Around AHN

1 AWS PRESENTS TO

Engineering Club

Professionals from Amazon Web Services (AWS) present a live demonstration to the high school Engineering Club of prototypes to be used in partnership with the PGA Tour. Students test AWS technology that tracks and predicts when “roar-worthy” moments will happen on the golf course.

2 PRE-K GIVES THANKS

Pre-K students take turns sharing what they are thankful for as they lead a heartfelt Thanksgiving Prayer Service for their family members in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher.

3 SISTERS RENEW

Vows

Sisters representing two congregations — the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary as well as the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary — renew their vows. During this annual ceremony, the Sisters recommit their devotion to Mary and their consecration to Jesus Christ.

4 7TH GRADERS INVESTIGATE

Pollution

Students in 7th grade participate in a beach cleanup and citizen science project at Tampa Bay Watch. Students collect, filter and analyze local water samples for the presence of plastic and contribute their data to the Florida Microplastic Awareness Project.

5 AHN PARENT SPEAKS TO STUDENTS ON VETERANS DAY

On Veterans Day, Academy parent Lt. Col. Christine Rhyne shares her journey leading to her U.S. Air Force service and educates students about the different branches of the military.

6 8TH GRADERS DESIGN ROLLER COASTERS

Students in 8th grade build small-scale model roller coasters using pipe insulation and marbles, then analyze them using physics principles in a STEM design project.

7 NESTOR SIGNS WITH USF SOCCER

Academy honors senior Linnea Nestor at High School Convocation for committing to play soccer at the University of South Florida.

8 JUNIOR CREATES NONPROFIT TO HELP REFUGEES

Junior Grace Jaye created a nonprofit organization to support displaced youth from Ukraine and other countries. Her “Taste From Home” cookbook is a collection of family recipes passed down and shared with Jaye during her travels around the globe.

9 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN TAMPA-LE HAVRE SCHOOL CHALLENGE

French students at the Academy participate in a challenge to help create connections between young English and French learners living in Tampa and Le Havre, France. Through a series of missions, students discover the history, culture, art and people of Tampa’s sister city, Le Havre.

10 STUDENT

Receives Performance Honor

Senior Julia Dean is accepted into the Carnegie Hall Performance Honor Series in New York City, an opportunity for rising young vocalists to perform under master conductors.