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The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

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Pianist Kayden Kelly 25 dramatically playing Liszt on stage in Cincinnati.

AA Achievers: Celebrating Kayden Kelly

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

The Advocate would like to periodically recognize students in the 10-12 division for their extraordinary achievements on campus or outside the Academy community. This week, The Advocate salutes the following: Kayden...

10-12 Students race in the Reynolds Regatta.

Community Day Photos

Larissa Jubay '28, Photographer October 30, 2023

Charlotte Sinkus 28 in the pit.

Dispatch from the Dig

Charlotte Sinkus '28 and Bea Busby '28 October 24, 2023

This year, Albuquerque Academy held its 38th annual 8th grade dig. Hosted by Ms. Lydon, Mr. Pressley, Ms. Suliman, and Dr. Field on October 11th. Most 8th grade history classes went out to the campus...

Mr. Van Atta

Welcome to Academy Mr. Van Atta!

Vinh Tran, Writer October 20, 2023

This year, James Van Atta is a new middle school teaching fellow, working under Green Chile teacher Mr. Jake Herrin in the history department. He is also a swimming coach for Charger Aquatics. Mr. Van...

Welcome to Academy Mr. Olson!

Welcome to Academy Mr. Olson!

Iris Huang '30, Writer/Graphic Artist October 16, 2023

Stevie Olson is a new 6/7 English teacher for both Piñon and Juniper pods this year! He also sponsors the Superhero Club. He says that his goal this year is to support his students in being engaged in...

Tanaya Winder speaking to the Academy student body.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023

Akilan Sankaran '25, Writer October 16, 2023

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the contributions of Native American communities to the development of the United States, while simultaneously acknowledging the horrific policies of the United States'...

Artificial Intelligence in Schools, a Double-edged Sword

Artificial Intelligence in Schools, a Double-edged Sword

Kashvi Rai '28, Writer October 12, 2023

It’s been a year since ChatGPT and its peers, such as Bard and laMDA, were released to the public. These forms of generative AI are known as large language models, or LLMs, trained by data sets to...

Ms. Wright at work in the clay studio.

Welcome Ms. Wright!

Elizabeth Wilder '26, Writer October 11, 2023

Emily Wright is one of the newest additions to our Academy faculty this year. She teaches Ceramics I, Ceramics II, and Advanced Ceramics. She moved to New Mexico just two weeks before school started after...

Academy Boys Varsity Soccer 11-4, Face Hope Next Week

Academy Boys Varsity Soccer 11-4, Face Hope Next Week

Dean Jacoby, Faculty Writer October 10, 2023

This past week was a busy one for the boys varsity soccer team with three games on the schedule. Chargers vs. Del Norte Knights On Tuesday, October 3rd, Academy hosted Del Norte. The two teams met in...

Academy Vs. Sandia Prep Girls Varsity Soccer Photo Excursion

Academy Vs. Sandia Prep Girls Varsity Soccer Photo Excursion

Brighton Ludwig '25, Photography, Video, and Social Media Editor October 9, 2023

Have You Heard About These New Electives?

Have You Heard About These New Electives?

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer October 8, 2023

This year, after many updates to the curriculum, the Academy sports a larger collection of electives than ever before. Electives are classes available to students who wish to further explore a subject...

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