Academy of the Holy Names

What a fun way to kick off summer with Week 1 of AHN's Summer on Bayshore! ☀️ Our campers are having a blast and are ready for even more fun ahead!

Congratulations to our newest Academy of the Holy Names Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Shannon Hoffman ’08 (rowing) and Stephano Giovanni Mastro ’11 (lacrosse, soccer, basketball, and track)! ⁠
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These outstanding alumni have made a lasting impact through their athletic achievements and leadership. We are proud to celebrate all they have accomplished and the legacy they continue to build within the AHN community and beyond. Go Jags!

More than 50 teachers participated in professional development to kick off their summer learning. Sessions focused on strengthening student engagement and staying ahead of the evolving role of AI in education, equipping educators with new strategies and insights for the year ahead.

We closed out the 2025–26 school year with our annual Faculty & Staff Mass in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, followed by brunch at Tampa Yacht & Country Club. It was a wonderful opportunity to gather in gratitude, celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and recognize faculty and staff members celebrating milestone anniversaries.

Please join us in congratulating the following employees for their years of service to the Academy of the Holy Names:

⭐ 5 Years: Melanie Alberts ’12, Elizabeht Gandarilla, Angela Juan, Olivia Valdes ’17, Lauren Plush, Lynn Peate, Cassidy Velez ’14, Allie Alberts, Lindsay Belush, Robert Bishop, Frederick Green, Tobey Sonenberg, Erin Fogle ’10, Kareem Escayg, Jessica Salmeron, Molly Smith ’88, and Kevin Whitney

⭐ 10 Years: David Bland, Deena Smith, and Nick Martin

⭐ 15 Years: Sarah Taylor

⭐ 20 Years: Lori Kearney

⭐ 25 Years: Deb Norris

⭐ 30 Years: Kerry Keegan and Kent Smith

Thank you for your dedication to our students, your commitment to our mission, and the many ways you contribute to the Academy community. We wish our faculty and staff a restful and well-deserved summer.

🏆 Congratulations to Altruismo, our first-ever Middle School House Cup winners! 

It was a close race all year, with every House holding the lead at some point as students worked hard to earn points through leadership, academics, service, and school spirit. We’re so proud of the way our Middle School students embraced this new tradition and showed what it means to be four Houses, but one Academy family. 🐆

The Kindergarten students closed out the school year with their adorable end-of-year musical, Getting Down with Mama Goose! Featuring catchy updated melodies, student-created choreography, impressive rhyming skills, and plenty of cute animal costumes, the Kindergarteners gave everyone a memorable celebration on the last day of school.

The 7th Grade Language Arts students wrapped up Trimester 3 Book Clubs with a creative Dinner Party celebration! Each group designed elements inspired by their book, from the setting and characters to the theme, tone, and conflict. Students showcased their creativity while celebrating a successful trimester filled with meaningful reading and discussion. What a fun way to bring literature to life!

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Jen Probst, recipient of the 2026 Blessed Marie Rose High School Teacher of the Year Award!

Chosen by our high school students, this award recognizes a faculty member who goes above and beyond to inspire, support, and build community each day at AHN.

Students described Mrs. Probst as someone who is always willing to go the extra mile, creates an engaging and supportive classroom environment, and makes every student feel seen and valued. One student shared that her “humor, intelligence, and genuine care” make her not only a great teacher, but an unforgettable one.

Thank you, Mrs. Probst, for the passion and joy you bring to the Academy. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!