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Friday, November 06, 2009
The Albany Academies e-newsletter
Week of November 2
AM 1300 live from the Academies!
Pictured (left to right) are World Languages Chair Donna Keegan; Marcus Pryor '87 P'15, Paul Vandenburgh, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings & Director of Admissions Bramble Buran; and Science Chair Bo Buran.
In an effort to promote our Fall Open House set for Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 p.m., our school was host to this morning's radio show on AM 1300 live from the Board of Trustees Room!
Show host Paul Vandenburgh interviewed a variety of faculty, staff, alumni/ae & parents about their experience at the Academies, including Science Chair Bo Buran; Director of Admissions Bramble Buran; AAPA President Deb Nelson P'10, '13; AAG Dean of Students Wendy Muhlfelder '67; AA Dean of Students Brian Fruscio; Board of Trustees member James Sidford P'17, '19; Marcus Pryor '87 P'15; and World Languages Chair Donna Keegan.
Pictured (left to right) are Board of Trustees member James Sidford P'17, '19 & Mr. Vandenburgh; Mayor Jennings with the Kindergarten boys; and AAG Dean of Students Wendy Muhlfelder '67 & AA Dean of Students Brian Fruscio.
In addition, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings joined us to host his weekly radio show in the Trustees Room. He also took time out to visit some of our classrooms.
Clips from the radio show will be available on www.talk1300.com beginning on Sunday.
Open House will begin on Sunday with registration in the AA Main Lobby at 1 p.m. The schedule for the day is as follows:
1:05-1:20 p.m. -- Welcome in Caird Chapel, AA
1:20-1:40 p.m. -- Divisional presentations on both campuses
1:45-3 p.m. -- Students will lead tours of both campuses
"We hope that you will encourage your friends and colleagues to attend our Fall Open House this Sunday, November 8. This will be an excellent opportunity for families to learn more about the Academies by speaking with our dedicated faculty, touring our beautiful academic and athletic facilities, and discovering firsthand how the Academies can benefit their child!" -- Bramble Buran, Director of Admissions
For more information, contact Ms. Buran or Associate Director of Admissions Drew Lentz at (518) 429-2300 or buranb@albanyacademies.org or lentza@albanyacademies.org.
The college journey
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Outstanding colleges and universities continue to visit the Academies on a regular basis to assist students with the college selection process.
We have had visits recently from Alfred University, Barnard College, Bentley University, Boston College, Cazenovia College, Colgate University, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art, Elms College, Gettysburg College, Hamilton College, Hartwick College, High Point University, Manhattanville College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Services, McDaniel College, Middlebury College, Pace University, New York City, Rochester Institute of Technology, Sacred Heart University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Siena College, Smith College, St. Lawrence University, Suffolk University, SUNY Brockport, SUNY College at Oneonta, SUNY College of Technology at Canton, Western New England College and Williams College. |
Pictured is Gettysburg College Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Ian Harkness speaking to Upper School boys and girls about what the college can offer.
Online safety tips
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Casey Quinlan, a Senior Investigator with the New York State Attorney General's Office, spoke to parents on Thursday in Caird Chapel about the importance of online safety when it comes to their children.
Since 1999, Investigator Quinlan has been assigned to the New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a multiagency partnership concentrating on the investigation of the online sexual exploitation of children.
She offered a number of helpful tips during her presentation, including keeping your identity private; never responding to messages that make you feel uncomfortable; never meeting offline without asking your parent or guardian's permission; respecting other people online; and thinking about the offline consequences of your online actions.
A presentation for Upper School students will be held today in Caird Chapel. |
National Language Honors Societies Initiation Ceremony -- November 10
Please join us for our National Language Honors Societies Initiation Ceremony on Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m. in the AAG Auditorium. This event will celebrate the induction of new students into the French, Spanish and Latin National Honor Societies.
Congratulations go out to the following students:
French National Honor Society -- Natalie Cheung '12, Kiley Hinkle '12, Paris Naigles '11, Bayly Reid '12, Allison Walsh '10, Thomas Welles (Form IV) and Frances Yanover '12
Spanish National Honor Society -- Sara Barry '12, Nicholas Bette (Form V), Youjin Chung (Form V), Sasmith Menakuru (Form IV), Jake Miorin (Form IV), Evan O'Brien (Form IV), James Puleo (Form IV), Elizabeth Robinson '11, Peter Schmitz-Morfe (Form IV) and Grayson Ullman (Form IV)
Latin National Honor Society -- Caroline Calhoun '10 (President), Darcy Benson '10 (Vice President), Hollis Puig '10 (Secretary), Michaila Stevens '10 (Treasurer), Tom Alston (Form V), Emily Downie '12, Lily Gluckman '12, Ilia Karp (Form V), Emily Lloyd '11, Alex Militar (Form IV), Tessa Palladino '12, Kaitlin Pericak '11, Alydaar Rangwala (Form V), Anthony Rossi (Form IV), Chris Savo (Form V), Akanshu Shrivastav (Form IV), Connor Sullivan (Form V) and Ian Tolmie (Form V)
A reception will immediately follow the event. All parents are welcome to attend.
