· Musto Reflects on Class of '23
· Graduation Day
· Alumnae Induction
· Baccalaureate Mass
· Awards Convocation
· Student, Teacher Honored
· Schoenborn Youth of the Year
· Panthers Update
· AHN Top 10 for Athletes
· Sports Banquet Tickets on Sale
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· Student Art on Display
· Admissions Testing Opportunities
· Penny Dolls On Sale Now
· Pretty Rugged Sale
· Summer Sports Clinics
· New Basketball Clinics
· Summer Camps
· AHN is Hiring
· School Calendar
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Seniors Graduating at the Head of Their Class |
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By Michele Musto, Principal |
In a few days, we will be celebrating the unofficial start of summer as Memorial Day arrives. Families will hold traditional BBQ’s, attend parades to honor members of our armed services who sacrificed their lives for our country, and enjoy each other’s company.
Traditionally, during my 32 years at Holy Names, seniors have graduated on Memorial Day weekend. Most recently the graduation was moved from Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to Friday. We, the Holy Names family celebrate the traditions of our “unofficial” conclusion of the school year. Seniors are honored at Senior Night, inducted into the Alumnae Association, recognized for their academic achievement at Awards Convocation, participated in a celebration of faith at Baccalaureate, all culminating in graduation. While the components are the same each year, each event assumes the personality of the class, making each celebration personal and unique.
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On a gorgeous Friday morning, Academy of the Holy Names conferred diplomas upon the Class of 2023, ending one chapter in their young lives, and ushering them into the start of a new one.
The 134th Annual Commencement Exercises were presided over by the Most Reverend Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, D.D., who gave the invocation. Principal Musto, who is retiring after 32 years of dedicated service, provided the proclamation of honors as well as the address to the class, leaving them with some parting pearls of wisdom.
Morgan Hannafin and Allie Lasch provided remarks on behalf of the departing senior class.
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Alumnae Induction Ceremony |
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Thank you to all AHN alumnae (ranging from the Class of '51 and beyond!) who came out on a gorgeous Tuesday morning to the Alumnae Induction Ceremony which welcomed in its newest members, the Class of 2023.
Each graduating senior was blessed, and received a bell as a symbol of their induction. As a special surprise, Mrs. Musto was given one of her own as a gift from the class!
The senior class also gave another gift: as the first class in recent memory to reach 100% donations for this year's #ALLINFORAHN fundraiser, the class presented Dr. Kilbridge with a check for the amount raised: $767.59 for the school.
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A special thank you to Fr. Sean O'Brien, O.F.M., and The Parish of Mater Christi for hosting this year's Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday for our graduating senior class. It was an honor to worship together with you and family, friends, faculty, and staff.
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Congratulations to all students who were recognized at this year's annual Awards Convocation.
The annual ceremony honored seniors, juniors, eighth graders and others who have gone above and beyond inside and outside of the classroom.
This year's program also featured the dedication of the 2022-23 Yearbook, which to her surprise, was dedicated in honor of Mrs. Musto.
Rounding out the morning was the traditional "moving up" of classes, where each class literally and figuratively moved up a level to signify the completion of another school year.
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Student, Teacher Receive Capital Region Honor |
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Congratulations to Mrs. Baxter, and senior Castine Hardesty, for being recognized by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) among its Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference! This is the 37th year the awards have been distributed throughout the region recognizing outstanding seniors and the educations that inspire them.
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Schoenborn Named Greene County "Youth of the Year" |
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Congratulations to ninth-grader Ella Schoenborn, who has been named "2023 Youth of the Year" by the youth advisory board in Greene County.
The news was first reported by Porcupine Soup. Since starting ProjectElla when she was just 12-years-old, along with her father, Gus, she has worked with numerous organizations throughout the Capital Region and beyond to deliver thousands of meals and food pantry items to people in need.
This year Ella has received numerous accolades for ProjectElla, including the Sunmark Credit Union "It's Cool to Be Kind" Award and the YWCA "Young Excellence" Award." Ella was also one of 11 nationwide recipients of the NCEA "Youth Virtues, Valor, and Vision Award."
