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· Celebrating the Class of 2025
· Celebrating the Class of 2029
· This Week at AHN
· Message for Juniors and Seniors
· Sports Banquet
· Register for Summer Camps/Sports
· Middle School Yearbook Sale
· Dental Hygiene Supplies Drive
· Prescription Glasses Drive
· Japan Trip Registration
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· Register: Alumnae Reunion Weekend
· Register: AHN on the Move: Chatham
· Join our Team: Positions Available
· School Calendar
· Touhey Foundation Joins PIE Program
· Mackey Foundation Donation
· Support the 1884 Fund
· Planned Giving
· AHN Accepting 2025-26 Applications
· Schedule Your Visit
| | Celebrating the Class of 2025 | | | | |
"You've taught us the value of approaching everything in life with confidence, and the value of believing in ourselves." - Morgan Brewer '25, Senior Class President.
Click the image to view her full speech.
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"As we each grow and change, the spirit of the Holy Names sisterhood will flow through us." - Daniella Cassaro Oberting '25, Student Council President.
Click the image to view her full speech.
| | | Celebrating the Class of 2029 | | | | |
Congratulations, graduates! AHN held its prayer service and graduation ceremony for the eighth grade on Thursday to usher the class on from leaders of the Middle School to first year students in the High School.
The Ceremony included remarks from Class President Ava Tracy and Vice President Fina Cunningham, as well as a special song performance from students to their parents in attendance. Click the images to watch the videos.
Photos from the ceremony can be found in our online gallery.
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Student Helps Family in Need
McKinley Morehouse '28 recognized a need in her community and took charge!
When she found out a local family lost everything, including their pets in a house fire, she wanted to do something to help. So, McKinley organized and baked for a bake sale, raising more than $200.
She presented the family with the proceeds from the sale on her 15th birthday. Great job, McKinley!
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Art Students Work and Play
Ms. Kosek's middle school art classes have spent the past couple weeks making Tic-tac-toe boards, and thanks to some beautiful weather, they were able to head outside to the courtyard to enjoy the fruits of their labor!
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Music to our Ears
Sophie Potvin '28 scored a 100 (A+) on her level 6 New York State School Music Association violin solo! A huge accomplishment for any student, this is exceptional for a ninth-grader.
Congratulations, Sophie, your hard work has paid off!
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Go to the Head of the Class!
Congratulations to Mr. Allen, who was recently awarded his MA in Philosophy from the University at Albany!
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Coding Class Makes Advances
This week in Coding class with Profesora Gibbons, students in various grade levels were able to stretch their metaphorical legs with their Sphero robots, programming them to get a little exercise.
Students took them for walks in the hallway, and even taught them to play a little soccer!
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Special Visitors Delight Students
We couldn't possibly end the school year without bringing in some special guests to put some smiles on the faces of the remaining, test-taking students!
So, with a little help from our friends at Roc Dog Capital Region, we had some four-legged visitors (including Bruno, the Burmese Mountain Dog) on Friday who were primed for some belly rubs, much to the delight of everyone here on campus.
| | | | A Message for AHN's Juniors and Seniors | | | |
From Ms. Leonard
AHN juniors and seniors are filled with fun, promise, and laughter at the end of school depicted in these photographs and beyond. Best wishes for a happy and safe summer!
| | | Winter-Spring Athletes Honored | | | | |
AHN's annual Winter-Spring Sports Banquet was held on Wednesday at Duo at the Dunes in Albany.
Athletes in indoor/outdoor track, JV and varsity basketball and lacrosse, softball, and fall and winter cheer were honored for their achievements.
Awards ranged from team MVP and Most Improved to acknowledgements for giving "110%."
Special honors were awarded to John O'Sullivan for his dedication to the lacrosse team(s) and keeping our fields in tip-top shape, and to Mr. Franzini for being AHN's "biggest fan."
An additional congratulations goes out to Maeve Joyce, who qualified for the State Meet in both the 1500 and 3000 meter. Round 2 of qualifiers is Friday night.
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Girls! Join us this summer for a week (or two, or three) of fun and adventure. Register today for one or both of our great Summer Programs. Hurry, slots are limited.
