Parasher, Albuquerque Academy girls win metro girls golf titles
By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer Anya Parasher landed in Albuquerque, fresh from Stanford, California, at 12:30 Monday morning. About 14 hours later, working on precious little sleep, the Albuquerque Academy senior won one of the season’s most important prep golf tournaments and kept intact her undefeated 2023-24 season. Parasher and St. Pius’ Cade […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/30/parasher-albuquerque-academy-girls-win-metro-girls-golf-titles/
Dean of College Guidance Contributes to College Admission Text
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has published the sixth edition of its Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling textbook, which includes expert insight from Dean of College Guidance Ralph Figueroa on the current landscape of higher education. The textbook is popular among college counseling graduate programs across the country. In the book’s first […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/29/dean-of-college-guidance-contributes-to-college-admission-text/
Here’s who won the APS metro tennis tournament
By Tristen Critchfield / for the Journal No. 1 seed Connor Dils vanquished some demons from last year’s defeat in the Metro finals when he rallied late for a hard-fought victory over second-seeded Leo Rocca of Albuquerque High 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. The Academy senior had to overcome a 3-0 deficit in the final set to […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/27/heres-who-won-the-aps-metro-tennis-tournament/
Harper track and field meet: Daniels, James, Rahmer among winners on first day
By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer Spencer Womack of Piedra Vista claimed the boys triple jump (45-3), and added a third-place showing in the high jump, an event won by Academy senior Sam James (6-2). “It’s awesome. I get to practice here every day, so I feel comfortable here,” James said. He said he […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/26/harper-track-and-field-meet-daniels-james-rahmer-among-winners-on-first-day/
Junior Named Mayor’s Youth Volunteer of the Year
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller presented Ryan McKee ’25 with the city’s Youth Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his work with refugee organizations Immigrant and Refugee Resource Village of Albuquerque (IRRVA), UMOJA, and AMIGOS de las Americas. Ryan began volunteering as a tutor through the Academy but soon recognized the need to create […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/23/junior-named-mayors-youth-volunteer-of-the-year/
Academy’s Student Senate President Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Abhishek Narahari ’24 was one of two New Mexico students chosen for the 62nd Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), giving him the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. in March to attend meetings and briefings with senators, the president, a justice of the Supreme Court, and leaders of cabinet agencies. The USSYP was […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/19/academys-student-senate-president-selected-for-u-s-senate-youth-program/
League of Legends Esports Team Takes State Title
Six Academy seniors won the blue trophy at the 2024 Esports League of Legends state tournament: Logan Clark ’24, Cooper Ferrance ’24, Max Fabian ’24, Kimli Leger ’24, Mathew White ’24, and Jay Winegardner ’24. “These students have been playing together for four years,” says Coach Jen Alford, “and were our JV team up until this year. […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/19/league-of-legends-esports-team-takes-state-title/
Renowned Musicians Work with Performing Arts Students
The Levanta Institute for Music and Creativity at Albuquerque Academy was proud to host Clarice and Sérgio Assad for a three-day residency packed with performances, teaching sessions, and coaching for Academy students. Their visit included collaborating with the Advanced Guitar Orchestra, particularly in refining Clarice Assad’s challenging piece, “Dusty Grooves.” Additionally, they conducted a two-hour […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/18/renowned-musicians-work-with-performing-arts-students/
Spring Day of Giving Exceeds Goals
On Spring Day of Giving 2024, held April 10, the Albuquerque Academy community exceeded our goals by raising more than $200,000 and 500 gifts. These donations will directly support the Academy Fund, providing essential, unrestricted dollars to meet the school’s most critical needs. Faculty support, professional development, tuition assistance, academic departments, and extracurricular and enrichment […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/18/exceeds-goals/
HOSA Team Earns 12 Medals at State
More than 20 Academy students competed in 16 events at the HOSA State Conference, bringing home 12 medals across nine events. Students spend the school year choosing the health-profession areas they want to learn about and competing with others from around the state. These competitions are completed in a variety of styles, ranging from students […]
http://gi48.cepstart.com/2024/04/17/hosa-team-earns-12-medals-at-state/