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Five Prep Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 11th, 2025
Five members of Sandia Prep's Class of 2026 have been recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors.
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Decades of Dedication: Two Prep Teachers in the Spotlight
August 13th, 2025
Two of Sandia Prep’s most beloved educators are in the spotlight this month. The August issue of Albuquerque the Magazine features biology teacher Ernest Polansky and College Counselor Dr. Chuck Buxbaum among the city’s longest-tenured teachers.
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New Exhibit Features Prep Students' Border Doors
August 6th, 2025
Border doors created by Sandia Prep advanced Spanish-language students over the years will be featured in a new exhibit.
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Rising Freshman Miles Vroman ’29 Wins National Pentathlon Title
July 29th, 2025
The event -- comprising the 100m hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put, and 1500m run -- was held at Savannah State University in Savannah, Ga., where extreme heat and inclement weather ultimately suspended competition after the pentathlon concluded.
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Prep Modern Languages Chair Recognized for Global Education
July 23rd, 2025
The World Affairs Council of Albuquerque recently named Modern Languages Department Chair Claudio Pérez the Albuquerque Area Global Educator of the Year. The Council reviewed applications from several exceptionally dedicated teachers and selected Pérez as the model educator for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Prep Pride on the Podium: Coach and Former Players Take Silver at Nationals
June 2nd, 2025
Sandia Prep’s volleyball legacy is alive and spiking -- this time on the national stage. Varsity Volleyball Coach Audra Gentry ’06 teamed up with two of her former players, Alora Lucero ’18 and Camryn Nelson ’18, to claim second place at the USA Volleyball Open Adult National Championship in Denver, held May 23-28. The trio battled through a field of 40 highly competitive teams to earn their spot on the podium.
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Sandia Prep Alum Gus Walker ’21 Earns Top Honors at Marian University
June 2nd, 2025
Sandia Prep graduate Gus Walker ’21 has been named Business Program Student of the Year in Marketing and Public Relations by Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin -- a standout honor recognizing both academic excellence and campus impact.
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All Business: Oliver Rich-Jackson ’26 Launches Prep’s DECA Chapter -- and Its Success
May 30th, 2025
From founding Prep’s first DECA chapter to turning it into the school’s largest upper school extracurricular and representing New Mexico at a national conference, rising senior Oliver Rich-Jackson ’26 has been making bold business moves -- before even graduating.
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Seniors Showcase Drive, Curiosity, and Growth at Year-End Expo
May 28th, 2025
From decoding the mathematics behind poker-like games to building a kayak by hand, the senior class capped off their time at Prep not with final exams, but with curiosity-driven deep dives into topics that sparked their passion.
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From Classroom to Camp: Teachers Make SummerPrep Shine
May 20th, 2025
When the temps rise, Sandia Prep teachers don’t vanish -- they just switch gears and turn up the fun at SummerPrep!
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