Friday, October 27, 2023

In This Issue

·        Regeneron Teaches STEM

·        Panthers Updates

·        One Day, Two Celebrations

·        Sophomores Honored

·        A Call to Service

·        Trunk or Treat Canceled

·        November Open House

·        Family Photo Session

·        Family Photo Session

·        Planned Giving

·        Reserve Your Yearbook

·        Parent Ambassadors Needed

·        Spring Break Registration

·        Now Hiring: Multiple Openings

·        School Calendar

·        Enrollment Up Ten Percent

Regeneron Team Teaches Students STEM

Thank you to Courtney Astemborski ’10, Andrea Moore, Francesca Sajedi, Kayla Grossman, and Allison Sharp from Regeneron for giving our students a glimpse of life in professional STEM careers. The group visited AHN as part of Regeneron's "Day for Doing Good." Many current employees, as well as some interns have come from the Holy Names family. You can read more in the premiere edition of EQV magazine!

EQV Magazine Fall 2023

Panthers Updates

AHN Athletics Schedule

Congratulations to Riley Schmitz, who made it to the second round of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Tennis State Championships! With her first-round win, she moved into the top 16 among 6,000 varsity tennis players in New York State.


Your Colonial Council Champion Varsity Volleyball team -- undefeated in league play during the regular season -- took three of four sets to bring home the win in its Sectional Quarterfinal matchup at home versus Lansingburgh. Next up: Averill Park on Wednesday.


On tap for Friday, Cross Country participates in the Colonial Council Championships, and it's Senior Night for our Cheer team at CBA.


A reminder: winter sports (basketball, cheer, indoor track) start November 13. Sign-ups are available on myAHN.

Eleanor Cepiel '19. Photo Courtesy: Utica University

Alumnae Athletes to Watch


Shoutout to AHN alumnae athletes Eleanor Cepiel '19, Sydney Neff '20, Kirsten Litchfield '21, Samantha Paul '21 and Gabriela McSwieney '21 who are all recently featured by the Albany Times Union tracking Capital Region athletes in their college careers.

Click Here to Read Full Article

One Day, Two Celebrations

Please join us on Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m. for the unveiling and dedication of the Carlo Cherubino Athletic Hall of Fame ahead of the fall sports awards banquet.


There is no cost to attend, but we ask for RSVPs no later than Monday, October 30.

Click Here to RSVP or to Make a Gift in Support of the Carlo Cherubino Athletic Fund

That same afternoon you can join in the camaraderie to celebrate the accomplishments of our fall sports teams.


The annual Fall Sports Banquet will be held on Sunday, November 5 at 4:00 p.m. in the Riley Auditorium.

Register for Fall Sports Banquet

Sophomores Honored at Ceremony

For more than 30 years, Academy of the Holy Names has honored its sophomores with a special ceremony. For 25 years, those students have received a special symbol to commemorate the day.


This week the class of 2026 received pendants representing their connection to their classmates and AHN.


The ceremony was followed by a day-long retreat in the Campus Arts Center.

A Call to Service

Month of Simple Giving


SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) are now collecting personal items for Grassroot Givers' Month of Simple Giving. 


The group is collecting full-size shampoo, full-size toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant (men and women), 2-packs of razors, and bars of soap. These items will be assembled into kits and provided to men and women leaving the shelter or those on a fixed income. Boxes have been placed in the front lobby by SADD's bulletin board and the collection will run until November 14. The combined classes that bring in the most items will receive a dress down day!

Softball for a Cause


For her senior service project, Alexa Gross is organizing a softball fundraiser to benefit Albany Med’s Division of Forensic Medicine on Sunday, November 12. See the graphic for contact information.

No Tricks, Just Treats


As part of her senior service project, Sophia Malorgio organized making Halloween baskets for children at Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region who can’t go trick-or-treating. 🎃

Trunk or Treat CANCELED

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: Due to impending inclement weather on Sunday, our Trunk or Treat event has been canceled. We look forward to seeing all you ghouls and goblins next year!

