Friday, October 4, 2024

In This Issue

·        This Week at AHN: Service Day; College

·        Panthers Scoreboard/Fall Banquet

·        Sports Fundraisers/HOF Plates are Here

·        HS Yearbooks on Sale

·        Alumnae Weekend Events/Raffle

·        Save the Date(s): AHN on the Move

·        Register Now for Upcoming Events

·        Join our Team

·        Pumpkin Sale Fundraiser

·        Holly Ball Raffle Tickets

·        Fall Open House

·        School Calendar/Admissions Events

·        Scholarship Spotlight

·        Support the 1884 Fund

·        AHN Accepting 2025-26 Applications

EQV Volume II is Here!


The brand new edition of EQV Magazine is here! Members of the AHN community received copies in their mailboxes this week, and we also have a digital version available -- just follow the link provided. We can’t wait for you to read up on all the great things happening here at Holy Names!

Click Here to View the Latest Issue of EQV Magazine

This Week at AHN

Service Day


AHN took a break from academics for a day, as students, faculty and staff spent the day volunteering their time at 18 different service organizations around the Capital District on Thursday. The Day of Service demonstrated the dedication of the entire Holy Names community to serve the marginalized, poor, and disadvantaged in the Capital District. The focus stems from the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM).


The day consisted of various service projects, ranging from making lunch and serving sandwiches at the Capital City Rescue mission to sorting and organizing book and clothing donations at Grassroot Givers and helping at A Child’s Place Preschool in Troy for their annual Harvest Day.

Read More about AHN's Service Day Here

Grade 8 Pin Ceremony


Congratulations to our eighth-graders who received their pins today, officially cementing their role as leaders in the middle school. The class of 2029 was presented their pins by Mrs. Eller, congratulated by Principal Taranto, and blessed by all family members in attendance. Perhaps the best part: they each received personalized cookies from Marcesco Foods!

CBA College Fair


On Tuesday, seniors traveled to Christian Brothers Academy for a college fair. More than 80 colleges and universities were in attendance.

Gymnast Advances to Camp


Congratulations to Peyton Hennessey '31, who, based on her performance at USA Gymnastics Regionals last spring was invited to attend USAG's Region 6 Developmental Camp over the weekend.

Panthers Scoreboard

Congratulations to the modified volleyball squad for capturing its second win of the season with its 2-1 victory over Albany Academy. The team heads to LaSalle on Friday.


Next up: It's Senior Night for Riley Schmitz as the tennis team hosts its first and final home match of the season Friday afternoon thanks to the completion of upgrades to AHN's courts.


Soccer, JV and varsity volleyball also have home matches on Friday.

Click Here to View Complete Athletics Schedule

Hall of Fame Plates Installed


Just in time for Alumnae Reunion Weekend (more information on that below), we've got a long overdue surprise for our AHN Athletic Hall of Famers! We are thrilled to unveil brand new Hall of Fame plates for each athlete. The plaque which previously listed inductee names has now been replaced with these gold representations of the athletes' images, class/induction years, and a brief description of their accomplishments.

Click Here to Register for Dig Pink

Fall Sports Banquet


Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of all our fall sports teams on Sunday, November 3 at Duo at the Dunes in Albany.


Reservations are due by Friday, October 18.

Click Here to Register for Fall Sports Awards Banquet

Seniors Morgan Brewer and Aislinn Lewis need your help with their service project!

Raising Alzheimer's Awareness

AHN will be walking to raise awareness of Alzheimer's Disease.


You're invited to join our team for this year's Alzheimer's Walk at Siena College on Saturday, October 26. Scan the QR code or follow the link to sign up or to make a donation!

Click Here to Register for or Donate to Alzheimer's Walk

High School Yearbooks on Sale

Download HS Yearbook Sales Form

Profile, the high school yearbook, is on sale now!


You have until Friday, October 25 to make your purchase. A new theme has been chosen to celebrate this school year.


Click the link to download the order form. Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 should bring the form and payment to a yearbook representative after morning announcements in the front lobby. Don't miss out on these memories!

Alumnae Weekend Events

We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Win a Custom Corn Hole Set!


Purchase your chance to win this one-of-a-kind AHN 140th Anniversary corn hole set. The winner will be drawn on October 11. Great for your home or business. Tickets are $25 apiece or 3 for $60. 

Click Here to Purchase Raffle Tickets

Save the Date(s): AHN on the Move

Register for AHN on the Move NYC

Registration coming soon...

For more alumnae news and updates, follow our new 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. Click the image to sign-up today!

Join our Team

We're hiring!


AHN has openings for a new High School Math Teacher, an Athletic Director, 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.

AHN Employment Page

Holly Ball Raffle Tickets Available

It's not too early to start thinking about Holly Ball! You can get your ticket(s) now for a raffle basket valued at $1500 courtesy of the AHN Parent Association and our friends at Butterfly Boutique Prom and Bridal. Ticket sales end on October 9, so get yours today by scanning the QR code below.

Register for Fall Open House

School Calendar

Next Week


Tuesday, October 1

CBA College Fair for Seniors, 9:00 a.m.


Wednesday, October 2

Grade 8 Pin Ceremony, 2:00 p.m.


Thursday, October 3

AHN Day of Service


Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6

Reunion Weekend & Mother Marie Rose Brunch

Click here to view our full school calendar

Upcoming

Monday, October 7

AHN Golf Classic

Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.


Tuesday, October 8

Breast Cancer Awareness Assembly, 9:15 a.m.

Dig Pink Volleyball Games, 4:30 p.m.


Friday, October 11

No Classes

Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day


Monday, October 14

School Closed

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day

Register for Upcoming Exams

Scholarship Spotlight: The Henry Family Scholarship Fund


In 2016, Michael and Sheila Henry, parents of Kelly ’86, established the Henry Family Scholarship Fund to support the needs of an academically qualified, financially challenged student who wishes to pursue their education at Holy Names. Scholarships help make the dream of a Holy Names education possible for a young woman wishing to attend.  

Please Consider Making a Gift to the Henry Family Scholarship Fund

Support the 1884 Fund

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Click Here to Make Your Gift

The 1884 Fund honors AHN's 140 years-strong legacy of empowering young women to pursue their passions, develop their potential, and live a life of purpose. 


Your gift to the 1884 Fund supports:


  • Individualized attention
  • STEM Programs
  • Personalized college counseling
  • Technology upgrades and campus improvements
  • Visual and performing arts programs
  • Expanded scholarship opportunities
  • Athletics

Enrollment is up! Apply Today!

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 still 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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