Friday, December 19, 2025

In This Issue

· This Week at AHN

· Panther Updates

· Joyce Named TU All-Star

· Alumnae Basketball Recognition

· Save the Date(s): Upcoming Events

· Admissions Webinar

· Alumnae Updates

· Register: Albany Alumnae Event

· Order: Middle School Yearbook

· Join our Team: Positions Available

· School Calendar

· Support The 1884 Fund

This Week at AHN

NHS Inducts Newest Members

Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society:

Lola Bellini
Tara Brady
Ella Faucher
Gianna Giambona
Mia Guiry
Abigail Henzel
Claire Kapczynski
Mary Keegan
Ella LaBoissiere
Sofia Miron
Iyanna Nelson-Ventour
Lola Ogunjana
Maeve O'Brien
Abigail O'Toole
Julia Viglucci
Arabella Villegas
Grace Zelig

Family Tree

Mrs. Eller’s middle school classes are learning about the “Jesse Tree.”

The tree, named after King David’s father, is a way of preparing for Advent by journeying through the stories on Jesus’ family tree. Students crafted ornaments representing each story, from creation to Jesus’ birth.

Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.”

Lessons in AI

Thank you to Trisha McLean (mom of Reagan ‘31), for speaking with technology and digital literacy classes about generative AI, its uses, and how to properly navigate it.

After each lesson, students were able to break off into groups and discuss various scenarios to determine when to use, or not to use AI.

Holly Jolly Christmas

Holly Ball photos are here! You can view the full album in our gallery on ahns.org.

Panthers Updates

Click Here for the Complete Athletics Schedule

Skating to Victory

Congrats to the varsity basketball squad on winning its home opener! Maggie Volmer led the way with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Ruby Field added 12 points, followed by Jeniyah Wood with 11 points/7 assists/6 rebounds/5 steals. Julia Viglucci added 9 points.

Congratulations to sixth-grader Alice C. and her Nova Novice synchronized skating team for winning the Provincial Championships (equivalent to State Championships in the U.S.) over the weekend.

The team now qualifies for the Nationals which will be held in March in Waterloo, Ontario. Alice is the youngest member of the team, which is comprised of mostly ninth- and 10th-graders. Way to go!

Joyce Named Times Union All-Star

Save the Date(s): Upcoming Events

From Start to Finish: Helping Families Apply with Confidence

Prospective families: check out this informational webinar about how to submit a strong application, what you can expect during shadow visits, and how AHN finds each girls' potential to thrive!

Alumnae Updates

SPOTTED: Morgan Brewer ‘25 USNA and Morgan Lawler ‘23 USMA at the 126th matchup between Army and Navy over the weekend! (Navy won, by the way, 17-16)

Thanks to Maddy Cournoyer and Daniella Oberting, members of the Class of 2025, for stopping by on their break to say hello and visit with students this week!

Have we mentioned how much we love it when our alumnae come home to visit? This is the day that just keeps on giving! Our dynamic Union duo of Logan Schlegel ‘25 and Pasty Whalen ‘25 also stopped by Tuesday to say hi!

Oh, hi, Riley Schmitz ‘25! Carolina blue is your color!

Register Today: Albany Alumnae Event

Click Here to Register for our Albany Alumnae Event at Druthers

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!

Join our Team

We're hiring!

AHN has openings for a Director of 1884 Fund and Events, Substitute Teachers, as well as a part-time Maintenance Technician. We're also looking for part-time help in the kitchen! Interested in applying? Follow the link to visit our employment page.

AHN Employment Page

School Calendar

Next Week

Monday, December 22 - Friday Jan 2

Christmas Vacation

Saturday, December 27

Holiday Hoops Classic, 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 28

Holiday Hoops Classic, 12:00 p.m.

Click here to view our full school calendar

Coming Up

Monday, January 5

Classes Resume

Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 10

Academic Scholarship Exam, 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, January 11

Booster Club Pancake Fundraiser, 8:00 a.m.

We'll be Back!

We're off for Winter Break! The Weekly Watch will return on Friday, January 9.

Support the 1884 Fund

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to consider making an end-of-year gift to The 1884 Fund.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Your support helps ensure that our girls continue to learn, grow, and thrive in a community that believes in them.

If you are able, please consider making your gift before December 31. Your generosity will help carry AHN’s mission forward into the new year and beyond.