Megan Bell ’21
Megan was named track and field MVP as a sophomore (AHN), and Colonial Council All-Star in the 400 meters in 2019 and in cross country in 2021. She helped lead AHN to soccer the sectional title in 2018.
2012 Cross Country Team
NYSPHAA State Champions Placed 2nd overall in NYS Federation Championships. The team also had 4 of the Top 6 in Section II Class B that year including 1st and 2nd (Catherine Maloy and Kaylee Scott), ultimately winning the Sectional title. The team also swept the podium at Colonial Council claiming ALL SPOTS (#1-5) and won…
Grace Field ’20
In soccer, Grace was named to Colonial Council 1st Team twice, Colonial Council 2nd Team, and a 2x Section II Class B All Star. In basketball, she was a 1000 point scorer, a 3x Class A All-Star, named Colonial Council 1st Team three times and was a Colonial Council Top Scholar Athlete, and was named…
Noreen Doyle Levitt ’65
Award for Special Merit and Service Noreen became one of the first women in the world to officiate the Olympics, World Cup, Alpine and Luge sports.
Klarissa Ricks ’11
Klarissa won the NYS title in the 60 meter dash as a freshman and swept through to senior year. She also won the state title in the 100 meter dash, 400 meter relay, and long jump. She was a sectional champion in long jump, 4×100, 100 meters nearly every year in high school as well…
July 9
Thank you to everyone who participated in the June Middle States Stakeholder Survey. Your thoughtful feedback is an essential part of our Self-Study process and will help shape the future direction of Holy Names. In the coming weeks, the Self-Study Planning Team will invite members of our community to serve on Standards Committees. Throughout the fall, these committees will review the survey findings, examine additional evidence, and evaluate our level of attainment of the Middle States Association Standards.
Building on Successes to Improve Student Experience
By Principal Margaret Taranto, EdM, and Dean of Student Life Kathy Witherspoon, MSW Soon the halls will be quiet and students and teachers will scatter across the region for their various summer plans. As we wrap up another year, we want to reflect back on the successes of the 2025-2026 school year and our ongoing…
The Evangelist: Holy Names Graduation
Academy of the Holy Names held its commencement exercises on May 22 at the school. The Class of 2026 performed more than 1,700 hours of community service and received 100 percent acceptance into four-year colleges and universities. Some of the colleges and universities the graduates will be attending include Boston University, Siena University, The University at Buffalo, Marist University, Trinity College Dublin, Hamilton College and Providence College. View more here. Photos Courtesy: Vincent Giordano/The Evangelist
Capital Region Chamber Member Spotlight: Academy of the Holy Names
Academy of the Holy Names was established in 1884 and offers a student-centered education for girls in grades 6–12, delivered with expertise and a passion for inspiring students to become active leaders in service to others. The school is part of an international network of schools sponsored by Holy Names Educational Ministries. Looking ahead, the Academy’s future goals include sharing its story with a broader audience, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, expanding academic programming and the student experience, and continuing to build upon its mission and values through its Strategic Plan. Read more https://capitalregionchamber.com/news/member-spotlight-academy-of-the-holy-names/.
SEEN: Academy of the Holy Names Spring Gala 2026
Were you Seen at the Academy of the Holy Names Spring Gala on May 1, 2026, at Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia? Click here to view.