James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer Matt Delaney, jr., RHP, Albuquerque Academy: Delaney’s got the potential to beat any lineup he faces, and he is crucial to the Chargers’ chances. Satish Raichur, sr., C/P, Albuquerque Academy: One of the most valuable players, in relation to their roster, in 4A, Raichur will be asked to carry a heavy […]
10 best things in New Mexico sports this week
By Lucas Peerman / Journal Sports Editor 2. Albuquerque Academy girls swimming and diving The Chargers are as dominant a team as there is in New Mexico sports. Consider that in 2023, the Albuquerque Academy girls set a record by scoring 290 points to win the state swimming and diving meet. This year, the Chargers […]
How one middle school in New Mexico is teaching kids about the world through opera
NPR Weekend Edition Middle school is a place for math, science, reading and for children to explore their world. Member station KUNM’s Mia Casas visited one school in New Mexico that’s also using opera to do that. Listen to the story.
Making a splash: ABQ Academy girls, Eldorado boys claim state swimming and diving titles
By Glen Rosales / for the Journal No individual records fell during Saturday’s high school state swimming and diving meet. But host Albuquerque Academy smacked the record its girls team set in winning last year, totaling 335 points. And the Chargers girls won for the eighth straight time — also a record, breaking a tie […]
Prep hoops: Volcano Vista, Academy girls clinch first in district
By James Yodice / Journal Staff Writer The girls basketball teams from Volcano Vista and Albuquerque Academy clinched outright district championships on Wednesday night. The Hawks, at home, downed second-place Rio Rancho 51-40. Volcano Vista leads the Rams by two games with one left in the regular season. At the Academy, the Chargers locked up […]
Visiting Artists Conduct Printmaking Workshop
Juane Quick-To-See Smith Named First Jada Gonzales Visiting Artist Advanced art students participated in a printmaking workshop with artists from the studio of renowned painter and sculptor Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, an opportunity made possible through The Jada B. Gonzales ’23 Visiting Artist Series Fund. Smith, who presented her work and discussed her life and career […]
The art of opera is flourishing at Albuquerque Academy
KUNM | By Mia Casas Opera isn’t exactly a genre that pulls in a lot of young people. But at Albuquerque Academy, they’re not only performing operas, but writing and scoring them. The club engages middle schoolers in creating one opera each academic year. And despite the bouncy tune, this particular production deals with tough […]
Senior Speaks on Behalf of Senate Bill Supporting Naloxone in N.M. Schools
Student Artists Win 2024 Scholastic Art Awards
The New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA), in conjunction with the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, recognized dozens of Academy students as Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention winners in a number of categories – digital art, drawing and illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, art portfolio, ceramics and glass, film and animation, and mixed […]
Adam Kedge Named New Mexico Girls XC Coach of the Year
Long-time Academy Cross Country Coach Adam Kedge has been selected by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2023 Girls’ High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the state of New Mexico. Coach Kedge, a member of the Academy science department who has been with the school since […]
