Weekly Watch Archive
Back issues of The Weekly Watch.
For New AHN Faculty Member, Every Day is Valentine’s Day
Maximizing one’s potential is par for the course at Academy of the Holy Names. That goes for students and faculty alike. That’s why Jennifer Valentine, AHN’s new Assistant Director of College Counseling, seized the opportunity offered to also teach English.
Times Union: The best private schools near Albany
This all-girls private school in Albany has served female students in grades 6-12 for 140 years and was named the best Catholic high school in the Albany area by Niche.com. Read more here.
TU SEEN: Girls on the Run Spring 5K 2024
Were you SEEN at the Girls on the Run Spring 5K on May 18, 2023, at the Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy, N.Y.? View here.
WNYT: ‘Girls on the Run’ 5K Race gathered more than 800 participants this weekend
Hundreds of young girls ran out of their comfort zone this weekend, in a fun, healthy way.
The 10th annual “Girls on the Run” 5K was held at Joe Bruno Stadium on Saturday.
More than 800 girls from third through eighth grade took part in the race. Watch here.
WRGB: Morning Announcement Makeover at Academy of Holy Names
The morning announcements at Albany’s Academy of Holy Names has been given a makeover. Once heard only over the loud speaker, they’re now livestreamed into every classroom and anchored by students themselves. The broadcast is appropriately called ‘Panthervision’ after the school’s mascot. Watch here.
SEEN: Academy of Holy Names Spring Gala 2024
Were you Seen at the Academy of Holy Names Spring Gala on May, 3, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel in Albany? View gallery.
WTEN: Tulip Queen Finalists Announced
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced the five finalists for 2024’s Tulip Queen on Friday. The winner will be crowned at the Albany Tulip Festival on May 11 at noon by Mayor Sheehan and 2023 Tulip Queen Olivia Owens on the Lakehouse Stage. Read more here.
WRGB: Albany Tulip Queen Finalists Revealed
Albany, NY (WRGB) — The 2024 finalists for Albany Tulip Queen have been announced.
Ryleigh Hotaling, who spends her time at the Ronald McDonald House, shared her aspirations, saying, “I see a lot of the community especially young children who I hope to impact when I see and visit them.” Read more here.
WAMC: Tulip Court is announced for Albany’s Tulip Fest
The five finalists for Albany’s Tulip Court were introduced Friday.
With tulips in full bloom on a summerlike Friday, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan introduced the finalists at the Moses statue in Washington Park as a preview to the city’s signature event, taking place on Mother’s Day weekend. Read more here.
Academy of the Holy Names Board of Trustees Names Co-Chairs
Dr. Martin Kilbridge, President of Academy of the Holy Names, announced today the Board of Trustees has named new co-chairs of the Board – both Holy Names alumnae — Lissa McNaughton ’77 P ’22 and Maryann McCarthy ’88 P ’19. Both trustees have been life-long residents of the Capital Region and board members since 2017. The co-chairs will begin their service in July. They will succeed Chris Edwards P ’14 who has served as chair since 2019.
