September 2026

Dear AHN Alumnae Family,

I've returned from my maternity leave and so excited to catch up with you! 

My daughter, Brigid Maureen is pictured with my husband Chris and I at her baptism wearing my mother Maureen's baptism dress from 1953! In the other picture, she is holding rosary beads my mother gave me from our last Christmas together. I am cherishing this time I get to be with her and I am looking forward to making new memories with you.

We have so much to celebrate, beginning with our Alumnae Reunion Weekend scheduled for Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4. Please see below for more information. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to AHN for this special weekend!

Last day to register online is Wednesday, September 30 by 12:00 pm EST.

If you are unable to attend, we will continue our milestone celebrations throughout this year.

Our Institutional Advancement team is in need of volunteers to be a part of our events committee to assist with the planning and execution of our various events this year. If you are interested, please email ahnadvancement@ahns.org.

God Bless,

Katie Ann McDermott ’98

Director of Alumnae Engagement

Office: (518) 282-4911

Email: KAMcDermott@ahns.org

The Mother Marie Rose Legacy Society was created to recognize, honor, thank and embrace all individuals and friends who make a legacy gift, through estate planning and bequests. These gifts continue to serve our mission and make a difference in the lives of future generations of students. We thank you for your generosity and look forward to inducting this year's honorees during our Saturday, October 3 Mother Marie-Rose Alumnae Reception.

Class of 1961, thank you for rallying your classmates to support our 1884 Fund with each donating $65 in celebration of your 65 milestone anniversary!

Class of 1981, thank you for rallying your classmates to make a 2 year commitment of $10k total to Partners in Education!

Class of 1991, thank you for rallying your classmates to raise funding for new AHN foyer furniture. It's impressive that you've already raised 50% of your goal!

Please keep the following family and friends of AHN in your prayers

Recently deceased

Sue Hogan, former AHN CFO, has recently passed. Her obituary can be found here.

Ralph Bandel, husband of Susan K. Bandel, parents of alumna Claire Bandel Sherin '00 and former Faculty-Susan (2000-2015) passed away last week. His obituary can be found here.

Alumna Margaret Mary Pickett '76. Her obituary can be found here.

Alumna Beverly C. Margiotta Creagan '53. Her obituary can be found here.

Alumna Lorraine Rioux Walsh '52. Her obituary can be found here.

Louise Witherspoon, mother of Dean of Students Kathy Witherspoon. Her obituary can be found here.

Matthew B. Schatz, son of former math teacher Joan Schatz. His obituary can be found here.

Prayers for support and healing

Bridget McCaughey '07 and Katie Windelspecht '97 have asked our AHN family for prayers while their family begins to enter Bridget's mother into hospice.

The daughter of Alex Smith Carman '07 has been diagnosed with cystic biliary atresia. Their family have asked for prayers for healing.

Please pray for our faculty and staff, students and parents, especially our new family members, that they begin this year with enjoying the traditions of our community, and success as they follow our school theme “Do Justice, Love Goodness and Walk Humbly with Your God” - Micah 6:8.

AHN Connect is our online Community and Alumnae Association.

The networking platform is a place to connect with AHN alumnae, students, families, and friends. If you're an alumnae-owned business, you can also join our directory. Follow the link to sign-up today!