Friday, September 29, 2023

·        Alumnae Weekend + HOF Induction

·        Conboy '61 Honored with Award

·        Panthers Update

·        Meet Our New Golf Coach

·        Thank You, Golf Classic Sponsors

·        Color Run Registration

·        Welcome Day

·        Skirts Needed

·        Ninth Grade Retreat

·        BSA Seeks New Members

·        Spring Break Info Session

·        AHN/CBA Team Up for Walk

·        AHN Heading to California

·        November Open House

·        Family Photo Session

·        Admissions Exam Registration

·        Reserve Your Yearbook

·        Now Hiring: Spanish Teacher

·        School Calendar

·        Enrollment Up Ten Percent

Conboy '61 Honored for Lifetime Achievement

Congratulations to our Archives Coordinator Mary Ellen Scally Conboy ‘61 on receiving the Margaret Hoffman Riley ‘29 Lifetime Achievement Award. Through her efforts, the preservation of AHN’s history, including the production of the new history mural was possible.

The award is given annually during reunion weekend.

Conboy '61, seen with her husband, Jordan (left), officially cut the ribbon for AHN's new history wall during Alumnae Weekend.

The varsity volleyball team continues its winning ways, adding three more W's this week after topping Cobleskill (3-0), Voorheesville (3-0), and Cohoes. The JV squad won two of its three matches this week, edging out Cobleskill (2-1) and Cohoes (2-1).

After notching its first victory of the season last week, the golf team added a tie, and win number two this week after topping LaSalle.

Varsity soccer added one to the win column on Thursday with a 4-0 shutout versus Lansingburgh.

Last and certainly not least, the cross country team was victorious over Albany Academy.



Also, we want to give a shoutout to AHN's Booster Club for making sure our home games are stacked with snacks! Thanks to Sarah Gerber '28 and mom Maria for manning the concessions for this week's volleyball games. 

Golf may be an individual sport, but don’t tell that to Vanessa Fulmore. Starting at age seven, it became her favorite summer activity to do with her father, preparing her for youth leagues and tournaments across the state.

Born and raised in Western New York, Fulmore played years of competitive golf, including on the Junior PGA Tour. Her college journey took her to Division II and the College of St. Rose. “I felt so at home I decided to stay,” Fulmore says.

Thank you to all our AHN Golf Classic Sponsors! We look forward to seeing everyone at Normanside Country Club bright and early on Monday! Check-in starts at 7:45 a.m. Shotgun starts begins at 9.

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.

Welcome Day

Senior students hosted AHN's annual "Welcome Day" this week.

The event welcomes new faculty and staff, as well as any students who are new to the high school. A complimentary breakfast was provided and each of the "newbies" were presented with welcome gifts from their senior sisters.

Skirt Donations Needed

If it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year, everyone can relate. It's why maintaining quality relationships is important to help carry you through.

On Friday, in line with this year's school theme of kindness and forgiveness, the ninth grade class learned lessons in friendship.

Led by Ms. Moran, and assisted by Ms. Waddingham, and Ms. Pantuso, the students participated in various activities and held group discussions on the topic. They also made friendship bracelets, and wrote out what qualities were most important to them to have in a good friend.

GRADE NINE ELECTIONS: Congratulations to Class President Julia Viglucci, Vice President Arabella Villegas, HR 9-1 Sofia Miron, HR 9-2 Maeve O'Brien!

The Black Student Alliance is seeking new members.

All races and ethnicities are

welcome in the club, which through various school and community activities seeks to promote diversity, unity, and social justice.

The club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11 in the Riley Auditorium.

If you have any questions or are interested in joining, email Ms. Pantuso.

The BSA has also posted a banner featuring hands with different colors and names of students to promote unity throughout the school.

In addition, there is now a "suggestion box" outside Ms. Pantuso's office for students to anonymously share prayers, wants, wishes, hopes, and needs.

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, CBA Team Up for Breast Cancer Walk

AHN and Christian Brothers Academy are teaming up to fight breast cancer! Together we'll be participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany, NY Walk in Washington Park on Sunday, October 15.

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

Saturday, October 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!

Admissions Testing 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 coaching vacancies! Visit our employment page for more information.

With 211 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).