Sean Reider, Journal Staff Writer Amadeus Lopez knew well in advance what Saturday would look like. The Albuquerque Academy assistant knew he would be filling in for Amy Badger, the Chargers’ longtime girls tennis coach and “fearless leader.” With the 26-year veteran attending her daughter’s graduation, the staffer of two-and-a-half years knew a “long, long […]
Academy tennis dominates 4A singles, team title portion begins Friday
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer About the only unofficial thing left undone Thursday was to have Ketan Garg and Adrian Hanna grab their rackets, find an empty court, and have at it. The friends — and sometimes practice partners who play in separate classes — will have to settle for undefeated seasons instead. Thursday afternoon […]
DECA Partners Take Second at International Event
Seniors Alexis Limary and Hannah Ceranski capped their DECA careers with a second-place finish in the Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making event at the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta April 25-28. More than 25,000 high school students, teacher-advisors, business professionals, and alumni came together for the event. Of the 47 Academy […]
Longtime Albuquerque Academy AD to retire at end of school year
Chargers won 140 titles since Taryn Bachis became athletic director James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal Taryn Bachis arrived on the campus of Albuquerque Academy in 1984. Forty-two years later, she’s preparing for her exit. The private school’s longtime athletic director, Bachis is set to retire, as soon as this flurry of state tournament activity ends over […]
Albuquerque Academy looks to maintain tennis dynasty as 2026 title run starts Wednesday
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer Adrian Hanna of Albuquerque Academy is the top seed in the boys Class 4A division; that bracket opens with two rounds at Academy on Wednesday, then shifts to Jerry Cline for the remaining two rounds on Thursday. Sadye Bruce of the Chargers is the favorite in 4A girls singles and […]
Classical Language Students Earn High Marks on National Exams
Four Academy students studying classical languages achieved top results on the national Latin and Greek exams, including sophomore Kashvi Rai, who earned the highest recognition in both languages. National Latin Exam Timo Maez ’26, Beginning Latin: Magna Cum Laude Kashvi Rai ’28, Reading Comprehension Level 1: Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude Emrys Bendt ’28, Reading […]
URINETOWN the Musical Wins Best Production, Yields Best Actor
Senior Zachary Brown and the cast and crew of URINETOWN the Musical took home honors from the Enchantment Awards on Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall. URINETOWN, Albuquerque Academy’s 2026 spring musical, won Best Production, and Zach was named Best Actor for his role as Bobby Strong in URINETOWN. As New Mexico’s Best Actor, he […]
New Mexico Archers Deliver Breakout Performances at 2026 NASP Western National Bullseye Tournament
New Mexico arrived at the 2026 NASP® Western National Bullseye Tournament with confidence, composure, and a wave of rising archery talent—and the results did not disappoint. From elementary rookies to seasoned high school competitors, New Mexico’s athletes posted personal records, cracked national top tens, and proved the state’s archery programs are rapidly climbing the national […]
Erinle leads Academy girls to title
James Yodice, Journal Staff Writer It was bound to happen, and it happened Friday: the sight of Gianna Rahmer not winning a race here in the metro area. No one has taken her down in a cross country race in her three seasons at Eldorado — not in a race staged in New Mexico, anyway. […]
Renovations Underway at Bear Canyon Recreation Area
Work is ongoing to renew the school’s Bear Canyon recreation area, with improvements focused on safety, functionality, and expanded use of the property. Initial efforts have focused on improving safety and opening up the landscape around the cabin. Some entrepreneurial students have participated in some of the landscaping efforts, contributing to the project while gaining […]