November Open House

Our November Open House is right around the corner! Know a family interested in learning more about the Holy Names experience? Have them join us on Wednesday, November 8!


We've added a new, fun surprise this year for attendees! You'll have to stop by our gym to find out!

Click Here to Register

CBA Open House


A special thank you to student ambassadors Cassie Bellinger, Morgan Brewer, Aislinn Lewis, Ella Schoenborn, Kathryn Lewis, and Logan Schlegel for representing Holy Names at Christrian Brothers Academy's Open House.

Scholarship Qualifying Opportunity

Click Here to Register

Another admissions testing opportunity has 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 1/4 and 1/2 tuition awards.


The upcoming exam is scheduled for Saturday, November 18.



Arrival time is 8:15 a.m. For parents, there will also be coffee, conversation and tours available with school administrators.

Family Photo Session Fundraiser

Looking to schedule a holiday photo shoot with your family? Look no further! You can have professional shots taken right here on the Holy Names campus! Create lasting memories, with proceeds going to benefit AHN's Friends of the Arts. Scan the QR code to make your reservation or follow the link if you're viewing on a phone!

Click Here to Book Appointment

Charitable Giving Virtual Program

AHN invites you to learn more about charitable giving at an upcoming virtual event that will help you to plan to make your charitable gift mean the most to you and the causes you care about.


On Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m., join us for "Charitable Giving—The Impact of Doing Good" with expert Angela R. Tylock, Esq., Associate at the Meier Law Firm. The event is sponsored by the Mother Marie Rose Legacy Society.

Click Here for Google Meeting Link

Reserve Your Yearbook

The high school yearbook, Profile, is on sale through November 20 for high school students. There will be a new theme this year.


Every student is represented in the book, so make sure to reserve yours today!

Click Here to View the Sales Form

Parent Ambassadors Needed

Interested in signing up?


Email Admissions Director Ann Rento

Calling all parents! We are looking for volunteers to "spread the word" about Holy Names. There are many ways to get involved, including:


·        Encourage prospective families to schedule shadow visits and/or attend events such as open houses, games, or theater productions.

·        Greet families at open houses and Meet & Greet events on and off campus

·        Host small gatherings for prospective families

·        Make phone calls to accepted student families

·        Place AHN open house lawn signs at home or business

·        Support AHN’s social media campaign (sharing posts, writing reviews)

·        Assist the Admissions Office with welcoming events such as the New Student Reception and Ice Cream Social

Spring Break Registration

Click Here for More Information and to Register

We are pleased to announce plans for a Spring 2024 trip to Spain for interested AHN high school students, grades nine through 12. We will be traveling to the cities of Madrid, Seville, and Costa Del Sol March 29 through April 5.


There is a limit of 20 students for this trip so please register early. Payment plans are available. Email Ms. Rento with any questions.

Now Hiring: Spanish Teacher

Want to join our team at Holy Names? AHN has several vacancies, including a Chief Financial Officer and Spanish teacher! Visit our employment page for more information.

Visit our Employment Page

School Calendar

Next Week


Sunday, October 29

Trunk or Treat, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.


Tuesday, October 31

Halloween Parade, 9:30 a.m.


Wednesday, November 1

All Saints Day Liturgy, 1:45 p.m.


Friday, November 3

Junior Ring Ceremony, 7:00 p.m.


Click here to view our full school calendar

Looking Ahead


Sunday, November 5

Carlo Cherubino Hall Dedication, 3:00 p.m.

Fall Sports Banquet, 4:00 p.m.


Tuesday, November 7

Election Day

Half Day of School (Noon Dismissal)


Wednesday, November 8

Remembrance Day Prayer Service

Fall Open House, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.


Thursday, November 9

No Classes (Faculty/Staff Retreat)


Friday, November 11

Election Day

Enrollment is up! Schedule Your Visit Today!

With 213 students this fall here at Holy Names, we have seen a ten percent increase in enrollment over this time last year!


A Holy Names education is an investment in the future, and the benefits of an all-girls education are more attainable than ever thanks to a tuition-restructuring for the 2023-24 academic year.


Know a family interested in learning more about the AHN experience? Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.

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