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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
FEBRUARY 2009 ALUMNI & ALUMNAE E-NEWSLETTER
Support the AA & AAG hoops teams this Wednesday!
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The 19-1 AA Boys Varsity Basketball Team -- currently ranked #93 in the country -- will compete in a first round Sectionals playoff game this Wednesday, February 25 vs. Catholic Central High School at 6:30 p.m. at The College of Saint Rose located at 432 Western Avenue in Albany (please note new time and location).
In addition, the AAG Girls Varsity Basketball Team will compete in a first round Sectionals playoff game this Wednesday, February 25 at Cambridge High School located at 24 South Park Street in Cambridge at 6 p.m. |
We encourage your support for both the boys and girls as they look to continue their winning ways this season.
Tickets for all first round Sectional playoff games are $3 each. Tickets for quarterfinal, semifinal and final Sectional playoff games are $6 each.
Join us for a trip around the world
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Did you know that The Albany Academies has 22 international students from nearly 12 different countries represented in its Upper School student body? Hosted by families from throughout the Capital Region, these students bring cultural diversity to the Academies in a unique and special way.
As a way of celebrating this, The Albany Academies will host its first-ever International Taste of the World Festival this Saturday, February 28 from 3-5:30 p.m. Cuisine from more than two dozen countries and cultures will be available for sampling as well as dance demonstrations, Mardi Gras mask making and other hands-on activities for children.
We hope you will drop in and take part in this special celebration for our community -- be sure to bring your family and friends! |
Pictured above (left to right) are faculty members Chris Conway, Cheikh Gueye and Ken Ebert at a special reception for international host families held this past fall.
Click here for the International Taste of the World Festival flyer.
Last chance to submit Distinguished Alumni/ae Award nominations
As an alum, you know the success you've achieved as a result of your educational experience at the Academies. Please take the time to nominate a deserving graduate for the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award. Please send in all nominations by this Friday, February 27 to the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at reddingm@albanyacademies.org.
Click here to view past award winners.
Meanwhile, the deadline is Friday, March 6 to nominate an outstanding alumna for the 2009 Distinguished Alumnae Award. Please send all nominations to the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at reddingm@albanyacademies.org.
Click here to view past award winners.
Both awards will be given out during Reunion 2009 weekend!
Academy experience key to success
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Dr. Alice Kim '89 (pictured at left) stressed the importance of seeking out mentors in your life as part of our fifth installment of the Alumni/ae Speaker Series on February 19 in Caird Chapel.
She discussed her experiences as an Academy student, and the importance that faculty members and coaches had on her life during her time at our school, in college and her professional career. Dr. Kim also shared her positive experience as a current Academies parent with a son in our 3-year old program.
In addition, she expressed some of her favorite AAG memories and timeless advice that she learned at the Academy and beyond. |
Dr. Kim is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. She enjoys her professional career at Albany Associates in Cardiology and St. Peter's Hospital.
Don't forget that our final alumni/ae speaker this year will be Alison L. Cooper '81 on March 5 at 2:30 p.m. in Caird Chapel.
Class Secretaries wanted!
Would you like to serve as one of our Class Secretaries? In this role, you will act as the liaison between the Office of Alumni/ae Relations and your classmates! You can also help others stay informed about what is happening at the Academies.
We are currently seeking Class Secretaries for the following years:
AAG: 1938, 1939, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1955, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1970, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2007
AA: 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1975, 1976, 1995, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007
Remember to send in your Class Notes for the next issue of our A2 Academies magazine. The deadline is this Monday, March 2! Please send your notes and photos to
collins-schroedera@albanyacademies.org.
Save the date for the first-ever Children's Book Festival
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As you know, literacy and reading are critical to the success of young people. To celebrate National Library Week, the Academies has assembled more than 20 talented and well-known authors and illustrators for our first-ever Children's Book Festival at the Academies on Friday, April 17 from 3-7 p.m. on the West Campus.
There will also be fun and interactive workshops and activities for children of all ages, presentations by the authors and illustrators and special readings of the author's books by community leaders. |
Please plan to bring your family and friends to our school on April 17 to meet the authors and purchase their books. Also, look for our display in the window of The Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza in early April!
Click here for the Children's Book Festival flyer.
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to recognize Stu Jones
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The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall will honor E. Stewart Jones, Jr. '59 (pictured at left) as part of its 29th Annual Gala Celebration on Saturday, March 7 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in recognition of his contributions to the cultural life of the Capital Region.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Tickets are $125 per person.
Call (518) 273-0038 for more information. |
The summer of a lifetime...
Would you like to help provide the summer of a lifetime for a hard-working Academies student? We are seeking alumni/ae that are able to offer juniors an internship experience during the summer before their senior year.
The experience can run anywhere from one to four weeks.
If you would like to place a student at your company, please contact Director of College Counseling Lauren Carter at
(518) 429-2300 or carterl@albanyacademies.org.
Alumni/ae rock the Big Apple!
