By JP Murrieta The NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association (NFHS SDTA) Outstanding Speech/Theatre/Debate Educator Award was first given in 1988 when seven individuals received sectional awards. Since that time, 238 sectional and 386 state awards have been presented. Added to those totals for 2021-2022 are eight sectional awards and fourteen state awards. An annual […]
Making Music with Tito Puente’s Drums
You can see timbales played by songwriter, bandleader, and drummer Tito Puente on display at the Smithsonian, or you can see them, in action, at Albuquerque Academy. The Puente family has donated them to the Academy so they can continue to make music. “These are for you — use them!” said Ron Puente, Tito Puente’s […]
17 Chargers Named to All-State Soccer, Volleyball Teams
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association has names the All-State teams for soccer and volleyball for Fall 2021. Congratulations to these student-athletes for their accomplishments. Boys Soccer Max Chandler ’22, defender, first team Jude Logan ’23, defender, first team Ethan Saiz ’23, defender, second team Oliver Kumar ’22, forward/stryker, first team Neven Zapatka ’22, […]
Multicultural Summer Honors Program Offers Full-Day Option
Albuquerque Academy’s Multicultural Summer Honors Program is a six-week summer program for academically talented and motivated African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian American, and other students. Students in the third or fourth grades may apply. Up to 100 students are selected for this scholarship program that fosters a joy of learning and an appreciation for […]
Model UN Delegates Honored at Conference
The Model UN team spent two days at the Roundhouse addressing pressing global issues such as access to safe drinking water and cybersecurity threats at the 60th annual New Mexico Model United Nations conference. Academy students represented the delegations from Russia and Bosnia-Herzegovina this year, and our 14 student-delegates participated in the following committees: General […]
Senior Shows Off Skills in National Equestrian Competition
(KRQE) – A local teen is making waves on the national stage for her skills on horseback. Seventeen-year-old Lauren Jorgensen has worked her way up to a series of prestigious national equestrian competitions in recent months. The Albuquerque Academy senior has been riding since she was just four years old and now competes in the […]
Performing Arts Teacher Joins Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Edmund Connolly will perform this season with the prestigious Santa Fe Desert Chorale – a 24-voice group comprised of top professionals from around the country. The group will give eight performances in December in Santa Fe, as well as one in Albuquerque on December 12. “This year celebrates Hispanic composers, so the winter festival will […]
Senior Preps for 2024 Olympics
Seven years ago, Brennan Ghattas ’22 joined a jump rope team under pressure from her school friends who were also members. “From the first practice, I fell in love with the sport and everything that it was.” Her teammates, she says, “are amazing athletes who taught me what a good person was and what a […]
Chargers Commit to College Athletics
Congratulations to these student-athletes who will compete at the next level!
Chargers Earn Spots in All State Choirs
Four students have been selected to participate in the 2022 NMMEA All State choirs. “The students who braved the challenging repertoire and new audition process can be very proud of their hard work,” says chorus teacher Edmund Connolly. Kaede Carroll ’24 – Alto 1, All State Treble Choir Laurel Nash-Jarecki ’23 – Soprano 1, All […]
