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Paramus NJ, Vocalist Isabella Wisniewski used to dream of visiting Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. This year, she was invited to perform at both world-famous venues. In the space of a few months, Wisniewski sang with the 2023 Honors Performance Series in New York City, and followed up by bringing her vocal talents to the HPS in Australia.
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Demarest NJ, Olivia Roque was a Girl Scout of about nine years old when she caught a glimpse into her future. At the time, the Little Ferry resident met an older Scout who was a junior member of a Hasbrouck Heights emergency medical services team. Captivated, Roque was determined to serve as an EMT, and ultimately become a doctor.
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Demarest, NJ: Enjoy a relaxing day with friends at the Academy of the Holy Angels’ Second Annual Golf Outing. This event, which is being hosted by the AHA Parents’ Athletic Association, will be held Monday, September 25, at the Hackensack Golf Club. Golfers can look forward to experiencing one of New Jersey’s top-rated facilities, which features replicas of holes from some of the world’s most famous courses. (For GPS directions to the clubhouse, use 1 Golf Club Road in Emerson.) Advance registration is required. Visit the event website https://ahagolf23.givesmart.com for tickets and details.
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Demarest NJ, in just five days, local girls learned to decipher messages in binary code, test engineering design principles, use color theory, discover elements of ancient myths, identify the attributes of successful leaders, and make new friends.
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Demarest NJ, “Metros Monday” (June 12) was particularly memorable for performing artist Nora Giannantonio. This rising senior from the Academy of the Holy Angels brought home a sought-after Metropolitan High School Theater Award for Best Vocal Performance in a Female-Identifying Role. She was honored for her portrayal of Feste in “Twelfth Night the Musical.”
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Demarest NJ, Kathryn Fragola, a brand new graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, is now the newest member of the Fordham University Dance Team. Fragola’s signing ceremony was held at her alma mater on June 8. AHA Head Dance Coach Jenny Sweet, Fordham Dance Coach Stephanie Yonkovich, and Fragola’s parents Virginia and Vito were on hand to celebrate.
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Englewood NJ, Eva Zazzali, a sophomore at the Academy of the Holy Angels, just won the inaugural bergenPAC Executive Producer’s Award. Zazzali was recognized for her portrayal of Viola in AHA’s spring 2023 production of “Twelfth Night the Musical.” Awards were presented May 22 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood.
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Demarest NJ, Seventy-one students from the Academy of the Holy Angels have been inducted into the Regina Angelorum Chapter of the National Honor Society. The NHS was established in 1921 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals to encourage and honor students who exemplify scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Continue reading National Honor Society Opens Doors to 71 Academy of the Holy Angels Students
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Demarest NJ, Five devoted instrumental musicians from the Academy of the Holy Angels spent May 4 performing at the 39th Annual Young Musicians Concert. The event was held at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.
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Demarest NJ, STEM standouts from the Academy of the Holy Angels were recognized at a joint induction ceremony held on April 4. Angels who excel in the sciences were welcomed into the Science National Honor Society. Students who demonstrate excellence in mathematics are now members of Mu Alpha Theta.
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Demarest NJ, outstanding world language students from the Academy of the Holy Angels have been welcomed into the French, Italian, Latin, and Spanish honor societies. AHA World Language Department Chair Lisa Betti, who organized and led both ceremonies, noted how the study of world languages allows people to connect and explore different perspectives, including how other people view us. She congratulated the inductees, expressing her hope that this is just the beginning of their discovery of languages and cultures.
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Demarest NJ, seniors and juniors who excel in the Academy of the Holy Angels’ business education program have entered the National Business Honor Society. AHA Business Department Chair Krystal Reilly, who founded and advises AHA’s NBSH and DECA chapters, led the March 21 induction ceremony.
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Demarest NJ, Nina Sinatra, a 2008 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Angels, recently addressed current Angels about her exciting career as a senior mechanical and materials engineer.
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Demarest NJ, some of the area’s most dedicated musicians study at the Academy of the Holy Angels. This month, several Academy instrumentalists were invited to showcase their transcendent talents in regional honors concerts.
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Demarest NJ, Expressive artists and creative wordsmiths from the Academy of the Holy Angels, including one middle school student, fared exceptionally well in the regional leg of the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. In total, Angels’ accolades include a nomination for an American Voices Award, 11 Gold Keys (9 in art, 2 in writing), 18 Silver Keys (12 in art, 6 in writing), and 27 Honorable Mentions (20 in art, 7 in writing).
