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We are incredibly proud to share the outstanding results of our ANS gymnasts at the latest Gymnastics Championship in honor of Athlete’s Day! Our athletes showed immense dedication, skill, and passion. Join us in celebrating their hard-earned medals!

Level 5 Standouts
- Cecilia Cortez: 5 Gold Medals! Recognized as the highest-level athlete in the entire competition! She was crowned Champion in Floor, Beam, Uneven Bars, Vault, and the All-Around. Simply amazing!
- Mila Lara: 5 Silver Medals! Incredible performance across all apparatuses.

Level 3 Standouts
- Andrea Bendaña: Silver in Jump and Bars
- Isabel Salgado: Silver in Floor and Bronce in Bars

Level 2 Standouts
- María Gabriela Beltre (Ages 7-8): All-Around Champion! Gold in Floor & Bars, Silver in Vault & Beam.
- Andrea Del Carmen (Ages 7-8): Silver in Floor, Vault, and the All-Around! 🥈
- Luciana Paguaga (Age 11): Gold in Floor!
- Valentina Flores (Age 10): Bronze in Floor! 🥉

Level 1 Standouts
- Eleana Sequeira: Gold in Jump and Silver in All-around
- Alice Ortiz: Silver in Bars
- Eva Gohring: Silver in Floor
- Malak Shihab: Silver in Floor and Bronze in Jump

Our Amazing Novice Team
- Alexandra Tereschenko: Gold in Vault, Silver in Floor
- Catalina Reyes: 2 Silver Medals (Vault and Floor)
- Emely Guerrero: Gold in Floor 🥇, Bronze in Vault
- Catalina Hernández: Gold in Vault
- Luciana Morin: Bronze in Floor
- Luciana Chamorro: Silver in Jump

Congratulations to all our girls for representing us with such excellence and heart! Leave some love for our champions in the comments!

Our athletes brought the heat to the 5th MINED Departmental Athletics Championship at IND Managua! Our athletes dominated the field and track with incredible speed. We are thrilled to announce that our Gold Medalist have officially qualified for the Athletics National Championship!

🥇 The Champions (1st Place)
Nataly Yang: Departamental Champion – Javelin Throw
Alberto Betto: Departamental Champion – High Jump
Alexia De Villers: Departamental Champion – High Jump

4 x 100m Relays
🥇 Women’s (Time 54.14) - Vanessa Wheelock, Bernadette Mendieta, Alexia De Villers, and Chloe Hong
🥇 Men’s (Time 49.33) - Mauricio Mendieta, Camilo Quintana, Seungyoon Jung and Alberto Betto

Beyond our National qualifiers, our team brought home an incredible haul of medals across multiple disciplines. Please join us in celebrating their outstanding achievements;

🥈 The Runners-Up (2nd Place)
Nataly Yang: Shot Put
Vanessa Wheelock: Women’s 100m
Mauricio Mendieta: Men’s 400m
Alexia De Villers: Long Jump

🥉 Podium Finishers & Top Ranks
Bernadette Mendieta: 3rd Place – Women’s 100m & 200m
Alexia De Villers: 3rd Place – Women’s 400m
Mauricio Mendieta: 3rd Place – Long Jump
Andrea Benard: 4th Place – Women’s 400m

Special Shoutout: Camilo Quintana earned an Honorable Mention in the Men`s 400m qualifiers, clocking in a lightning-fast time of 1:01.85!

We are incredibly proud of every student who pushed their limits and represented our school with determination. Next stop: Nationals! 💪🔥

The tassels are practically in our hands as we officially hit the 24-day mark until graduation! 🎓✨ Let`s keep the celebration going by spotlighting two incredible seniors who are ready to take on the world:

🌟 Keymi Gurdián is bound for Universitat Abat Oliba CEU to study Marketing and Business Management. On top of this exciting step, she has been accepted into the prestigious CEU Merit Program, meaning 100% of her degree fees are fully covered! For her Capstone project, Keymi blended her business acumen with her heart by creating "Home 4 Paws," a bilingual website designed to market adoptable animals to our community. 🐾💻🐕

🌟 Alessandra Palaviccini is heading to Indiana University Bloomington to pursue a degree in Dietetics with a minor in Personal Well-being. Passionate about health from an early age, Alessandra focused her Capstone on our youngest learners. She taught nutrition and healthy habits to first-grade children at ANS, using interactive lessons and engaging activities to inspire a lifetime of wellness. 🍎🥦🏃‍♀️

Big cheers for these remarkable students as they prepare to turn their passions into a lifelong mission. The journey ahead is wide open, and we are so proud of the paths they`ve chosen! 🥳🌟🚀

Friday was officially the Last Day of classes for the Class of 2026!

To celebrate this incredible milestone, our Seniors have been wrapping up their high school journey with an action-packed schedule. Swipe through to see what they’ve been up to!

UNBREAKABLE Workshop: Led by José Bolaños, Class of ‘99, our seniors tackled their final CLAW activity. They learned vital strategies for building resilience, managing stress, and stepping into university life with the emotional strength and clarity they need for the future.

Life Skills 101: Getting ready for the real world! Seniors rolled up their sleeves for a Basic Car Maintenance workshop and learned essential sewing skills too.
Goose Chase & Basketball Game: Nothing brings the class together like a hilarious and competitive scavenger hunt and a friendly match of our Varsity Basketbal teams vs. Seniors.

Letters to Peers: The perfect sentimental wrap-up. Seniors spent time decorating personal folders and writing heartfelt messages to their classmates. The best part? They’ll finally get to read these beautiful notes on Senior Farewell Day!

We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved. We continue with the countdown to graduation!

The countdown continues as we hit the 25-day mark, and today we are celebrating two phenomenal seniors whose creativity and compassion have left a beautiful footprint on our campus and beyond. 🎓🧶🎨

🎓 Lucia De Villers is officially headed to Villanova this fall. For her Capstone project, Lucia shared her artistic patience and skill by teaching a crochet class within the ANS after-school program. By mentoring our primary students in this intricate craft, she helped them develop fine motor skills and the joy of creating something by hand, one stitch at a time. ✨🧶🧤

🎓 Dasha Prado is off to Gettysburg College to pursue Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. Combining her interest in the mind with the power of expression, Dasha co-founded an impactful art workshop for students at Los Pipitos. This meaningful collaboration culminated in an inspiring art gala hosted right here on campus, showcasing the incredible talent and resilience of every participant. 🧠🎨🖼️

We salute these two change-makers for using their unique talents to foster connection and community. As the days till graduation dwindle, we stand proud of the legacy of kindness they leave behind! 🌟💙🎓

We are officially 26 days away from celebrating the Class of 2026, and today we’re highlighting two incredible seniors who have dedicated their final year to leadership and innovation. 🎓⚽📈

🎓 Miguel Zavala is taking his talents to Pennsylvania State University to study Business Administration. For his Capstone project, Miguel stepped into a coaching role by leading the PAW Intramural class. By focusing on soccer skill development and teamwork, he transformed the pitch into a classroom, proving that strong leadership is the foundation of any successful venture. ⚽🤝👔

🎓 Joshua Cheng is heading to Florida International University to pursue a degree in International Business Administration. Looking toward the future of commerce, Joshua’s Capstone project centered on modernizing the consumer experience. He developed savvy marketing strategies and implemented a new QR code menu system, showcasing his ability to blend technology with business efficiency. 📱📊🌐

Let’s hear it for these visionaries who are ready to take on the global stage with confidence and creativity. The final stretch has begun, and we can`t wait to see the impact they’ll make! 🌟💼🌍