Weekly News Friday, January 27, 2023

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023

In This Issue

· Basketball Coach's Lasting Legacy

· Tournament and a Tour

· JV Coach Opening

· Black History Month Art Project

· Students Make Blankets for Kids

· Alumna Featured in Publication

· #ALLINFORAHN Help Needed

· Networking with Saint Rose

· Student Newspaper Winter Edition

· Middle Schoolers Learn CPR

· Inaugural Victory for ACB

· Neurographic Art on Display

· Cookie Dough Fundraiser

· Pancake Breakfast

· Amazon Smile Going Away

· School Calendar

Nothing But Net Results: Basketball Coach's Legacy Extends Off Court

Coach Steve Gigliello, flanked by the Class of 2019: Saniyya Adams, Mackenzie Ward, Skylar Bobersky, Keira Cohen, and Claire Rockwell.

If you’ve been to a Varsity basketball game, chances are you’ve seen Coach Steve Gigliello (pronounced Gig-lee-o) pacing the sidelines. You can tell he wears his heart on his sleeve, although he’s gotten better at showing it in recent years. It’s also in the genes as you might even catch his son wearing a hole in the floor. This family bleeds blue and gold and has for a long time.

Steve has been coaching at Holy Names since 2006-07 – 17 seasons in all, amassing a 269-62 record with eight Colonial Council Championships, but for him, it’s not about the numbers. Read more here.

Catholic Schools Week Tournament Tips Off Saturday, Tours Available

Come for some hoops, stay for a tour! The Holy Names Girls Youth Basketball Tournament tips off tomorrow for grades 7 and 8. The schedule 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.

Admission is everyone's favorite price: FREE!

Also, tours for prospective families will be available Sunday, 1/29 starting at 2.30 p.m.

Wanted: JV Lacrosse Coach

Want to join our team? We're looking for a Junior Varsity lacrosse coach! Click the button to learn more about the required qualifications.

Click Here to Apply

Athletics Schedule

LOOKING AHEAD: Spring sports, including lacrosse (as well as softball and track) begin March 13. Sign-up information will be released shortly.

Art Honors Inauguration Poem

Students in Mrs. Sela's eighth grade Art 1 and AP art classes marked the start of Black History Month a little early this year, commemorating Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb," which she recited at President Biden's Inauguration Day in 2020 at the age of 22.

The art display features each line from the poem broken down and illustrated into more than 50 pieces.

You can view Amanda Gorman's initial recitation of the poem by clicking the link below.

"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman

Students Make Blankets for Children in Need

For her senior service project, Maggie Tromp (hiding behind the camera) held a "Blanket Day" event where students made fleece blankets to benefit Project Linus.

With chapters in all 50 states, the non-profit organization collects locally and distributes blankets to children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, or anywhere a child might be in need of a big hug.

Maggie, who received a special shoutout from the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) on their Facebook page, will be holding a similar event again in a few weeks. Keep up the good work!

Alumna Never Forgets Her Roots

Photo Credit: Emily Benson

Kristen Hans Curran '04, director of Government Relations for the New York State Catholic Conference is featured in this week's The Evangelist. Kristen gave a shoutout to AHN in the interview, saying "I try to stay involved with Holy Names because I had such a great experience there and they do such great work."

Click Here to Read More of Her Story in Catholic Voices

Volunteers Needed

Get ready to show you’re #ALLINFORAHN!

We’re looking for volunteers for the #ALLINFORAHN phonathon on Thursday, February 9. It will take place on campus between 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.; a script and call list will be provided, as well as refreshments.

Please sign up for a timeslot using the link below!

Volunteer Sign-Up

AHN Networking Creates Service Opportunities for Future Leaders

AHN Director of Enrollment Management Wendy Diefendorf with her mentee and BOLD Women’s Leadership Network Scholar, Laura Uribe.

Community service is an integral part of life at Academy of the Holy Names. It provides us practical ways to live the Gospel. Our school community is involved in ongoing educational service projects throughout the Capital Region. Service isn’t just a word for our students, faculty, and staff. It is among our core values.

It is with that in mind, Wendy Diefendorf, Director of Enrollment Management at Holy Names, has signed on to mentor a student from T he Women’s Leadership Institute at the College of St. Rose and The BOLD Women’s Leadership Network. Read more here.

Student Newspaper Publishes

Winter Edition

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The winter edition of the Academy Courier, our student newspaper is out. Click the button below to read the latest student submissions, including a sit-down with Dr. Kilbridge.

Click Here to Read The Academy Courier's Winter Edition

Students Learn Life-Saving Procedure

Today some of our middle schoolers had their turn in Mrs. Pentak’s class to learn life-saving hands-on CPR maneuvers, and important information about how to call for help as well as where to locate external defibrillators on campus. They all asked smart questions to better prepare themselves in the event of an emergency.

Middle Schoolers Test Their Knowledge

Congratulations to the Academic Challenge Bowl Team for competing in its first (ever) meet, and topping St. Thomas the Apostle. Next up: a meet February 15 at Tamarac versus Berlin and St. Gregory's.

Making Math Fun

Move over Wordle, it's time for Nerdle!

Students got to take a crack at this daily numbers game to help improve their math skills.

Neurographic Art on Display

Laura Dalton, Maria College Library Aid and Krista Robben, Library Director

Our Admissions and Art departments continue to team up to bring the beauty of Holy Names student art into the community.

"Neurographic art" is now on display at Maria College through the end of February. The medium has its roots in Russia starting in 2014 and is comprised of drawing freeform lines. These are meant to enable the connection between the conscious and unconscious.

If you're a local business owner interested in featuring student art, contact Director of Enrollment Management Wendy Diefendorf.

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

Pancake Breakfast for Prospective Students and Families

Academy of the Holy Names is hosting a Pancake Breakfast for prospective students and their families on Sunday, February 5 at 10:30 a.m.

The event will provide opportunities for families to have questions answered about the school and/or the admissions process, as well as give us a chance to get to know your daughters better! If you haven't signed up yet, click the link below.

Click Here to Register

Support AHN through Amazon Smile

Amazon is closing Amazon Smile on February 20 to focus on other philanthropic endeavors.

Amazon Smile is going away -- but you still have a few more weeks 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.

Always shop using smile.amazon.com: