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· Open House Referral Incentive
· Network of Schools Meeting
· This Week at AHN
· Students Needed for Religious Ed
· Stuffed Animal Drive
· Register for Father-Daughter Dance
· Panther Payday
· High School Yearbook Order Deadline
· Panthers Updates
· Register for Cherubino Memorial 5K
· Panther Classic Registration
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· Panther Classic Registration
· Tennis Tournament
· Dig Pink
· Register: New AHN Family Reception
· AHN on the Move: NYC
· Estate Planning Awareness
· Scholarship Testing Opportunities
· Join our Team: Positions Available
· School Calendar
· Prospective Student Events Calendar
· AHN Accepting 2025-26 Applications
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By Dr. Martin Kilbridge
Academy of the Holy Names will be hosting the annual Network of Holy Names Schools from October 22 to 24. Presidents, principals, and other representatives from across the country and Canada will gather to discuss our common mission and share strategies for guiding our institutions. Principal Taranto and I are looking forward to this visit from our well-known friends.
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Sixth-Grader Makes Donation
A shoutout to sixth-grader Scarlett, who set up a booth at the RCS Craft Fair and decided to donate her proceeds to AHN’s Booster Club!
She met with Club representatives Mrs. Gallo and Mrs. LaBoissiere on Tuesday. Way to go, Scarlett, and thank you for supporting AHN’s athletic programs!
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"Day for Doing Good"
Thank you to Courtney Astemborski '10 and the rest of the crew from Regeneron, who painted approximately 80 folding chairs on campus Friday. The team included several other alumnae: Stacey Sweeter '91, Melanie Murphy '05, and Keira Cohen '19.
The group visited AHN as part of Regeneron's "Day for Doing Good," which involves thousands of employees each year supporting a variety of organizations. The newly-painted chairs will be used in The Riley Auditorium.
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Pep Rally
Whether it be winter, spring, summer, or fall, we love them all! High school students showed off their creativity on Friday, as each class dressed up to represent a different season for the fall Pep Rally.
The festivities began with a rousing performance by AHN's cheer squad! You can click the video to watch.
A variety of games were played, as is tradition, and in the shock of the decade, it was the junior class that emerged victorious!
The sophomores were declared the most enthusiastic and were granted a dress down day from Principal Taranto.
Thank you to Mrs. Ladouceur and the Pep Club for organizing the event.
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Classroom Crossover
Mrs. Franchini Potocki '14, AHN's World History, Religions, and Economics teacher, paid a visit to Mr. Licari's Chemistry lab on Thursday.
There, she spoke with students about her experience with AHN's Science Research Program: the three-year program in which students choose the area to focus their research, which culminates with presentations at AHN's annual Science Research Symposium.
Mrs. Potocki's research when she was a student -- which ended up being published -- focused on the rabies virus in silver-haired bats.
| | | | Students Needed for Religious Education | | Are you a student in need of service hours? Sabrina Masilotti is looking for volunteers to help teach Sunday school at Saint Pius in Loudonville to kids in grades K through 5. Email her for more information! | | Seniors Collecting Stuffed Animals, Dolls | | |
As part of their senior service project, Sophia and Kate are looking to improve the quality of life of senior residents at Glendale Nursing Home!
Studies show stuffed animals and dolls provide a comforting object to hold, which can have a calming effect, particularly on dementia patients. They can also help foster connections with caregivers.
A donation box will be available in the lobby.
| | Register for Father-Daughter Dinner Dance | | Score Big with Panther Payday! | | Deadline Approaching to Order High School Yearbook | | | | |
2026 yearbook order forms are available!
Fill out yours today to reserve your copy. You can return the completed forms to Mrs. LeBuis-Koenig or Ms. Rauch.
You have until the end of NEXT WEEK!
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Important Upcoming Dates:
Winter Sports Registration: Live on myahn NOW
Winter Sports Tryouts (Cheer, Basketball): Monday, November 17
Indoor Track practices: Monday, November 17
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Just Run Fast
Congrats to Maeve Joyce who won Tuesday’s Cross Country dual meet with Schalmont and Mohonasen. Congratulations are also in order for the rest of the team: Ava, Keira, Capri, Sammi, Hope, and Hannah, who each set a personal record.
