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AHN’s New Golf Coach Brings Experience, Demonstrates Drive

Golf may be an individual sport, but don’t tell that to Vanessa Fulmore. Starting at age seven, it became her favorite summer activity to do with her father, preparing her for youth leagues and tournaments across the state. Born and raised in Western New York, Fulmore played years of competitive golf, including on the Junior…

Changing of the Guard: Reagan Administration Begins in Front Office

For the first time in more than a decade, Academy of the Holy Names has a new Administrative Assistant to the Principal. A liaison between the principal and students, staff, and various other stakeholders, this vital role also oversees the front office and efficient operation of the academic side of our school. A product of…

Reagan Schwartz, AHN Administrative Assistant

Answering the Call: Pantuso Joins AHN as New Social Worker

Service is among the core values of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM). It’s also one of Tina Pantuso’s. “Holy Names quickly became part of my calling,” says Pantuso, AHN’s newest Licensed Clinical Social Worker. “Truth be told, it wasn’t a part of ‘my plan’ but God opened doors for…

Tina Pantuso, AHN Social Worker

Area teen makes medical impact with heart disease research

Presenting her final research project before graduating the Academy of Holy Names, at first glance, Makayla Mackey looks like the quintessential brilliant high school senior.

But as her teacher Andrew Licari will tell you, she’s doing so much more than acing his science class.

“It’s incredible to really see a high school student create something that is going to help people,” said Licari.

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Research Program Inspires Junior to Pursue Science

This isn’t your typical science fair. If you’re expecting baking soda volcano eruptions or tornados in bottles, you’ll be sorely disappointed. Instead, we expect you’ll be blown away by what you see: presentations ranging from brain wave analysis to how to better treat heart-failure patients with iron deficiency.

2023 marked the 27th year for the Annual Holy Names Science Research Symposium. The showcase, led by teacher Andrew Licari, provides students the opportunity to present the results of a three-year program in which they choose the area to focus their research.

For Junior Carolyn Stum, that focus is treating spinal cord injuries.

Seniors Graduating at the Head of Their Class

5/26/2023 Michele Musto, Former Principal In a few days, we will be celebrating the unofficial start of summer as Memorial Day arrives. Families will hold traditional BBQ’s, attend parades to honor members of our armed services who sacrificed their lives for our country, and enjoy each other’s company. Traditionally, during my 32 years at Holy…