Remembering Coach Cherubino

Administrations past and present were among the many gathered Wednesday to pay their final respects to Coach Carlo Cherubino. The outpouring of love from students, faculty, and staff along with so many others who knew “Bino” was a testament to a life well-lived.

Following Wednesday's service, Kaitlin Close ‘15, Arissa Spitalny ‘15, Caroline Seely ‘18, and Katie Alderisio ‘16 stopped by campus to visit and pay tribute to Coach Cherubino.

Daily Gazette: Long-time Holy Names coach Carlo Cherubino remembered as ‘great runner, a great friend and a great coach’

“He was the total package, a great runner, a great friend and a great coach … the total package.”



That’s how long-time Colonie High coach Frank Myers described Carlo Cherubino, who had coached track and field, cross country and soccer at Academy of Holy Names for decades before he died at the age of 71 last Thursday after a brief illness.

The Evangelist: AHN mourns loss of coach, teacher

Carlo Cherubino, a beloved coach and teacher at the Academy of the Holy Names, died Nov. 14 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, after a brief illness. 



“Carlo was a gifted educator and coach who inspired and nurtured our school community in countless ways,” said Dr. Martin Kilbridge, president of Holy Names. “He embodied the high standards and sincere devotion to forming strong young women we hold dear at Holy Names. His spirit will live on in our hearts.”

Junior Class Leadership Retreat

It was a day of sisterhood, open communication, and being authentic for our junior class on Monday.

The students attended a leadership retreat in the Campus Arts Center led by Dr. Beth DeAngelis and assisted by Mrs. McSparron and Mrs. Jacob-Zysman.

Students Attend NCYC

Ten AHN juniors and seniors took a spiritual pilgrimage to Long Beach, CA to attend this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). Thank you to all who stepped up to support the trip!

Therapy Dogs Visit

On a day in need of a little brightening, a big thank you to our new best friends, therapy dogs Rex and Stella for putting some much-needed smiles on our students’ faces on Friday!

Ambassadors Attend High School Fair

Thank you to our always wonderful ambassadors for representing Holy Names at the St. Thomas High School fair!

Car Wash to Benefit Dance Ensemble

Get your vehicle squeaky clean and help support AHN's Dance Ensemble! Follow the link provided to make your purchase, with proceeds from the fundraiser helping the ensemble purchase tights, shoes, and other dance apparel. As you can see in the photos, with your help thus far the team was able to purchase jackets! The promotion runs now through December 30.

Poinsettia/Wreath Sale

Academy of the Holy Names' Booster Club is selling a variety of poinsettias for the holiday season. The sale proceeds go directly to the Booster Club, supporting our school's athletic programs.

Please place your order online by November 29. Pickup will be on 12/6 at the Campus Arts Center.

Community Service Project

It's that time of year, again! AHN is supporting St. Catherine's Center for Children this year as part of its Christmas Community Service Project.

Anything purchased from the wish list provided will be shipped to Holy Names, and we will have a community wrapping party in The Commons on Monday, December 9 at 3 p.m.

We also have a giving tree in our lobby with gift tags for specific items. Please bring the tag to the front office. All items for the giving tree must be returned unwrapped no later than Monday, December 9. 

Month of Simple Giving

Thank you to everyone who contributed personal care items to SADD’s collection for Grassroot Givers' Month of Simple Giving! We collected more than 700 items for people in need throughout the Capital Region. Grades 10 and 11 won the dress down day for bringing in the most items.

We're hiring!

AHN has openings for a JV basketball coach, full- and part-time Maintenance Technicians, as well as substitute teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Interested in applying? Follow the link to visit our employment page.

We'll be Back!

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Weekly Watch will return on Friday, December 6.

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!

Shadow Visits Available

Attendance at AHN's Fall Open House was up 26% compared to last November, so the time is now to schedule your Shadow Visit! If you know a family interested in learning more about Holy Names, this is 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.

Entrance/Academic Scholarship Exam

More admissions testing opportunities have been made available for prospective students.

The exam serves as a scholarship qualifying exam and assists with student placement. High scoring students can earn between 15-25% tuition awards.