BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER The most interesting glow Saturday night wasn’t the one at Balloon Fiesta Park. For the first time in its history, Albuquerque Academy’s football team played a home night game. The Chargers, ranked No. 4 in Class 4A by that division’s coaches, made it a smashing success with a […]
Prep Notes: Academy’s Track Renovated
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal Albuquerque Academy has completed upgrades to its track and field/football stadium, Richard Harper Memorial Field. Most prominently, the school has replaced its previous track, which was visibly beaten down in recent years, with a new MONDO track, which is what was used at the recent Tokyo [...]
13 Academy Students Named 2022 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
The National Merit® Scholarship Corporation has announced that 13 of the Albuquerque Academy seniors who competed in the National Merit Scholarship Program last school year have been named semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors entered the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), [...]
Chargers Shred Rattlers’ Defense
QUAY COUNTY SUN Albuquerque Academy’s passing game shredded Tucumcari’s defense during a 51-0 Chargers victory Saturday afternoon in a game that ended at halftime due to the mercy rule. Chargers quarterback A.J. Rivera threw for four touchdown passes and ran for another score. Academy, coming off a blowout of Tohatchi the previous week that also […]
Academy Stadium to Make Its Under-the-lights Debut
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Albuquerque is gaining an additional high school football stadium with lights this fall. For one night, at least. One of the highlights of the upcoming 2021 prep football season in the metro area is the experiment Albuquerque Academy is attempting on Saturday, Oct. 2. The private school will […]
Standardized Testing During a Pandemic
Dean of College Guidance Ralph Figueroa wrote this blog for the National Association of College Admission Counseling about the challenges of testing students under COVID protocols. The effort was led by Director of College Guidance Donna White. Read the blog here.
Academy Swimming: Butcher Steps into Barney’s Shoes
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER John Butcher has added Albuquerque Academy aquatics to Charger Aquatics. The 34-year-old is the private school’s new head swimming coach, replacing the legendary Dave Barney, who led Academy to a combined 42 boys and girls state team championships in his magnificent career before retiring earlier this year. Butcher […]
Golfweek: Who’s the best high school girls golfer in your state?
Anya Parasher capped her season with a dramatic playoff victory over teammate Callia Ward in the 4A state finals to win her first career state title. The ABQ Academy freshman posted a round of 69 in the final, tying Ward. Read more.
Two More Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. this week announced its final group of scholarships winners – these financed by colleges and universities – that included nine students in New Mexico. The designees join more than 3,100 college-sponsored award recipients announced in June, officials said in a news release. Read more.
Coaching Icon Mike Brown Dies at 75
BY JAMES YODICE / JOURNAL STAFF WRITER New Mexico on Wednesday mourned the loss of a coaching icon. Mike Brown, the Hall of Fame boys basketball coach who was the architect of one of the state’s great dynasties at Albuquerque Academy, died early Wednesday morning. Read more.
