School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
  • 10/13 Columbus Day - No School
  • 10/15 PSAT (grades 9-11)
  • 10/16 StageWorks @7PM
  • 10/19 Open House
  • 10/20 - 10/24 Spirit Week
  • 10/29 Yoga on the Lawn @7:45
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

Achona
Academy Life
Cozy campfires elicit comforting feels.
Academy Girls Fall Favorites
Annabelle Bennett, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2025
An inside view on the mental health convocation.
Taking Care of Your Mind: Academy’s Wellness Convocation
October 7, 2025
Must Reads
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Kristan Hawkins (top left), Julia Davis (top center), Gwen Stefani (top right), Ana Munley (middle left), Erika Kirk (middle center), Isabel Brown (middle right), Lila Rose (bottom left), Nicole Kidman (bottom center), Riley Gaines (bottom right)

Models and Influences for Young Girls, Especially Catholics • 20 Views

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Varsity team winning point.

AHN Unites for an Unforgettable 2025 Spike and Splash • 12 Views

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"The Life of a Showgirl" Album cover

And now we know "The Life of a Showgirl" Babe • 9 Views

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Cozy campfires elicit comforting feels.

Academy Girls Fall Favorites • 8 Views

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The Trump Administration faces much backlash in light of the leaked Signal "War Plan" messages.

The Leaked Government Signal Messages and The Continuous Threat To Our National Security • 7 Views

JagBall
Come and support your sisters!
Features
Kristan Hawkins (top left), Julia Davis (top center), Gwen Stefani (top right), Ana Munley (middle left), Erika Kirk (middle center), Isabel Brown (middle right), Lila Rose (bottom left), Nicole Kidman (bottom center), Riley Gaines (bottom right)
Models and Influences for Young Girls, Especially Catholics
Margaret McHugh, Sophomore Staff Writer • October 9, 2025
Heidi Skinner ('26) and Ameerah Kazbour ('26) and Stella Alvarez ('26) take photos after the ball.
My experience as a Krewe of Sant Yago Deb
Estella Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2025
Our beautiful Academy building sitting elegantly on Bayshore as the school that we love best.
The Beauty in Architecture
Margaret McHugh, Sophomore Staff Writer • September 26, 2025
BANTER BY THE BAY
Student Events

ACHONA student bulletin by Ava Radovic

Our Spotify
Arts & Entertainment
News
students creating a pile of flowers and candles to send their prayers.
Tragedy Strikes: FSU Confronts Campus Violence
Adriana Trapuzzano, Junior Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
The Trump Administration faces much backlash in light of the leaked Signal "War Plan" messages.
The Leaked Government Signal Messages and The Continuous Threat To Our National Security
Nicole Bianchi, Co Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2025
High rates of reciprocal tariffs are expected to impact U.S. economic relations with other countries.
Trump Tariffs: An Attempt to Increase Manufacturing in the U.S.
Haley Ricca, Sophomore Staff Writer • April 10, 2025
Sports
Adriana Trapuzzano attends a Bolts Game at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay Teams: AHN Girls Opinions on the Best Team
Addyson Moad, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2025
AHN’s View on UF Gators vs FSU Seminoles
AHN’s View on UF Gators vs FSU Seminoles
Valeria Taguja-Catano, Sophomore Staff Writer • September 24, 2025
2024-2025 Team Wins Championship
Academy of the Holy Names Flag Football team ready to take on second year after winning the Championship for their first year as a team
Addyson Moad, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2025
Editorials
The Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882 was the first act that limited immigration for a specific ethnicity in America's history.
Deportation Acts Shouldn’t Fuel a Nativist Mindset (EDITORIAL)
Ava Radovic, Managing Editor • March 6, 2025
Videos
Pumpkin Bread has become a classic staple throughout the years. The quick dish includes a simple recipe for everyone to follow when baking.
A Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Make Pumpkin Bread
Haley Ricca, Sophomore Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
Staff Profile
Addyson Moad
Addyson Moad
Senior Staff Writer

Addyson Moad is a senior at Academy of the Holy Names. She is a first year writer and a senior staff writer for Achona. She has been at Academy since Freshman year and is a part of Gold Star Club, Key...

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School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa
School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa