Junior Meagan Gonzalez earns perfect score of 36 on ACT
Tori LItschgi, Staff
On Thursday, May 17, Principal Mrs. Camille Jowanna recognized junior Meagan Gonzalez for her perfect score of 36 on the ACT Exam, one of two qualifying exams for college admissions . The ACT site... READ MORE »»
Caption: Mrs. Jowanna congratulates Meagan Gonzalez on receiving the recognition letter from ACT>
Academy Grades 9-11 receive top awards at Convocation
Li Stalder, Achona Staff
Academy freshmen, sophomores, and juniors received recognition and praise at the Underclassmen Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 9, for outstanding academic performance, service, and school involvement. Prominent... READ MORE »»
Caption: Alina Meador receives Smith College Book Award.
Academy girls experience Busch Gardens as “a whole new world”
Alexandra Diaz, Achona Staff
Junior and Senior girls and their dates danced the night away at Prom on Saturday evening, May 5. The ”Arabian Nights” theme and the setting of Busch Gardens made for an unforgettable... READ MORE »»
Caption: The ideal setting of Busch Gardens made the perfect location for a pre-Prom photo for Academy juniors.
Seniors say farewell to all of their AHN sisters
Tori Litschgi, Staff
On Friday, May 4, seniors tearfully said goodbye to the Academy community. Friends and siblings, ranging from freshmen to seniors, all clung together balling their eyes out, dreading the departure... READ MORE »»
Caption: The gym was packed with beautifully dressed seniors celebrating a morning of memories, speeches and songs.
Prom…a night to forget? Or one to live and remember?
Rachelle El-Houayek, Multimedia News
Prom, supposedly one of the most memorable nights for teens, can end up in disaster by one small mistake. During the months of April and May, also known as “Prom Season,” America witnesses... READ MORE »»
Caption: Seniors display SADD stoplight warnings and poignant notes from second graders reminding seniors to stay safe.
Sarah Davis scores fourth Gold Medal on National Latin Exam
Senior Sarah Davis, a 2012 National Merit Scholar, has received commendation by the National Latin Exam Committee for winning four consecutive Gold Medals over the last four years in the National... READ MORE »»
Caption: Principal Mrs. Camille Jowanna congratulates Sarah Davis on receiving her fourth consecutive Gold Medal.
Seniors celebrate their last day of classes
Alexandra Diaz, Achona Staff
The Senior Class of 2012 took over Academy in the late hours of the night before and early morning of Thursday, May 3, in preparation for the traditional senior prank. Seniors used aspects of college... READ MORE »»
Caption: Jacqui Posada and Sarah Davis lead the pack in the traditional senior hall run to the pool.
Relay for Life successful despite early rain-out
Alexandra Diaz, Achona Staff
Davis Island Relay for Life on Friday, April 20, was put to an early end because of rain, thunder, and severe lightning. A severe storm that rolled in late that night caused the event to be called off... READ MORE »»
Caption: Relay for Life celebrated the many cancer victims who have all inspired and touched our lives.
Softball wins Region Semi-Finals over Arcadia
AHN Athletic Department Press Release
Academy of the Holy Names went way past expectations in Region title play on Friday night, April 27, in its win at home over Arcadia DeSoto County, 10-6, in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals. Scoring five... READ MORE »»
Caption: Fifteen talented baseball athletes exude joy and school pride upon winning District title at Berkeley Prep on Thursday, April 19.
Fish Fish Everywhere!
For the first time in school history, Academy girls attended a field trip in the middle of the fourth quarter. Marine Biology and Environmental classes headed to the Tampa Aquarium on Friday, April 20,... READ MORE »»
Caption: Marine and Environmental classes make friends with stingrays on field trip.
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Test your trivia skills with Achona’s Mascot Madness Quiz
Mary Green, Editor-in-Chief
Are you a college sports fan, or just a fan of universities in general? Take the Achona’s mascot... read story
Spring sports thrive in postseason competition
Three spring sports here at Academy closed out their best seasons in recent history. Both the crew... read story
Spring sports athletes recognized at Awards Banquet
Li Stalder, Achona Staff
Academy spring sports athletes and their families, along with their coaches and Academy administration,... read story
Softball wins Region Semi-Finals over Arcadia
AHN Athletic Department Press Release
Academy of the Holy Names went way past expectations in Region title play on Friday night, April 27,... read story
Considering one-and-done? Think again…
Mary Green, Editor-in-Chief
As soon as Coach John Calipari and his University of Kentucky Wildcats cut down the nets after their... read story
Quarter Notes audition will attract new Academy talent
Alexandra Diaz, Achona Staff
Do you love to sing and dance? Make sure you attend the Academy of the Holy Names’ Quarter Notes Show Choir auditions on Monday, May 14. Auditions... read story
Prom…a night to forget? Or one to live and remember?
Rachelle El-Houayek, Multimedia News
Prom, supposedly one of the most memorable nights for teens, can end up in disaster by one small mistake. During the months of April and May, also known... read story
Apps for editing media? Here are a few to consider…
Bridget Davis, Video Editor
With iPads coming into play next year, students will be allowed to work and carry all their projects with them. As far as editing media goes, Apple’s... read story
Fish Fish Everywhere!
For the first time in school history, Academy girls attended a field trip in the middle of the fourth quarter. Marine Biology and Environmental classes... read story
100th Anniversary: RMS Titanic story never gets old
Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
A hundred years have passed since the RMS Titanic took its last radio wave on the seas. After hitting an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on April 14, the New York... read story
Mikela’s play list brings out the country in all of us
Jessica Riddle, Entertainment Editor
The list of country songs that Achona staffer Mikela Mollanazar has selected for nice balmy days and evenings goes to show that Academy girls have versatile... read story
Florida senator could be Romney’s VP nominee
Josie Little, Politics and Culture Editor
People are talking about Senator Marco Rubio. His supporters compare him to a former junior senator from Illinois, now President,... read story
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Seniors say farewell to all of their AHN sisters
Tori Litschgi, Staff
On Friday, May 4, seniors tearfully said goodbye to the Academy community. Friends and siblings, ranging from freshmen to seniors, all clung together balling their eyes... read story
Junior Meagan Gonzalez earns perfect score of 36 on ACT
Tori LItschgi, Staff
On Thursday, May 17, Principal Mrs. Camille Jowanna recognized junior Meagan Gonzalez for her perfect score of 36 on the ACT Exam, one of two qualifying exams for college... read story
Academy Grades 9-11 receive top awards at Convocation
Li Stalder, Achona Staff
Academy freshmen, sophomores, and juniors received recognition and praise at the Underclassmen Honors Convocation on Wednesday, May 9, for outstanding academic performance,... read story
CFLs are an easy way to go green with benefits
Tori Foody, Eng4 Honors
What’s that in the sky? Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s a Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL). These light bulbs that are safe for the environment and... read story
“Alpha instinct” of bullying goes beyond school walls
Brynn Wiley, Achona Staff
Cyber bullying, a form of relational aggression, continues to pose a problem within the lives of young adults. The issue presents itself mostly in... read story
What constitutes “crossing the line” for paparazzis?
Gabby Nickerson, Eng4 Honors
If you flip through the pages of any popular magazine, you are bound to see unflattering images of celebrities sprawled across pages accompanied with... read story
Sharks need to swim in the ocean, not in your soup
Chaz Carnevale, English 4 Honors
Chaz Carnevale’s understanding of and concern for shark preservation derives from her own research and her experience last summer shark diving... read story