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Friday, January 22, 2010
The Albany Academies e-newsletter
Week of January 18
Due to the short school week, we are providing an abbreviated version of our weekly electronic newsletter. We wanted to highlight some exciting announcements this past week, important news and special events occurring this weekend.
New academic structure announced
As announced earlier in the week, there has been a change in the administrative structure of The Albany Academies. Wendy Muhlfelder '67 has been appointed to the position of Associate Head of School of Albany Academy for Girls and Scott Milliken as Associate Head of School of The Albany Academy.
Ms. Muhlfelder has been a valued member of the Academies faculty since 1989 in the Lower, Middle & Upper Schools, and served as AAG Dean of Students for the past two years. Mr. Milliken has been a dedicated member of the Academies for more than 10 years and served as Upper School Director for the past three years. They have both been selected for their long history, dedication and excellent records of service with the Academies.
Ms. Muhlfelder and Mr. Milliken will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of each campus.
Join us for hockey festivities this weekend!
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Please join us this Saturday, January 23 for a special ceremony before the start of the AA Varsity Hockey Game at 4 p.m. to honor Frank O'Brien III '84 (pictured at left).
The Albany Academy Alumni Association will be retiring Frank's jersey and hanging it in the Robison Family Hockey Arena -- the first hockey jersey to be retired in Academy history.
Frank was a three-sport athlete at The Albany Academy and member of the 1983 New York State Section II championship hockey team. |
After graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1988, he fulfilled a lifelong dream and played professional hockey in the United States and Sweden. He tragically passed away in December 2006 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Members of the O'Brien family will be present for the ceremony -- along with Head of School Dr. Douglas North -- and announce a special gift to the hockey program. After the event, we hope that you will stay for the AA Varsity Hockey game vs. Pomfret.
Due to this event, we are changing the time of the AA Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball games scheduled for Saturday, January 23 to 4 p.m. (Junior Varsity) and 5:30 p.m. (Varsity).
2010 Cuts for Cancer -- January 24
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As part of the 2010 Coaches vs. Cancer High School Challenge, Gregory's Barbershop in Delmar will donate all revenues from haircuts done on Sunday, January 24 from noon to 4 p.m. to the American Cancer Society. |
All hair cuts are a $20 donation; hot towel shaves are a $20 donation; and designs can be shaved into haircuts for $10 extra. The event will be held at Main Square, 316 Delaware Avenue.
For more information, contact Gregory's Barbershop at (518) 439-3525.
Milestone week in athletics
Pictured (left to right) are Amanda Cioffi of the AAG Varsity Basketball Team with Andrew Catalon of WNYT NewsChannel 13; the AA Varsity Wrestling Team during Senior Night; and George Featherstonhaugh of the AA Varsity Wrestling Team with his parents, Barbara and James Featherstonhaugh.
It was a huge week in athletics for two standout student-athletes at the Academies. WNYT NewsChannel 13 was on campus this past Thursday to interview Amanda Cioffi '10 of the AAG Varsity Basketball Team.
Amanda was recently selected as the Dunkin' Donuts High School Sports Player of the Week; she scored her 1,000th career point this past week. Congratulations to Amanda on this outstanding achievement!
She will be featured on the WNYT NewsChannel 13 broadcast airing on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:20 p.m. and Sunday, January 31 at 11:15 p.m. Her story will also appear on the WNYT NewsChannel 13 website next week.
The AAG Varsity Basketball Team will travel to Cobleskill today for a game at 6 p.m.
George Featherstonhaugh (Form VI) of the AA Varsity Wrestling Team recorded his 100th career wrestling win this past Thursday. George is currently 14-8 for the season. Congratulations on this great accomplishment! He was recognized this week during Senior Night for the wrestling team.
Spelling Bee to continue this Monday!
We will be continuing the Scripps Spelling Bee this Monday, January 25 for Middle School students that have advanced from the first round. Since the word list is the same for both girls and boys, the event will be happening simultaneously in the AAG Auditorium & Caird Chapel.
The winners from the AAG & AA spelling bees will advance to the regional competition.
The following students have made it through the first round and will compete on Monday:
Fifth Grade -- Katherine Bielawa, Matt Bohl, Madeline Cavallino, Levi Freinberg-Trufas, Katie Sidford, Jalynn Walker & Campbell Whyte
Sixth Grade -- Joey Aiello, James Connolly, Helene DiStefano, Dana Fein-Schaffer, Sophie Jansen, Nikki Kura, Roger McNamee & Sabine Stain
Seventh Grade -- Ankit Bagel, Michael Benson, Julian Hackshaw, AJ Kammath, Nick Lau, Julia Randall & Daniel Silverman
Eighth Grade -- Tanya Bakshi, Julia Chirlin, Hale Cummings, Griffen Keegan, Daniel Mahoney, Arka Rao, AJ Stair & Amy Wu
Winter Carnival -- January 24
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Please plan to join us at The Children's Guide Winter Carnival this Sunday, January 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Hill Montessori School in North Greenbush.
There will be games, magicians, clowns, music classes, karate demonstrations and a scavenger hunt for children. We will have a booth at the event so make sure to stop by and say hello! |
Just a few spots remaining for Drivers Ed course
There are a very limited number of spots remaining for our new Drivers Education program that we will be offering this spring through Bell's Auto Driving School.
This non-credit course will include 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of road instruction. Students must have a valid New York State Learner's Permit or license prior to taking the program and must be 16 years old by February 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be issued an MV-285 Student Certificate of Completion.
The program begins with an orientation on February 4 and the course (both classroom work and driving) will run from February 6 through approximately June 12. The cost will be $425 for Academies students and $450 for non-Academies students; a minimum of 16 students is required to conduct the program.
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Director of Operations Pam MacAffer at (518) 429-2439 or macafferp@albanyacademies.org. We will be offering the Drivers Ed course as part of Summer Camp 2010 as well.
Student volunteers needed for Radiothon
Faculty member Bob Neudel is seeking 6th grade boys to lend their support to the Ronald McDonald Radiothon on Saturday, January 30 at Crossgates Mall.
Five to six volunteers are still needed from 9:30-10 a.m. to help set up the event. Any students who enjoy yo-yoing can be part of "The Albany Academies Yo-Yoers." Students will be performing exciting yo-yo tricks from 10 a.m.-noon as well as teaching and working with many of the Ronald McDonald children! Our students will also be encouraged throughout the day to assist with a variety of jobs, including selling hearts.
If your son is interested or you would like to serve as a parent chaperone, please contact Mr. Neudel at neudelb@albanyacademies.org; students should wear their Academy Leadership t-shirt to the Radiothon.
Update on arts camp
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As promised, two weeks of art camps have been coordinated by The Arts Center of the Capital Region during our school's March break. Details and registration are being coordinated directly through The Arts Center.
There will be two sessions: March 8-12 -- Imagine That! Characters, Cartoons, Comics + More; and March 15-19 -- Art from Around the World. |
Students will be engaged all morning and afternoon learning new skills and completing exciting art projects with enriching, nurturing instruction from qualified arts professionals and counselor support. Before and after-care are available for $10 per day, per child. Each week will culminate with a special art show for friends and family.
For more information, please contact the center at (518) 273-0552 Ext. 231. If you have any questions, please contact Director of External Affairs Ann Wendth at (518) 429-2385 or wendtha@albanyacademies.org.
CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER ABOUT THE CAMPS.
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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