March 29, 2023
Hello Friends,
Our campus is a bit quieter than normal this week with students on spring break, but we’re busy making plans for several upcoming spring events. And, even from home, our students are celebrating our basketball teams for their recent successes, or they are traveling on a school educational trip.
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Students and Faculty travel to Europe
Upper School students and faculty headed to Europe last week on a school educational trip during our spring break. The group of nearly 30 have already visited Barcelona, Italy, and Greece with more adventures still to come. It is the first time in three years that our students have been able to participate in such a wonderful educational experience such as this.
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Carol Faulkner to speak as part of Gifford Grant funds
We will be hosting Professor Carol Faulkner of Syracuse University as part of the Gifford History Speakers’ Series on April 5 at 11:30 a.m. in Caird Chapel. Professor Faulkner will be delivering a lecture entitled, “Lucretia Mott at Seneca Falls,” followed by a Q & A. Dr. Faulkner is a widely regarded expert on 19th-century American history, with a particular focus on women, gender, and social movements. She is the author of numerous articles and books and serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Maxwell School. All are welcome to attend! Please contact me if you need more details.
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See you in NYC in April!
Mila and Tom Tuttle ’84 will host a gathering for alumni and alumnae in the New York City area on Friday, April 14. Join us if you can to connect with classmates and friends, and maybe make some new ones. For more details and to register, go to https://www.albanyacademies.org/new-york-city-gathering
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AAG Bears end historic season
Congratulations to members of the Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team on their stellar season! On Friday, March 17, the team played in the NYSPHSAA State Tournament “Final Four” at Hudson Valley Community College. Middle and Upper School students had the privilege to go to the game and cheer on the Bears as they played Putnam Valley Senior High School. Our Lower School students cheered at a watch party held in our auditorium. The Bears did not have the outcome they would have liked, but their grit throughout the season was amazing! We are very proud of all the student-athletes and coaches who made this a historic season.
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Congratulations to the AA Varsity Basketball Team on a great season!
Congratulations to the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team on a great season! The team played in the championship game of the NYS Federation State Championship on March 26 and lost in a heartbreaker by four points. A huge congratulations to Coach Driggs on an amazing first season as head coach of the team! Although it was not the outcome we wanted, we are so proud of our student-athletics and coaches.
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Alumnus heading to the Final Four
After a big win against Gonzaga on March 25, Andre Jackson ‘20 and the UConn Huskies are heading to the Final Four in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Andre was a top 50 recruit who went to UConn after a spectacular four-year career at Albany Academy. As a senior, he helped lead Academy to three straight Class A NYS Federation Tournament of Champions finals and two titles in 2017 and 2019. Good luck, Andre!
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Alumnus plays rugby in Oxford
Peter Murphy ’21 played recently in a match against Oxford during the Saint Mary’s College of CA UK-Ireland tour. The SMC Gaels faced Cambridge, Oxford, and Trinity College in Dublin. Peter was a great rugby player while a student at The Albany Academy, so it’s wonderful to see him continuing to play the game he loves!
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Golf Outing coming soon
Onto another sport… We hope you’ll join us on Monday, June 19, for our annual Golf Outing at the Colonie Country Club. The format of this event is a four-person scramble and golf will be followed by dinner and drinks. For more details or to register, please CLICK HERE.
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Spring Gathering planned for April 29
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, April 29 for our annual Spring Gathering at the Albany Country Club where we will recognize Caroline Mason, former headmistress of Albany Academy for Girls; Dave Pascone P’02, beloved Academies faculty member; and Nancy Carey Cassidy ’13, ’15, longtime chair of The Albany Academies Board of Trustees. There’s still time to join our Honorary Committee and the Honorary Young Leaders for alumni and alumnae in classes ‘06 - ‘19. Click here for more details and to register to attend.
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Judges needed for Science Symposium
We are looking for 12 judges for our Middle School Science Symposium on Thursday, April 20, 3-4:30 pm. If you have a background in science or engineering and you’d like to volunteer, please contact me.
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May Project Internships needed
We are also looking for internships for our Seniors and their May Projects. These opportunities allow students to explore different professions with Academy alumni and alumnae. If you are interested in hosting one of our seniors at your place of work, please contact me.
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Eight weeks until Reunion
Start making plans to be in Albany on May 18 to 20 for Reunion 2023! Join us for our Welcome Reception, Old Guard Luncheon, Alumnae Luncheon, Alumni Barbecue, Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and dinner, the Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception, and more. Have you registered to attend yet? You can do so here.
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Tis the season for Reunion Giving
Reunion is always a wonderful time for our Alumnae and Alumni to pay forward in honor of their classes, their teachers, or coaches, or in gratitude for the support and life lessons they received during their years at The Albany Academies. We’re polishing the Giving Cups to award the classes with the highest participation and the highest dollars raised at Reunion 2023. Please join in the tradition and make your gift today at boostmyschool.com/academies-strong
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Carmen Marnell passes
Former Head of School of The Albany Academy Carmen Marnell sadly passed away on March 21. He was the loving husband of 46 years to Diane and devoted father to his eight children, 18 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Carmen was the Head from 1990-1996.
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AA Baseball team in Myrtle Beach!
The Albany Academy Baseball team traveled to Myrtle Beach this week to do some training and scrimmaging! Come cheer on the Cadets if you are in the Myrtle Beach area as they scrimmage against two NJ teams at the Ripken Complex on March 29 and March 30 at 1:30 p.m.
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As always, my thanks to you for your support! |
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Ann Wendth
Chief Advancement Officer
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