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Halie Leland: Karate Kid

Halie Leland: Karate Kid

Marly Fisher '23 December 15, 2022

Halie Leland ‘23 is a mystery. Found scribbling poetic musings in her humanities class or ripping it up on the slopes of Taos Ski Valley, she seems to harbor a smile full of secrets. As I took a deep...

AA Class of ’22: A College Map

AA Class of ’22: A College Map

May 4, 2022

As seniors begin making their college decisions this year, the Advocate will track where each student will be going! The numbered icons represent how many students have committed to a college in that state....

Suicide Prevention Art Installation on Display

Suicide Prevention Art Installation on Display

Kate Aubin '24, Writer April 29, 2022

  “Soccer.” “My cat.” “Friends.”  “Dancing in the rain.” “Tacos.” “Family.” These words that may seem insignificant are written on a wall on campus with an important...

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...

Take a close look at the binary code. Reply in the comments section if you know what it says!

Life in the Zoomiverse

Haley Pedersen '25, Graphics Editor April 28, 2021

There aren’t many Chargers staying online for the rest of the year, but how are the “last kids zooming” doing? Online students miss their friends, and classes are a little difficult since teachers...

AA Class of '21: A College Map

AA Class of ’21: A College Map

January 21, 2021

As seniors begin making their college decisions this year, the Advocate will track where each student will be going! The numbered icons represent how many students have committed to a college in that state....

Stuck in the US: Inside the Life of Diego Rollan

Stuck in the US: Inside the Life of Diego Rollan

Sofia Taylor '21, Editor School and Local May 15, 2020

Covid-19 is making everyone miss out on something. Seniors at Academy ask, How am I going to graduate with my friends from sixth grade? Athletes want to know how they’re supposed to keep training. Everyone...

Credit: Caroo Aubin

6/7 dancers break out on their own

Isabella Dominguez January 23, 2018

The dance department held a debut dance concert for only the 6/7 division. Usually, there would be two 6th through 12th grade concerts, but this year, the 6/7 division had its own concert, and will have...

Don't shelter the children: students must be exposed to a diversity of opinions

Don’t shelter the children: students must be exposed to a diversity of opinions

Academy Staff May 4, 2017

The imperative for safe spaces has run its course. Yes, it is crucial that all individuals have a learning environment in which they feel safe. And yes, free speech is by no means a free pass for incivility...

Unearthing ancient civilizations- inside the eighth grade Dig

Unearthing ancient civilizations- inside the eighth grade Dig

Sydney Wright October 17, 2016

On September 22, Academy’s eighth grade class spent a long , but enlightening day living the life of an archaeologist. The day of the dig has been an eighth grade tradition for the last 32 years, according...

Academy students lauded for artwork

Academy students lauded for artwork

Sarah Weber April 27, 2016

Last December, Academy art students submitted their finest works to be reviewed by a panel of judges for the prestigious New Mexico Scholastic Art Awards. Over 130 pieces made by Albuquerque Academy students...

Finding a balance: examining the independent study program

Finding a balance: examining the independent study program

Academy Staff April 24, 2016

Most Academy students have more on their plates than their academic tasks; this is especially true of students who spend countless hours outside of school pursuing their athletic extracurricular activities....

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