Members of student council were able to meet the class of 2023 at their freshman orientation. Junior class representative Julianna Bland (’21) helped organize the event. “They seem eager and ready to get into everything our school has to offer,” says Bland. (Photo Credit: Mei Lamison/Achona Online)
Members of student council were able to meet the class of 2023 at their freshman orientation. Junior class representative Julianna Bland (’21) helped organize the event. “They seem eager and ready to get into everything our school has to offer,” says Bland.

Photo Credit: Mei Lamison/Achona Online

Class of 2023 First Impressions

Mei Lamison, Editor-in-Chief

August 19, 2019

The freshmen class of 2023 has just started their first year at AHN. While adjusting to their new classes, activities, and friends, each of them have gained their first impressions of the Academy. 

“The all girls environment really makes it feel like a true sisterhood,” says Ximena Sanchez (’23). 

Here are some of the class of 2023 first impressions: 

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Photo Credit: Mei Lamison/Achona Online
"It's only my third day here, so I don't really have a favorite class, teacher, or area in particular," says Amelia Vitello ('23). "I am really excited to join clubs. I plan on joining ambassadors and the crew team."
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