Friday, January 9, 2026

In This Issue

· Curriculum Review

· AHN Welcomes New Teacher

· This Week at AHN

· Panther Updates

· Coming Up This Weekend

· Save the Date: Anastasia/Spring Gala

· Divine Mercy Prayer Group

· Register: Albany Alumnae Event

· Alumna Visit

· Join our Team: Positions Available

· School Calendar

AHN Faculty Launches Curriculum Review

By Margaret Taranto, Principal

This fall, our faculty launched a comprehensive two-year curriculum review designed to strengthen and refine our academic program. The goal of this work is to ensure that our course offerings are intentionally aligned with the outcomes outlined in our Profile of the Graduate, providing an even stronger curriculum that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

The first phase of the process centered on a deep examination of the Profile of the Graduate and the characteristics we expect every graduate to embody.

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AHN Welcomes New Team Member

This Week at AHN

Christmas Song Contest

Better late than never!

Our (after) Christmas song contest filled the Riley Auditorium with the sounds of the season, and saw the sophomore class emerge victorious.

Congratulations to all classes, including the middle school which provided additional entertainment, and the faculty for singing their hearts out! Also a special thank you to our alumnae judges and guests!

Click the image to visit our YouTube page and view the performances.

Epiphany Celebrations

On Tuesday we celebrated the Epiphany, commemorating the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus.

A prayer service was held Tuesday morning in the Riley Auditorium, followed by a special guest presenter in Profesora Gibbons’ seventh-grade Spanish class: Mrs. Murillo, mother of Shelly ‘31. She discussed how the holiday is celebrated in her home country of Ecuador, which included the sharing of “Rosca de Reyes” (Three Kings Bread). Inside each loaf was hidden three baby Jesus figurines.

According to tradition, the students who found them are now considered lucky, AND are responsible for throwing a party — complete with tamales — on February 2 to officially mark the end of the Christmas season.

Panthers Updates

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Panthers Win at Home

It was a two-for-Tuesday!

Led by the dynamic duo of Curtin and Crudo, the JV basketball squad cruised to victory at home Tuesday over Ichabod Crane.

The varsity squad made it a clean sweep with a win of its own, 56-40 the final.

Julia Viglucci and Jeniyah Wood each scored 17 while Maggie Volmer added 11 points and 18 rebounds. Abby Henzel and Ellla LaBoissiere grabbed 7 rebounds each to help secure the win.

Both teams are back at home Friday as they host Albany Academy starting at 5 p.m.

Click on the images to view highlights from Tuesday's games.

Coming Up This Weekend

Save the Date

Divine Mercy Prayer Group

Click Here to View This Week's Divine Mercy Prayer Group Presentation

Register Today: Albany Alumnae Event

Click Here to Register for our Albany Alumnae Event at Druthers

Alumna Visit

You know how much we enjoy alumnae visits!

Thank you to 1996 senior class president Jennifer Filomeno for stopping by Wednesday (sporting her Holy Names ring). We can’t wait to see your daughter follow in your footsteps in a few years!

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.

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!

Join our Team

We're hiring!

AHN has openings for a Director of 1884 Fund and Events, Substitute Teachers, as well as a part-time Maintenance Technician. We're also looking for part-time help in the kitchen! Interested in applying? Follow the link to visit our employment page.

AHN Employment Page

School Calendar