· Celebrating the Eighth Grade
· College Counseling Greets Juniors
· News Highlights Student Research
· Students Run for Good Cause
· Courier Staff Among Award Winners
· Local Production Features Students
· Student Art on Display
· Therapy Dogs Pay Visit to AHN
· Admissions Testing Opportunities
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· Spring Break in Spain
· Penny Dolls On Sale Now
· LAST CALL: Pretty Rugged Sale
· Volleyball/Tennis Clinics
· Basketball Clinics
· Summer Camps
· Coaching Positions Available
· School Calendar
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Celebrating AHN's
8th Grade Class
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A Prayer Service and Graduation Ceremony were held on Thursday for the eighth grade class as they prepare to transition from their roles as leaders of the middle school to high school students in the fall. Class President Claire Hannafin and Vice President Julia Viglucci provided opening and closing remarks, respectively. Students also presented special gifts including letters to their parents, thanking them for their support. Congratulations to all diploma recipients! |
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Wearing their Sunday finest on a Wednesday, the eighth grade class took in a movie (Sister Act 2) on the big screen in The Riley Auditorium, followed by a luncheon in their honor. |
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Kick-Off Breakfast Welcomes Juniors to College Counseling |
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Breakfast was served for the Class of ‘24 in the Office of College Counseling, courtesy of Mrs. McGarry and Ms. Witherspoon.
The senior year kickoff gave students the opportunity to get used to their surroundings in a place where they will be spending a lot of time starting next fall!
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Senior's Research Project Aims to Save Lives |
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Image Courtesy of Spectrum News 1 Albany |
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Makayla Mackey's research, which led to institutional change at Albany Medical Center, was featured on Spectrum News |
“Presenting her final research project before graduating the Academy of Holy Names, at first glance, Makayla Mackey looks like the quintessential brilliant high school senior. But she's doing so much more than acing classes.” |
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Teammates Get Muddied for Good Cause |
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Congratulations to AHN Track and Field teammates Abby Edwards, Julia Lynch, Logan Schlegel, and Maggie Seymour participated in the TUFF eNUFF 5K where they ran through mud and maneuvered obstacles to benefit The Prevention Council of Saratoga County!
Additional congratulations go out to Maggie Seymour, who with her high jump results at State Qualifiers, has advanced to compete at the State Championship Saturday at Middletown High School.
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Courier Staff Among Award Winners |
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Congratulations to Ms. Leonard and the staff of The Academy Courier for receiving recognition from the American Scholastic Press Association.
The Courier was among the First Place Scholastic Newspaper Award recipients in the annual competition open to student-run newspapers from across the country.
Entries are critiqued on journalistic content and decision-making, visual layout and design, photography, illustration, and overall editing.
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Students Take Acting Talents on the Road |
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Where for art thou, Holy Names students? The answer over the weekend was Steamer No.10 Theatre in Albany! If you caught the production of Romeo and Juliet you may have seen some familiar faces, including: Louisa Pero, Maddie Reinoehl, Sophie Wilson, and Maggie McAllister. The performance was directed by none other than our own Ms. Donnaruma!
Don't worry if you missed out! You still have two more chances to catch a performance: Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
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Student Art on Display in Albany |
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Don't worry if you haven't had the chance to view Holy Names student art in the community. There's still time! The following exhibit features charcoal reduction drawings.
If you are a local business owner interested in featuring student art, contact Director of Enrollment Management, Wendy Diefendorf.
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Therapy Dogs Bring Smiles to Students |
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Twice this week some very special guests brought smiles to the faces of students.
On Tuesday, Tanya, who is training to be a seeing eye dog paid AHN a visit. Thank you to former Communications and Marketing Specialist Ellen Gelting for bringing her in.
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New Admissions Testing Opportunities Available |
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Due to increased demand, TWO new admissions testing opportunities have been made available for prospective students.
