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Cheers to Academy’s Newest Squad!

Cheers to Academy’s Newest Squad!

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor December 9, 2024

Albuquerque Academy students and fans have a new team to cheer for on the basketball court. After a 41-year hiatus, Academy has welcomed back cheerleading with a spirited return. The new squad,...

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...

A Moment to Appreciate the Beauty of our Campus

A Moment to Appreciate the Beauty of our Campus

El Dumas '29, Writer November 25, 2024

One of the most charming features of our campus is the environment. There are so many beautiful spots on campus, like the East Campus Admin Building’s very own turtle garden. Just a few weeks ago there...

Thanksgiving Expectations vs. Reality

Thanksgiving Expectations vs. Reality

Vilte Vitkauskaite '26, Writer November 25, 2024

I first heard of Thanksgiving in the movie: “Addams Family Values.” I vividly remember despising the camp directors, loving the relationship dynamic in the Addams family, but being confused about...

Desert Oasis Teaching Garden, the Hidden Gem of Academy

Desert Oasis Teaching Garden, the Hidden Gem of Academy

Brighton Ludwig '25, Photography, Video, and Social Media Editor November 11, 2024

Tucked behind the Science building is our one-of-a-kind Desert Oasis Teaching Garden (AKA the DOT Garden). The garden is the domain of Ms. Heidi Anderson and is cared for by her and various other members...

Keeping Up With the Chickens

Keeping Up With the Chickens

Aspen Boswell '31 and Naomi Biffa '31 November 11, 2024

The D.O.T. Garden, an essential part of campus, helps the Science department to teach grades 6-12 about regenerative agriculture. The most overlooked part, hiding in the back corner of the garden, is the...

Community Day Photo Gallery

Community Day Photo Gallery

Larissa Jubay '28, Photographer November 11, 2024

Academy's Election Feels

Academy’s Election Feels

Leah Gajraj '27, Writer November 4, 2024

Election season is upon us, with early voting having already passed, and the election being held on November 5, 2024. Interested in how 10-12 students and faculty members at the Academy were feeling about...

Join the B.F.K. 5K to Help Children in New Mexico Foster Care!

Join the B.F.K. 5K to Help Children in New Mexico Foster Care!

Evie Soule '26, Writer November 4, 2024

Backpacks for Kiddos, a project that I started last spring, is an initiative to give children in foster care the supplies that they are often lacking. Children in foster care are usually left without a...

November Student Senate Update

November Student Senate Update

Gavin Mitchell '26, Writer November 4, 2024

Student Senate held a Listening Session about a month ago where we shared a little bit about what we do as senators. Then, for the majority of the session, we held an open forum for the student body to...

Dancers in last year's performance.

Beneath the Hunter’s Moon Dance Concert

Bea Busby '28, Writer November 4, 2024

“Once a year, under the Hunter's moon, [many] creatures meet and come together and have an evening of festivities.” Albuquerque Academy’s Fall Dance Concert stands out as a captivating blend of creativity...

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