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Nori Little 25 and Addie Nayback 25 in Into the Woods.

“Into the Woods” Wins Big at Enchantment Awards

Elizabeth Wilder '26, Writer May 21, 2024

If you happened to attend our spring musical this year, “Into the Woods,” you should know that five of the actors were nominated for an award at the Enchantment Awards, a celebration of New Mexican...

Heritage Spanish is a Valuable Option for Academy Students

Heritage Spanish is a Valuable Option for Academy Students

Audrey Finkelstein '27, Writer May 21, 2024

Ever thought you could play crucigramas and Lotería while in class? In Heritage Spanish, these fun games are frequent educational activities. A program that began over seven years ago, with the first...

Class of 2024 Senior Showcase

Class of 2024 Senior Showcase

Larissa Jubay '28, Photographer May 21, 2024

It’s that time of the year again! On April 15th, the seniors ended classes and began working on their senior projects. Senior projects are a four-week period in which students get to work off-campus...

A selection of Ms. Lydons yearbook photos over the years.

Celebrating the Lydon Legacy

Petra Sipos '25, Writer May 21, 2024

Cathy Lydon, a beloved member of the Albuquerque Academy community for multiple generations, has announced her retirement after 48 years of teaching, with 40 spent at the Academy. Ms. Lydon takes a special...

A Farewell From Your Favorite Satire

A Farewell From Your Favorite Satire

Karen Zhang '24, Writer May 21, 2024

Dear Future College Hopefuls, As someone who has gained admission to top universities*, including Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Brown, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell Engineering, U. Pennsylvania, MIT, Dartmouth,...

A sign criticizing UNMs attempts at clearing the encampment and charging students with trespassing.

Gaza Campus Protests Come Home

Darin Eberhardt '25, Opinion, News, and Features Editor May 21, 2024

Campus protests have been a contentious topic over the past month, looming over the end of the year activities and driving a potent wedge between administrators and students. Beginning from Columbia–an...

1974: The Yearbook that Never Was

1974: The Yearbook that Never Was

Lily Ma'ayan '24, 7th Grade Editor May 13, 2024

After months of work done by the dedicated yearbook staff, led by Mr. Orozco and Ms. Wright, the 2024 yearbook will make its debut on May 21st, the second to last day of school. Designing and producing...

End of Year Student Art Show

End of Year Student Art Show

Larissa Jubay '28, Photographer May 13, 2024

Off the Record: Trevor Noah Comes to ABQ

Off the Record: Trevor Noah Comes to ABQ

Uzair Hammad '24, Editor in Chief May 13, 2024

When former “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah announced he’d be leaving his gig over a year ago to get back to his comedic roots – trading the anchor desk in for tours around the world – I, like...

Are You Kidneying Me? AP Season Attacks Again

Are You Kidneying Me? AP Season Attacks Again

Karen Zhang '24, Writer May 6, 2024

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “acorn”? If it isn’t an image of that damn squirrel from the “Ice Age” franchise and his acorn, I suggest that you stop reading,...

Academy tennis team posing with their first place trophy

Varsity Boys Tennis Dominates in Metro Tournament

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

The weeklong tournament included 19 schools in the Albuquerque region. The Academy Chargers, the reigning Metro champions, came out on top with the Metro trophy, accumulating 21.5 points as a team, five...

AA Class of 24: A College Map

AA Class of ’24: A College Map

Elizabeth Hiller '25, Editor-In-Chief April 30, 2024

It's that time of year again! As seniors begin to make their college decisions, keep up to date with The Advocate's college map.  The numbered icons represent how many students are attending a school...

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