Get to Know the New Teachers
Albany High School has welcomed several new teachers this year, bringing experience from different schools and careers.
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Albany Students of Color Visit History Black Colleges and Universities
In April, fourteen students of color flew to Virginia to tour Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) with three staff members of color. The tour gave students the opportunity to imagine life at these colleges, while connecting with other students of color.
From Cancellation to Closure
Challenge day used to be a time honored tradition at Albany High School, until its cancellation for the 2024-2025 school year. Challenge day was a program where sophmores were taken out of class, along with teacher volunteers and leaders, to participate in small-group team bonding activities. For a more in-depth look at the history of challenge day, and what drove its cancellation, check out our Summer 2025 addition of the Cougar on our website!
AP Art History Leaves Albany High Next Year Having Many Students and Teachers Disappointed
AP Art History at Albany High School, will no longer be provided next year, leaving many students and teachers disappointed.
Seniors Go Collegiate (Continued)
Between community college and Division 1, only 7 percent of high school athletes make it to the collegiate level. This year, Albany High School has produced many who will be taking the next step in their athletic careers. The athletes we chose to highlight are seniors Sisseline Lovejoy, Imani West, Michael Richards, and Deron Lyons.
One season, Three Contenders
As winter sports have officially wrapped up, we want to highlight the successful seasons of boys varsity soccer, boys varsity basketball, and girls varsity basketball.
A Crosstown Rivalry
Rivalries are a huge part of sports, and for Albany, the Saint Mary’s Panthers are our biggest rival. Three sports where it gets particularly intense are boys’ basketball, girls volleyball, and boys soccer.
Things to Do for Spring Break
If you're stuck in the Bay for spring break and looking for cool things to do, here's a day by day of fun things to do in the Bay during your break.
Seasonal Styles
As the weather gets warm and the summer approaches, welcoming a new wardrobe is a must. Whether you’re on the hunt for vacation outfits, school looks, or easy-to-style staples, spring shopping awaits. These are our top picks for a seasonal shopping spree:
Upcoming Novel-Flicks
Book lovers can all agree that since the beginning of film adaptations, books have often been done wrong. I remember the first time I saw A Wrinkle in Time in the theatre, and even though the movie itself was beautifully made, I hated the fact that they didn't involve more of Aunt Beast. From then on, I claimed to despise the movie because it did not correctly cover the book. This is an experience I know has been shared by a lot of bookworms.