By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer Albuquerque Academy has recognized its 2024 class for its Athletics Hall of Fame. This year’s group is headlined by Alex Bregman (Class of 2012), the former baseball standout who later shined at LSU and is the longtime third baseman for the Houston Astros. He has multiple World Series […]
Academy boys and girls sweep home soccer tournament
By Glen Rosales / for the Journal On homecoming weekend at Albuquerque Academy, the host school put on a boys and girls soccer show in the annual Chargers invitational tournament, sweeping both championships for the first time since 2018. Boys ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY 4, PIEDRA VISTA 1: After giving up a goal on a 40-yard bomb […]
$2 Million Donation Based on Commitment to the Future
When Brad Scott ’70 learned Julianne Puente had been named the head of school for Albuquerque Academy in 2019, he was pleased that his top choice would be taking the reins. Brad had accepted the school’s invitation to get involved in the head-of-school selection process and felt strongly that it was time for the Academy […]
17 Chargers Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit® Scholarship Corporation has announced that 17 of the Albuquerque Academy seniors who competed in the National Merit Scholarship Program last school year have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. As juniors, they entered the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test […]
Visiting Artist Application Open Through November 1
The Albuquerque Academy visual arts department is seeking applicants for the Jada B. Gonzales Artist Series – a visiting artist and speaker program that brings recognized artists to campus to inspire, inform, and enhance our students’ creativity and knowledge of the arts. “For many students, the life and career of a visual artist is less […]
Rooted in New Mexico: A Passion for Education
Meet New Admission Director Juaquin Moya At Albuquerque Academy, we know education is more than a stepping stone; it’s a lifelong journey. This sentiment rings especially true for Juaquin Moya, the Academy’s new director of admission and enrollment management, whose passion for education is deeply intertwined with his roots in our state. “I’m from New […]
Adam Kedge Inducted into High School Coaching Hall of Honor
Long-time Academy Cross Country Coach Adam Kedge was one of three coaches to be inducted into the New Mexico High School Coaching Association (NMHSCA) Hall of Honor during the New Mexico High School Sports Summer Conference on July 25. The New Mexico High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor is the highest award recognized in […]
Chargers Athletics Named 40th Nationwide by MaxPreps
Albuquerque Academy sports have been ranked #1 in New Mexico and 40th in the U.S. in MaxPreps’ annual rankings! The Chargers took home six state championships (girls cross country, girls swimming, girls golf, boys golf, girls tennis, and boys tennis) and were runners-up in five sports (boys cross country, girls soccer, volleyball, girls track, boys […]
Several New Mexico Golfers tee off in 2024 National High School Championships
By Austin Curtis / Journal Staff Writer The Albuquerque Academy girls and boys golf teams, as well as the Volcano Vista boys and individual golfers from Piedra Vista and La Cueva recently teed off in the PGA High School Golf National Invitational, a prestigious tournament. In order to qualify for the invite-only event, teams and […]
Academy Thespians Take in Shows, Workshops at International Festival
Four Academy thespians — Nate Shay ’24, Ainara Vecchia ’24, Addie Nayback ’25, and Ariana Rosner-Salazar ’25 — attended the International Thespian Festival in June at Indiana University Bloomington with Performing Arts Department Chair Richard Hogle. They participated in several workshops, including dance for theatre, playwriting and directing, stage management skills, props making, portfolio development, […]
