Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

The Student News Site of Albuquerque Academy

The Advocate

6th/7th Grade

Welcome to Academy, Mr. Benedict!

Welcome to Academy, Mr. Benedict!

Sebastian Sydow '31, Writer November 4, 2024

Say hi to Mr. Benedict! He is a Computer Science teacher for grades 9-12 and has not taught at The Academy before. He seems to really be enjoying himself at The Academy. He said, “I figured I wanted...

Mr. Lipkowitz and his beloved poodle, Mazl.

Welcome back to Academy, Mr. Lipkowitz!

Lauren Shedivy '30, Writer October 28, 2024

We are so happy to welcome a new math teacher to Albuquerque Academy this year! Last school year he took over for four 8th grade math classes, but Mr. Lipkowitz is back this year for his first official...

Soccer: A Game Getting Worse by the Minute

Soccer: A Game Getting Worse by the Minute

Krish Mahto '29, Writer May 13, 2024

For years, the beautiful game of soccer always had teams and players that were fun to watch. But recently that has started to change. The game is played differently thanks to VAR (video assistant referee)...

iPhone 15 v.s. Galaxy S24

iPhone 15 v.s. Galaxy S24

Krish Mahto '29, Writer March 18, 2024

Each year, a new iPhone – and its Samsung counterpart – is released, with each phone more advanced than the last. The phone market is very competitive, with Apple and Samsung being the two most popular...

The Recurring Problem of Trash in the Library

The Recurring Problem of Trash in the Library

Vinh Tran '29, Writer March 11, 2024

Ever since the Reidy family donated money to open up Common Grounds cafè in Simms Library in 2020, it has had a major effect on the aesthetic, cleanliness, and overall feel of the library. When the cafè...

6/7 Rock and Roll Club

6/7 Rock and Roll Club

Beckham Ludwig '30, Writer February 5, 2024

Rock Club was started by a group of sixth grade students who, along with their sponsor Mr. McKnight, entertain their school with their excellent music. Samiran, Aiden, and Omni are the lead guitarist,...

6/7 Student Council Has Been Revived

6/7 Student Council Has Been Revived

Vinh Tran '29, Writer December 8, 2023

Everyone has heard about the 8-9 Student Council and its 10-12 counterpart, but the 6-7 division’s council has been dormant since 2014 because the previous teacher who set it up, Ms. Fichuk, retired...

Our School Must Foster Inclusivity and 6/7 is the Place to Start

Our School Must Foster Inclusivity and 6/7 is the Place to Start

Krish Mahto '29 and Julian Hu '29 November 27, 2023

The Academy’s community seems perfect, luring many students to its prestigious campus. We were no exception and saw the Academy as an opportunity for educational growth and freedom from discrimination....

6/7 Halloween Parade

6/7 Halloween Parade

November 26, 2023

6th and 12th Grade Community Day Lunch

6th and 12th Grade Community Day Lunch

Iris Huang '30, Writer/Graphic Artist November 19, 2023

During Community Day, there was a new event: the inaugural 6th grade/senior lunch. Every 6th grader was paired up with the same senior they met during Convocation. There was lots of chatting, mayhem, and...

Welcome to Academy Mr. Fisher!

Welcome to Academy Mr. Fisher!

Beckham Ludwig '30, photographer and writer November 5, 2023

Mr. Fisher is a new math teacher for the 6/7 Piñon pod at Albuquerque Academy. His main goal is to make sure the majority of his students have a good experience in math. Mr. Fisher was born in Lancaster,...

Load More Stories