Albuquerque Academy

Students Participate in Global Exchange

When Amaya Lucio ’27 learned she had been selected for a fully funded international exchange through AFS Faces of America, her reaction was a mix of excitement and disbelief. She hadn’t applied for the program herself and didn’t even know it existed until she was nominated through the school. Suddenly, she was preparing for her [...]

Reflections of a Cold War Kid

In honor of the school’s 70th anniversary, we asked alumni to share their Academy memorabilia and memories. This submission is from Nate Goetz ’93, today a writer residing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Standing upon my office bookshelf is a foot-tall statue crafted of cold Soviet steel that once kept watch over a geopolitical landscape […]

For Michael Ulku-Steiner ’88, Teaching is Holy

To highlight the impact of Academy alumni in the field of education, Alumni Council member Ted Alcorn ’01 is sharing the stories of graduates who have devoted their careers to teaching, learning, and inspiring others. Frank Slevin was dying, but that wasn’t going to keep him from the classroom. A legendary teacher who’d schooled generations [...]

Students Recognized in New Mexico Scholastic Art Competition

Academy students earned honors in this year’s New Mexico Scholastic Art Competition, presented by the New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA) in partnership with the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Dozens of student works were recognized across all three award categories — Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention, showcasing a wide range of […]

Chargers Recognized with Fall Sports Honors

Congratulations to these student-athletes for receiving state, district, and metro honors at the close of the Fall 2025 athletic season! And with one fall state championship and four second-place finishes, Academy Chargers topped the MaxPreps state ranking for fall sports, with 574 points — nearly 100 more than Cleveland High School. CROSS COUNTRY All-Metro Boys: […]

Alumni Leadership Guides the Academy

“It’s remarkable to see how many of our graduates choose to continue serving the Academy long after they’ve crossed the Commencement stage,” says Head of School Julianne Puente. “Their lived experience as students, combined with their professional expertise as adults, strengthens our school in powerful ways.” For seven decades, Albuquerque Academy alumni have carried the [...]

Academy’s HOSA Chapter Earns Top Honors at Regional Competition

HOSA–Future Health Professionals, a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, prepares students for leadership roles in the health professions through education, collaboration, and hands-on experience. Founded nationally in 1976, Albuquerque Academy’s chapter began just four years ago with a small group of students […]

Boys basketball preview: Who’s the ‘clear-cut No. 1’ in 4A?

By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer In District 6, Albuquerque Academy, Hope Christian and Del Norte all could make a deep run in March. The Chargers were in the state semis last March, and if there’s one team that brings the size in any division, it’s this one, with 6-10 senior Hunter Aime returning, […]

Girls basketball preview: Is Academy now the favorite in 4A?

By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer Gallup beat Kirtland Central in last season’s state final, and those two, neither of whom lost much in graduation (this is slightly more true of the Broncos) are clearly the two teams at the top of the pecking order this season. Could that duo be joined by Albuquerque […]

Academy Musicians Selected for All-State

Congratulations to the many talented Academy music students who have been selected for the youth and high school all-state music festivals. The NMMEA All-State Conference and Music Festival is January 14-17 at the University of New Mexico. High School Mixed Choir Ty Andrews ’28 – Bass 1 Zachary Brown ’26 – Tenor 2 William Landahl […]

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