December 13 (Friday)
Happy birthday today to Aaron Wenk! Happy birthday over the weekend to Kristen Smith and Anna Gardner!
Today is a B day
Today’s lunch is tater tot casserole, with or without beef
Congratulations (again) to 6th grader, Peregrine Perkins, for winning the Spelling Bee yesterday! Peregrine won after 33 rounds, barely beating out his brother, Eben. Peregrine will go on to compete at Proctors Theater in February against spellers from all over the Capital Region. Peregrine and Eben will both compete against our local BOCES schools in May. Well done Peregrine and Eben!
Today’s Computer Science fun facts:
Check out hourofcode.com for more information & for coding activities.
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your English classrooms. Thank you!
There is a Junior High EMC meeting today during lunch in Mrs. Decker's room.
Penny Wars start next week! Get your pennies ready to help your class win! Get your silver coins and dollars to make sure other classes lose!
Break out your Spirit Wear! Spirit Week starts next week! We’ll kick it off with Comfy Cozy Monday, followed by Tie Dye Tuesday, Ugly Sweater Wednesday, Hawaiian Thursday and Blue and Gold Friday!
There will be a National Junior Honor Society meeting next Tuesday after school in Mrs. DeLuca's room. All members should attend.
Attention Seniors: The senior trip deposit is due by next Wednesday the 18th to Ms. Leonardo. Please see her with any issues or concerns.
Auditions for “Shrek the Musical” will be held next Thursday the 19th. The audition sign-up sheet is on Ms. Booth's door. Please remember, your signed commitment form is due by Thursday the 19th as well. See Ms. Booth with any questions.You can learn the audition music and dances after school in the Chorus room next Tuesday and/or Wednesday. See Ms. Booth if you have any questions.
Galway FFA is having a drive for the animal shelter. You can drop off donations outside Ms. Whalen’s room until next Friday. The class (grade level) who collects the most items for the shelter will receive a special donut breakfast next Friday in Ms. Whalen’s room! Thank you for your help!
Do you need community service hours? Go to Scotch Church tomorrow morning from 8:30-12:30 to help with the Christmas Basket project. See Mrs. Decker today if you have any questions. You can also earn community service hours taking care of recycling. Just see Mr. Levin! Thank you for your help!
December 12 (Thursday)
Today is an A day
Today’s lunch is Galway turkey sub
Congratulations to the varsity wrestling team who won every match against Scotia last night to take a 33-30 victory in their first dual meet. Congratulations to Adam Henderson, Brandon Grupe, Hunter Jenison, Damian Novack, Dylan Collins and Jake Sicard for their wins. Great job Eagles!
Thank you to the 7th and 8th graders, as well as Ms. Booth, Mr. Gregg and Mr. Barrow, for the beautiful concert last night!
Good luck to the 7th and 8th graders competing in today’s spelling bee!
Today’s Computer Science fun facts:
Check out hourofcode.com for more information & for coding activities.
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your English classrooms. Thank you!
There is a 2020 softball meeting today at 2:30 in the HS Gym. Anyone interested in playing should attend.
There is a Junior High EMC meeting tomorrow during lunch in Mrs. Decker's room.
Penny Wars start next week, so be sure to break those piggy banks and save up your dollars! Get your spirit wear ready for next week and the Holiday Pep Rally!
There will be a National Junior Honor Society meeting next Tuesday after school in Mrs. DeLuca's room. All members should attend.
Attention Seniors: The senior trip deposit is due by next Wednesday the 18th to Ms. Leonardo. Please see her with any issues or concerns.
Auditions for “Shrek the Musical” will be held next Thursday the 19th. The audition sign-up sheet is on Ms. Booth's door. Please remember, your signed commitment form is due by Thursday the 19th as well. See Ms. Booth with any questions.You can learn the audition music and dances after school in the Chorus room next Tuesday and/or Wednesday. See Ms. Booth if you have any questions.
