Friday, December 20, 2024 | |
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· This Week at AHN
· Panthers Updates
· Panther Classic Registration
· Season of Giving
· Come Home for Christmas
· ALLINforAHN Raffle
· Save the Date: Spring Gala
· Alumnae Trip to Italy
· AHN Heading to D.C.
· Alumna on "The View"
· Senior Spotlight with AVLI
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· "Sweet Ones" with Sofia Lounello
· Tuition Raffle Winners
· Register for Blood Drive
· Join our Team: Track Positions Available
· Pancake Breakfast Registration
· School Calendar
· AHN Accepting 2025-26 Applications
· Schedule Your Shadow Visit
· Matching Gifts
· Tax Benefit Deadline
· Support the 1884 Fund
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Christmas Song Contest
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud for all to hear." - Buddy the Elf, Elf
The sounds of Christmas filled the Riley Auditorium on Friday for the annual Christmas Song Contest, which saw the ninth-grade class selected as this year's winner.
Thank you to all alumnae in attendance, including Denise Polsinelli ‘74, Stacey Sweeter ‘91, Kristen Healy ‘91, and Carmella Richards ‘74 who served as judges. You can click the image to view the performances on our YouTube channel.
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Advent Liturgy
Led by Fr. Bob Longobucco, AHN celebrated its final Liturgy of the season as the pink candle was lit on the advent wreath to mark the third week of Advent. The candle represents the joy and anticipation for Christmas.
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Christmas Sweater Day
It was a sea of holiday cheer for "Christmas Sweater Day" on Thursday. Students, faculty, and staff were able to dress down and wear their most colorful Christmas attire.
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Special Delivery
A shoutout to Grace Kapczynski, who, for her senior service project, organized a winter sale to benefit the Christ Child Society of Albany. She was joined by her sister, Claire.
Students, faculty, and staff were able to buy homemade gifts and cookies as part of this year’s fundraiser.
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Students Complete Jesse Tree
Mrs. Eller's middle school classes just completed their "Jesse Tree" project.
The tree, named after King David's father, is a way of preparing for Advent by journeying through the stories on Jesus’s family tree. Students crafted ornaments representing each story, from creation to Jesus's birth.
Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.”
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Christmas Around the World
You may know Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day! But do you know how the holiday is celebrated in other parts of the world?
Wanjiku '28 and Victoria '28 put together this bulletin board to help us out!
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Student Shares Family Traditions
Sometimes our students do the teaching here at Holy Names!
In sixth- and ninth-grade Spanish this week, Ana '28 volunteered to instruct the class, teaching them about her El Salvadorian heritage (her dad is from the Central American country) and its Christmas traditions.
Students learned about traditional foods (tamales, pupusas, pan con pollo), holiday lights and fireworks celebrations for Navidad -- all occurring on the 24th, not the 25th, as well as the focus of the holiday being more on the birth of Jesus than in the giving of gifts.
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Middle School Celebrates "Las Posadas"
Our sixth-graders led a special service Monday morning to commemorate Las Posadas.
Las Posadas is celebrated on December 16 in many Latin American countries to mark the journey Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where Mary could give birth to the baby Jesus.
Students read prepared readings and performed a re-enactment for their classmates.
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Senior Class Trip
Mother Nature couldn’t put a damper on this senior class trip to the Big Apple!
Students visited various sites throughout the city including Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall.
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Holly Ball
Holly Ball pictures are in from this year's event at the Saratoga Hall of Springs.
Just visit our gallery page on ahns.org.
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This Week in Athletics
Congratulations to ALL seven AHN fall sports teams (cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, cheer, and volleyball), which have been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association among its 33rd Annual Fall 2024 Scholar-Athlete teams.
NYSPHSAA recognized 4,093 Scholar-Athlete teams this fall. To qualify as a team, 75% of a team’s average GPA for the season must be equal to or greater than 90%.
Meanwhile, your JV and varsity Panthers have moved to 4-0 on the season after beating Mohonasen on Friday and Schalmont on Tuesday. Friday night's game featured the first appearance of AHN cheer at a basketball home game in nearly 40 years!
The teams play back-to-back home games TONIGHT (alumnae game vs Lansingburgh) and Saturday.
Indoor track heads to HVCC for a meet Saturday morning.
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The Panther Classic is back!
We're shaking things up this year with a new 3 on 3 format. The tournament, which is scheduled for the weekend of February 1-2, is open to girls AND boys in grades 5-8. Rosters can be no larger than five players. There will be group play and playoff rounds.
