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We are kicking off our AHN Alumnae Webinar Series in February with three webinars! Our alumnae co-hosts will share their talents and experiences for us to interact throughout the remainder of this year, wherever we may be. Our series will focus on facets of women's wellness and planning, from financial wellness and estate planning, personal styling, skincare, nutrition, and regional and national real estate trends, as well as sessions devoted to our shared AHN experiences. Come support some of our AHN family-owned businesses by attending our upcoming in-person and virtual events! See below for details.
If you have a topic in mind for next year's webinar series or are interested to co-host a webinar, please email me.
God bless,
Katie Ann McDermott ’98
Director of Alumnae Engagement
Academy of the Holy Names
Office: (518) 282-4911
Email: KAMcDermott@ahns.org
| | Women's Wellness Webinar Series: Skincare | | | | |
Join us on Monday, February 2 from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. for a special women's wellness webinar focusing on skincare, featuring Riley Williams Haydock '16. Click the image for a message from Riley, and follow the link below to register.
You can also visit our business directory on AHNConnect to support her family-owned business.
| | AHN on the Move: The Rejuva Center at Williams | | | | |
"Calling all Holy Names alumnae!
Join us for a fun and fabulous ladies' night out on Thursday, February 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Rejuva Center at Williams in Latham, an AHN family-owned business.
We will be featuring Botox giveaways, a chance to win a BBL/Moxi treatment, and a little private shopping experience to top it off. Sip, mingle, and treat yourself to an evening of beauty, wellness, and reconnecting with AHN friends. Thank you to Margaret Carciobolo '82, owner of Nicole's Catering, for catering this event. We can't wait to see you there!"
-Riley Williams Haydock '16
| | We are so excited to provide regional opportunities for our alumnae across the United States. If you are interested in hosting an event in your area, know of a space that alumnae would enjoy gathering, or have any other ideas, we want to hear from you. | | |
Thank you, Albany!
Thank you to the following alumnae attendees who joined us at Spinner's in Albany on Wednesday, January 14, an AHN family-owned business, for a chance to catch up:
Cindy Pettit '78 P'08, Cindy Yonkers '78, Colleen O'Keeffe '08, Taylor McGrath '08, Lissa McNaughton '77 P'22, Quinn McNaughton '22, Eileen Desharnais '22, Dina Astemborski '79 P'07 '10, Kendra Astemborski '07, Courtney Astemborski '10, Laura Hans '10, Ericka Darling '10, Michelle Mahon '99, and Ashley Arnold '98.
| | | "Styled in a Snap" Webinar | | | | |
Victoria Nolan Ruderman '09 is also hosting an upcoming webinar.
Join us for "Styled in a Snap" on Wednesday, February 11 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Click the image for a message from Victoria, and follow the link below to register.
You can also visit our business directory on AHNConnect to support her family-owned business.
| | State of the School Address | | | | |
Join AHN President Kilbridge and other AHN guests on Monday, February 23 for our State of the School webinar from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. He will report on the progress of our Strategic Plan 2030, and what we've accomplished in the past three years. There will be an update from our Institutional Advancement team about: our recent Giving Tuesday campaign, our upcoming ALLINFORAHN initiative scheduled on Thursday, March 12, and the AHN Spring Gala on Friday, May 1. You will also learn how you can volunteer your time and talents to support our community.
Registered guests will have a chance to ask questions and hear from some of our alumnae and students. Share your questions in advance by emailing me at kamcdermott@ahns.org. Our AHN family will have a chance to view a recording of this webinar.
Thank you to Betsy Bennett Goerlich '09 for volunteering her time and talents to organize and plan for this special webinar.
| | Seniors Searching for Alumnae Sponsors | | | | |
Our senior class members joined AHNConnect last May! They are currently in search of alumnae sponsors for their Senior Alumnae Induction Ceremony scheduled on Tuesday, May 19. There will be an informal mixer scheduled in March for seniors and their alumnae sponsors to build rapport before our special ceremony.
Seniors are also interested in job shadowing, summer internships, and job opportunities as they approach graduation. Now is a perfect time to share your contact updates by creating your secure personal and business profile on AHNConnect.
| | Student Flourishing in AHN Arts Program | | Click the image to watch my interview with Emma Schweitzer '28 | | |
"I have been in the art program at AHN for five years now and Ms. Kosek has been my teacher for three of those years. I love the arts program here at Holy Names because it has given me so many different opportunities to flourish in doing the things I love.
There are many different types of art you can take here like painting, sewing, drawing and even dance. I think that is what sets us apart from other schools' art programs because there are so many different skills and talents you can explore.
Ms. Kosek is my advisor, and one of my favorite teachers because she is always there for me when I need her, whether it is school advice, friendship advice, or even if I just want to work on an art piece. Ms. Kosek and the art program is one of the many reasons that I'm the girl I am today and I will forever be grateful for that."
-Emma Schweitzer '28
| | | Co-Host Wednesday Divine Mercy Prayer Group | | |
Join Ms. Moran, our campus minister and I as we co-host our prayer group for our AHN family! Members of our community have emailed us to include their family and friends on our prayer list.
Email me at kamcdermott@ahns.org if you would are interested to co-host one of our 15 minute sessions every Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. ET. You can call in or join virtually for each session.
| | 2026 Alumnae Reunion Weekend Update | | Save the date for our 2026 Alumnae Reunion Weekend! Campus events are scheduled from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4. Our milestone class ambassadors and I are already collaborating for this special weekend and we can't wait to celebrate with you. We are in need of class ambassadors for the class years listed below. | |
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Running for Congress
Former Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore '86, who recently came home to Holy Names to speak to her alma mater, has announced she is running for office in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
| | | | Your Vote for AHN Makes a Difference! | | | | |
The nomination period is underway for the Times Union's annual "Best of the Capital Region," and we would be most appreciative if you nominated AHN in the "Best Private School" category!
Here's how it works:
The five entries that get the most nominations will move on to the voting round. All you have to do is visit timesunion.com/bestof2026.
Thank you for your support!
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