Now that this craft chain is gone, students need alternate locations to obtain materials for Halloween costumes. By: Bruce Thurlow As Halloween approaches, many Albany High School students are considering what to wear; oftentimes, that includes creating handmade pieces. In February of 2025, JoAnn Fabrics across the country permanently closed … Read more
Meet the School Board Candidates
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During this election, five candidates are vying for four open seats on The Albany Unified School District Board of Education. The candidates are Becky Hopwood, Josh Mahoney, Melissa Boyd, David McKinney and Margaret Allen. Hopwood, Mahoney and Boyd are incumbent trustees up for reelection. Allen and McKinney are new candidates. Each candidate has their own reasons for running and what they want to express to voters. Hopwood says, “The responsibility of the school board in general is to represent the voice and vision of the community.” The election is on November 3, and Albany High School students can vote for school board candidates if they are over 16 years old.
ASB’s Enhancements to This Year’s HOCO Schedule
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Albany High School’s leadership has introduced several revisions to this year’s Homecoming itinerary. Many new events have been added to the schedule, some in replacement to old events such as the spirit day “Decades Day,” and also the co-ed game “Tug of War.”
