Friday, September 22, 2023

·        History Mural on Full Display

·        Senior Liturgy

·        Senior Receives National Recognition

·        New Senior Tradition

·        Panthers Update

·        Reunion Weekend Schedule Reminder

·        Alumnae Updates

·        College Opportunities for Students

·        Grade 8 Teambuilding

·        Schwartz Takes Over Front Desk Duties

·        Back to School Night

·        Spring Break Info Session

·        Golf Classic Registration

·        AHN/CBA Team Up for Walk

·        AHN Heading to California

·        Save the Date: Mother/Daughter Lunch

·        Now Hiring: Lacrosse Coach

·        School Calendar

·        Enrollment Up Ten Percent

AHN History Mural on Full Display

It’s here! AHN is proud to commemorate nearly 140 years of history and tradition with this brand new mural. From Mother Marie Rose to Michele Musto…Sr. Connie and Margaret Riley to Mary Anne Vigliante, we celebrate our legacy as we look forward to the next 140 years.

Thank you to all who made this possible, especially our Archivist and Historian Mary Ellen Scally Conboy ‘61, Ron Ladouceur and the team at POSTMKTG for research and design, and our new friend Erich at AM&J Digital for installing.

We encourage you to stop by for a visit. Don’t worry if you can’t. This meticulously researched record will all be made available online very soon!

Seniors Recognized at Special Liturgy

Congratulations to senior Jasmine Takyi '24 for receiving the National African American Recognition Award from The College Board.

The College Board National Recognition programs award academic honors to students who receive high exam scores on the AP or PSAT/NMSQT.

A New Tradition Begins with Senior Parking Space Painting

A view from above: this drone image captured by Chad Hotaling, father of senior Ryleigh '24, shows some of the senior parking spaces which were painted over the weekend as part of a new tradition on campus.

It was a winning week for the Panthers, with tennis, JV and varsity volleyball, and cross country all taking home victories on Tuesday.

On Thursday, JV and Varsity volleyball each added wins versus Lansingburgh.

Rendering provided by PostMktg

Reunion weekend kicks off tonight with activities and campus tours!

On Saturday, we will be hosting the Circle of Gold and Silver Induction Ceremony, as well as the official ribbon-cutting for our new history wall mural. A cocktail reception will follow.

On Sunday, we will host the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Brunch.

Please join us in welcoming in this year's class: the 2005 Cross Country Team, Leah Triller '14, Jennifer Smith Wade '03, John O'Sullivan P '12, Kristin McCoy '07, and Catherine Maloy '13.

A reminder the Carlo Cherubino Athletic Hall of Fame dedication, originally scheduled for Sunday, September 24, will now take place on Sunday, November 5, at noon, here on the Holy Names campus.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Holy Names athletics by recognizing our fall athletes, presenting a special honor to all previous HOF inductees, and dedicating the new Hall of Fame.

A salute to cadet Morgan Lawler '23, who received her crests and nametag from Georgia Military College for the United States Military Academy at West Point. She's seen here with her mother, Kristen Hedgeman Lawler '96.

Congratulations to our own rower extraordinaire Alyson Insero '14 (representing Union College) on her TWO first place finishes at the Head of the Hudson Regatta over the weekend. Alyson placed first in the Mixed Open/Master's Double with Matt Reinhardt (seen here) with a finish time of 11:57.6, and first in the Women's Open/Master's Double with Lisa Chase (not pictured) with a time of 12:06.6. Way to go!

Grade 11 and 12 students traveled to Siena College earlier this week where they participated in an activity organized by the career center, had a tour of campus, and ate in the dining hall. Ten seniors were accepted at Siena's first ever instant admission event!

Thank you to Mrs. McGarry for a great event!

On Friday, students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges and universities from across the northeast to learn more about their programs.

Visiting colleges included, but were not limited to Siena College, The University at Albany, The College of St. Rose, Niagara University, Alfred State College, St. John Fisher University, SUNY Fredonia, Colby Sawyer College, Keuka College, and Champlain College.

Eighth Grade Demonstrates Teamwork on Field Trip

For the first time in more than a decade, Academy of the Holy Names has a new Administrative Assistant to the Principal. 

A liaison between the principal and students, staff, and various other stakeholders, this vital role also oversees the front office and efficient operation of the academic side of our school. A product of life-long Catholic education (Saint Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady), with previous administrative experience in the Catholic Diocese of Albany, Reagan Schwartz knew she was up to the task. 

“The education I received from both schools on academic, personal, and spiritual levels shaped me into the person I am today,” Schwartz says. 

Current parents and guardians are invited to meet their daughters' teachers and administrators at Back to School Night, this Monday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Hear from teachers about their curricula and teaching practices.

Attention: Grades 10 to 12

This year's spring break trip is heading to Spain March 29 through April 5!

An information session for parents and students will be held this Monday, September 25 at 5:45 p.m. in The Commons, just prior to Back to School Night events.

AHN Golf Classic

AHN's Annual Golf Classic is set to tee off on Monday, October 2 at Normanside Country Club.

This year's competition features a pink twist, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting To Life!, an organization promoting breast cancer awareness.

For more information or to register to play, click here.

AHN, CBA Team Up for Breast Cancer Walk

AHN and Christian Brothers Academy are teaming up to fight breast cancer! Together we'll be participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Albany, NY Walk in Washington Park on Sunday, October 15.

Please email your RSVP to:

Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement

or call 518-438-7895 x219

Join President Kilbridge and other AHN alumnae during his visit to the West Coast to meet, reminisce, and hear about the great things happening on campus! 

Los Angeles Area Gathering

Saturday, October 7

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Whiskey Red's Restaurant and Marina, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina Del Ray

San Francisco Area Gathering feat. Special Guest Principal Taranto

Saturday, October 14  

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant

900 North Point Street, San Francisco

Complementary lunch will be provided at each gathering. 

Honoring the Sisters of the Holy Names

Want to join our team at Holy Names? AHN has an immediate opening for a Spanish teacher, as well as several coaching vacancies! Visit our employment page for more information.

With 211 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.

For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles can be yours!

Place your order for pick-up at the front desk or to have them shipped to you (add $5 per item).