(Photo/Courtesy of Mr. Dreisbach) From senior Dylan Warren The air in C.T. Branin Natatorium at Canton McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio, was alive. As the swimmers stepped up to the blocks, the noise of the crowd died down from loud conversations to soft murmurs and then to total silence. Teammates gathered behind the lanes…
At sectionals on February 18, the boys ended their season, with junior Michael Reagan placing 52nd out of 169 bowlers. In an exceptional performance for the Vikings, junior Abby Jeffers qualified for districts, by placing in a tie for 46th out of 166 competitors. Regarding this tremendous accomplishment, Jeffers said, “It was pretty cool. Six…
As a dress rehearsal for the upcoming OMEA solo and ensemble districts, Academy’s Women’s Chorus and Camerata had a combined concert with the concert band on Tuesday, February 21. Director Amy Brooks and band conductor Jessica Sneeringer, proudly showcased their hard-working students. The Choir, adorned in identical black gowns and dangling “diamond” earrings, began with “Ominia…
Although the Vikes knew that facing Columbus Africentric, the number one tournament seed and the 2016 division III state champion, was going to be a challenge, they gave it their all in the first postseason game on February 21. Academy put up an impressive 17 points against a team overflowing withcredentials. With a final score…
Academy’s wrestlers competed at Madison Plains on February 25 for the sectional tournament, the first of three meets leading up to states. The top four finishers in each weight class qualify for districts. It was a rocky start for the Vikings with a few early losses. Their esiliency prevailed as the boys rallied back with…
For students pondering their futures, the Career Forums are a great way to learn about alums’ careers and gain valuable insight on life after Academy. Though career exploration programs have been around at CA since 2004, the Career Forums as we know it today launched in 2009 as a way to integrate alumni into the…
The wrestling Vikes traveled to Orange High School in Cleveland on Saturday, February 18, to take on many teams at the Audrey Genovese Memorial Tournament. It was another tournament filled with ups and downs. Too many early losses for the Vikes made it difficult for them to bounce back when it came to bracket play.…
Over the last ten years, vehicle safety technology has improved by leaps and bounds. Electronic stability systems, rearview cameras, and better airbags are just a few of the innovations that have helped protect occupants in collisions. Despite the improved safety of modern cars, the number of Americans killed in traffic crashes have been on the…
Esther Lawrence’18 breaks school and state record. (Photo/Chris Heerman’18/Media Team) The Aquavikes suited up for a long day of successful swimming on Friday, February 17, with the girls placing runners up and the boys landing first place! The team competed against all central district schools, in addition to schools in the other three districts. The…
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