Galway FFA is having a drive for the animal shelter. You can drop off donations outside Ms. Whalen’s room until next Friday. The class (grade level) who collects the most items for the shelter will receive a special donut breakfast next Friday in Ms. Whalen’s room! Thank you for your help!
This just in...you can earn community service hours taking care of recycling. Just see Mr. Levin! Thank you for your help!
December 11 (Wednesday)
Today is a B day
Today’s lunch is ham, pepperoni and cheese stromboli
Thank you to Student Senate and the advisers of the classes that facilitated the food drive. Thank you to those who brought in non-perishable items. Once again, the school donated approximately 2,000 items towards the Holiday Christmas Basket Project. Thank you to the basketball players, the wrestlers, Joe Herbst and Ryan Lovelass who came and helped loaded the buses. Thank you to Mrs. DeLuca, Galway grad Aidan O’Beirne, Nate Baxter, Walter Ellsworth, Hannah Hoffman, and Ruth Reichard who helped unload and/or sort, plus count the cans at the church. It's a community effort and our students once again did Eagle Nation proud.
Congratulations to the girls’ JV basketball team who beat North Warren last night with a score of 46 to 23! Grace O’Brien had 19 points, Hannah French had 11 points, and Jill Neahr had 10 points. Great job Eagles!
Congratulations to the following varsity volleyball players, Julia Reedy, Katy Kurtzner, and Hannah Hofmann for being selected to the New York State All State teams! Julia Reedy is on the First Team All-State, Katy Kurtzner is on the Second Team All-State and Hannah Hofmann is on the Third Team All-State! Great job Eagles!
Today’s Computer Science fun facts:
Check out hourofcode.com for more information and for coding activities.
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your English classrooms. Thank you!
There is a Junior High Student Senate meeting today during lunch in Ms. Leonardo's classroom.
There is a brief Ski Club meeting today after school in room 509. Please see Mrs. Sheehy if you are not able to attend.
There is an FFA meeting today after school in Ms. Whalen’s room. All members should attend.
There will be a 2020 softball meeting tomorrow at 2:30 in the HS Gym. Anyone interested in playing should attend.
There is a Junior High EMC meeting Friday during lunch in Mrs. Decker's room.
Penny Wars start next week, so be sure to break those piggy banks and save up your dollars! Also next week is Spirit Week and the Holiday Pep Rally!
Attention Seniors: The senior trip deposit is due by next Wednesday the 18th to Ms. Leonardo. Please see her with any issues or concerns.
This just in….boys’ modified basketball practice has been cancelled today for both teams. Please take the bus home. Again, both boys modified basketball practices have been cancelled today and players should take the bus home.
December 10 (Tuesday)
Today is an A day
Today’s lunch is beef taco nachos
Congratulations to varsity soccer players, Charlie Clarke, Konstantin Friederich, and Henry Flint. Charlie and Konstantin were nominated for Class C Player of the Year at the Section 2 boys’ soccer banquet. Henry was nominated for Class C Goalie of the Year. Well done Eagles and congratulations on a successful season!
PSAT scores are in...please see Ms. Morck during your study hall or lunch to get your scores.
Today’s Computer Science fun facts:
Check out hourofcode.com for more information and for coding activities.
The Student Senate food drive ends today! Whose class will Kiss the Pig?? Seniors have nominated Ms. Britt, Juniors have nominated Mr. Barrow, Sophomores have nominated Mr. McGowin and the Freshmen have nominated Mr. Kirvin. Who will be the winner? Find out at next week’s pep rally. And in the meantime, start getting your pennies, other coins, and dollars together for Penny Wars which start next week!
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your homerooms. Thank you!
Attention Drama Club members! There will be a movie night tonight at 5:30pm in the Chorus room. You'll be watching “Shrek the Musical” and eating pizza! Anyone in grades 7-12 who's interested in the spring production is welcome to attend!
There will be a Junior High Student Senate meeting tomorrow during lunch in Ms. Leonardo's classroom.
There will be a brief Ski Club meeting tomorrow after school in room 509. Please see Mrs. Sheehy if you are not able to attend.
