Four students from Albuquerque Academy placed in this year’s UNM-PNM High School Mathematics Contest. Between 700 and 1200 students participate in this contest yearly, which aims to promote mathematics education by rewarding students, teachers, and schools for their mathematics excellence. Eric Swiler ’19 placed 4th overall and 2nd out of 11th grade students, Andrew Spears […]
Albuquerque Academy Mock Trial Teams Both Qualify For State Tournament
This past weekend, two Albuquerque Academy Mock Trial teams participated in the qualifier tournament that determines the eight teams that will advance to the state tournament. Both Academy teams qualified for state. The Black Team finished with a record of 4-0 and earned the 2nd seed for the tournament and the Red Team finished with […]
French Students Qualify for World Language Expo
In December, French students took part in the UNM French essay-writing contest for New Mexico high school students. Students in French IV or AP French V were tasked with writing on the following topic: “Quel symbole représente bien la France? Pourquoi?” or “What symbol best represents France for you? Why?” Students in French II and III were […]
Albuquerque Academy Scholastic Writing Awards Winners
Albuquerque Academy students won a number of awards in this year’s Scholastic Writing Awards. Those students who won Gold Keys will advance to the national level of the competition. To view a full list of winners, click here. Gold Key Winners Rosa Bieber-Stanley ’21, “The Sunflower,” short story Isabel Gallegos ’18, “Hindsight,” Writing Portfolio Kiki Gonglewski […]
Lakshay Sood ’23 Wins Middle School Geography Bee
Seventh grade student Lakshay Sood has won the Middle School Geography Bee. Lakshay will go on to represent Albuquerque Academy in the New Mexico State Geographic Bee in April. If he wins, he will then move on to the national competition in Washington D.C. this May. Lakshay has won the New Mexico State Geography Bee […]
Eight Members of Albuquerque Academy Business Club Qualify for the New Mexico State DECA Conference
Last week, eight members of the Albuquerque Academy Business Club attended the New Mexico DECA District 2 conference and found out that all eight students qualified for the state conference in February. Students qualified by taking two exams prior to winter break. The students who qualified are: Carter Abdallah ’18, Trevor Dean ’20, Adam Foster […]
Anokhi Kholwadwala ’18 Receives Young Asian-American Student Award
Anokhi Kholwadwala ’18 recently received the Young Asian-American Student award from the Association of Chinese American Engineers and Scientists of New Mexico. Anokhi is one of four local students to receive the award this year. The program recognizes Asian-American high school students who demonstrate excellent academic achievements, leadership in community service, global awareness, and professional […]
Albuquerque Academy Students Well Represented at New Mexico Scholastic Art Awards
Albuquerque Academy art students are very well represented at the New Mexico Scholastic Art Awards. The following students received regional awards, and the Gold Key winners will advance to the national level of the competition. An exhibition showing the work that won Gold and Silver Keys will be held at Warehouse 508 (508 1st St. […]
Albuquerque Academy Speech and Debate Team Earns 2016-17 Leading Chapter Award in New Mexico District
The Albuquerque Academy Speech and Debate Team has earned the 2016-17 Leading Chapter Award in the New Mexico District. This honor is the highest recognition a school can receive from the National Speech and Debate Association. Out of more than 3,000 member schools nationwide, only 108 receive the Leading Chapter award. Only the top school in […]
Adam Foster ’18 Wins Common Cause New Mexico Award
Senior Adam Foster was recently awarded the Best Student Advocate award by Common Cause New Mexico. Adam has been registered as an unpaid lobbyist with the Secretary of State since he was in 7th grade, working to push for more broadband access and dual credit courses. This session, Adam helped push through legislation to protect […]
