Weekly Watch Archive
Back issues of The Weekly Watch.
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.
Academy of the Holy Names Appoints Devon Tomson as New Athletic Director
Dr. Martin Kilbridge, President of Academy of the Holy Names, announced today Devon Tomson has been appointed as AHN’s new Athletic Director. Tomson most recently served as Head Coach of Men’s Soccer at Hudson Valley Community College.
TU: Twin sisters finally play together on Holy Names soccer team
Like most identical twins, Addison and Emma Fogarty have been nearly inseparable since birth. The Academy of the Holy Names seniors still share a room at home in Troy and have been playing soccer together on the same teams for as long as they can remember. Read more here.
Academy of the Holy Names Students, Faculty, and Staff to Dedicate Entire Day to Service Across Capital Region
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.
Academy of the Holy Names Unveils 2030 Strategic Plan
Dr. Martin Kilbridge, President of Academy of the Holy Names, announced today the Board of Trustees has approved the 2030 Strategic Plan. Read more here.
For New AHN Faculty Member, Every Day is Valentine’s Day
Maximizing one’s potential is par for the course at Academy of the Holy Names. That goes for students and faculty alike. That’s why Jennifer Valentine, AHN’s new Assistant Director of College Counseling, seized the opportunity offered to also teach English.
Times Union: The best private schools near Albany
This all-girls private school in Albany has served female students in grades 6-12 for 140 years and was named the best Catholic high school in the Albany area by Niche.com. Read more here.
