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8-9 Division

Spoon River: A Theatrical Ghost Story

Spoon River: A Theatrical Ghost Story

Larissa Jubay '28 and Naomi Biffa '31 December 9, 2024

Actors from grades 7-9 presented a spooky performance, Spoon River, a week before Thanksgiving break. Spoon River, a play written by Edgar Lee Masters, is all about ghosts of Spoon River, sharing their...

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...

James Helak: The Fresh Face of 8th Grade Math

James Helak: The Fresh Face of 8th Grade Math

Laasya Tutiki, Writer October 14, 2024

James Helak ’91, an 8th-grade math teacher, is starting his 16th year of teaching, as a new alumni teacher at Albuquerque Academy. Born and raised in Albuquerque NM, he began as a student at Annunciation...

A Deep Dive into Dark Academia

A Deep Dive into Dark Academia

Kashvi Rai '28, Writer May 21, 2024

If you’ve spent a decent amount of time on social media sites such as Pinterest or Tumblr, you may have come across an internet aesthetic called Dark Academia. An internet aesthetic is a subculture that...

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...

Adrian Hanna's used collage to create their cover art.

Doss’ 8th Graders Celebrate Life, Art, and Creativity with “Zine” release party

Simi Paul '24, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 March 10, 2023

Ms. Norah Doss is a new eighth grade English teacher here at Academy and has created a unique, engaging project for her students to get them excited about literature. She first had her students work on...

8-9 students wore out their shoes at this fun event.

Sweet Dreams: The 8-9 Division’s First Dance of the Year

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer November 18, 2022

On Friday, November 11th the 8-9 student council hosted their first dance of the year in Simms Lobby. The theme for the dance was “Sweet dreams,” and the student council put a lot of effort into decorating...

What's New In the 8-9 Division?

What’s New In the 8-9 Division?

Haley Pedersen '25, Graphics Editor September 28, 2021

There’s so much going on in the new school year! Let’s check out some of the changes that are being made to the 8-9 Division. First, 8th and 9th graders start their schedules similar to all of the...

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