Pictured (left to right) are Sarah Carnabuci (Mary Farley's daughter), Mary Farley '69 & Leslie Morgan Marvin '61; Ms. Marvin, Betty White Christenson '43, Ms. Farley, Trudy Hemstead Calabrese '61, Mimi Evans '67, Ann Schultze Gephardt '62, Tom Flynn '65 & Wendy Muhlfelder '67; and Eric Beckman '91 & David Picotte '01.
More than 40 alumni/ae came together at the home of Leslie Morgan Marvin '61 on January 27 for our New York City Regional Gathering. East Campus Dean of Students Wendy Muhlfelder '67 shared her perspective as an alumna working with the girls today. It was a great evening for our graduates to reconnect and learn more about the Academies and the future of our school.
Make sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming regional receptions:
February 25: Chicago Regional Gathering, hosted by Dr. Robert Higgins '77, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Union League Club of Chicago. Please RSVP to the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2432 or
collins-schroedera@albanyacademies.org.
March 12: Washington, D.C. Regional Gathering, hosted by Steven M. Sumberg '63 & Steven D. Ranney '63, 6-8 p.m. Please RSVP to the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2432 or collins-schroedera@albanyacademies.org.
March 14: Florida Regional Gathering, noon, The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, 2800 South Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach. Please RSVP to the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2432 or collins-schroedera@albanyacademies.org.
April 1: Boston Regional Gathering (please note change in date), hosted by Stewart C. Myers '58
August 1: Day at the Races
Scholarship available for deserving scholar-athlete
Please spread the word about the Tom Tuttle '84 Merit Scholarship available for a male high school scholar-athlete not currently attending the Academies. The scholarship awards up to 50% of annual tuition each year for the student's time at our school.
Special thanks to Tom for his generosity and support of prospective students at the Academies.
For more information, contact Director of Admissions Bramble Buran at (518) 429-2300 or buranb@albanyacademies.org, or Director of Institutional Advancement Kim Verstandig at (518) 429-2431 or verstandigk@albanyacademies.org.
A 50-year AAG tradition continues...
Pictured (left to right) are scenes from the 8th grade girls play titled "Adrift in New York" held in the East Campus Auditorium.
The 8th grade girls did an excellent job in their presentation of the play "Adrift in New York" in the East Campus Auditorium on January 15 & 16.
The play is based on a Horatio Alger story that follows the Linden family through tough times and intrigue. From the missing son, to a banished young girl and the spirited characters of the Bowery and Geary Street, this classic melodrama has it all.
The girls were very excited to have the chance to continue this 50-year AAG tradition!
Get ready for a magical evening... for a great cause
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We encourage your support of our Spring Gathering -- An Evening of Music & Magic on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at The Franklin Terrace in Troy.
Funds raised at this special event support the long-term success of the Academies. The event brings together families at the Academies but also anyone interested in a special evening out on the town!
Tickets are $85 per person. The artistic and musical talents of our students will add a magical touch to the evening! |
Click here for the Spring Gathering flyer.
Click here to join the Spring Gathering Honorary Committee.
Click here to advertise in the Spring Gathering program.
Click here to become a Spring Gathering corporate sponsor.
Click here to donate a Spring Gathering auction item.
For more information, contact Director of Annual Giving Susan K. Tobin at (518) 429-2448 or tobins@albanyacademies.org.
Upper School Musical set for March 5-7
Would you like to spend an evening experiencing a fantastic theatrical performance at the Academies? Tickets are currently available for the Upper School Musical production of "Into the Woods" set for Thursday, March 5 through Saturday, March 7. The performances begin at 7 p.m. each night.
Tickets are just $5 each, cash or check only (checks should be made payable to The Albany Academies).
For more information, contact Megan DiNicola at dinicolam@albanyacademies.org.
Finance journal honors Stewart Myers '58
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Morgan Stanley recently published the latest Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, which pays tribute to MIT finance professor Stewart C. Myers '58 (pictured at left).
In a 40-plus-year career notable for trailblazing work on capital structure, capital budgeting and valuation, Stew has had a remarkable influence on both the theory and practice of corporate finance. In the lead article, four of his former students provide a survey of accomplishments.
Stew will serve as the host of our Boston Regional Gathering on April 1. |
Class Gatherings being set for Reunion
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Class Gatherings for Reunion 2009 on May 15 & 16 continue to be finalized and will be held at a variety of locations, including on-campus, homes of alumni/ae and at local venues such as The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Fort Orange Club and Wolferts Roost Country Club, among others.
You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to take a trip down memory lane with classmates you haven't seen in years. If you haven't already made a gift for your reunion class, please consider making one today. Gifts and pledges made before Reunion 2009 will boost the chances of your class being honored with the coveted Reunion Participation Bowls that currently belong to the AA & AAG Classes of 1958. All funds raised go towards the Annual Fund, which underwrites the daily operations of our school.
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Click here to make your gift online now.
For more information about making a special reunion gift, contact Director of Annual Giving Susan K. Tobin at (518) 429-2448 or tobins@albanyacademies.org.
Please continue to check out the schedule of events page below as we are updating it frequently.
Click here for a schedule of events and hotel information.
For more information or to get involved, please contact the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at (518) 429-2432 or
collins-schroedera@albanyacademies.org.
Get connected with our online 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 create a Facebook account.
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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