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Novembers Academy Achievers Sweep All State Guitar

November’s Academy Achievers Sweep All State Guitar

Austin Curtis '25, Writer December 8, 2023

The Advocate would like to periodically recognize students in the 10-12 division for their extraordinary achievements on campus or outside the Academy community. This month Albuquerque Academy guitarists...

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...

AA Class of 24: A College Map

AA Class of ’24: A College Map

Elizabeth Hiller , Writer December 7, 2023

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...

The Sandia Mountains. Wikimedia Commons.

A Water Crisis in Bear Canyon

Russel Hiller, Writer December 4, 2023

It is no surprise that with the recent extremely hot and dry conditions around the state of New Mexico we are facing a water crisis. Bear Canyon is one of the areas that is suffering the worst from this...

Call for Composting

Call for Composting

Brighton Ludwig '25, Photography Editor December 4, 2023

Composting is an integral part of our society’s movement toward a more sustainable existence. When done properly, composting can significantly cut food waste in landfills, leading to a decline in the...

Albuquerque Skyline

Homelessness Increases in ABQ

Isaiah Hashimoto '24, Staff Writer/Podcaster December 4, 2023

Albuquerque is in the midst of a serious homelessness crisis, one that's recently been brought into focus from a count by the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness. This isn't just a bunch of numbers...

Zine cover.

Smashing the Patriarchy

Iyla Hernden '26, Writer / Graphics December 4, 2023

Early this October, the school’s Feminism Club created the first edition of Albuquerque Academy’s Femmie Zine, a self-published work of original texts and images. The zine is full of deep, passionate,...

Eventful Varsity Soccer Seasons Wind Down

Eventful Varsity Soccer Seasons Wind Down

Townes Richardson '25, Writer November 28, 2023

The girls and boys varsity soccer teams both had successful seasons this year with great goals scored and good runs in the playoffs. However, both teams fell short in the finals and semifinals respectively,...

Jordan Kropka 24 and Laramie cast.

Academy Takes on The Laramie Project

Lily Ma'ayan '24, 7th Grade Editor November 27, 2023

The Albuquerque Academy Performing Arts department produced an excellent display of serious and complex themes with their fall production of The Laramie Project, performed the first two weekends of...

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 and Illustrator 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...

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