Albuquerque Academy’s record for the 3200m was broken again this season, by Elliot Hickey ’26 at the Mt. SAC Relays in California. His time of 9:14.46 edged out the record set by Nicholas Ponte ’26 on March 21. “This record, as impressive as it is,” says Coach Adam Kedge, “may be trimmed and sliced a […]
Chargers blow out Vikings, close in on district title
By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer This was just about the purest definition of a team win you could find. And it put Albuquerque Academy’s baseball team on the verge of a district championship. Friday afternoon’s showdown against Valley was a prime opening for the Vikings — win at home, and they’d tie the […]
Scout’s honor: Academy student introduces Black youth to tennis, earns award from Girl Scouts
Austin Curtis / Journal Staff Writer An Albuquerque Academy junior who created a clinic to introduce Black youth to tennis has been recognized for her efforts with one of the highest distinctions in Girl Scouting — the prestigious Gold Award. Naomi Brundage welcomed a group of Black students who had little prior exposure to the […]
THEORY OF RELATIVITY Snags Award Nomination
THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY — the Academy’s 2025 spring musical — has received six Enchantment Award nominations from the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards organization. Best Lead Actor: Loic Lewish-Kraitsic ’25 and Addie Zamora Nayback ’25 Best Lead Actress: Nori Little Kai ’25 Best Supporting Actress: Adelyn Haas ’27 and Hayden Wagner ’27 […]
Nash Jones ’06 to Host New Mexico in Focus on NMPBS
Nash Jones, a 2006 Academy grad and most recently the local host and reporter for NPR’s All Things Considered at KUNM 89.9 FM, is joining New Mexico PBS’s news and public affairs show New Mexico in Focus as host and a reporter. “I’m committed to serving New Mexico through public media and am grateful to […]
HOSA Shines at State Conference, Prepares for International Stage
Twenty-three students in grades 9-12 participated in 36 competitions at the HOSA State Leadership Conference, with 13 receiving awards and recognition. Many of them will attend the International Leadership Conference in June. Academy’s HOSA (Future Health Professionals) chapter has grown from four students to close to 30 students in four years. 1st Place TJ Miller […]
Ten Chargers Qualify for National S&D Debate Championship
Ten Academy students — twice as many as last year — have qualified for the National Speech & Debate Championship, and four were crowned district champions, at the 2025 District National Qualifier Tournament at the end of March. They are: Aarush Tutiki ’26 — International Extemporaneous Speaking District Champ Ayla Zomermaand ’25 — International Extemporaneous […]
Twelve Academy Students Earn High Marks at State Math Contest
Open to students in grades 5-12, the PNM-UNM Statewide High School Mathematical Contest aims to promote mathematics education in New Mexico. The contest features two rounds: an online preliminary exam and an in-person final round at the University of New Mexico. Finalists not only compete in a challenging written exam but also attend a presentation […]
Science Fair Club Snags Numerous Awards at Central NM Event
Seventeen members of the Science Fair Club took part in the Central New Mexico STEM Research Challenge, with Ahana Kushik ’28 and Sowmya Sankaran ’27 earning spots at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May and several students qualifying for the state science fair on April 12: Andrew Auyang ’31, Max Berger ’30 […]
Garcia family’s $1 million donation goes toward improving Academy summer school program, upgrading tennis facility
Albuquerque Journal Staff Report Albuquerque Academy on Saturday recognized a $1 million gift from a family of former students who donated the funding to honor two former Academy teachers and to improve the school’s academics and athletics. The grant was used to both enhance a summer school program that introduces young students to the school, […]
