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The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

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...

The annual opportunity to peg one another with soft projectiles attracts both students and teachers!

Dodge!

Kaeli Kampschmidt '23, School and Local Editor September 9, 2022

After an all-American lunch of hot dogs and fries, the annual faculty/student dodgeball game commenced promptly at 11:45 yesterday (9/9/2022) with teachers sitting on the West side of the gym and students...

From Beachball Ballet to the greatest hits of 1910, 10-12 teachers strut their stuff.  Original Art by Ell Bueno 24

Faculty Shine!

Kaeli Kampschmidt '23, School and Local Editor April 14, 2022

The Faculty Shine finally happened on Monday, April 11th at common time for the 10-12 Division! Perhaps you read my first article published on April Fool’s Day that previewed the event, or perhaps you...

AA Hosts Open House for Prospective Students

AA Hosts Open House for Prospective Students

Sowmya Sankaran '27, Writer and Photographer November 10, 2021

The open house is back! After having a virtual Open House in 2020 due to Covid, the Academy hosted the event on October 24th. Along the path, clubs and activities were displayed, including Admissions tables,...

The State Champion League of Legends team. From left to right: Jacob Winegardner, Mathew White, Stephen Clem, Beck Wilson-Scott, William Yun, Joanne Li, Luke Blair-Nolan

League of Legends Team Wins State

Maya Macias '25, Writer May 24, 2021

On April 30th, the Albuquerque Academy League of Legends Esports team triumphed over Los Alamos and received the 4A NMAA state title. This was Academy's first year at the competition, which made their...

Finally!

Finally!

Elias Arredondo '23, Writer September 25, 2020

Some of your favorite sports, along with clubs and recreational activities, including hiking in Bear Canyon and using the new bike park, started conducting in-person meetings and practices on Sept.16....

All Photos courtesy of Siddhi Gardner 21

Pancake Cereal: New Twist on an Old Fave!

Siddhi Gardner '21, Arts and Leisure Editor May 18, 2020

Pancake cereal is just one of the many recipes that have gone viral during quarantine, along with whipped coffee, oreo mug cakes, and many others. These recipes take the internet because of their simplicity,...

Art Attack: A Refuge for Creative Souls

Art Attack: A Refuge for Creative Souls

Marie Siopy November 22, 2017

A bell jingles as the door is pushed open to the small first room, which houses about eight tables, families of varying sizes at each one. The smell of paint hangs heavy in the air at Art Attack, a local...

Nailed it! Maya Benia inspires as nail artist

Nailed it! Maya Benia inspires as nail artist

Lillie Guo February 11, 2015

Drawing a Mario character or an intricate tribal design is already difficult; even more so is painting it on a canvas only a few millimeters long. Maya Benia ’15, however, does it with ease. Nail art...

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