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Welcome back from Student Senate!

Welcome back from Student Senate!

Abhishek Narahari '24 and Anya Parasher '24 August 24, 2023

Dear Academy Community, To all of our new students, welcome to the Academy-- and for all of our existing students, welcome back! For those of you who may not know us, we are your Student Senate President...

Chargers strategize their plan of attack.

Academy’s “Jett”-Propelled Offense Dominates Rio Grande as the Chargers Destroy the Ravens in Football Season Opener

Austin Curtis '25, Sports Editor August 21, 2023

On Thursday night, before a packed crowd, the boys varsity football team scored a big victory against Rio Grande in their first home game, beating the Ravens 50-0. In fact, the Chargers racked up so...

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...

From student athlete to Assistant Head of School

From student athlete to Assistant Head of School

Jenny Blackwell '23, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 May 22, 2023

Dr. Christine Lenhart has been involved with Albuquerque Academy ever since her youth. She was part of the graduating class of 1994, and on the alumni council before returning to work at the Academy. Since...

Ms. Sanchez Makes the Bookstore Tick!

Ms. Sanchez Makes the Bookstore Tick!

Jenny Blackwell '23, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 May 22, 2023

Jeanette Sanchez has worked at Albuquerque Academy for twenty years. For many of us students, she's a familiar face around campus.Sanchez originally came to Academy to work in accounting, which entailed...

Nori Little (L) in Chicago, and Desiree Lang with her husband.

Nori Little ’25 and Desiree Lang Win Best Actress and Director at Enchantment Awards

Anna Hastings '26, Writer May 20, 2023

Academy sophomore Nori Little ‘25 and performing arts faculty member Desiree Lang both won New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards at the end of April. Also known as the Enchantment Awards, the...

Almost, Maine full cast and crew

Love According to Almost, Maine

Becca Faber '24, Writer May 19, 2023

On May 12 and 13, Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani and directed by Jade Stone ‘23 and Gianna Matthews ‘23, was performed in the Little Theatre as part of the spring one acts and the directors’...

Caldecott Collection Donors Visit Campus

Caldecott Collection Donors Visit Campus

Elizabeth Hiller '25, Writer May 18, 2023

A little known part of Simms Library is our collection of Caldecott Medal-winning books. The award is given to one children’s book each year by the American Library Association to acknowledge the...

Abbott arrived at AA 3 years ago, beginning her career here with our 2020 online COVID schedule. (Courtesy of Robin Abbott.)

From Heavy Metal Guitarist to Outward Bound Instructor

Simi Paul '24, Writer, Journalism Class 2022-2023 May 17, 2023

Rock star; competitive skier; dive instructor; Outward Bound leader; Mrs. Abbott worked a number of jobs before becoming a beloved teacher here at the Academy, but how much do you really know about her? Abbott...

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