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Friday, August 28, 2009
AUGUST 2009 ALUMNI & ALUMNAE E-NEWSLETTER
Off to the races!
Pictured (left to right) at the 2009 Day at the Races are Suzanne Aronowitz '00, Gina Riitano '00 & T.J. Conti '97; Cindy & Marcus Pryor '87 P'15; and Roxanne Delarge P'09, '14, Bob Walsh & Rosemary Daoud Walsh '77 P'07, '09, '10, '13.
More than 30 alumni/ae, parents of alumni/ae and current parents gathered for the 2009 Day at the Races on August 1 at The Rail at the Saratoga Race Track.
Attendees enjoyed an exciting day of world-class horse racing, all of the amenities at the track and a chance to reconnect with classmates, parents and friends of the Academies community.
"The 2009 Day at the Races was a great event to connect with other current AA/AAG parents and alumni/ae in a relaxed and informal setting," said attendee Marcus Pryor '87 P'15. "I hope this annual event draws more people each year to not only enjoy horse racing in Saratoga, but also to continue to develop and experience the rich connections we have within the Academies community."
This will be a new annual event so save the first weekend of August for next year!
Academies selects new Head of School
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Our newly appointed Head of School Dr. Douglas North '58 (pictured at left) spent time on campus during July and August. Dr. North brings an impressive level of experience to the Academies as a university president for the past 20 years.
He has led two remarkable turnarounds --both in enrollment and finances -- for Prescott College in Prescott, AZ and most recently at Alaska Pacific University (APU) in Anchorage, AK.
We hope that you will join us on Friday, September 25 during Homecoming 2009 as the Board of Trustees hosts a reception to welcome Dr. North. |
We will gather from 6-8 p.m. in the AAG Courtyard for light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet with Dr. North and hear about his vision for the Academies. Please RSVP no later than September 16. Click here to register online or contact the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2425.
Stay tuned for more opportunities this school year to meet with Dr. North and welcome him to our campus!
New online calendar feature now available
We are very excited to announce the launch of a new calendar feature that will serve as an excellent one-stop resource for all upcoming events for the 2009-2010 school year.
The Albany Academies Calendar includes a variety of dates through June 2010, allowing you to better plan your activities throughout the year. This easy to navigate calendar offers the option of viewing the calendar by the week or for the entire month; includes pertinent details about each event; and allows you to copy the event into your own calendar.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CALENDAR.
Help us kick off the 2009-2010 school year!
Please join us for the opening of the 2009-2010 school year on Thursday, September 10 as we present First Chapel at 8:30 a.m. in Caird Chapel and Opening Assembly at 10 a.m. in the AAG Auditorium.
Both of these events are all-school gatherings for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Alumni & alumnae who attend will be recognized during the events.
Homecoming 2009 -- September 25 & 26
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Our Homecoming 2009 celebration is set to be a raucous two-day event on Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26.
On Friday, the 2009 Golf and Tennis Outing will be held at the Colonie Golf & Country Club with lunch and registration at noon and tee time/tennis time at 12:45 p.m.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL HOMECOMING 2009 SCHEDULE.
Please RSVP for all events by September 16.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE.
You may also contact the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2425. |
Amanda Morrison '02 Endowed Lectureship -- October 16
Please join us on Friday, October 16 as the Academies presents the Amanda Jill Morrison '02 Endowed Lectureship in Caird Chapel -- featuring a special presentation from environmentalist and renowned author Bill McKibben.
This endowed lectureship was established in loving memory of Amanda Morrison by her devoted family and friends, and will continue in perpetuity to honor her spirit and intellect. Amanda was an avid reader and talented writer who shared her talents with so many of her classmates and faculty while attending Albany Academy for Girls.
An assembly will be held for Upper School students from 2:30-3:20 p.m. The presentation for the public will be held from 4-5 p.m. A reception will immediately follow in the AA Foyer.
Please RSVP to Allison Collins-Schroeder at (518) 429-2432 or collins-schroedera@albanyacademies.org.
AAG Alumnae Council meeting -- September 16
2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure -- October 3
Join us for the first meeting of the Albany Academy for Girls Alumnae Council on Wednesday, September 16 at 6 p.m. in the Drawing Room. All alumnae are welcome to attend.
On Saturday, October 3, we will be participating in the 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Albany. If you would like to join the AAG team for the race, please register online or contact Team Captain Margaret Lamar King '65 at mlking70@nycap.rr.com by September 23.
Registration is through www.active.com, so you will first need to create an account with Active and then follow the steps to register -- selecting Adult Entry part of a team. On the next page, you will select the AAG team. We will be ordering t-shirts for the walk as well so once you register we will send you additional information.
AA Alumni Association meeting -- September 22
The Albany Academy Alumni Association will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Trustees Room. All alumni are welcome to attend.
Line-up set for 2009-2010 Alumni/ae Speaker Series
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We have assembled a fabulous line-up for the 2009-2010 Alumni/ae Speaker Series, which provides an opportunity for accomplished alumni/ae to return to our campus and share their special experiences and wisdom with the Academies community.
We hope that can join us for the following events. |
Speakers:
Ashley Gersuk '01 -- October 2, 2:55-3:30 p.m., Caird Chapel
Lynda Goldstein Shrager '75 -- November 13, 2:55-3:30 p.m., AAG Auditorium
Kauthar Umar '95 -- December 4, 2:55-3:30 p.m., Caird Chapel
John Scicchitano '88 -- January 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Caird Chapel
Panel discussion with faculty member Chris Conway
C. Anthony Owens '85 -- January 22, 2:55-3:30 p.m., Caird Chapel
Heath Twichell '52 -- April 9, 2:55-3:30 p.m., Caird Chapel
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPEAKERS.
Reunion 2010 -- May 21 & 22
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For all classes ending in a 5 or 0, please save the date now for Reunion 2010 on May 21 & 22.
If you would like to get involved with the planning of your Reunion festivities, please contact the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2425 or reddingm@albanyacademies.org. |
Attention: NYC Alumni/ae
We are currently in the process of planning a spectacular evening with Festival Chamber Music in the beautiful Weill Hall in Carnegie Hall in New York City on Thursday, October 22 at 8 p.m. More information will be forthcoming!
Young Alumni/ae Holiday Gathering -- December 29
Celebrate the holidays in style with other young alumni/ae from throughout the region on Tuesday, December 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Pump Station in Albany.
Mid-Winter Dinner -- January 20
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The Albany Academy Alumni Association will present its Mid-Winter Dinner on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Jack's Oyster House in Albany.
M. Christian Bender '78 (pictured at left), Executive Director for the Brighter Choice Foundation, will serve as the guest speaker at the event. The Brighter Choice Foundation is a support organization for charter schools in the City of Albany.
All proceeds from the Mid-Winter Dinner will go towards The Albany Academy Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship. |
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2432 or collins-schroedera@albanyacademies.org.
Stay in touch with the Academies community
Now is the time to register for our Online Community & Facebook! Stay connected with the community and learn about upcoming programs, events and more!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE COMMUNITY.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.
If you have any questions or comments about this electronic newsletter, please contact Ann Wendth, Director of External Relations, at (518) 429-2385 or wendtha@albanyacademies.org, or Adam Doling, Communications Associate, at (518) 429-2344 or dolinga@albanyacademies.org.
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