By Dr. Martin Kilbridge Did you know the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary won a landmark Supreme Court case? Pierce v. Society of Sisters is celebrating its centenary and you can thank the ruling and the Sisters for the right of parents to send their children to independent schools and for…
Were you Seen at the Academy of the Holy Names Spring Gala 2025 on March 28, 2025, at Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia? View gallery here.
In 2018, the Sisters of the Holy Names - recognizing their declining numbers – made a bold decision to create what is now known as Holy Names Educational Ministries (HNEM) to sustain their schools and other educational ministries into the future. They rejoiced in the approval granted by the Vatican on December 8, 2022, and HNEM was established. The…
To say he had big shoes to fill would be an understatement, following the likes of Carlo Cherubino and Teagan Waddingham. Fortunately, for Devon Tomson, athletics is in his blood, so he’s done his part to make his transition a seamless one.
By Dr. Martin Kilbridge
Adolescence is a time of self-discovery. The road to self-discovery is not easy, especially in an era of intense public scrutiny brought on by social media. At Holy Names, we strive to create an environment where all girls find their purpose and embrace their authentic selves while feeling valued and uplifted.
At the heart of every great service project lies passion, dedication, and a desire to make a difference. For Reagan Dunham, a senior at Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, NY, these qualities led her to create Hearts and Happiness, a special event for an Outreach Program visit at The Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Read more here.
Dealing with adverse situations and thriving is something Holy Names girls’ basketball coach Steve Gigliello wanted to see from his team during the fourth quarter Friday night. His Panthers flourished after having fallen behind against Voorheesville and produced a 51-45 victory in a Colonial Council clash between a pair of state-ranked squads. Read more here.
“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.
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.
“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.