.

The school, now in its 140th year, faces the same financial and demographic pressures other private schools in the region do...

...Holy Names has bucked the trends in recent years that have forced other schools to merge, reorganize or even close.

Enrollment is up, and Dr. Kilbridge says the metrics look even better for the next school year."

Going straight from high school to pharmacy school can be a bit jarring, but not for Dr. Courtney Caimano Tackes ’09. She says she was well-prepared thanks to her Holy Names education.



“Many students struggle academically when they first start this program, but I had already taken rigorous classes at AHN and developed great study skills that I was able to use from the start of pharmacy school. I was able to become involved in extracurriculars on campus much sooner because of this, which helped develop my interpersonal skills and become a well-rounded student.”

It may only be spring, but it was definitely a summer feel in the gym for the high school's spring pep rally.

This year's theme was "Under the Sea" with classes dressing as pirates, mermaids, sea creatures, sailors, and "beach party."

As is tradition, the seniors took home bragging rights from the afternoon competitions.

Christian Brothers Academy will host a college fair on Tuesday, April 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

The fair is mandatory for AHN juniors. This is a student-only event. Sophomores are welcome to attend as well. Transportation will be provided with a permission slip and fee.

Spring Gala Tickets On Sale Now

Join us on Friday, May 3 for our Spring Gala!

We will be celebrating 140 years of excellence, and honoring Helen Caulfield Spiro '78.

The evening includes:

Cocktail Reception * Open Bar * Dinner * Auction* Paddle Raise * DJ & Dancing

Follow the link to purchase your tickets, join the honorary committee, or become a sponsor.

Thank you to all who turned out for the Partners in Education breakfast this week, celebrating the lasting impacts the program provides on the lives of young women through the gift of education.

The program, established in 1990, is designed to provide tuition and sponsorship for qualified students interested in attending Academy of the Holy Names. Follow the link to learn more about or to support the program.

The Multicultural Club is collecting solar eclipse glasses to donate to Astronomers Without Borders. The organization recycles eclipse viewing glasses and distributes them around the world, especially in underdeveloped countries, so the global community can share in the passion of astronomy and the wonders of the universe. 

A box is available until next Wednesday, April 17, in the front lobby.

Through a bake sale and various donations, Ms. Leonard's Journalism class and the Courier newspaper staff raised $150 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

On Sale Now: New Penny the Panther KeyChain Dolls!

Support Booster Club with Gift for Mom

What's the only thing moms love (more than Penny keychains)? Flowers, of course! AHN's Booster Club is selling a variety of spring flowers, just in time for Mother's Day.

Place your orders by Friday, April 26.

Girls! Join us this summer for a week (or two, or three) of fun and adventure.

Register today for one or both of our great Summer Programs. Hurry, slots are limited.

Sports clinic information coming soon.

We're just a week away from another admissions testing opportunity for prospective students.

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



The upcoming exam is scheduled for Saturday, April 20. Arrival time is 8:15 a.m.

The June 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 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.:

• 4/23
• 4/30
• 5/7
• 5/14
• 5/21
• 5/28

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

Making a Difference at Holy Names

Catholic education continues to succeed with the support of generous donors who believe in its value and impact. By making gifts to scholarships, by becoming a Partner in Education, and by planning for a Legacy Gift in your will or estate plan, you make a difference by ensuring the future of Holy Names. 

To discuss ways of making an impact, please contact Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement by calling 518-438-7895 x219.

Changing jobs? Moving to a new city? Looking for an internship? Want to help recent grads or connect with other alumnae?

Join AHNConnect, a Holy Names networking platform just for alumnae, students, faculty, and parents within the AHN Community. 

Here at Holy Names, we are seeing an increase in applications, so reserve your space today!

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).