Weekly News Friday, January 20, 2023

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023

In This Issue

· Principal Search

· Varsity B-Ball Wins Again

· Tournament Schedule Updated

· Students Learn CPR

· Girls' Best Friend Visits Students

· Cookie Dough Fundraiser

· Senior's Poem Published

· Admissions Exam Opportunities

· Tell Us Your Experience

· New Car Stickers

· School Calendar

Principal Search Underway

From Dr. Martin Kilbridge

With Michele Musto’s announcement of her intention to retire after 32 years of outstanding service to Academy of the Holy Names, we are in a position to hire an academic leader who will carry on the rich legacy of success that has marked the Holy Names experience. I have established and met with a committee comprising a wide range of community stakeholders to identify the attributes we seek in our next principal and to evaluate candidates for the position. Learn more here.

Panthers on a Roll

Athletics Schedule

With three straight wins, the Varsity basketball squad improved its record to 11-3. Three players finished in double figures in Tuesday's 59-48 win over Voorheesville: Sophia Bologna with 30, Ryan Carroll and Lauren Murray with 10 apiece. Riley Good added 8. Next up: at home vs Cobleskill tonight with JV tipping off at 5. The teams also play host to Glens Falls tomorrow starting at 1 p.m.

Elsewhere, Indoor Track sprints to the Colonial Council Championships Sunday at Union College at 1:30 p.m.

Tournament Schedule Updated

The schedule for our upcoming Girls Youth Basketball Tournament during Catholic Schools week has changed, and is as follows:

Grades 7-8

Saturday 1/28: 2 to 7 p.m.

Sunday 1/29: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Grades 5-6

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

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

We have a few team slots still available -- secure yours now!

Click Here to Register

Students Learn Life-Saving Procedure

In the wake of the life-saving maneuvers performed by Buffalo Bills training staff to save Damar Hamlin's life which garnered national attention, Mrs. Pentak's gym classes, assisted by Mrs. McKenna are learning hands-only CPR. Wednesday it was the seniors' turn. On Friday, the juniors learned the procedure(s) and next week it'll be the middle school's turn.

Therapy Dog Provides Needed Relief

Holy Names was visited by a very special guest on Thursday. During lunch periods, students were able to visit with Stella Louise, who was provided by Therapy Dogs International.

The visit was sponsored by the Mental Health Awareness Club and Peer Leaders as a way to reduce stress during review week.

Learn More About Therapy Dogs International

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Student Council needs to raise some dough, so they're selling it! Cookie, that is. Help support the group and say goodbye to those New Year's resolutions by following the link.

Click Here to Purchase

Senior's Poem Published

Sofia Pantoja, winner of the University at Albany in the High School Program Creative Writing Essay Contest, has officially had her poem published.

Sofia won for her entry, "Ecuador," and in addition to a monetary prize, her piece has been published in ARCH, an online e-journal featuring creative work from undergraduate students at UAlbany.

UHS Winning Submission as featured in ARCH

Admissions Interest Increases,

Exam This Saturday

Tell Us About Your Experience

We want to hear from you!

Are you a parent? A former student? A member of our extended community? Tell us about your Holy Names experience and how AHN has impacted your life and/or the life of your daughter(s).

Follow the link to share your thoughts.