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6th/7th Grade

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,...

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...

Chess team players analyze their boards

What Goes on in Our 6/7 Chess Club?

Krish Mahto ’29, Writer May 22, 2023

At our school, chess club is a popular after-school activity. Albuquerque Academy has a middle school team and a high school chess team, who compete against other schools. The 6/7 club meets after...

Student Council Helps Make 8/9 a Great Place

Student Council Helps Make 8/9 a Great Place

Bea Busby ’28, Writer May 22, 2023

The 8-9 Student Council is a leadership group that Albuquerque Academy founded in 2017. Before the 8-9 Student Council was created, the 8-9 division had both a student senate, which dealt more with changing...

Image from Melanie-Martinez fandom.com

A Review of PORTALS, a Mystical and Mysterious Album by Melanie Martinez

Kashvi Rai ’28, Writer May 19, 2023

On March 31, Melanie Martinez, an alternative pop artist, finally released her third studio album, PORTALS. After a series of cryptic hints and clues, such as a series of videos showing the development...

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