Stella Asmerom ’19, Micah Sandman ’19, and Akshay Warrier ’19 were selected for National Merit Scholarships, out of only 13 students from New Mexico, based on their academic performance and high score on the PSAT. Congratulations!
Akshay Warrier Qualifies as Semifinalist for U.S Presidential Scholarship
Akshay Warrier ’19 is one of 621 students to advance to the U.S. Presidential Scholars final round of competition. Established in 1964, the program recognizes students on the basis of broad academic achievement; for demonstrating exceptional talent in the visual, creating, and performing arts; or for accomplishment in the career and technical education fields. From […]
Academy Honors Memory of Dr. Albert Simms, Longtime Advocate
Dr. Albert Gallatin Simms II was a surgeon, civic leader, and father of five who left an indelible mark on Albuquerque Academy. He passed away on April 21, 2019 at age 98. His relationship with the Academy dates back to 1956, when he and his wife Barbara enrolled their son Albert III in the seventh […]
Carolyn Wang ’19 Perfect on National Latin Exam
Academy Latin scholars earned recognition for their stellar performances on the National Latin Exam, including a perfect score by Carolyn Wang ’19 on the Level V/VI exam. “A perfect score on any level of the NLE is rare,” says Latin teacher Hugh Himwich. “But a perfect score on the highest and most challenging level puts […]
Jesse Smith ’20 Places First in Leopold Writing Contest
Jesse Smith ’20 was named winner of the New Mexico Leopold Writing Contest for students in grades 11 and 12. This year’s contest asked students to write about how they think people should relate to water resources. Students were encouraged to read “The Land Ethic” and other essays in A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold. […]
Lakshay Sood Wins Fifth Consecutive Geo Bee
Lakshay Sood ’23 is the New Mexico State Champion for the National Geographic’s Geography Bee for the fifth year in a row. He is the first student in the nation to win his state bee — open to fourth through eighth graders — for all five years. He will compete at the national bee in […]
16 Students Qualify for Speech and Debate Nationals
At the Speech and Debate National Qualifying Tournament, 16 students earned spots to participate at nationals in Dallas. Chargers will represent more than 30 percent of the students from New Mexico at the national competition. They are: Zachary Auster ’20 in International Extemp Shea Fitzgerald ’19 in Public Forum Debate Addison Fulton ’22 in Dramatic […]
Speech and Debate Named Overall School of Excellence Following State Tournaments
The Chargers Speech and Debate team was named Overall School of Excellence following the third and final state championship event in March. The three tournaments are for speech, debate, and congress. At the final event, Sierra Romero ’20 earned the Top Speaker Award. In Policy Debate, Romero and Akshay Warrier ’19 took 1st place. Gabriel Sandoval […]
Albuquerque Academy Mock Trial Red Team Wins State Tournament
The Albuquerque Academy Red Mock Trial team won the State Mock Trial Tournament in early March. A first for Albuquerque Academy Mock Trial, the championship round of the tournament was between Albuquerque Academy Red team and Albuquerque Academy Black team. “Albuquerque Red is the youngest team ever to compete in, and win, a state championship,” […]
Student Art and Writing Nationally Recognized
Five students have received national recognition for their work in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, the most prestigious high school art and writing competition in the country. Emily Buehler ’20 won a gold medal for her painting, Pigs and Fly. Maria Metzger ’19 won a gold medal and an American Visions Medal for her […]
