Inspired to Inspire: AHN Hall-of-Famer Lipscomb and the Day that Changed Her Life

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“In my life, I believe I’ve had but one coach: Carlo Cherubino. This interview is dedicated with love and gratitude to him. May his memory forever be a blessing in my life.” – Joan Lipscomb Arthurton ’87

The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, and for Joan Lipscomb, there was no doubt as to where she would lace up her shoes and begin that journey.

 “When people would ask me where I was going after grammar school, I would say CBA because my three brothers attended there. Once I understood why that wasn’t an option, Holy Names was always the only choice,” Lipscomb says.

The Evangelist: AHN mourns loss of teacher, coach

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Carlo Cherubino, a beloved coach and teacher at the Academy of the Holy Names, died Nov. 14 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, after a brief illness.

“Carlo was a gifted educator and coach who inspired and nurtured our school community in countless ways,” said Dr. Martin Kilbridge, president of Holy Names. “He embodied the high standards and sincere devotion to forming strong young women we hold dear at Holy Names. His spirit will live on in our hearts.”

Read more here.

Daily Gazette: Long-time Holy Names coach Carlo Cherubino remembered as ‘great runner, a great friend and a great coach’

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“He was the total package, a great runner, a great friend and a great coach … the total package.”

That’s how long-time Colonie High coach Frank Myers described Carlo Cherubino, who had coached track and field, cross country and soccer at Academy of Holy Names for decades before he died at the age of 71 last Thursday after a brief illness. Read more here.

Holy Names Inspires Alumna to Life of Service

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Service, a charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, is more than just a word at Academy of the Holy Names. It’s a way of life.

For a natural go-getter like MJ Naughton ’03, it’s a means of inspiration. “During my senior year at Holy Names, when required to complete 100 hours of community service I was determined to do so well ahead of time.  I achieved about 180 hours of local service and received an award for Service and Leadership that year.”

Academy of the Holy Names Students, Faculty, and Staff to Dedicate Entire Day to Service Across Capital Region

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Academy of the Holy Names will take a break from academics for a day, as students, faculty and staff will spend the day volunteering their time at 18 different service organizations around the Capital District. The Day of Service will demonstrate the dedication of the entire Holy Names community to serve the marginalized, poor, and disadvantaged in the Capital District.