There is an FFA meeting tomorrow after school in Ms. Whalen’s room. All members should attend.
There will be a 2020 softball meeting this Thursday at 2:30 in the HS Gym. Anyone interested in playing should attend.
Attention Seniors: The senior trip deposit is due by next Wednesday the 18th to Ms. Leonardo. Please see her with any issues or concerns.
December 9 (Monday)
Happy birthday today to Stephanie Martin!
Today is a B day
Today’s lunch is hot dog and baked beans
A representative from the US Navy is in Guidance this morning. Please sign up for a pass to learn more.
PSAT scores are in...please see Ms. Morck during your study hall or lunch to get your scores.
There is a GTV tech and anchor meeting after school today in Mrs. O’s room.
There is a DoSomething club meeting today after school in Mrs. Lushkevich’s room.
There is a Student Senate meeting today after school in Mr. Kirvin’s room.
Today is the start of National Computer Science Education Week! Computer Science is the study of computers. Not just the computers we see and use all the time either! There are computers in a lot of things: cars, lights, and heating/cooling systems. Even some roads, shoes, and greenhouses use computers. This year, Galway is promoting Computer Science and Coding in several different ways. One way is by sharing computer science fun facts here on GTV.
Galway is also hosting an Hour of Code event in the HS library tonight from 6-7:30. This event is open to all of the Galway School Community. Come play and learn more about coding and computer science by playing with robots, flying drones, exploring faraway places, and playing coding games! The robotics team is selling pizza & baked goods as well as talking about their robots. Come join the fun!
The Student Senate food drive ends tomorrow! If you want your teacher to Kiss the Pig, be sure to bring in as much food as possible tomorrow! Seniors have nominated Ms. Britt, Juniors have nominated Mr. Barrow, Sophomores have nominated Mr. McGowin and the Freshmen have nominated Mr. Kirvin. Bring in that food to make sure your choice is Kissing that Pig!!
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your homerooms. Thank you!
Attention Drama Club members! There will be a movie night tomorrow evening at 5:30pm in the Chorus room. You'll be watching “Shrek the Musical” and eating pizza! Anyone in grades 7-12 who's interested in the spring production is welcome to attend!
There will be a brief Ski Club meeting this Wednesday after school in room 509. Please see Mrs. Sheehy if you are not able to attend.
There will be a 2020 softball meeting this Thursday at 2:30 in the HS Gym. Anyone interested in playing should attend.
December 6 (Friday)
Happy birthday today to Alexis Henry and Courtney Koehler!
Today is an A day
Today’s lunch is cheeseburger macaroni
Congratulations to Julia Reedy for being selected as a Section 2 Second Team All-Star by the Times Union. Julia is the only player on the Times Union Section 2 All-stars that isn't from a Suburban Council school. Great job Julia!
Congratulations to all the members of the Jazz Band, Senior High Band, Senior High Chorus and Chamber Singers who performed a beautiful concert last night! Great job Eagles!
The annual Student Senate food drive ends Monday! Bring in food items to the lobby during lunches so your class’ choice of teacher can Kiss the Pig at the Holiday Pep Rally!! The Food Drive ends Tuesday, so be sure to fill up those collection boxes!
Thank you to the competitors, judges, and spectators who attended the Poetry Out Loud event yesterday afternoon in the library. Sadie Underwood came in 3rd and won an Amazon gift card. Alex Malanoski and Anna Dubrowski tied for first, also earning $50 Amazon gift cards. Alex and Anna will go on to the regional competition at Hudson Valley in February! Great job Eagles!
The Robotics Club meets today after school.
If you ordered a varsity jacket from Northwind Graphics and were told to bring your patch to Ms. Britt, please get it to her by this morning.
Attention Seniors: Your formal, informal, and baby pictures are due to the yearbook staff by TODAY! Make sure they are labeled with your name and the type of picture: formal, informal or baby. See Kim Martin today! We need your bright and shining faces in the yearbook!
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your homerooms. Thank you!
