Monthly Archives: April 2017

(Chris Heermann’18/Media Team) After a shaky start, the CA boys lacrosse team has gone on a tear, going 4-0 in the past week to get its season back on track.  On Monday, April 17, the Vikings looked to defend its home turf against the Hilliard Darby Panthers. The two teams traded punches throughout the first…

The colorful set for the upcoming spring musical clashed with the Orchestra’s intensity on Tuesday, April 18 at its final concert of the season.  The Upper School Chamber group began the night with a Beethoven concerto, featuring Ginnie Ma’19 as a piano soloist, before an interlude of middle school performers.  After the 6th, 7th, and…

(Chris Heerman’18/Media Team) Academy’s dedicated jazz ensemble played its annual “All That Jazz” on Friday, April 21. The group started off with a mellow “Autumn Leaves,” featuring Gaby Sterkowicz’17 on vocals, followed with “My Funny Valentine,” a piece the band played in its fall concert, yet this time highlighting Khloe Dubenion’s dulcet solo.  The players…

“Echo chamber” is a phrase I first heard when visiting a college last spring. It’s been stuck in my mind ever since, slipping into my everyday vocabulary and forcing me to experience Columbus Academy differently. I’ve grown up as a liberal in a conservative household. My stances on issues have always been challenged, and I…

Admit it: you’ve thought about your college application when joining a new club or extracurricular. We have, too.  Many of us, including the people contributing to this editorial, are guilty of stretching ourselves too thinly across our community. It is important to take on new positions out of interest and passion, but, a lot of…

With the current seniors’ hit of a galactic prom at the ever-so-famous Lazer Craze last spring, this year’s prom committee had some pressure to match it, and on April 22, the organizers did not disappoint. Held at The Taylor Mansion, with its had old-time feel, the venue and the theme—“A Timeless Tradition” theme—matched perfectly. Since…

(Licensed/Creative Commons Zero) In junior year, most Columbus Academy students take the American College Test on campus. This year, most juniors took the exam on April 19, under the supervision of Darnell Heywood and Jen Fitzpatrick, Academy’s college counselors. Mrs. Heywood said, “Junior year is what we call testing year. That’s when students have had…

(Photo/Ally Sabgir’18) The girls track team has worked hard and so far had strong showings in each meet this season’s meets, including a first place victory. The Vikings’ first home meet on Wednesday, April 12, was a resounding success, starting off with a strong 1st place run on the 100 meter hurdles by Ginnie Ma’19. …

(Photo/Courtesy Andy Morris) As always, the upper school’s annual Cabaret’s concert was jaw dropping. The “urban sprawl” themed show, held in the Dining Hall, had a full house. Decorations were simple yet elegant, with twinkling lights strung across the ceiling and tiny plant centerpieces on black tablecloths. Urging people to step outside their comfort zone,…