· NHS Induction
· Reflecting on Advent
· Basketball Teams Notch First Wins
· Panther Classic BBall Scramble
· Alumnae Reception/Basketball Salute
· Alumnae Spotlight
· Holiday Giving Tools
· Christmas Service Project
· Lighting the Bell Tower
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· Festival of the Wreaths
· Join us for Song Contest
· Macbeth Available Online
· RSVP for NYC Bus Trip
· Now Hiring: Chief Financial Officer
· School Calendar
· Scholarship Exam Opportunities
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National Honor Society Inducts Newest Members | |
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With the lighting of candles and bestowing of pins, 30 students were officially inducted into the National Honor Society during a special ceremony on Wednesday evening.
Congratulations to all!
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As we continue in the first week of Advent, the air is thick with hope and anticipation — a sentiment far deeper than the excitement of gifts under a decorated tree. For Christians, this season is a poignant reminder of the cyclical nature of the Incarnation, a profound event where the divine entered our world in a tangible way. | |
Basketball Nets First Wins of Season | |
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Holy Names varsity basketball notched its first win of the season, defeating Mohonasen 54-43 on Tuesday behind Maggie Volmer's 20 points and and 22 rebounds. Lauren Murray chipped in with 16. Ryan Carroll added 8. Gianna Savoca, Morgan Brewer, and Jeniyah Wood were outstanding on defense.
Next up, JV and Varsity host Catholic Central. Tip off starts tonight (Friday) at 5.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: The first five students to find Coach Waddingham at halftime of the varsity game will receive a free AHN bucket hat courtesy of our friends at Wicked Smart!
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Panther Classic Returns in January | |
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AHN's girls' youth basketball tournament during Catholic Schools Week is returning in 2024!
Follow the link for more information and to register your team.
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Alumnae Invitation for the Holidays | |
Attention alumnae: join us on campus Friday, December 22 at 4:30 p.m. for a casual Christmas reception.
Catch up with friends and classmates as we kick off Christmas weekend with cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres.
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After the reception, stay and cheer on varsity basketball as the team hosts Burnt Hills starting 6:30 p.m.
During halftime, all former players in attendance will be honored.
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Congratulations to Emily Mack-Hass '12 (right), for receiving the prestigious New York State English Council (NYSEC) Educator of Excellence Award! Emily teaches English at a local secondary school. | |
Reunited and it feels so good! Members of the class of 83: Catherine O’Hare Insero, Maria Elvira Olimpo Larrimore, and Robin Henderson Tocci. | |
Congratulations to Ann Marie Lizzi ‘87, whose movie -- on which she was an Assistant Editor -- "The Oath" opens this weekend. You can catch it in Regal or AMC Theaters. | |
Make Your Gift to AHN Work for You Now | |
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As 2023 comes to a close generosity is in full swing. Did you know that nonprofits receive nearly half of
their donations from individuals in the final quarter of each year? In this spirit of giving, we are sharing some
ways donors can maximizing their charitable impact.
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Christmas Service Project | |
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AHN is supporting St. Catherine's Center for Children this year as part of its Christmas Community Service Project.
Anything purchased from the St. Catherine's Amazon wish list will be shipped to Holy Names, and we will have a community wrapping party on Wednesday, December 13 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in The Commons.
We also have a giving tree in our lobby with gift tags for specific items. Please bring the gift and tag to the front office. All items for the giving tree must be returned unwrapped by 12/13.
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Lights of Christmas at the Bell Tower | |
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Thank you to all who joined us on a chilly Thursday evening to light the Bell Tower, officially kicking off the Christmas season here at Holy Names.
As a light snow fell, names of loved ones were read, and Silent Night was sung.
Don't worry if you missed out! You can still make a gift to the 1884 Fund by following the link provided and your name will appear on our website.
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Attention families, students, faculty and staff: the Festival of the Wreaths is returning this year!
The event will take place ahead of this year's Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
To participate, contact Ms. Moran.
Raffle tickets to win the finished wreaths will be available the night of the event.
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Alumnae: Join us for This Year's Christmas Song Contest | |
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AHN alumnae: You can celebrate another one of our favorite holiday traditions, the Christmas song contest! Join us Friday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. in Riley Auditorium
Join us afterwards for an alumnae reception with light refreshments
email Liz McGarry to RSVP.
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Macbeth Now Available Online | |
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Miss out on last weekend's stellar performances of Macbeth? Fear not! We've got you covered. Visit our YouTube page to watch Shakespeare's tragedy in its entirety as performed by AHN's all-star cast. | |
Last Call to RSVP for NYC Bus Trip | |
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Holy Names is offering a bus trip to NYC on Saturday, December 16. The trip is open to all alumnae, current students, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Bus departs AHN at 8:00 a.m. and drops off at Bryant Park around 11:00 a.m.
- Bus will depart NYC at 8:00 p.m., and return to AHN around 11:00 p.m.
The cost is $60 per person. The last day to register is TOMORROW (Saturday, 12/9).
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Now Hiring: Chief Financial Officer | |
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Want to join our team at Holy Names? AHN has vacancies, including a Chief Financial Officer! Visit our employment page for more information. | |
Scholarship Exam Opportunities Available | |
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More admissions testing opportunities have been made available for prospective students.
The exams serve as a scholarship qualifying exam and assists with student placement. High scoring students can earn between 1/4 and 1/2 tuition awards.
The upcoming exams are scheduled for January 20 and March 16. Arrival time is 8:15 a.m.
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Next Week
Monday, December 11
Spring Musical Auditions 3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 12
Spring Musical Auditions 3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13
Giving Tree Wrap Party, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 14
Christmas Concert and Festival of Wreaths, 7 p.m.
Friday, December 15
Christmas Song Contest
Saturday, December 16
NYC Bus Trip
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Looking Ahead
Mon, Dec. 18 - Mon, Jan. 1
School Closed; Christmas Break
Saturday, December 22
Alumnae Christmas Gathering, 4:30 p.m.
Basketball Game and Alumnae Recognition, 6 p.m.
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Enrollment is up! Schedule Your Visit Today! | |
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With 214 students this fall here at Holy Names, we have seen a ten percent increase in enrollment over this time last year!
A Holy Names education is an investment in the future, and the benefits of an all-girls education are more attainable than ever thanks to a tuition-restructuring for the 2023-24 academic year.
Know a family interested in learning more about the AHN experience? Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.
| Applications are also now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year! Apply now at ahns.org. | |
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