AHN School Blog

Changing of the Guard: Reagan Administration Begins in Front Office

9/22/2023

David Perritano

Answering the Call: Pantuso Joins AHN as New Social Worker

9/15/2023

David Perritano

Research Program Inspires Junior to Pursue Science

6/2/2023

David Perritano

Seniors Graduating at the Head of Their Class

5/26/2023

Michele Musto, Former Principal

Middle Schooler Finds Home at Holy Names

5/19/2023

David Perritano

Student Research Project Leads to Procedural Change at Albany Medical Center

4/28/2023

David Perritano

Celebrating Cindy Haselsteiner Pettit '78

3/31/2023

David Perritano

Celebrating Dr. Ron and Michele Musto

3/31/2023

David Perritano

Get Over It: A Lenten Reflection

3/10/2023

Dr. Martin Kilbridge

Mother and Son Educators Have Teaching Down to a Science

2/17/2023

David Perritano

Figuring it Out

2/10/2023

Kathy Witherspoon, Dean of Student Life

Kathy Witherspoon, Dean of Student Life, offers perspective on student growth during time at AHN.

Goals for My Middle School Students

2/3/2023

Margaret Taranto

Mrs. Margaret Taranto, AHN’s Middle School Coordinator, shares her goals for students in our growing middle school program.

Nothing But Net Results: Basketball Coach's Legacy Extends Off Court

1/27/2023

David Perritano

All in the Family: Holy Names Instills Leadership Skills

1/6/2023

David Perritano

Laddy’s Life Lesson: Small Schools Can Make Big Impact

12/16/2022

David Perritano

Students Benefit from Graduates’ Real-World Experience

12/16/2022

David Perritano

Colors of Advent Paint Vivid Portrait of Past and Vision of Future

12/9/2022

Shawn T. Allen, MA

A Life-Changing Decision: Holy Names a Catalyst for Change

12/2/2022

David Perritano

A Mother’s Message to Prospective Families: Holy Names is Launchpad for Success

11/18/2022

David Perritano

Celebrated Traditions a Blessing at Holy Names

11/18/2022

Michele Musto, Former Principal

Arts Paint Elaborate Portrait of Holy Names Experience

11/3/2022

Dr. Martin Kilbridge

Stronger Together: Alumnae Sisters Bring Powerful Message of Hope to Students

10/28/2022

David Perritano

AHN Launches Communications Club

10/24/2022

By David Perritano, Communications and Marketing Specialist

AHN's Admissions Director a "Holy Names Girl" for Life

10/24/2022

By Ann Rento

Athletics Play Pivotal Role in Youth Formation

10/24/2022

By Dr. Martin Kilbridge

Culinary Delights a Student Favorite

10/24/2022

By David Perritano

Excellence in the Liberal Arts: A Statement of Educational Philosophy and Practice

10/24/2022

By Dr. Martin Kilbridge

Institutional Advancement Leader Serves Her Alma Mater

10/24/2022

By David Perritano

Welcoming Students Back for New School Year

10/24/2022

By Michele Musto, Former Principal

Anna Szesnat and 27 other students traveled to Rome, Florence, and Venice, April 15-22, 2022, accompanied by chaperones from Holy Names. Anna is a member of Holy Names’ Youth Ministry and Liturgical Choir, and will attend Trinity College in the fall of 2023
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My classmates from the Academy of the Holy Names and I are grateful to Bishop Scharfenberger who arranged tickets for us to attend the Papal Easter mass. As we woke up bright and early on Easter Sunday, I had no idea what to expect. Would it feel any different than any other mass that I have attended? Would I understand what was going on? These questions swirled through my head as we were walking to our seats in front of Saint Peter’s Basilica.

Life, Leadership, and Pursuing Your Passion: Catching Up with Teressa Foglia, Class of 2006

6/10/2021

Teressa Foglia graduated from Academy of the Holy Names in 2006. Teressa has a degree in Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Justice Studies, and began her career as a digital consultant, working as a curator and strategist.

After a few years, Teressa decided to make some life changes, accidentally becoming a hat designer and maker. She brought her passion project to life by building a community invested in sustainability, art, and supporting other female founders, and is now CEO of Teressa Foglia.

Click HERE to read the full interview with Teressa; learn more about her career, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how her time at Holy Names has helped her along her journey.

School Receives Recognition for AP Computer Science Course

4/26/2021

Academy of the Holy Names has received recognition from the College Board for expanding young women's access to computer science education and career development by offering the AP Computer Science Principles course (CSP). The high school's CSP course is a full-year course culminating in an exam and an in-class project that is submitted to the College Board for evaluation. The course covers how computers work, how computers can be used to solve real-world problems and the impacts of this technology on our lives. Fifteen students, juniors and seniors, were enrolled in the 2019-2020 course, and it is being offered again for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Science Research is Happening in the High School

3/29/2021

The Science Research in High School Program at Holy Names is a unique opportunity for students to experience the rigor and rewards of real scientific research while still in high school. The three-year sequence of courses is designed to provide students with an understanding of research methods in the sciences. Students choose a topic of interest and construct an original experiment using a mentor of their choice to assist with their research. Mentors can be working scientists from the private or public sector, or college professors from local colleges and universities. As each year of the program is successfully completed, students earn one elective credit toward graduation. Up to twelve (12) College credits may also be earned from the State University at Albany.

Creating a Better Life for Girls

1/25/2021

Junior Madison Mackey presented her Gold Service Award project, “‘Better Life Better Future,” to the school community via a Zoom presentation. The Gold Award is the highest award granted by Girl Scouts. The award proves that the student is committed to making a difference in the world. It’s a distinction that can open doors to college opportunities and beyond.

Recent Grad in the Right Place!

12/2/2020

Judaea Whittingham, a graduate of the Class of 2020, is now a freshman at Bentley University, a highly regarded, competitive school that focuses on business. Judaea reached out to her AHN College Counselor, Mrs. Spiro, sharing the link below. She also included a note that said, "thank you for your guidance in helping me to get where I am now." Thank you, Judaea, we are proud of you!

Click here to read a story about Judaea.

Senior Has a Story to Tell

11/24/2020

Senior Morgan Taylor loves Holy Names' College Counseling program. Watch her video to learn why.

College Counseling Like No Other

11/5/2020

College Counseling is a hallmark program at Holy Names. It is a comprehensive, curriculum-driven program that commences in grade 9 with special guidance classes and one-on-one counseling and culminates in senior year with hands-on assistance with college applications and scholarships.

Middle School Matters!

10/19/2020

Educational experts agree that the middle school years are a critical time in a young person's development.

Holy Names' All Girls Model

10/19/2020

Holy Names is one of seven all-girls schools sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM). SNJM Network Schools are leaders in the education of girls and are dedicated to the full development of each student.