The girls lacrosse team continued its playoff journey this past Wednesday, May 24, when it hosted Worthington Kilbourne, which knocked Academy out of OHSAA states last year, so the Vikes were looking for revenge this time around. In the first half, neither team made any significant headway. Each goal was matched by the other team,…
2017-18 Schedule. (Courtesy/Craig Dow) With a slight extension to the day, along with some exceptional scheduling manipulation on Mr. Dow’s part, an efficient and accommodating revision of our day begins this fall. After students were informed that ten minutes would be added to their school day, they were unhappy and frustrated by the changes. This…
Eric Min’17. (Inji Kang’19/Media) After winning the district title by default, seniors Austin Lawrence and Eric Min advanced to the state tournament for doubles. Their first round of matches took place on Friday, May 26. The duo was matched up against Blak and Luke Webster of Lexington High School. After winning the first set 6-4,…
Jessica Griffin’17 at Regionals. (Chris Heermann’18/Media) After a stellar first place at districts, Academy’s girls were eager to compete at regionals this week. The competition was tough, but the team fought hard and won an impressive fourth place out of 43 teams. If a competitor places fourth or above in any individual event, she will…
Karibi Hart’18. (Chris Heermann’18/Media) With a third place finish, the Vikes hurdled their final obstacle before states in the regional meet on Wednesday, May 24, and Friday, May 26. While a few individuals ran qualifying times, the boys dominated the field through relays. To advance to states in each event, the Vikes had to place…
(Courtesy/Crystal Tursich) Photography students embarked on an experimental project in early May with a do-it-yourself Pinhole Camera assignment. The homemade cameras were built from a metal container and a piece of foil, both with tiny holes drilled through them to allow light in. With the help of photography teacher, Ms. Crystal Tursich, students put together their…
(Neena Baliga’18/Staff) To honor students and faculty who have passed away while in the process of learning or teaching at Academy, a designated garden has been created to ensure they will not be forgotten. Located in the Lazarus Courtyard, Academy’s Memorial Garden presently features a series of grass shrubs among fifteen people, who are recognized…
(Julia Gurevitz’20/Media) On Wednesday, May 24, Academy’s upper and middle school students came together in the Dining Hall to celebrate 82 students, who participated in the fourth annual Computer Science Fair. Enjoying Whit’s frozen custard, students walked around to look at their classmates’ projects, ranging from created websites to internet games. Evident were both the…
(Courtesy/ Bilal Mohsin’18) On Monday, May 15, Academy was half empty. The seniors were out of school, working on their senior projects, and the juniors spent their day at Kings Island. The trip was organized and chaperoned by multiple teachers, including Dr. Heintzelman, Mr. Leet, and Mr. DeVore. The purpose of the trip was to…
Mampieri hands off to Warren (Chris Heermann’18/Media) After enjoying a successful MSL meet last week, the boys track team kept its momentum going as it snatched the district title from Northmor in the first round of the states on Saturday, May 20. The Vikings scored 98 points after all 17 events, edging out Northmor and…
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