Register now to secure your spot!
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Car Wash to Benefit Dance Ensemble
Get your vehicle squeaky clean and help support AHN's Dance Ensemble! Follow the link provided to make your purchase, with proceeds from the fundraiser helping the ensemble purchase tights, shoes, and other dance apparel. As you can see in the photos, with your help thus far the team was able to purchase jackets! The promotion runs through December 30.
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Attention: alumnae
Join us on campus TONIGHT for a casual Christmas reception.
Catch up with friends and classmates as we kick of Christmas weekend with cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres.
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Show Your Love and Go ALLINforAHN! | | |
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To help support faculty initiatives and enhance the student experience, AHN's Parent Association has put together a Month of Love cash calendar raffle.
A cash prize winner will be drawn every day in February. The tickets stay in the drawing for the entire month, so there are chances to win multiple cash prizes.
A special thank you to Rob Field Insurance for sponsoring the ALLIN Cash Prize of $500!
Follow the link to enter.
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Dimitra Neonaki of ACIS Tours is inviting you to join us on our AHN Tour of Italy next October!
Follow the link for more information and to register. Click the image to hear from Dimitra on what you can expect when you join her on this incredible experience.
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AHN on the Move: D.C.
Join us for AHN on the Move: D.C. on March 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. hosted by Betsy Bennett '09!
More information will be upcoming, including in the next issue of "Connecting with Katie Ann."
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Alumna on "The View"
Check it out! Bella Sarratori '17, a Boston Celtics Dancer, was on "The View" this week!
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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. | |  |
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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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Senior Spotlight with AVLI | | |
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Academy of the Holy Names offers students the opportunity to take online courses through the Arrupe Virtual Learning Institute (AVLI).
AVLI is the leading resource for technology-infused Catholic education. Senior Riley Schmitz has taken two such courses, AP Calculus and AP Psychology, and was highlighted by the organization to discuss her experience. Click the image to read her responses.
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"Sweet Ones" with Principal Taranto
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In our homage to the popular interview series Hot Ones, we bring you “Sweet Ones” with host Sofia Lounello. Instead of our guests eating increasingly hot wings during their chat, we opt for candy! Our first guest: Principal Taranto. | | |
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Congratulations to the Fiore Family (Macie is Class of 2025) who won the "Referral Family" raffle prize of a $1000 tuition discount.
16 Holy Names families referred people to our Open House in November.
There will be another opportunity at the Spring open house on March 6, 2025.
Refer a family or friend to the open house and be entered for your chance to win!
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Help give the gift of life! AHN is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross Eastern New York on Thursday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym here on campus at 1075 New Scotland Avenue. Follow the link to schedule your appointment. | |
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We're hiring!
AHN has multiple track coach openings, 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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Register for Pancake Breakfast | |
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Next Week
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3
School Closed (Christmas Break)
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Monday, January 6
Classes Resume
Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 8
Academic Challenge Bowl, 3:00 p.m.
Grade 11 College Night, 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 11
Entrance Exam, 8:00 a.m.
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We're off for Christmas break! We'll be back with a new issue on Friday, January 10! | |
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This holiday season, International Coalition of Girls' Schools is celebrating the magic of girls’ schools — straight from the girls who know them best!
Nearly 2,500 students from around the world shared what they love most about their girls’ schools, and the results are heartening: community, empowerment, agency, and joy.
Curious about what makes girls’ schools so special? Take a look at this incredible artwork illustrated by Jo Byrne of See Your Words that beautifully captures it all!
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Enrollment is up! Apply or Schedule Your Visit Today! | |
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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
Attendance at AHN's Fall Open House was up 26% compared to last November, so the time is 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.
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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Matching Gifts
As we enter the season of giving prior to year end, make the most of your gift to AHN by submitting a matching gift with your employer. Check your employer benefits to see if matching gifts are an option for you. Remember that AHN is a non-profit school, not a religious organization. Double your impact by taking the time to submit for a match.
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Did you know?
In order to gain a tax benefit for the calendar year, all gifts to non-profit, charitable organizations should be made by 12/31/2024. 12 days left to gain a tax-deduction!
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Support Academic Excellence by Supporting the 1884 Fund | | |
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Our students benefit from the outstanding faculty and staff members who go above and beyond to provide them with support.
Your gift to the 1884 Fund helps us to continue to recruit and retain exceptional staff. The 1884 Fund also helps purchase supplies and equipment needed to create and maintain optimal learning environments for our students, increase educational offerings, and offer personalized college counseling services.
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