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SNJM Sponsorship Transitions to HNEM
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…
The Future of Holy Names Athletics
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.
Forming Young Leaders
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.
Hearts and Happiness: An Outreach Program Event
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.
TU: Holy Names beats Voorheesville for girls’ basketball coach Steve Gigliello’s 300th win
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.
Inspired to Inspire: AHN Hall-of-Famer Lipscomb and the Day that Changed Her Life
“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
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’
“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
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.”
The Evangelist: Day of Service
Academy of the Holy Names took a break from academics for a day, as students, faculty and staff spent Oct. 3 volunteering at 18 different service organizations around the Capital District. Read more here.