Spots are also available for our summer Sports Clinics: cheer, volleyball, and tennis. Basketball and SAVB volleyball clinic info is coming soon. Follow the link to register.
| | Middle School Yearbook Sale | | | | |
Attention: Parents of students in grades 6-8
You can now purchase the 2024-25 Middle School Yearbook! Just follow the link provided.
| | Dental Hygiene Products Drive | | Sofia Miron '27 is collecting dental hygiene products as part of a service trip she is taking through St. Pius in Loudonville. See the flyer below for more information. | | | | |
AHN's Multicultural Club wants to thank everyone who has helped out with its glasses drive. So far, more than 100 pairs of old, gently-used prescription glasses have been donated.
They will given to Lions Club International to be restored and donated around the world.
Profesora Gibbons will still be collecting through the end of the school year, so you still have another week if you'd like to drop off a pair.
Before donating, please make sure the glasses are in wearable condition, and they are packaged securely. Thank you!
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It is our pleasure to announce plans for a Spring 2026 trip to Japan for any current AHN high school students.
We’ll be traveling to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, and Nara during Spring Break, April 2 – April 10 with the American Council for International Studies (ACIS).
This is our first trip to Japan and we are very excited to travel to this modern, traditional, and exquisite country!
| | Alumnae Weekend: Register Today! | |
Lisa Thorpe ‘80, Tamara Thorpe-Odom ‘92, Sandra Odom ‘21, and Vanessa Thorpe ‘81 | |
Legacy Family Gathering
Register today for our AHN Legacy Family Gathering scheduled during our AHN Alumnae Reunion Weekend.
Follow the link for the full schedule, registration, and list of suggested hotel options.
| | | | 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!
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We're hiring!
AHN has several coaching positions available for the 2025-26 School Year, a full-time Science and part-time Music Teacher, as well as immediate openings for full- and part-time Maintenance Technicians. Interested in applying? Follow the link to visit our employment page.
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Next Week
Monday, June 9
HS Locker Cleanup, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 11
Grades 6/7 Field Trip
Thursday, June 12
Grades 6/7 Field Day (Half Day)
Last Day of School
Friday, June 13
Exam Make-up Day
Saturday, June 14
AHN Cheer Clinic, 9:00 a.m.
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Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 18
Faculty/Staff In-Service Days
Thursday, June 19
Juneteenth (School Closed)
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Touhey Foundation Joins
Partners Program
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Other corporate and foundational partners Include:
MM Hayes, Graypoint, J.H. Maloy, Inc., Berkshire Bank, Capital Bank, SNJM, McCarthy Charities, The Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation, Review Foundation, Inc., the Foy Foundation and the Community Foundation of the Capital Region.
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Academy of the Holy Names is pleased to announce its newest supporter of the Partners in Education program: the Carl E. Touhey Foundation.
The Foundation strives to advance equality, particularly for educational opportunities, for racially diverse students who reside in underserved communities in the City of Albany.
AHN is thrilled to have the Touhey Foundation among its corporate and foundational supporters which contribute to the Partners program, which offers tuition support to students wishing to attend but would otherwise be unable to do so.
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Holy Names is so grateful to The Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation and other contributors to the Mackey Scholarship.
As a result of the generosity of contributors and a matching gift from the Mackey Foundation, AHN will be able to offer a $10,000 scholarship to a deserving black student attending during the 2025-26 school year.
| | Be a Part of the Mother Marie Rose Legacy Society | |
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Already have AHN in your estate plans? Tell us! We would love to welcome you into the MMR Society.
For more information, please email Kristin Vivian or call 518-438-7895 x219
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Plan Ahead for the Causes You Care About
Planning a will or estate plan with legacy giving is an essential part of securing the future of Holy Names. You can help by making a Legacy Gift through the following planned giving options:
- Bequests
- Beneficiary Designations
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Transfer of Appreciated Stocks or Assets
Once you've secured the needs of your family, please consider securing the future of AHN with a legacy gift. Every gift makes an impact and helps to sustain our mission and school for future generations of students.
| | | | 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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Tours Available
Now is the time to schedule your next tour! If you know a family interested in learning more about Holy Names, in-person visits are 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. Our next exam is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15.
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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Your Next Purchase
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Purchase AHN uniforms and more at Student Styles. Show us your AHN Pride!
Click the image to enter the store.
| | You can also purchase AHN apparel at Wicked Smart's Academy of the Holy Names Shoppe by clicking the image. | | |
For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles can be yours by clicking the image!
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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