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Academy puts up a Christmas tree every year, but where did this tradition even begin?

The history of Christmas: how it became a commercialized phenomenon

December 15, 2021
A side-by-side look at two different types of Christmas trees.

Different Ways Academy Students Celebrate Christmas

Winsome Storm, Sophomore Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
The car parade was really cool and thoughtful of the faculty and parents. It made me realize how much I’m going to miss academy and the community we had there, Anna Frisco (20).

How the Class of 2020 is Celebrating their Last Year of High School

Casey Martin, Senior Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Even though Dia de los Muertos means Day of the Dead, the tradition is meant to be a celebration of life.

Halloween History and International Celebrations

Hira Khan, Contributing Junior Writer
November 1, 2017
Silver Coffee, a tradition honoring the senior class, is one of the final highly cherished milestones seniors encounter.

Seniors Sip and Recollect at Annual Silver Coffee

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
May 15, 2017
The phrase “Happy New Year” means “Gung Hei Fat Choi” in Chinese or “May You Have Good Fortune.”

The World Celebrates Chinese New Year: The Year of the Rooster

Olivia Stevens, Senior Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Olivia Stevens 17 said, I hope to continue our southern tradition as I get older.

Unique New Year’s Eve Traditions

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
January 10, 2017
Each AHN family has their own unique Thanksgiving traditions!

Interesting Thanksgiving Traditions

Alexis Alvarez, Junior Staff Writer
November 14, 2016
All sports have something unique about them, but sports at Academy are second to none! Photo Credit: Chloe Paman

Unique Traditions Of The Academy Fall Sports

Chloe Paman, Multimedia Editor
October 17, 2016
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