Weekly News Friday, February 3, 2023

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In This Issue

· Student Service Award

· Catholic Schools Week Liturgy

· Middle School Goals

· Thank You, AHN

· Youth Basketball Tournament

· Panthers Roundup

· Celebrating Black History

· #ALLINFORAHN

· Cookie Dough Fundraiser

· AHN Cookie Delivery

· College Information Night

· SAT Prep Classes

· Spring Break Trip

· Private Music Lessons

· Amazon Smile

· School Calendar

Ella Schoenborn Receives National Award for Selfless Service

As Featured on WNYT

As Featured in The Evangelist

There are 1.7 million Catholic school students in the country. Only 11 have been awarded this year’s prestigious Youth Virtues, Valor, and Vision Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (Official) (NCEA). Thank you, Ella Schoenborn, for your selfless service, determination, innovation, and ideals that are changing the world, one sandwich at a time. Ella will be featured as part of "Positively Upstate" on WRGB (CBS6) on Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. Follow the links for more information on her story, including some local news coverage.

Click Here for More Information on Ella's NCEA Award

Catholic Schools Week Liturgy

Filled with Praise

A special thanks goes out to Father Patrick Butler for presiding over a jam-packed #CatholicSchoolsWeek liturgy Monday afternoon, which saw: the commissioning of two new student Eucharistic Ministers (congratulations to Claudia Consiglio and Margaret Seymour), the induction of the Junior Ladies of Charity, and a special tribute to Dr. Phyllis Morrison recognizing her years of dedicated service to Holy Names.

Goals for My Middle School Students

Mrs. Margaret Taranto, AHN’s Middle School Coordinator, shares her goals for students in our growing middle school program.

I believe in the value and importance of single-gender education for young women. Particularly in times when they may be bombarded with negative messaging, I want to give our students the tools to question and combat those messages.

When they graduate from eighth grade, my goal is for them to know they are uniquely gifted, strong, and valuable individuals, and to realize their intrinsic value comes from their accomplishments – not others’ opinions. Read more here.

Middle Schoolers Give Thanks

As part of a project for Catholic Schools Week, Mrs. Eller’s middle school classes wrote why they are thankful for AHN. Here it’s all about faith, family, friends…and cafeteria cookies.

Catholic Schools Week Tournament Enters Second Weekend, Tours Available

Come for some hoops, stay for a tour! The Holy Names Girls Youth Basketball Tournament resumes tomorrow with grades 5 and 6. The schedule is as follows:

Grades 5-6

Saturday 2/4: 2 to 7 p.m.

Sunday 2/5: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Admission is everyone's favorite price: FREE!

Also, tours for prospective families will be available Sunday, 2/5 starting at 2.30 p.m.

Panthers Roundup

Senior captain of the varsity basketball squad, Riley Good was honored ahead of the team's victory over Cohoes on Tuesday. It was a homecourt sweep as JV won its matchup earlier in the evening. Both teams will be in action again tonight at Mohonasen.

Elsewhere, sophomore Logan Schlegel placed 2nd in the Section 2 Division 3 600 meter at the varsity sectionals over the weekend. Next up: state qualifiers on Sunday at Hudson Valley Community College.

LOOKING AHEAD: Spring sports, including lacrosse, softball, and track begin March 13. Interested students should sign up outside Coach Waddingham's office.

Athletics Schedule

Celebrating Black History Month

AHN and the Black Student Alliance (BSA) are commemorating the start of Black History Month. Together we join in paying tribute to African Americans who struggled through adversity to achieve equal rights.

Learn More Here

Be an Early Supporter

Are you ready to be all in? On Thursday, February 9, join AHN alumnae, parents, faculty, and friends as we spread the word and get #ALLINFORAHN to support our Annual Fund. Can’t wait? Be an early supporter by following the link.

Be an Early Supporter

Last Call: Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Thank you to all those who have donated to the Student Council cookie dough fundraiser thus far. If you haven't had a chance to make your purchase yet, don't worry, you still have time! Click the link below. Your taste buds will thank you.

Click Here to Purchase

Special Delivery for Local Catholic Schools

Several local Catholic schools received special deliveries today from AHN Director of Enrollment Management Wendy Diefendorf: custom Holy Names cookies to celebrate the conclusion of Catholic Schools Week!

All Saints Catholic Academy Principal Traci Johnson and Business Manager Carrie Coffey.

St. Pius Principal Matt Rucinski and AHN Director of Enrollment Management Wendy Diefendorf.

Jennie Augar, Administrative Assistant, and Eric Martell, Dean of Administration at St. Gregory's

College Information Night

AHN's College Counseling Office is hosting a College Information Night for students in grades 9 and 10 and their parents on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m.

Learn about AHN's Guidance Program as well as the college admissions process.

Special Guest: Jim Eaton, Associate Director of College Admissions, Siena College

SAT Prep Class Sign-Ups Available

Sign-ups are now available for upcoming SAT prep classes.

The classes start in April for the June exams.

Follow the link for dates, times, and cost information.

SAT Prep Class Info

Spring Break Trip Slot Available

Holy Names is heading to Greece! During Spring Break (April 6-14), students will be Mediterranean-bound.

Our chaperone slots are filled, however, we have one more student spot available! If you're interested in learning more about the trip, contact Ann Rento in the Admissions Office at 518-438-7895 x 202 by Wednesday, February 8.

Students Take Advantage of Private Music Lessons

If you’re beginning to hear dulcet instrumental tones emanating from Riley Auditorium, it’s because students are taking advantage of private lessons provided during the school day by the Cady School of Music (Guilderland Music Academy). Thanks to Barbara for her work on Friday.

Support AHN through Amazon Smile

Amazon is closing Amazon Smile on February 20 -- but you still have time to take advantage of this easy way to support Holy Names. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to AHN! Just follow the easy steps below.

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