Attention any athlete who sold wreaths: They will be ready for pickup at the HS main entrance TOMORROW from 9-11:00am. Please make sure you come pick up your wreaths and distribute them to your customers ASAP!
A representative from the US Navy will be in Guidance on Monday morning. Please sign up for a pass to learn more.
There is a GTV tech and anchor meeting after school on Monday in Mrs. O’s room.
There is a DoSomething club meeting on Monday after school in Mrs. Lushkevich’s room.
Galway’s 2nd annual Hour of Code night is Monday night from 6-7:30pm at the High School. This event is open to the entire Galway School Community! All ages are welcome! Have fun & learn about computer science and coding, play with robots, fly drones, travel to far away places with VR, code with fun games, create your own game. Robotics Club will be selling food & bake goods in the High School Cafeteria and be on site to chat about their progress this year! We hope to see you there!
Attention Drama Club members! There will be a movie night next Tuesday evening at 5:30pm in the Chorus room. You'll be watching “Shrek the Musical” and eating pizza! Anyone in grades 7-12 who's interested in the spring production is welcome to attend!
Come on out tonight and cheer on the JV girls’ and boys’ basketball teams whose home games start at 5:30! Go Eagles!
December 5 (Thursday)
Happy birthday today to Ethan Dabrowski!
Today is a B day.
Today’s lunch is roasted chicken dinner
The annual Student Senate food drive continues today! Bring in food items to the lobby during lunches so your class’ choice of teacher can Kiss the Pig at the Holiday Pep Rally!! The Food Drive ends next Monday, so be sure to fill up those collection boxes!
The 2019 Poetry Outloud school competition is today after school in the library. Refreshments will be served! Who will be the top 4 winners to receive Amazon gift cards?! Be there tomorrow and find out! All are welcome to attend!
Varsity cross country has the end of the year meeting today after school in Mr. Mal's room. See Mr. Mal if you cannot come.
The Robotics Club will meet today and tomorrow after school.
If you ordered a varsity jacket from Northwind Graphics and were told to bring your patch to Ms. Britt, please get it to her by tomorrow morning.
Attention Seniors: Your formal, informal, and baby pictures are due to the yearbook staff by TOMORROW! Make sure they are labeled with your name and the type of picture: formal, informal or baby. See Kim Martin today! We need your bright and shining faces in the yearbook!
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your homerooms. Thank you!
The review for the Spanish 3 exam is today after school in Mrs. Dowen’s room.
Attention any athlete who sold wreaths: They will be ready for pickup at the HS main entrance this Saturday from 9-11:00am. Please make sure you come pick up your wreaths and distribute them to your customers ASAP!
A representative from the US Navy will be in Guidance on Monday morning. Please sign up for a pass to learn more.
There is a GTV tech and anchor meeting after school on Monday in Mrs. O’s room.
Galway’s 2nd annual Hour of Code night is Monday the 9th from 6-7:30pm at the
High School. This event is open to the entire Galway School Community! All ages are welcome! Have fun & learn about computer science and coding, play with robots, fly drones, travel to far away places with VR, code with fun games, create your own game. Robotics Club will be selling food & bake goods in the High School Cafeteria and be on site to chat about their progress this year! We hope to see you there!
Attention Drama Club members! There will be a movie night on Tuesday the 10th at 5:30pm in the Chorus room. You'll be watching “Shrek the Musical” and eating pizza! Anyone in grades 7-12 who's interested in the spring production is welcome to attend!
December 4 (Wednesday)
Happy birthday today to Jaden Ruggiero!
Today is an A day.
Today’s lunch is cheesy breadsticks, corn and carrots
Congratulations to Izzy Mancini and Rachel Wnuk who were named WAC League All-Stars! Congratulations also to Charlie Clarke who was named the WAC League Most Valuable Player! Henry Flint, Rowan Smith, Carter Scribner, Konstantin Friederich, Carson Scribner and Braden Boudreau were also named WAC League All-Stars! Great job Eagles!
