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· This Week at AHN
· Panthers Updates
· Senior Service: Fustal Tournament
· Panther Classic Registration
· ALLINforAHN Raffle
· Save the Date: Spring Gala
· Alumnae Trip to Italy
· Alumnae Visit Campus
· AHN Heading to Chicago and D.C.
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· Chipotle Fundraiser
· Dinner Dance Registration
· Register for Blood Drive
· Join our Team: Positions Available
· Pancake Breakfast Registration
· School Calendar
· AHN Accepting 2025-26 Applications
· Schedule Your Shadow Visit
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This Week (and Beyond) at AHN | |
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Bake Sale for Wildfire Survivors
Baking for a good cause! Campus Minister Ms. Moran and junior Riley Dubay spearheaded a bake sale Wednesday to support one of our SNJM Network schools, Ramona Convent, whose community members have been impacted directly by the devastating wildfires in California.
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Student Becomes Official Coach
Congratulations to Claire Depew '28, who received her official ski coach coat over the weekend.
Claire volunteers with STRIDE Adaptive Sports to help children with medical, physical or other disabilities learn to ski. You can find her at Jiminy Peak every Saturday throughout the winter volunteering her time and enjoying every minute of it.
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Academic Challenge Bowl
Congratulations to the Academic Challenge Bowl team, which split its matchups on Wednesday.
The team's next competition is scheduled for February 5 at CBA.
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MLK Prayer Service
Ahead of the holiday commemorating his birthday, AHN's Youth Ministry and Black Student Alliance led a prayer service to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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All Paws on Deck
Thank you to Therapy Dogs International (TDI) for warming our hearts on a chilly Thursday by bringing in some very special guests!
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Learning to De-Stress
In preparation for exam week, Mrs. J-Z and company have set up a de-stress station for students in The Commons where they can color, do puzzles, play games, and make bracelets.
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World-Renowned Dance Company Coming to AHN
On Thursday, January 23, members of the world-renowned Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will visit our Campus Arts Center to lead a dance workshop with our sixth and seventh-grade students.
The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company uses a fusion of traditional Chinese dance and American modern dance. The workshop will include techniques of ribbon dancing in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
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This Week in Athletics
Make it 10 wins on the season for varsity basketball. Maggie Volmer led the way with 17 points and Lizzy Blanch added 11 in AHN's 62-40 home win over La Salle on Tuesday.
JV was also victorious, winning 34-30.
Next up: both teams head to Catholic Central on Friday. Live coverage of the varsity matchup will be broadcast on my4 (Channel 4).
Click the image to watch a game preview from WNYT NewsChannel 13.
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Futsal: a soccer-based sport played on a hardcourt like a basketball court, smaller than a pitch, and mainly indoors.
Sound like fun? Seniors Addison and Emma Fogarty are hosting a 3v3 Futsal tournament here on campus on Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
It's part of their service project. Proceeds from event participation, and/or equipment donations will benefit The Beestera Foundation.
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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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Show Your Love and Go ALLINforAHN! | | |
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Save the Date for ALLINFORAHN:
Thursday, February 13. It will be a day of Panther Pride, Challenges, Giveaways, and sharing your love for Holy Names!
Speaking of love, 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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Gala Sponsorship Available | | |
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Save the date for this year's Spring Gala on Friday, March 28!
Holy Names is excited to honor Graypoint, LLC with the Sister Constance Casey '59 SNJM, Foundress Leadership and Community Service Award, and Jack and Joanne Maloy P’03 ’13 with the John Henry Farrell Building the Future Award.
Sponsorship and Honorary Committee opportunities available. Follow the link for more information.
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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: Chicago and D.C.
Please help us dive into 2025 and join us on Friday, January 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Great Central Brewing (221 N. Wood Street, Chicago) and catch up with alumnae over pizza and drinks.
Tickets for the event, hosted by Kristin Linsley '99, are $25 apiece and can be purchased by following the link.
You can also 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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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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Student Council Fundraiser | |
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Registration is available now for AHN's annual Father-Daughter Dinner Dance.
This year's theme is "The Masquerade," and all are encouraged to wear semi-formal attire to reflect the elegance of the evening.
The event is scheduled for Friday, February 28 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Duo at the Dunes in Albany.
Follow the link to register and select your meal(s)
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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 openings for 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, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr., Day (No Classes)
Tuesday, January 21 - Friday January 24
High School Exams
Friday January 24
Grading Day (No Classes)
Saturday, January 25
Pancake Breakfast, 10:30 a.m.
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Monday, January 27
Catholic Schools Week Liturgy, 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28
Chipotle Fundraiser for Student Council (Stuyvestant Plaza), 4-8 p.m.
Thursday, January 30
Blood Drive
Saturday, February 1
Panther Classic
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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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Place your order for pick-up at the front desk or to have them shipped to you (add $5 per item). $5 keychain versions are available here.
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