Academy of the Holy Names (Albany, New York)

Academy of the Holy Names

Esse Quam Videri
"To Be rather than to Seem"
Address
1073 New Scotland Road
Albany, New York, (Albany County), 12208
United States
Coordinates 42°39′4″N 73°50′8″W / 42.65111°N 73.83556°W / 42.65111; -73.83556Coordinates: 42°39′4″N 73°50′8″W / 42.65111°N 73.83556°W / 42.65111; -73.83556
Information
Type Private, all-female
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic;
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Established 1884
Principal Michele Musto
Campus President Mary Ann Vigliante
Grades High School Grades 10 to 12, Middle School Grades 6 to 8
Enrollment 302 (2015-2016)
Color(s) Navy blue and gold         
Athletics conference Capital Region Independent Schools Association
Mascot none
Accreditation Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools [1]
Publication Spectrum (literary/art journal)
Newspaper Academy Courier
Yearbook Profile
Admissions Director Ann Rento
Athletic Director Carlo Cherubino
Website http://www.ahns.org

Academy of the Holy Names, or AHN, in Albany, New York, USA, is an independent, Middle States accredited Catholic girls' college-preparatory school for girls in grades 6-12. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. The school was founded in 1884 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The mission of AHN is to prepare its students to become cultural, intellectual, moral, and spiritual leaders. Current enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year is 302 students.

History

Academy of the Holy Names has been a symbol of quality education in the Albany area for over a century, having first opened its doors as the Academy of Notre Dame on September 10, 1884.

The school was first located on Hamilton Street in Albany, but less than a year after its opening, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary purchased property at 628 Madison Avenue and began preparations to move the Academy. By June 1890, Regents examinations had been given for the first time, and three students had become the first graduating class. It was not until 1899 that the Academy established by the Sisters became known as The Academy of the Holy Names.

In 1922, the Sisters purchased the Hennessey Farm on New Scotland Road, but it was not until 1957 that a school building was placed on the property. In that year, the Sisters opened a new high school building for grades 9 through 12 at 1075 New Scotland Road. The Madison Avenue building still housed the grade school and junior high.

By 1963, enrollment had increased to such an extent that the Sisters thought it advisable to maintain two high schools, one at Madison Avenue which was The Academy of the Holy Names and one on New Scotland Road christened Marylrose Academy. Eventually the high school on Madison Avenue was forced to close, but the lower and middle schools (K-8) moved to new facilities on New Scotland Road in 1968.

Because of the long tradition of excellence in education associated with the name Holy Names and because of the common heritage of the facilities located on the New Scotland Road campus, it seemed appropriate to turn to a name that would signify the quality of accomplishment and unity of vision of the campus. Hence, in 1973, the campus became known as the Holy Names Campus, and Marylrose Academy became Academy of the Holy Names Upper School.

Today the quality of education at the Academy continues to flourish. Holy Names students have the opportunity to participate in an academic program featuring flexible scheduling, interdisciplinary courses, service, and computer science as well as extracurricular activities including student government, publications and interscholastic sports. While continuing their commitment to tradition, both schools, the Upper School and Middle School, continue to move ahead in new directions. The 2009-2010 academic year, marked the 125th anniversary of Academy of the Holy Names.

In January 2016, it was announced that Academy of the Holy Names will discontinue Pre-K through 5th grade education at the end of the 2015-2016 academic year due to declining enrollment. Academy of the Holy Names will continue to flourish as a 6-12th grade institution.

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Traditions

School Prayer

This is said every morning during announcements, after a reading from Scripture:

"Blessed Mother Marie Rose, we firmly believe in the power of your intercession with almighty God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We beg you to hear our humble prayers and to obtain for us the favors which we now ask in the silence of our hearts. God, our father, knows all, can do all things, and loves us. Sure of God’s love and strong in our faith, together with you, Blessed Mother Marie Rose, we accept God’s most holy will. Through Jesus Christ. Amen."

Activities

Clubs

Sports

Both Varsity and Junior Varsity teams are offered, as well as one Freshman team for basketball. Holy Names competes in the following sports:

Cheerleaders at Holy Names cheer for the football and basketball teams of Christian Brothers Academy.

Miscellaneous

The school belongs to the Colonial Council Athletics Conference.

Notable past students

See also

Notes and references

External links

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