Friday, October 6, 2023

·        Students Promote Cancer Awareness

·        AHN Golf Classic

·        Panthers Update

·        Wilbur to Join Albany Diocese

·        Middle School Pin Ceremony

·        Strategic Plan Survey

·        Spirit Week

·        Register for Color Run

·        Mother-Daughter Luncheon

·        Feast of Mother Marie Rose

·        Rear Admiral to Address Students

·        AHN, Alumna Recognized

·        Winter Coat Drive

·        Spring Break Registration

·        Writing Center to Open

·        AHN on the Move

·        SNJM to be Honored

·        November Open House

·        Family Photo Session

·        Admissions Exam Registration

·        Reserve Your Yearbook

·        Now Hiring: Multiple Openings

·        School Calendar

·        Enrollment Up Ten Percent

AHN Golf Classic

Thank you to everyone who helped make our AHN 'Play for Pink' Golf Classic a success! It was a beautiful day full of fun with our AHN community, and we appreciate our volunteers, players and sponsors.

For the first time in a decade, Academy of the Holy Names was home to a cross country meet. We couldn't have asked for better conditions, and we can proudly say AHN won the dual meet versus Schalmont and Cobleskill, led by Julia Viglucci's first place finish.

Thanks to all who came out to support Holy Names volleyball's Dig Pink game to promote breast cancer awareness! The gym was decked out in pink, and concession sales will be donated to help fund research. Varsity soccer will follow suit on Friday afternoon with its own pink game. On Thursday, all three volleyball squads (modified, JV, and varsity) were victorious at home versus Ichabod Crane.

It was also senior week for several of our teams, as tennis, cross country, golf, and swim all took time to celebrate their senior athletes.

Gregg Wilbur, AHN’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be leaving the school in November. Gregg has served the school with intelligence, clarity, humor, and faith for more than two years.

Truly a servant of the Church, Deacon Gregg is taking on the role of CFO for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.

Gregg’s contributions to our community cannot be understated and we will miss him dearly. The search for a new CFO will begin immediately. 

Middle School Pin Ceremony

Earlier this week, 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!

Next week, we are going to light it up here at AHN for Spirit Week!

On Tuesday, students can wear their favorite AHN swag with their uniform skirt/pants and crazy socks!

Thursdays is dress down day with a pink shirt (students are encouraged to bring a donation for breast cancer research).

For Friday's pep rally, it's neon time! Seniors wear pink, juniors wear orange, sophomores wear yellow, first-years wear green, and it's blue for the middle school.

You can help this year's senior class with their senior service projects! Senior Kathleen Murphy has organized a 5K Color Run fundraiser for Sunday, October 14 right here at Academy of the Holy Names. Follow the link for more information and to register.

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.

Today (Friday) marks the liturgical feast of Mother Marie Rose Durocher, the foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) as she was born on October 6, and subsequently died 38 years later, also on October 6. Students participated in a special prayer service to learn more about her legacy and the SNJM family of schools.

In the spirit of Mother Marie Rose, the Legacy Society was created to honor those who make a legacy gift through estate planning and bequests. These thoughtful gifts continue to honor the life of the donor and serve the mission of Holy Names. If you have included AHN in a bequest, made another type of planned gift to benefit the future of Holy Names, or would like to learn more, please contact Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement.

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.

In honor of its 50th anniversary, BBL Construction Services is recognizing non-profit organizations to receive grants. AHN has been among those selected. 

President Kilbridge and Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement were in attendance to express appreciation for being chosen to receive a gift.

Above: President Kilbridge and Director of Institutional Advancement Kristin Vivian.

Lisa Marrello '84 has been recognized among the "2023 Women Who Mean Business" by the Albany Business Review. Students and staff attended a luncheon in Troy to show support for Lisa who is a Partner, and Managing Director at Park Strategies.

Lisa is not the only AHN alumna to receive this honor. Maureen O'Brien '85 was a recipient in 2021. 

Above: Glory Ann Jones '89; Dir. of Enrolment Mgmt Kendra Astemborski '07;

Morgan Brewer '25; Rachel and Shaya Gerber '26; Lisa Marello '84; Dir. of IA Kristin Vivian. Photo by Lissa McNaughton '77.

The Junior Ladies of Charity (JLOC) have teamed up with the Ladies of Charity for their annual Coats for the Community Drive.

The group is collecting winter wear of all sizes for men, women, and children (coats, gloves, boots, and hats) which will be distributed to communities throughout the Capital Region. Donation boxes have been placed throughout the school.

Photo courtesy: Ladies of Charity of Albany, NY

We are pleased to announce plans for a Spring 2024 trip to Spain for interested AHN high school students, grades 10 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.

AHN Writing Center Opens Next Week

Next week AHN's writing center opens for the 2023-2024 academic year! Run by the Writing Center Peers, this year's theme is Barbie: the center is "The Dreamhouse," and the peers are the "Writing Barbies."

Grades 6 through 12 may connect with a peer via AHN email to schedule an in-person conference in Room 12 or simply to receive digital feedback at any stage of the writing process in any course where writing is required.

Please email your RSVP to:

Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement

or call 518-438-7895 x219

Join President Kilbridge and other AHN alumnae during his visit to the West Coast to meet, reminisce, and hear about the great things happening on campus! 

Los Angeles Area Gathering

TOMORROW (Sat. 10/7)

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Whiskey Red's Restaurant and Marina, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Ray

San Francisco Area Gathering feat. Special Guest Principal Taranto

Saturday, October 14  

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

900 North Point Street, San Francisco

Complementary lunch will be provided at each gathering. 

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 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).