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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...

Courtesy of Brett Janos

The Best-Dressed Mr. Janos

Sam Goodrow '25, Writer October 8, 2023

Welcome to Academy, Brett Janos! Originally from the small town of Truth or Consequences a couple hours south of Albuquerque, Mr. Janos has recently joined the Academy teaching crew, teaching history,...

Courtesy of Taylor Chestnut

Ms. Chestnut Joins the Ex Ed Department

Iyla Hernden '26, Arts and Culture Editor October 7, 2023

Ms. Chestnut teaches Experiential Education to all grades, but specifically River and Rock and Outdoor Leadership in the 10-12 division. As a new teacher, she has found joy in “introducing kids to the...

Boys Varsity Soccer Tallies Up Wins Against Vikings, Huskies

Boys Varsity Soccer Tallies Up Wins Against Vikings, Huskies

Dean Jacoby, Faculty Writer October 6, 2023

Academy Chargers vs. Valley Vikings On Tuesday, September 26, the boys varsity soccer team hosted their first district foe, Valley High School. Over the past few years, Valley has sometimes fielded...

Academy Achievers: Celebrating Anya, Akilan, and Jack

Academy Achievers: Celebrating Anya, Akilan, and Jack

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor October 1, 2023

Anya Parasher ’24: Anya got to meet President Biden in Belen this past summer as a result of her involvement in local civic and political activities. She spent her summer working at the Mayor’s...

Introducing Mr. Juaquin Moya

Introducing Mr. Juaquin Moya

Sydney Marks '24, School and Local Editor September 30, 2023

Mr. Juaquin Moya is the newest member of Albuquerque Academy’s College Guidance Office. He grew up in New Mexico and attended Sandia Prep. He went on to Wesleyan University in Connecticut where he...

Boys Varsity Suffers a Loss to St. Pius, Rebounds Against Sandia

Boys Varsity Suffers a Loss to St. Pius, Rebounds Against Sandia

Dean Jacoby, Faculty Writer September 27, 2023

Academy Chargers v. St. Pius X Sartans On September 19, under the lights at Richard Harper Memorial Field, the Academy boys varsity soccer team confronted cross-town rival St. Pius X. Both teams came...

Childrens Theater Comes Alive at Cardboard Playhouse

Children’s Theater Comes Alive at Cardboard Playhouse

Bea Busby '28, Writer September 24, 2023

Cardboard Playhouse Theatre Company (CPTC) was founded by Doug Montoya and Kristan Berg, local actors and leaders of The Box Performance Space in Albuquerque, in 2004. Berg began performing when she was...

Seniors taking a victory photo!

The Football Showdown of the Year

Townes Richardson '25, Writer September 23, 2023

This past Thursday, the junior and senior girls squared off at Richard Harper Memorial Field in an intense flag football competition. The experienced senior girls team had an apparent advantage going into...

Courtesy of Ms. Gibbs

Welcome to Academy, Ms. Gibbs!

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer September 18, 2023

Joining the science department this year is new AP Chemistry and AP Physics 1 teacher, Mackenzie Gibbs. When asked about her interest in science, Gibbs said, “I love science. It is one of the great loves...

Governor Lujan Grisham Makes International News for Gun Ban

Governor Lujan Grisham Makes International News for Gun Ban

Anagha Devarakonda '26, School and Local Editor September 17, 2023

New Mexico has been making national–and even international–headlines in the past week as Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order on Friday September 7th that banned guns from being...

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Club Fair Photo Roundup

Brighton Ludwig '25, Photography, Video, and Social Media Editor September 10, 2023

Last Friday, September 1st, Albuquerque Academy's annual club fair took place. Here are some photos showcasing the festivities.  

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