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Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
The 65th Commencement at Albuquerque Academy
Saturday, May 25, 9:15 a.m.
Under the Tent
Reception to Follow
Seniors: Meet in the East Campus Gym at 7:30 a.m. Attire under robes is business casual with dress shoes; no tennis shoes, flip flops, or shorts.
Seating: Each student’s family has a group of eight seats together, randomly assigned. There will be open seating behind the assigned seating area that will accommodate any additional guests. Click here to view the seating chart.
Graduation Announcements: Orders are ready to be picked up in the bookstore located in Simms Library. Bookstore hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Parking: All campus lots will be available for parking, as well as the JV baseball field and the dirt field to its west. View a map. Golf cart assistance will be available from all parking lots. Please note that if you arrive after the ceremony has started, carts will not be able to drop you off as close to the tent.
Photos: Frank Frost Photography will be taking a Class of 2024 group photo and capturing the moment as each graduate receives their diploma. You may purchase digital images or prints in various sizes. Photos will be uploaded to their online ordering site following commencement. We will email seniors and families the ordering link when 2024 photos have been posted.
Livestream: Friends and family unable to attend commencement will be able to watch via a livestream that will begin broadcasting at 8:30 a.m. using this link. The link will also be posted to the Academy website homepage before commencement for easy access.
Provide your new contact information: Seniors, please remember to complete the Alumni Contact Form so we can stay in touch after you graduate.
Arielle Siegel was born and raised on the other side of the Sandia Mountains but was lucky enough to join Albuquerque Academy in ninth grade. She graduated in 2006 and then went to New York to pursue a double major in drama and psychology at New York University.
Arielle holds a BFA from the Atlantic Theater Company Conservatory Training program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and is a proud founding member of Pipeline Theatre Company, which just celebrated its 15th successful season.
Currently, Arielle can be seen as Jen on Hulu’s hit series “Life & Beth,” created by Amy Schumer. Other notable TV credits include: “For Life” (ABC), “God Friended Me” (CBS), “Alternatino” (Comedy Central), “Inside Amy Schumer” (Hulu), “When They See Us” (Netflix), and “Blue Bloods” (CBS).
Arielle has worked for a number of national brands both on camera and as a voice-over artist. Most notably, she was the “spokesfairy” for Sparkle Paper Towels, for which she got to don fabulous wings and an incredible blue wig. You might also catch her in an upcoming commercial starring another New Mexico actor, Neil Patrick Harris.
Outside the entertainment industry, Arielle provides professional, pro bono voice-over services to multiple non-profit organizations and political campaigns.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Arielle serves as an impact producer for the independent documentary film “This Might Hurt,” which explores innovative treatments for chronic pain. The film aims to educate patients and practitioners and shift the medical industry away from opioids and invasive surgeries, toward a more holistic approach.
Saturday, May 18
Speakeasy Casino Night
7:30 p.m. | Simms Lobby
20’s Theme/Cocktail Attire
Sunday, May 19
Beach Volleyball Bash
12 p.m. | Charlie’s Sandbox
Tropical Attire
Monday, May 20
Seniorpalooza Music Festival
7 p.m. | Amphitheater
Concert/Neon Attire
Tuesday, May 21
Senior Carnival
3:30 p.m. | Library Field
Clothing that can get wet/BYO towel
Wednesday, May 22
Day of Rest!
Thursday, May 23
Senior-Faculty Lunch
11 a.m. | Courtyard and East Campus Dining Hall
Dress up for this event! We will take a class photo in the gym at 12:30. Yearbooks will be distributed after the photo.
Adieu Academy… An Evening in Paris
6:30 p.m. | Performance Hall
White Cocktail Attire
Friday, May 24
Hasta La Vista Graduation Rehearsal Breakfast
9 a.m. | Academy Arches
Fiesta Attire
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
10 a.m.-Noon
Graduation robes, caps, and tassels will be distributed after rehearsal.