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Andy Rooney To Kick Off The Albany Academies' Alumni/ae Speaker Series On September 19

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:19:54 -0400

(Albany) - Andy Rooney, a 1938 graduate of The Albany Academy who is known to millions for his wry, humorous and sometimes controversial essays that have been the signature end piece of 60 Minutes for decades, will kick off the Alumni/ae Speaker S...

The Albany Academies To Host Homecoming 2008 On September 26 & 27

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:27:42 -0400

The Albany Academies will host its Homecoming 2008 on Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27 with a variety of athletic events and other activities being held on both the East (Albany Academy for Girls building) and West (The Albany Acade...

The Albany Academies To Host 2008 Golf & Tennis Classic On September 22

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:52:40 -0400

(Albany) - The Albany Academies will offer a day of golf and tennis to benefit arts programs at the school when it hosts the 2008 Golf & Tennis Classic on Monday, September 22 at Schuyler Meadows Club in Loudonville.

The Albany Academies Hires Girls Basketball Coach

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:36:43 -0400

The Albany Academies is pleased to announce the addition of veteran college coach Dan McGraw as the new Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach for Albany Academy for Girls.

The Albany Academies Names New Faculty/Staff

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:59:26 -0400

(Albany) - The Albany Academies is pleased to announce the addition of four new faculty members to its Upper School along with a new school receptionist.

The Albany Academy & Albany Academy for Girls Hold Commencement Ceremonies

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:44:45 -0400

Students, parents, alumni/ae, faculty, administration and special guests formally bid goodbye to the Albany Academy for Girls and The Albany Academy Classes of 2008 on June 9 & 10.

The Albany Academy Commencement Ceremony Held on June 10

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:09:35 -0400

Students, parents, alumni/ae, faculty, administration and special guests were in attendance on Tuesday, June 10 at The Albany Academy to formally bid goodbye to the AA Class of 2008.

Albany Academy for Girls Commencement Ceremony Held on June 9

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:06:44 -0400

Students, parents, alumni/ae, faculty, administration and special guests were in attendance on Monday, June 9 at the Albany Academy for Girls to formally bid goodbye to the AAG Class of 2008.

The Albany Academies To Hold 'Legacy of Dreams' Event On June 21

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:09:58 -0400

It will be a night to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones as The Albany Academies presents its “Legacy of Dreams” event on Saturday, June 21 at the Fort Orange Club in Albany.

The Albany Academies To Hold Annual Leukemia/Lymphoma Benefit Race

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:01:30 -0400

The Albany Academies will hold its annual Strides for a Cure and Kids Fun Run in memory of Sol Kahn '06 this Sunday, May 4, with proceeds benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The Albany Academies To Hold Its Reunion 2008 From May 16-18

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:34:47 -0400

The Albany Academies will hold its Reunion 2008 from May 16-18 to celebrate alumni/ae of The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls whose class year ends in a 3 or 8.

The Albany Academies To Hold Spring Community Service Day On April 25

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:41:07 -0400

(Albany) – The Albany Academies will hold its Spring Community Service Day on Friday, April 25, as more than 500 Academies students and faculty will participate in the community by working with a variety of nonprofit organizations in an effo...

Kindergarten Class At The Albany Academies Prepares For Earth Day Project

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:32:56 -0400

The Kindergarten class at The Albany Academies, led by Faculty Member Kristy Mahar, will be planting a tree on school grounds on Earth Day 2008 using funds raised throughout the year from a refundable bottle/can drive.

The Albany Academies Announces New Athletic Position

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:39:48 -0400

The Albany Academies is pleased to announce the addition of Bonnie Morse-Gilham as the Girls Varsity Swim Coach.

The Albany Academies Celebrates Literacy Week

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:31:20 -0400

The Lower School at The Albany Academies is currently celebrating National Library Week (April 14-18) on both the East (140 Academy Road in Albany) and West Campuses (135 Academy Road in Albany), featuring a variety of special programs promoting t...

The Albany Academies Announces New Hire

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:37:39 -0400

(Albany) – The Albany Academies is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin M. Barr as Director of Player Development for the school's Hockey Program – part of the New England Prep League.

The Albany Academies' Lecture Series To Feature Tribeca Film Festival Co-Founder

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:13:51 -0400

Craig Hatkoff, philanthropist, author of multiple children's books and co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival, will address members of The Albany Academies this Friday, April 4 as part of the school's Class of '57 Lecture Series.

Kindergarteners From The Albany Academies To Participate In Leprechaun Trap Project

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:49:50 -0400

Kindergarteners from The Albany Academies, led by Faculty Member Kristy Mahar, will participate in a leprechaun trap project as part of St Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 14.

Senior From The Albany Academies Signs With Division I College To Play Soccer

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:14:36 -0500

Denzel Ogunyase of Albany, a senior at The Albany Academies, has received a Division I scholarship to play soccer at Elon University, a school of 5,000 students in North Carolina (Southern Conference).

The Albany Academies To Hold Annual Spring Gathering On April 12

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:04:13 -0500

The Albany Academies will hold its Spring Gathering 2008 annual auction and gala on Saturday, April 12 at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Menands.

Seven Albany Academies Students Selected For Prestigious Art Exhibition

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:05:40 -0500

(Albany) – Seven students from The Albany Academies have been selected to participate in the Ninth Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition.

Elementary School Students at The Albany Academies to Deliver Handmade Valentines to Beverwyck

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:44:03 -0500

Lower School students from The Albany Academies will deliver handmade valentines to residents of Beverwyck retirement home this Thursday, February 14 using the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad's ambulance to help spread holiday cheer on Valentine's Day.

Pre-K students at The Albany Academies to examine real cow's heart on February 14

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:53:10 -0500

Pre-K girls at The Albany Academies will be examining a real cow's heart – part of a Valentine's Day theme – in conjunction with a heart science lesson on Thursday, February 14; the girls will be dressed in surgical garb for the lesson...

NFL Player David Holloway '02 to Take Part in Poster Signing at The Albany Academies on Feb. 8

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:40:42 -0500

David Holloway, a member of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and 2002 graduate of The Albany Academy, will be selling autographed posters, gloves and balls beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 8 before The Albany Academy Freshman, Junior Varsity and...

Junior From The Albany Academies Receives Salvation Army Award

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:15:54 -0500

Emily Griffen, a junior at The Albany Academies, will be recognized at The Salvation Army’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner tonight with its “Youth Making A Difference Award” for her dedicated efforts to better the community.