Press Room
October 2021
Surrealist Finishes First in Congressional Art Awards & American Art Awards
Demarest, NJ: Surrealist Gian Lee of Englewood Cliffs is building an impressive collection of awards for her art, including first place accolades in both the American Art Awards and the Congressional Art Awards in District 9. Read more»
Mariann Annecchino Retires as AHA’s Instrumental Music Director
Demarest, NJ: Mariann Annecchino has retired from her post as instrumental music director at the Academy of the Holy Angels. Her 21-year career at the Academy officially came to a close on October 15, and included a final “pop up” concert in the Student Commons. Read more»
Teen Knits Blankets for Facility That Cared for Her Grandmother
Demarest, NJ: Knitting aficionado Katelyn Freeburn just donated five of her handcrafted lap blankets to patients at the Woodcliff Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center. The Academy of the Holy Angels sophomore (Class of ‘24) specifically chose this facility because the center’s staff recently cared for her grandmother. Read more»
AHA Shows Care for All by Helping Outreach Organizations Fill Shelves
Demarest, NJ: Hundreds of local families are now benefitting from a Diaper and Toiletry Drive sponsored by the Academy of the Holy Angels’ Campus Ministry Department. This effort is particularly important since diapers and toiletries are essential items that are not covered by state or federal assistance programs. Read more»
Future Angels Appreciate AHA’s Personal Approach to Open House
Demarest, NJ: Prospective Angels and their families gave the Academy of the Holy Angels excellent ratings for the October 3 Fall Open House. Survey respondents said they appreciated the personal approach, which included tours led by Angel Ambassadors, current students who provide firsthand knowledge of life at the Academy. Read more»
Bishop Saporito Commissions Eucharistic Ministers, Blesses New Middle School as AHA Commemorates Feast Day
Demarest, NJ: The Holy Angels community hosted a memorable Feast Day celebration in honor of the Academy’s 142nd anniversary. Bishop Michael Saporito presided at the October 1 Liturgy, where he commissioned several new Eucharistic Ministers. He also provided a special blessing for the new AHA Middle School, which opened to Grades 6-8 on September 10. Read more»