A taste of the big city
Pictured (left to right) are 8th grade girls enjoying "A Taste of New York"; 8th grade boys having a "Fenway Ballpark Lunch"; and faculty member Jane Conway dancing with some of the 8th grade girls.
In lieu of having to postpone the 8th grade trips to Boston and New York City, special lunches were held for the 8th grade boys and girls today in the AA Student Lounge & AAG Lower School Gym, respectively.
The boys received a "Fenway Ballpark Lunch" complete with Fenway franks, chicken fingers, nachos and other tasty treats. Meanwhile, the girls were treated to "A Taste of New York" as they dined on hot pretzels, chicken lo mein, cheesecake lollipops and other delicious cuisine!
Athletics
The week in athletics
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The AA Varsity Cross-Country Team finished third in the Colonial Council Championships on October 30 behind surprise winner Lansingburgh and Voorheesville. Zach Nelson (Form VI) came in fourth place, finishing the Saratoga State Park course in 15:59 -- only the fourth AA runner to crack the 16-minute barrier.
Meanwhile, the AAG Varsity Cross-Country Team finished fifth in the Colonial Council Championships on October 30.
Both the AA & AAG Varsity Cross-Country Teams and the AAG Varsity Swim Team are competing in Sectionals today. |
Fall Sports Assemblies -- November 12 & 18
The AAG Fall Sports Assembly will be held on Thursday, November 12 beginning at 6 p.m. in the AAG Auditorium. Meanwhile, the AA Fall Sports Assembly will be held on Wednesday, November 18 at 2:55 p.m. in Caird Chapel.
The events will feature welcoming remarks along with team presentations. All parents are welcome to attend.
Ski Club seeking chaperones
The Ski Club is currently looking for chaperones for five Fridays in January and February from 3:30-9 p.m. Skiing takes place at Jiminy Peak and chaperones ski for free!
For more information, contact Upper School Director Scott Milliken at (518) 429-2317 or millkens@albanyacademies.org.
Academies hosts women's soccer
Our school served as the host site of a Northeast-10 Conference semifinal match yesterday as The College of Saint Rose Women's Soccer Team (20-0-0) defeated Merrimack 2-0 on the AAG Soccer Field.
The Golden Knights gained their third consecutive berth in the championship game of the conference tournament with the victory. The team will now face Franklin Pierce on Sunday, November 8 at 1 p.m. on the AAG Soccer Field.
Saint Rose tied last year's school mark of 20 victories and established a new record with its 16th shutout of the season.
ARTS
'The Tempest' -- November 13 & 14
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Join us for the fall production of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" on Friday, November 13 & Saturday, November 14 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening in Caird Chapel, AA.
The production will be staged in the round and accompanied by an original sound score performed live.
Make sure to check out our "Tempest" artwork created by Daniella Zeman '10 on both campuses.
This event is open to all Academies families. Admission is free for both performances and refreshments will be served in the Foyer prior to the start of the play.
The production is designed for older students and their families due to the level of sophistication; it is not appropriate for younger children.
For more information, contact Arts Chair Greg Cummings at (518) 429-2300 or cummingsg@albanyacademies.org. |
AAPA
Barnes and Noble Book Fair -- December 4
The 2009 Barnes and Noble Book Fair -- chaired by Colleen Breiner P'11, '15 -- will take place on Friday, December 4 at Barnes and Noble in Colonie Center.
We will once again be offering a special voucher to present at check-out; a percentage of the net sale will be donated to the Academies. Curious George will be the character for the event, and Middle School English teachers will be offering poetry readings and oral reports on Native American & Dutch legends.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER.
CLICK HERE FOR THE VOUCHER.
We will also be offering cheesecakes for sale through The Cheesecake Factory. All orders are due by November 25.
CLICK HERE FOR THE CHEESECAKE ORDER FORM.
Please join us for the next AAPA meeting on Tuesday, December 1 at 8 a.m. in the Board of Trustees Room, AA.
The Albany Academies is committed to developing the potential of the whole individual by building a community that fosters scholarship, leadership, character, service, and creativity. Our Compass of Core Values includes responsibility, self-discipline, compassion, ingenuity, respect, service, integrity and perseverance.
If you have any questions or comments about this electronic newsletter, please contact Ann Wendth, Director of External Affairs, 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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