The Academy DECA chapter was a force to be reckoned with at the DECA State Career and Development Conference March 2-3. Of the 86 students who competed in Monday’s preliminaries, 62 advanced to the finals on Tuesday, where 27 were crowned state champs. And 48 qualified to compete at the international level in Atlanta in […]
4A girls: Top four seeds cruise into semis
Gallup, Albuquerque Academy, Kirtland Central and Hope Christian roll Tristen Critchfield | For the Journal No. 3 ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY 63, No. 11 SHIPROCK 44: The Chargers (25-5) survived an early injury scare and relied on their frontcourt dominance to cruise past the Chieftains (16-14). Academy’s Lily Skarsgard had to be carried off the court after […]
Think Summer: Where fun and learning go hand in hand
Monica Wicke, KRQE Think fun. Think big. Think summer. Think back to when you were a kid. Summer break was the time of our lives. It’s when so many of our fondest memories were made. Oftentimes, these memories revolved around experiences at a summer camp. That’s why back in 1984, the Albuquerque Academy rolled out […]
Chupacabras bring indoor football back to Albuquerque
Melissa Wright | KOB Indoor football is coming back to Albuquerque with the New Mexico Chupacabras, but these “goat suckers” are aiming not to suck your wallet dry. The Chupacabras will play their first game at Tingley Coliseum on March 22. The tickets will range from $2 to just over $50. “If you’ve been to […]
Framed: Highlighting the art that surrounds art
A current show at the Philadelphia Museum of Art puts the spotlight on a rarely-appreciated component of art: the picture frames that border it. CBS News’ Faith Salie explores the history of framing art, and talks with curator Tara Contractor ’09 and frame conservator Chris Ferguson about a craft bordering on exquisite.
Middle School Team Wins State Science Olympiad
Middle school students led the way for Albuquerque Academy at the State Science Olympiad Tournament at New Mexico Tech. Competing in more than 20 events ranging from labs and tests to build challenges, the team earned a decisive first-place finish, advancing to the national tournament in California. The Academy’s high school team also performed strongly, [...]
Albuquerque teens bridge generations with GlamourGals at senior center
Monica Logroño | KOB Once a month, nail polish, tote bags, and paint line the tables at Amaran Senior Living Center. On the surface, it might seem like your average “girls’ day,” but there are layers to these manicures. “I would say it’s really about like, listening to the seniors and like having a conversation […]
Navigating AI in Education
The Academy community recently hosted nationally recognized facilitator and strategic advisor Eric Hudson for a two-day exploration of artificial intelligence in education. On February 19 and 20, Hudson engaged with parents, students, faculty and staff, and the Academy’s AI Task Force to address the issue of AI in schools. With a background that includes a […]
Visiting Artist Nailah Taman Explores Ancestry, Activism, and Material Memory
When artist Nailah Taman addressed students in Simms Auditorium, their message was simple: there is no single path to becoming an artist. Invited to campus through the Jada B. Gonzales Visiting Artist Series, Nailah delivered a 30-minute talk to the 10-12 division and led a workshop with Senior Studio and Fiber Arts classes. Notably, Senior […]
Once a Charger, Always a Charger: Alumni Coaches and the Legacy of Charger Athletics
As Albuquerque Academy celebrates its 70th anniversary and the many alumni who are leading in the field of education, we pause to honor graduates who have come full circle — returning to campus to serve the next generation of Chargers. This month, we feature alumni coaches who now guide student-athletes on the golf course, basketball [...]
