The Academy has won its fourth straight mock trial state title — a run of success unprecedented in 40 years of competition in New Mexico. The Academy Black Team took the state championship by defeating Volcano Vista — a respected rival — in the final round 3-2. Senior Reeya Patel was recognized as an Outstanding […]
HOSA Team Qualifies for International Conference
The Academy’s brand-new HOSA – Future Health Professionals team has qualified for the HOSA Bowl international competition! HOSA is focused on medical careers and topics, anatomy and physiology, and practical skills. In its first year, the Academy team participated in two types of events. Both groups took a written test prior to the state conference, […]
Academy’s Phenomenal Turnaround Leads to State Quarterfinals
BRANDON ORTEGA/KOB4 The Albuquerque Academy boy’s basketball team is one of the best stories in the state – they went 2-10 last year and now they’re in the state quarterfinals. The Chargers have won 9 games in a row, which led to their first district title since 2010. They will face St. Pius Wednesday at […]
Academy Chess Finishes Second at State
The Academy chess team took second place at the NMAA 4A/5A State Team Chess Tournament on February 19. Congratulations to these team members: Andrew Bailie ’24 Philippe Bakhirev ’23 Quinn Ennis ’22 Marcelo Tohen ’26 Aarush Tutiki ’26 Josh Zamora-Griego ’23
Science Olympiad Teams Take Second at State
The Academy’s middle school and high school earned red trophies at state! Teams of 15 students competed in 23 events – tests, labs, and construction of devices – that covered various scientific disciplines. The middle school team, made up of students in grades 6-9, placed second of 22 teams in their division, with 10 top-three […]
27 Students Qualify for National DECA Team
Nearly half of the Academy DECA team will represent New Mexico at the national competition in Atlanta in April. Sixty-six students in grades 10-12 participated in DECA’s district competition, with 40 advancing to state. Of this group, 27 Academy students – a record number – placed first, second, or third in their event, qualifying for […]
High school basketball: Academy boys secure district title
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER There won’t be a playoff in District 6-4A boys basketball, nor will there be one in District 5-3A. As the prep basketball regular season approaches its final day on Saturday, the penultimate night offered some clarity and two doses of perfection. At Albuquerque Academy, the Chargers won their […]
Girls state swimming: Academy has the title
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Make it a six pack in the water for Albuquerque Academy. The Chargers, in their home natatorium, won the girls state swimming and diving championship on Saturday, the sixth consecutive year Academy has stood out as New Mexico’s best squad. This was the first blue trophy for Academy’s […]
Science Bowl Team Takes Third in Tight Competition
Two Academy science bowl teams competed at the High School Science Bowl Regionals – essentially the New Mexico state competition – in February. Academy’s A Team just a few points shy earning a spot in the finals. Instead of facing teams head to head as in past years, for the online competition, all teams answered the […]
Levanta Institute Offers Summer Music Program for High Schoolers
What started as a germ of an idea in July 2021 has developed into a new music conservatory being offered at Academy. The idea for the Levanta Institute for Music and Creativity began when Head of School Julianne Puente, new to the Academy, quickly realized the potential of offering the Academy’s incredible facilities and expertise […]