The annual Student Senate food drive continues today! Every food item you bring to your class collection in the main office lobby brings your class one point! The class with the most points gets to have their chosen teacher Kiss the Pig! The Food Drive ends next Monday, so be sure to fill up those collection boxes!
Attention Seniors: Schenectady County Community College is in Guidance this morning for Instant Admission.
There is a Student Senate meeting after school today in Mr. Kirvin’s room. All members must attend.
There is an FFA officer meeting after school today at 2:30 in the Ag room.
There is a DoSomething club meeting after school. Treats will be served, anyone is welcome!
Attention Seniors: There is a Senior trip informational meeting tonight in the library at 7pm. Seniors and parents should attend.
The 2019 Poetry Outloud school competition will take place this Thursday after school in the library. Mr. Miller is providing refreshments will be served and Mrs. Gerber, Mrs. Derwin, Mr. McGowin and Mrs. Donovan will be judging! Amazon gift cards will be presented to the top 4 winners. All are welcome to attend!
GTV Robotics club will meet on Thursday and Friday this week.
If you ordered a varsity jacket from Northwind Graphics and were told to bring your patch to Ms. Britt, please get it to her by Friday morning.
Attention Seniors: Your pictures for the yearbook are due to the yearbook staff by this Friday! Please make sure each picture file is identified with your name and the type of picture: formal, informal or baby. There are 3 ways to get your pictures turned in.
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Give your pictures to Kim Martin, flash drives & digital images only
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Give your pictures to Mr. Nettleton, hard copies or digital formats
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Email your pictures to submit+seniorclasspictures.edophotos.com
If you have any questions please email Mr. Nettleton at djnettle@galwaycsd.org
Have you checked out www.eaglesmediacenter.com yet?! There is an informative article by Alex, all about college visits! There are a lot of great pictures from the Snow Day yesterday! Read about the Food Truck Wars! Go on the site today and leave some comments!
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your homerooms. Thank you!
The review for the Spanish 3 exam in January is every Tuesday and Thursday after school. See the schedule posted outside Mrs. Dowen’s classroom.
Great news basketball fans! Tickets for basketball games this year will be just $1 for all students, including athletes, and winter sport athletes, and $2 for all adults. What a great deal!
December 3 (Tuesday)
Good morning Eagle Nation! We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving, Snow Day and the 2 hour delay! Happy birthday yesterday to Kody Johnson and Holly Lyons!
Today is a B day. After homeroom today, we will have a shortened 3rd and 4th period.
Today’s lunch is maybe grilled cheese and tomato soup, or possibly French toast.
A reminder for all Jazz Band members...rehearsal is on for today. This is our last rehearsal before the concert on Thursday.
The annual Student Senate food drive starts today! Every food item you bring to your class collection in the main office lobby brings your class one point! The class with the most points gets to have their chosen teacher Kiss the Pig! The Food Drive ends next Monday, so be sure to fill up those collection boxes!
Attention Juniors: Smith’s Pies orders are due TODAY. Please give your orders and money to Lindsay Wight, Ryan Ripepi or Ashleigh Heuser.
GSA meets today at 2:30 in Mrs. Gerber's room. See you all there!
Attention Seniors: Schenectady County Community College is in Guidance tomorrow morning for Instant Admission. Sign up for a pass today.
There is a Student Senate meeting after school tomorrow in Mr. Kirvin’s room. All members must attend.
Attention Seniors: There is a Senior trip informational meeting tomorrow evening in the library at 7pm. Seniors and parents should attend.
The 2019 Poetry Outloud school competition will take place this Thursday after school in the library. Mr. Miller is providing refreshments will be served and Mrs. Gerber, Mrs. Derwin, Mr. McGowin and Mrs. Donovan will be judging! Amazon gift cards will be presented to the top 4 winners. All are welcome to attend!
GTV Robotics club will meet on Thursday and Friday this week.
Attention Seniors: Your pictures for the yearbook are due to the yearbook staff by this Friday! Please make sure each picture file is identified with your name and the type of picture: formal, informal or baby. There are 3 ways to get your pictures turned in.