Congratulations are also in order for the varsity volleyball squad for its victories over Cohoes on Tuesday and Albany Academy on Thursday. Not to be outdone, the modified volleyball team had back-to-back shutout victories in back-to-back days for after defeating Lansingburgh 2-0 at home on Tuesday and Cohoes on the road Wednesday.
In tennis, the varsity squad's season came to an end after advancing to the Section II Class A semifinals on Thursday. Five players from the team, however, will compete in the Section II singles and doubles tournament on Saturday.
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Spots are still available for the YOUTH cross country portion of the Carlo Cherubino Memorial Races coming up NEXT SATURDAY, October 25.
Grades 5/6, 7/8, and 9 are all available. Grades 5-8 are 1.5 miles, and 9 is 2.6.
| | Panther Classic Returns in 2026! | |
Prospective Students and Families Invited
We are extending a special invitation to prospective students and their families to join our admissions team and the rest of the AHN community for "Dig Pink" on Tuesday, October 21 and support our volleyball teams as they help raise breast cancer awareness. Attendance is FREE. Proceeds from concessions and raffles will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
MEET THE ADMISSIONS TEAM!
SCHEDULE YOUR SHADOW VISIT!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS!
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Thank you to our co-hosts, Leah VanDeloo '97 and Meagan Soszynski '97, for generously sponsoring AHN on the Move: NYC!
It was great to have so many of our NYC alumnae join us Wednesday at Center Bar at the Shops at Columbus Circle:
Alexandra Cahill ’02
Connie Boland ’75
Courtney Mosch ’04
Dr. Marty Kilbridge
Erin Shea ’95
Janet Walton ’60
Judy Smith ’70
Kaitlin Close ’15
Katie Ann McDermott ’98
Kellyanne Murray ’77
Kristin Vivian P‘14 ‘17
Leah VanDeloo ’97
Lisa Vianna ’90
Mary Kate Murray ’13
Mary Ragan
Meagan Sozynski ’95
Meredith McCarthy ’16
Nancy Louden ’71
Nina Panto ’18
Sally O’Toole ’13
Samantha Soldini ‘13
| | 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!
| | | National Estate Planning Awareness Week | | Please consider including AHN as a beneficiary in your will. Legacy gifts help to ensure the future of the school. For more information, contact Kristin Vivian P '14 '17, Director of Alumnae Engagement. | |
Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow. Invest in the Future.
Did you know that more than 60% of Americans don’t have a will or estate plan? National Estate Planning Awareness Week is the perfect time to take control of your future and safeguard your legacy.
Whether you're starting from scratch or updating your current plan, a will:
- Protects your assets
- Provides for your loved ones and favorite charities
- Appoints trusted guardians for your children
- Avoids costly probate delays
- Ensures your healthcare wishes are honored
| | New Admissions Scholarship Opportunities | | | | |
AHN will be offering its next admissions scholarship opportunity on Saturday, November 15.
The exam serves as a scholarship qualifying exam as well as assisting with student placement. Girls should arrive by 8:15 a.m. to sign in.
There is no fee for the exam and no specific requirements in preparing; however, it is important to get a good night’s sleep.
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We're hiring!
AHN has openings for an Athletic Director, a JV basketball coach, substitute teachers, as well as a part-time Maintenance Technician. Interested in applying? Follow the link to visit our employment page.
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Next Week
Monday, October 20
Friends of the Arts Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22 - Thursday, October 24
HNEM Network of Schools Meeting (hosted by AHN)
Friday, October 24
End of 1st Quarter
Senior Night Cheer at CBA, 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 25
Carlo Cherubino Memorial Races
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Monday, October 27
Varsity Volleyball Senior Night, 6:00 p.m.
Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29
Sophomore Day
Friday, October 31
Halloween Parade, 9:30 a.m.
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Apply for 2025-26 School Year
Applications for the 2025–2026 school year are still open! Grades six and eight currently have waitlists. Apply today! Click the image for your special invitation!
Follow the link for more information and to begin the application process.
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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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