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Charlotte Sinkus 28 in the pit.

Dispatch from the Dig

Charlotte Sinkus '28 and Bea Busby '28 October 24, 2023

This year, Albuquerque Academy held its 38th annual 8th grade dig. Hosted by Ms. Lydon, Mr. Pressley, Ms. Suliman, and Dr. Field on October 11th. Most 8th grade history classes went out to the campus...

Have You Heard About These New Electives?

Have You Heard About These New Electives?

Cayla McNiece '27, Writer October 8, 2023

This year, after many updates to the curriculum, the Academy sports a larger collection of electives than ever before. Electives are classes available to students who wish to further explore a subject...

The 8th annual Reynolds Regatta happened on September 23, 2022; Community Day

Reynolds Regatta Recap

Aarush Tutiki '26, Writer September 29, 2022

The eighth annual Reynolds Regatta kicked off on Friday, September 23, 2022, better known as Community Day. Every advisory from sixth through twelfth grade is eligible to participate by submitting a boat....

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....

Credits: DOUG PAULIN, THE CHRONICLE REVIEW

Bring Back Senior Humanities?

Audrey Brunner '22, Writer December 16, 2021

“For more than 60 years, [Albuquerque Academy] has offered an education that broadens perspectives, sharpens minds, strengthens bodies, and engages hearts.” When you visit the Albuquerque Academy website,...

Academys Race Problem

Academy’s Race Problem

Neil Mahto '23, Opinion Editor November 17, 2021

An Ambitious Mission Albuquerque Academy has a race problem. If you scroll to the bottom of the school’s website, you will find that “Albuquerque Academy is an independent, college-preparatory day...

Peter Levin 11

Welcoming the New Teachers To AA

Sowmya Sankaran '27, Writer October 19, 2021

One of the new faces on campus is Peter Levin ‘11 a current member of the Teaching Fellows program teaching 7th grade science. Before coming to AA, he taught pre-school and outdoor education, so this...

The Lack of Psychology Courses in High School

The Lack of Psychology Courses in High School

Lynn Zhang '23 September 28, 2021

Are you interested in majoring in psychology? How many people do you know who are interested in studying psychology in college? Probably not very many, because high schools offer few psychology courses...

DECA Success

DECA Success

Elizabeth Hiller ’25, Writer March 16, 2021

Amidst online learning and the chaos of Covid 19, the Albuquerque Academy DECA team has had a wildly successful year. DECA is an international business competition for high school and collegiate students....

The AA drama program branches out in new directions

The AA drama program branches out in new directions

Elias Arredondo '23, Writer November 3, 2020

Halloween may not have brought much celebration this year, but there was still a treat to be had, the premier of the Academy’s student written and produced, radio drama. Having been released in two episodes...

Courtesy of Jason Zuffranieri and Sony Entertainment

Math Teacher Amasses $532,496 on Popular Quiz Show

Uzair Hammad '24, Editor in Chief September 28, 2019

With a love for all kinds of trivia and puzzles, it was not a surprise that Albuquerque Academy math teacher Jason Zuffranieri, affectionately known by many as "JZ," was drawn to “Jeopardy!,” the popular...

Scholastic Award winners bring the arts to AA

Scholastic Award winners bring the arts to AA

Hinano Watchman March 15, 2018

Known as the nation's most prestigious recognition program, The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards acknowledge students from seventh through 12th grade for their artistic and writing capabilities. Awards...

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