BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER The architect of Hope Christian’s state championship defense in 2019, and the man who put together Albuquerque Academy’s stellar defense the last two years, is now the Chargers’ new head coach. David Lee, 49, replaces Shaun Gehres, who recently resigned. “Just to be at a school like Academy, […]
DECA Heads Toward State; Senior Earns Spot at Nationals
Landen Martinez ’23 has already earned a spot in the Stock Market Game at DECA nationals in April. Landen began with a $100,000 portfolio and over three months bought and sold stocks and bonds, ending with a final account worth $170,826. There were 2,200 teams in this category, says Coach Shawn Ricketts. Mia Noyes ’24 […]
Student Artists Earn Seven Gold Keys
Artwork by nearly two dozen Academy students, including four seventh graders, has been honored by the New Mexico Scholastic Art Competition. This awards program from the New Mexico Art Education Association in conjunction with the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S. and […]
Stephanie Lipkowitz Honored for Longtime Service with Klingenstein Center
Associate Head of School Stephanie Lipkowitz was recognized in the Klingenstein Center’s annual report for her three decades of tremendous contributions to the organization. From the Klingenstein Center’s 2021-22 annual report: As she steps away from her volunteer leadership roles at the Klingenstein Center, we recognize and thank Stephanie Lipkowitz for her remarkable contributions to […]
Dr. Ying Xu Publishes Essay
Chinese teacher Ying Xu has published her essay, “Teaching Asian American Literature and the Law in the Land of Enchantment: A Case Study,” in the MLA anthology Teaching Asian North American Texts. The essays in this volume provide context for understanding the history of Asian immigrants to the United States and Canada and the experiences […]
Student Publication Launches The Podvocate
The Podvocate is the school’s new podcast – the brainchild of two students, Keira Hadlich ’23 and Scarlett Peterson ’23, with an encouraging hand from The Advocate’s faculty advisor, Danny Packer. The seniors, who have recorded four episodes so far, developed the idea together after Keira did some podcasting in English class her junior year. […]
Middle School Spellers Advance to City Bee
Arjun Grandhe ’27, Keith Lee ’29, and Susheer Paladugu ’29 will represent Albuquerque Academy middle schoolers at the city-level spelling bee in 2023. The three competed against several spellers from grades 6-8 in an online school bee, followed by a in-person round with four finalists that included Arjun, Keith, Susheer, and Jacob Thomas ’28. “The […]
Dozens of Fall Athletes Earn State and District Recognition
Congratulations to these student-athletes for receiving state, district, and metro honors at the close of the Fall 2022 athletic season! Boys Cross Country All-State Nate Klein ’23 – 6th place finish Girls Cross Country All-State Anna Hastings ’26 – 2nd place finish Addison Julian ’26 – 4th place finish Katie Patton ’23 – 5th place […]
Shaun Gehres Steps Down as Albuquerque Academy Football Coach
(KRQE) – After four years as the head coach of Albuquerque Academy Football, Shaun Gehres told KRQE on Sunday morning that he is stepping down from his duties. Gehres says that he will stay at Albuquerque Academy and wants to have more time with his family. Gehres rebuilt this football team and, in his final […]
Student-Run Non-Profit Serves Up Science Fun
What started out as one Academy student wanting to bring hands-on science to an APS elementary school has grown into EFFECTS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to bring inquiry-based science education to underserved elementary school students in Albuquerque. It currently serves more than 500 students at eight schools with 20+ staff members. Based on a […]
