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· This Week at AHN
· Student Survey
· How the SNJM Beat the KKK
· Panthers Updates
· Register for Summer Camps/Sports
· A Night at the Opera
· Japan Trip Registration
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· Register: Alumnae Weekend
· Alumnae Updates
· Join our Team: Positions Available
· School Calendar
· Planned Giving
· AHN Accepting 2025-26 Applications
· Schedule Your Shadow Visit
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Moran to be Published in College Magazine
Congratulations to senior Emma Moran for receiving runner-up for her piece, “Last Goodbyes” in the University at Albany's UHS Creative Writing contest. Her piece, selected from within the UHS Topics in Literature course, will be featured in UAlbany's ARCH literary magazine and on the UHS News Section of its website.
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"Upon this Rock I Will Build My Church"
At a special Lenten prayer service on Friday, students, faculty, and staff each received a rock representing their sins. After returning from Easter break, the rocks will be painted and placed outside the entryway as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus and his forgiveness.
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Mother-Daughter Brunch One for the Books
Thank you to AHN's Parent Association and all who made this year's Petals and Pearls-themed Mother-Daughter Brunch such a success!
Upwards of 300 attended, and the 50/50 raffle from the baskets netted nearly $2800! Bingo was played, door prizes were received, special recognition was given to the 8th and 12th grades, and seniors played a tribute video for their mothers.
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Middle School Pep Rally Celebrates Holidays
It was a holiday-themed Pep Rally for the Middle School on Friday. While it was all fun and games for the 4th of July and Valentine's Day, it was St. Patrick's Day (Grade 6) which took home the coveted Spirit Stick this year for best school spirit and class participation!
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CBA Hosts College Fair for Juniors
Thank you, Christian Brothers Academy for welcoming our Junior class to this week's College Fair!
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Assembly Educates about Youth Marijuana Use
Student leaders of SADD and L.O.V.E. Clubs presented an assembly “The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: the Harms of Youth Marijuana Use,” which AHN licensed through a partnership with the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention.
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Case Closed: Mock Trial Team Wraps Up Season
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team on a great season, which, under Mr. Franzini's leadership, culminated in semifinals competition at the Albany Supreme Court House.
Once again, a special thank you goes out to Support Magistrate Jennifer Corona '88 (mother of Meara Sweet '26) and the Honorable Ryan McAllister (father of Maggie '28) who served as team coaches, as well as Ms. Schwartz who provided assistance to the team.
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Surveys to be Administered to Students
As part of our effort to ensure the highest quality experience for our students, we will be administering a Student Experience Survey to students in school on Friday, May 2. The survey is anonymous and will take about 15 minutes to complete.
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Dr. Martin Kilbridge
Did you know the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary won a landmark Supreme Court case?
Pierce v. Society of Sisters is celebrating its centenary and you can thank the ruling and the Sisters for the right of parents to send their children to independent schools and for establishing a precedent that has secured many of our civil rights.
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This Week in Athletics
Congratulations to the varsity and JV lacrosse teams for notching their first wins of the season after topping Albany and Greenwich, respectively. JV heads to LaSalle Friday.
JV Softball came up just a run shy versus Mohonasen. Outdoor Track kicked off its season as well and saw multiple personal records set.
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Girls! Join us this summer for a week (or two, or three) of fun and adventure. Register today for one or both of our great Summer Programs. Hurry, slots are limited.
Spots are also available for our summer Sports Clinics: cheer, volleyball, and tennis. Basketball and SAVB volleyball clinic info is coming soon. Follow the link to register.
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Come to AHN for a Night at the Opera on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m.!
Join Cohoes High School alumni, Shaunna Siver, soprano, Jared Vigue, tenor and pianist, and John Benware, as they perform some of opera's most charming duets. The program will feature duets and arias from Puccini's La Boheme and Verdi's La Traviata.
Shaunna and Jared will perform selections from the musical The Secret Garden and the operetta The Pirates of Penzance, featuring local students, including AHN's own 9th-grader Maggie McAllister and incoming 6th grader Vivienne Ciccone!
The event will be narrated by Vincent Francesconi.
Tickets will be available online or at the door.
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It is our pleasure to announce plans for a Spring 2026 trip to Japan for any current AHN high school students.
We’ll be traveling to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Nara during Spring Break, April 2 – April 10 with the American Council for International Studies (ACIS).
This is our first trip to Japan and we are very excited to travel to this modern, traditional, and exquisite country!
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Save the Date(s): 2025 Alumnae Weekend
All Class Years Invited!
Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5
We are planning activities on campus Friday and Saturday with evenings free to attend your off-campus class social.
On Sunday we're including a Fall Family Festival for alumnae and their families.
Follow the link for the full schedule and to register.
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Lawler Recognized at West Point Day
Cadet Morgan Lawler '23 (from Knox in the 46th District) was recognized by Senator Patricia A. Fahy as part of West Point Day.
This summer, she'll attend Cadet Field, Air Assault, and Airbone training at West Point Military Academy.
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Grace Field '20
Congratulations to Grace for being named to the Sun Conference's All-Tournament Women's Basketball Team!
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Patricia Erickson '11
Congratulations to Patricia, who received her PhD in May 2024 from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and conducted her dissertation research at the National Cancer Institute. She has started a Post-doctoral research associate position at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, studying colorectal cancer.
| | | For more alumnae news and updates, follow our series "Connecting with Katie Ann" with Director of Alumnae Engagement Katie Ann McDermott '98. Click the image to visit her page. | | | |
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. Click the image to sign-up today!
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We're hiring!
AHN has openings for a Cross Country, Soccer, and Outdoor track coaches, full- and part-time Maintenance Technicians, as well as substitute teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Interested in applying? Follow the link to visit our employment page.
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Next Week
Monday, April 14 - Monday, April 21
School Closed (Easter Break)
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Tuesday, April 22
Earth Day Prayer Service, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
Grade 8 Trip to Boston
Saturday, April 26
Jr./Sr. Prom
| | | | | | We're off for Easter Break and will return with a new issue on Friday, April 25! | | Be a Part of the Mother Marie Rose Legacy Society | |
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Why Should YOU Leave a Legacy at Holy Names?
You have a sense of gratitude for the opportunities.
Holy Names provided to you, and you want future AHN students to achieve the same success, enjoy the same experiences and become confident leaders of tomorrow.
A bequest is more than just a document from your estate. It speaks to your beliefs and your values to ensure Holy Names endures into the future.
NOW is the time whether you're 25 or age 85. Simply name AHN as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or any other asset.
Already have AHN in your estate plans? Tell us! We would love to welcome you into the MMR Society.
For more information, please email Kristin Vivian or call 518-438-7895 x219
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Apply for 2025-26 School Year
Here at Holy Names, student enrollment is up 27% over the past two years. We have students coming from 31 different schools from throughout the Capital Region and beyond. Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 school year.
The Academy of the Holy Names single-gender model encourages open dialogue, collaboration, and a focus on subjects that may traditionally be underrepresented for women. Click the link to apply today!
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Shadow Visits Available
Now to schedule your Shadow Visit! If you know a family interested in learning more about Holy Names, this is the best way for potential students to see first-hand what a day in the life of an AHN student is like. Forward/follow the link to schedule today.
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Entrance/Academic Scholarship Exam
More admissions testing opportunities have been made available for prospective students. Our next exam is scheduled for Saturday, April 5.
The exam serves as a scholarship qualifying exam and assists with student placement. High scoring students can earn between 15-25% tuition awards.
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