The exam serves as a scholarship qualifying exam as well as assists with student placement. High scoring students can earn between 1/4 and 1/2 tuition awards.
The upcoming exams are scheduled for Thursday, July 27, and Wednesday, August 16.
Arrival time is 9 a.m. For parents, there will also be coffee, conversation and tours available with school administrators.
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Never Been to Spain? Here's Your Chance! |
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Holy Names is heading to Spain! During Spring Break 2024 (March 25 to April 5), students will be headed back across the Atlantic.
If you're interested in learning more about the trip, contact Ann Rento in the Admissions Office at 518-438-7895 x 202. A $200 discount is available if you register before July 1. Follow the link for more information.
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Penny Dolls Available for Purchase! |
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Penny dolls are here!
For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles will make the perfect graduation, birthday, or holiday gift, and can be taken anywhere to show your Panther Pride.
Follow the link to place your order for pick-up at the front desk or to have them shipped to you (add $5 per item).
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LAST CALL to Save with
Pretty Rugged
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Time is running out to take advantage of a special promotion.
This is your chance to give back to Holy Names while staying warm and dry on those cool, rainy days by purchasing a Pretty Rugged blanket, outerwear or accessories!
Pretty Rugged is offering 20% off your order AND will donate 20% of all AHN sales back to the school. View the flyer for additional details and directions.
Use code AHN20 at checkout.
The promotion ends TOMORROW (Saturday, June 10).
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Volleyball/Tennis Clinics Registration Available, Basketball Clinics Added |
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It's time! You can now register for our summer volleyball and tennis clinics.
In our week long tennis clinic, athletes will participate in instructional drills, fitness specific to tennis, developmentally appropriate match play and fun games taught by our nationally certified coach, Jackie Fiore.
We are also excited to bring back our volleyball clinic for two separate weeks this summer with coaches Meghan, Nancy, and Kristen Neff!
Week 1 will be for 7th-9th graders looking to improve their skills for the upcoming fall season. All aspects of the game will be covered from serving and hitting, to footwork and serve receiving.
Week 2 will be for 10th-12th graders looking to improve their skills in the above areas while incorporating more complex offensive and defensive strategies.
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Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Jaci Oskam has announced she'll be offering two camps here at Holy Names as well.
This is in addition to Varsity Basketball Coach Steve Gigliello's two basketball clinics he'll be hosting here on our campus.
Follow the links to sign up.
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Summer Camp Sign-Ups Available |
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Registration is also available for our summer camps. We're offering programs led by educational experts with a focus on fun and learning, including Adventure Camp and Summer Arts where students can explore their creative side, or get moving and stretch their limits.
Follow the registration link for detailed information on each of the camps.
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Now Hiring: Multiple Coaching Positions, Math Teacher, Administrative Assistant |
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Want to be part of a winning tradition at Holy Names? AHN has multiple coaching positions available. Visit our employment page for more information. We're also hiring a full-time Math Teacher and an Administrative Assistant to the Principal! |
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The Week Ahead
Sunday, June 11
Spring Sports Award Banquet
Tuesday, June 13
Grades 6-7 Field Trip to Howe Caverns
Saturday, June 17
National Mascot Day
Sunday, June 18
Father's Day
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Friday, June 19
Juneteenth
School Closed
Thursday, July 27
Wednesday, August 16
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$32 for 32! Donate to the Annual Fund |
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This week's challenge: $32 in honor of Principal Michele Musto's 32 years of dedicated service.
We ask you, in honor of Michele, who is retiring at the end of the school year, please consider making a gift to the AHN Annual Fund.
Your gifts help provide an exceptional collaborative learning and innovative environment empowering the students of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Schedule Your Visit Today! |
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The Holy Names experience is more attainable than ever. Know a family interested in learning more about an all-girls education? There is still plenty of time to come take a tour!
Thanks in large part to referrals from current families, shadow visits are up more than 40% from this time last year!
Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.
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