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, […]
Eighth Grader Places Second at International HOSA Event
Thirteen Chargers represented the Academy at the 2024 HOSA International Leadership Conference in Houston, with Kashvi Rai ’28, the team’s youngest competitor, taking second place in Health Career Preparation’s middle school division and TJ Miller ’25 advancing to the final round in Biotechnology. Over 12,000 students gathered to learn about careers in healthcare and compete […]
Academy Wins Sixth Consecutive Director’s Cup
Academy Chargers are winners of the NMAA 4A Director’s Cup for the sixth consecutive year and for the 16th time since the award was introduced in 2005! The Director’s Cup is awarded to the top NMAA schools based on success in activities, athletics, and sportsmanship. The top three finishers in 4A are Albuquerque Academy with […]
Chargers Win Three Silvers at National Art & Writing Competition
Three Academy students are 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national medal winners. Lex Kelly ’24 received a silver medal for “Ungirlhood” in the personal essay category. Camilla Lujan ’26 received a silver medal in ceramics and glass for her work titled “Eat Me.” Jaelyn Yu ’25 received a silver medal in painting for her […]
Journal’s 2023-24 individual Metro Athletes of the Year for all 22 prep sports
BOYS TENNIS: Connor Dils, sr., Albuquerque Academy The future UNM Lobo was sheer perfection, literally, in his senior season with the Chargers. He had an undefeated singles record, capped by a dominating performance at the Class 4A state tournament last month. He also won metros, with a victory over longtime friend Leo Rocca of Albuquerque […]
