Friday, September 12, 2025 | | |
· Proven Success of College Counseling
· This Week at AHN
· Panthers Updates
· Register for Cherubino Memorial 5K
· Pre-Order: BBQ Fundraiser
· Register: AHN Golf Classic
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· Alumnae Weekend: What to Expect
· Alumnae Updates
· Join our Team: Positions Available
· School Calendar
· AHN Accepting 2025-26 Applications
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AHN College Counseling:
One Dimension of a Well-Rounded Education
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By Dr. Martin Kilbridge
This coming Tuesday, our seniors will be heading to a college fair held at Christian Brothers Academy. We take this opportunity to remind you of the remarkable college counseling program we offer your daughters.
At Holy Names, we recognize the college admissions landscape has grown increasingly complex and high-pressure, requiring greater financial planning, strategic test preparation, extracurricular curation, and navigation of increasingly competitive, holistic admissions criteria. Our college counseling program helps students and families navigate this landscape and prepares each young woman to find the right college fit.
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Therapy Dogs Visit
Thank you so much to our friends at Roc Dog, and Denise Fitzgerald ‘76 for bringing therapy dogs in to visit with students.
More than a half dozen pooches were on hand, ranging from a leonberger named Chewbacca and a shetland sheepdog named Poppie to a mini-schnauzer named Heidi. We even had two pups named Bruno (Mars and Bomber, to be precise).
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Learning about Labs
There is no time wasted when it comes to absorbing knowledge here at Holy Names!
Earlier this week, Biology classes participated in their first lab of the school year, learning how to conduct a controlled experiment.
Students learned proper lab technique, report format, the difference between independent and dependent variables, and how to make a graph using Google Sheets.
This exercise allowed students to decide through experimentation which type of paper towel is the most absorbent. (Hint: it was the quilted quicker picker-upper!)
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Have Faith, Will Travel
Greetings from Mrs. McSparron from Vilnius, Lithuania!
Here she is seen with a former classmate and dear friend of Mr. Allen's, Gintare, from graduate school at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium.
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Thankful Thursday
We celebrated Thankful Thursday this week here at AHN, and students, faculty, and staff wrote messages to share what they are thankful for on the windows in the senior hallway.
Research shows practicing gratitude has a positive effect on mental health!
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Panthers Notch First Wins of Season
Congratulations to the tennis team for its victory over Troy on Wednesday! Also a special shoutout to Bella Dalzell '29, who earned an incredibly rare "Golden Match," scoring every single point in her match!
Congratulations also go out to the golf team for its wins Tuesday over Mohonasen and Thursday versus Catholic Central (by one stroke), both at Capital Hills!
Lastly, congratulations to soccer team for its 2-0 shutout of Albany Academy at Home on Thursday, and to the swim team for a stellar performance in its season debut at Ravena. There were several top finishes, including:
- Lily Belles '28: 1st (Diving)
- Riley Sanford '28: 2nd (Diving)
- Sofia Miron '27: 2nd (200IM)
- Olivia Masawi '31: 1st (50 Free)
- Sofia Miron '27: 1st (500 Free)
- 200 Free Relay: 2nd
| | | | AHN Golf Classic: Register Today! | | |
Swing into action and support Holy Names at the annual AHN Golf Classic on Monday, October 6 at Albany Country Club! All skill levels are welcome.
Your support plays a vital role in supporting our athletic programs, which empower students with confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and teamwork — qualities that shape the next generation of women leaders.
Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Booster Club as well as the 1884 Fund, which fuels student enrichment, enhances our facilities, and sustains the excellence of our all-girls education.
ALSO, a bonus for our milestone class years and current parents:
Class of 2000: Use code SILVER for a $25 discount.
Class of 1975: Use code GOLD for a $50 discount.
Current Parents: Use code AHNParent for a $25 discount.
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Guided Trail Walk
Register today for our Guided trail walk around our campus led by Athletic Director, Devon Tomson and hear from him what is new for our athletics department this season.
This is also an opportunity to learn more how our alumnae will be included and celebrated during this year's games and functions.
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Pickleball Tournament
Register today for the Saturday morning Alumnae Pickleball Tournament led by Tennis Coach, Jackie Fiore, at our tennis courts.
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Meet the Archives Team
Join the History of AHN: Meet with our Archives Volunteers session on Friday, October 3 from 12-12:30 PM in the Library. Register today at ahns.org.
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Lipscomb Arthurton '87 Receives Award
Congratulations to Joan Lipscomb Arthurton '87, recipient of the Joan Dunham Interfaith Award from the Interfaith Alliance of Upstate NY!
She's seen here with former AHN faculty member and President of the Alliance, Deb Riitano, and Rev. James Kane.
The Interfaith Alliance is a national organization dedicated to protecting faith and freedom. The Dunham award honors its namesake who dedicated her life to fostering understanding and dialogue.
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Polsinelli '18 Receives Certification
Congratulations to Marygrace Polsinelli ‘18, who has become board certified and will be starting a new position as PA-C with Advent Heath in Daytona Beach specializing in neurosurgery!
| | | | 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!
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We're hiring!
AHN has openings for substitute teachers, as a part-time Maintenance Technicians. Interested in applying? Follow the link to visit our employment page.
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Next Week
Monday, September 15
School Portraits
Tuesday, September 16
CBA College Fair, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 17
Activities Fair, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 18
Grade 9 Retreat, 8:00 a.m.
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Monday, September 22
Booster Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23
Back to School Night, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24
Grade 8 Trip to Chingachgook, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, September 25
Opening School Liturgy and Senior Day, 9:00 a.m.
| | | | Enrollment is up! Apply or Schedule Your Visit Today! | |
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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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Support Holy Names with
Your Next Purchase
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Purchase AHN uniforms and more at Student Styles. Show us your AHN Pride!
Click the image to enter the store.
| | You can also purchase AHN apparel at Wicked Smart's Academy of the Holy Names Shoppe by clicking the image. | | |
For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles can be yours by clicking the image!
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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