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Congratulations to the track and field team, which has advanced to State Qualifiers next week at Shenendehowa High School Thursday and Friday following Wednesday's performance at the Division II Sectionals.
Notable performances include:
· Maggie Seymour: 1st Place, High Jump (5’4”; Personal Best)
· Logan Schlegel: 5th place, 800m 5th place
· Patricia Whalen, Shaya Gerber, Rachael Gerber, Logan Schlegel: 5th Place, 4x400m Relay
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Holy Names Named Top 10 Destination for Athletes |
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Niche, a market-leading ranking and review site which provides comprehensive profiles and ratings on schools throughout the country has released its top ten Best Capital Region Schools for Athletes list ahead of Fall 2023, as reported by ESPN 104.5 Radio.
Academy of the Holy Names is among the schools featured. Click the link to review the list. 65% of students enrolled at Holy Names participate in athletics.
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Sports Banquet Tickets on Sale Now |
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It's that time of year: the annual Spring Sports Banquet is here! You can register now to celebrate the achievements of athletes in lacrosse, softball, and track.
The event, sponsored by the Athletics Department and the Booster Club, will be held at The Century House in Latham on Sunday, June 11 at 4 p.m.
Tickets are $35 and will NOT be available at the door. Purchase yours today!
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Student Art on Display in Albany |
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Our Admissions and Art Departments continue to team up to bring the beauty of Holy Names student art into the community. The following exhibits feature charcoal reduction drawings.
"AHN Has Heart," highlighting the human body, will be on display for the next two weeks on the B2 Concourse at Albany Medical Center.
If you're a local business owner interested in featuring student art, contact Director of Enrollment Management, Wendy Diefendorf.
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New Admissions Testing Opportunities Available |
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Due to increased demand, TWO new admissions testing opportunities have 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 exams are scheduled for Thursday, July 27, and Wednesday, August 16.
Arrival time is 9 a.m. For parents, there will also be coffee, conversation and tours available with school administrators.
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Penny Dolls Available for Purchase! |
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Penny dolls are here!
For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles will make the perfect graduation, birthday, or holiday gift, and can be taken anywhere to show your Panther Pride.
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).
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Stay Warm, and Give Back to AHN with Pretty Rugged |
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Looking for a great graduation gift?
Or just want to give back to Holy Names while staying warm and dry?
Here's your chance with your purchase of a Pretty Rugged blanket, outerwear or accessories!
Pretty Rugged is offering 20% off your order AND will donate 20% of all AHN sales back to the school. View the flyer for additional details and directions.
Use code AHN20 at checkout.
The promotion ends June 10.
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Sports Clinics Registration Now Available, New Basketball Clinics Added |
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It's time! You can now register for our summer sports clinics. We will be offering a tennis camp, as well as TWO volleyball camps this summer (one for 7th-9th graders and another for 10th-12th graders). |
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Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Jaci Oskam has just announced she'll be offering two camps here at Holy Names as well.
This is in addition to Varsity Basketball Coach Steve Gigliello's two basketball clinics he'll be hosting here on our campus.
Follow the link to sign up.
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Summer Camp Sign-Ups Available |
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Registration is also available for our summer camps. We're offering four programs, all led by educational experts with a focus on fun and learning.
Follow the registration link for detailed information on each of the camps.
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Come join our team! Our Athletics department has two openings: Golf Coach and Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach. Help us build upon a winning tradition and show your Panther pride!
We are also looking to fill two math positions.
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The Week Ahead
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day (School Closed)
Tuesday, May 30
Classes Resume
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Thursday, June 8
Grade 8 Prayer Service and Graduation
Sunday, June 11
Spring Sports Award Banquet
Friday, June 19
Juneteenth
School Closed
Thursday, July 27
Wednesday, August 16
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Donate to the Annual Fund |
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Please consider making a gift to the AHN Annual Fund.
Your gifts help provide an exceptional collaborative learning and innovative environment empowering the students of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Schedule Your Visit Today! |
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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!
Thanks in large part to referrals from current families, shadow visits are up more than 40% from this time last year!
Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.
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