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Inspired to Inspire: AHN Hall-of-Famer Lipscomb and the Day that Changed Her Life

“In my life, I believe I’ve had but one coach: Carlo Cherubino. This interview is dedicated with love and gratitude to him. May his memory forever be a blessing in my life.” – Joan Lipscomb Arthurton ’87

The journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, and for Joan Lipscomb, there was no doubt as to where she would lace up her shoes and begin that journey.

 “When people would ask me where I was going after grammar school, I would say CBA because my three brothers attended there. Once I understood why that wasn’t an option, Holy Names was always the only choice,” Lipscomb says.

The Evangelist: AHN mourns loss of teacher, coach

Carlo Cherubino, a beloved coach and teacher at the Academy of the Holy Names, died Nov. 14 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, after a brief illness.

“Carlo was a gifted educator and coach who inspired and nurtured our school community in countless ways,” said Dr. Martin Kilbridge, president of Holy Names. “He embodied the high standards and sincere devotion to forming strong young women we hold dear at Holy Names. His spirit will live on in our hearts.”

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Holy Names Inspires Alumna to Life of Service

Service, a charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, is more than just a word at Academy of the Holy Names. It’s a way of life.

For a natural go-getter like MJ Naughton ’03, it’s a means of inspiration. “During my senior year at Holy Names, when required to complete 100 hours of community service I was determined to do so well ahead of time.  I achieved about 180 hours of local service and received an award for Service and Leadership that year.”

The Evangelist: Day of Service

Academy of the Holy Names took a break from academics for a day, as students, faculty and staff spent Oct. 3 volunteering at 18 different service organizations around the Capital District. Read more here.

TU: Twin sisters finally play together on Holy Names soccer team

Like most identical twins, Addison and Emma Fogarty have been nearly inseparable since birth. The Academy of the Holy Names seniors still share a room at home in Troy and have been playing soccer together on the same teams for as long as they can remember. Read more here.