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Give your pictures to Kim Martin, flash drives & digital images only
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Give your pictures to Mr. Nettleton, hard copies or digital formats
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Email your pictures to submit+seniorclasspictures.edophotos.com
If you have any questions please email Mr. Nettleton at djnettle@galwaycsd.org
Have you checked out www.eaglesmediacenter.com yet?! There is an informative article by Alex, all about college visits! There are a lot of great pictures from the Snow Day yesterday! Read about the Food Truck Wars! Go on the site today and leave some comments!
SADD is collecting items for the Adopt a Soldier program. See the posters in the hallways for the requested items and put them in the special collection boxes in your homerooms. Thank you!
The review for the Spanish 3 exam in January starts today, every Tuesday and Thursday after school. See the schedule posted outside the Spanish classroom.
Attention skiers and snowboarders, early registration for West Mountain's ski program has ended but you can still sign up! See Mrs. Sheehy for information.
Great news basketball fans! Tickets for basketball games this year will be just $1 for all students, including athletes, and winter sport athletes, and $2 for all adults. What a great deal!
November 26 (Tuesday)
Happy birthday today to Eliza Eagan! Happy birthday over the break to Russell Cook, Mikayla Neahr, Eric Zelezniak, Isabella Hart, and Aila Bishop!
Today is an A day
Today’s lunch is chicken nuggets
Attention athletes! Today is the ABSOLUTE last day to hand in wreath order forms to Coach Hayden or Coach Canell. Thank you!
The Do Something Club is having a bake sale during all lunches again today, so bring in your money for some delicious treats!
Have you checked out www.eaglesmediacenter.com yet?! Go on the site today and leave some comments!
The Junior class is selling Smith’s pies for Christmas. If you would like to purchase one, please see any Junior and fill out a form, they are only $14! Orders are due by Monday, December 2nd. If you have any questions please see Lindsay Wight, Ryan Ripepi or Ashleigh Heuser.
Do you need community service hours? Galway PTSA is looking for student volunteers to help with the holiday gift shop. They need students to come to the gift shop during their study hall to help younger children shop for gifts. You can also volunteer to help out at the Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7th.
If you are interested, email PTSA at galwayptsa@gmail.com
Attention Seniors: Your pictures for the yearbook are due to the yearbook staff by Friday, December 6th. Please make sure each picture file is identified with your name and the type of picture: formal, informal or baby. There are 3 ways to get your pictures turned in.
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Give your pictures to Kim Martin, flash drives & digital images only
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Give your pictures to Mr. Nettleton, hard copies or digital formats
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Email your pictures to submit+seniorclasspictures.edophotos.com
If you have any questions please email Mr. Nettleton at djnettle@galwaycsd.org
The review for the Spanish 3 exam in January starts after Thanksgiving break, every Tuesday and Thursday after school. See the schedule posted outside the Spanish classroom.
Have a great day Eagle Nation!
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful break!
November 25 (Mocha Monday)
Happy birthday today to Trinity Caldwell-Mosher and Hailey McElhiney!
Today is a B day and it’s a very special Mocha Monday!
Today’s lunch is grilled cheese and the soup of the day
We would like to congratulate the varsity volleyball team and Coach Glenn on an outstanding season. Congratulations also to Hannah Hofmann who earned the honor of Best Sportsmanship at the State tournament on Saturday. Eagle Nation is proud of you all! Thank you for an exciting season!
Congratulations to the Blue and Gold teams who played their hearts out at the game Friday night! It was a very exciting game! Thanks to all those that participated!
Congratulations to the Galway students who were part of the Galway Players production of “Beauty and the Beast” this past weekend! Kim Martin was amazing in the starring role of Belle! It was a wonderful play and you are all incredibly talented!
The E-way has a special Mocha Monday planned for you! Bring your money for the usual mochas and cocoa, but you can also purchase delicious, homemade, Thanksgiving cupcakes!