Hispanic Outreach for Latino Awareness. (Chris Heerman’18/Media editor) Annually from September 15-October 15, in lieu of recognizing the histories and cultures of various Latin-Americans’ contributions to our nation, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Through the efforts of ¡HOLA! (Hispanic Outreach for Latino Awareness), our Hispanic affinity group (led by a team of Academy’s parents), organizes activities ranging from…
“Nothing Bundt Cakes” (Julia Gurevitz’19/Media) On Thursday, October 19, Academy hosted the “Taste of Gahanna” event in our Dining Hall. More than 275 tickets were sold as a fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the “Roaring Twenties” theme inspired the evenings’s music, decor, and some outfits. Expressions Floral Design Studio provided the…
Vikes huddle after winning a point. (Julia Gurevitz’19/Media) On Tuesday, October 17, the Columbus Academy girls volleyball team traveled to take on #4 seed Northmor in the first round of the postseason tournament. The Vikings came in hoping to upset a talented Golden Knights squad, but the matchup proved to be tough for CA. Northmor immediately…
Matt Saling’18 scrambles away from pressure. (Chris Heermann’18/Media editor) Coming off its second loss of the season, the CA football team traveled to Liberty Union on Friday, October 20, looking to keep its dwindling playoff hopes alive. The Vikings did exactly that, edging the Lions in a low-scoring affair, 17-6. Neither offense could…
Regan Cornelius’21 looks for an open teammate.( Inji Kang’19/Media) Following a successful end to its regular season, Academy’s field hockey team was excited to enter the District tournament as the Vikes were brimming with confidence. They started strong, hammering Dublin Coffman 8-0 and advancing to the District Semifinals. The Vikes experienced little trouble in…
Senior Jay Chester surveys the field. (Inji Kang’19/Media) The boys soccer team, seeded #4 in its bracket, had its first two games of the postseason-against Lakewood on Wednesday, October 18, and Centennial on Saturday, October 21. With two victories, the Vikes have advanced to the District Semifinals. Lakewood was a dominant win for Academy. With…
Senior Nick Robie smashes school record at the district meet on Saturday, October 21. (Courtesy of Kristin Sabgir) Continuing its post season with extraordinary momentum, the boys and girls cross country team trounced its opponents at the district meet on Saturday, October 21, and took first and fourth, respectively. At this point in the post-season,…
Families race to flip tires at the Viking Rampage (Sarah Neltner’20/Staff) On October 14, 2017, Academy kicked off its second annual Viking Rampage. Obstacle courses were designed by Ryan Yeoman’90 and featured three different courses, each varying in length and complexity. Yeoman placed his challenges across Academy’s 231 acres to test the participants’ agility and to entertain…
Coach Craig Yakscoe, Sam Vogel’18, Griffin Mitchell’20, Ali Khan’20, Kahmar Byers’20, Matthew Cammeyer’20, and Cole Walter’18. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) After two rounds of battle with the other elite teams in Ohio, the Columbus Academy golf team won its first state title since 2012. The Vikings traveled to NorthStar Golf Club on Friday, October…
(Lexis Hughes’18 returns a serve. (Inji Kang’18/Media) On Wednesday, October 11, the girls tennis team towered over the Wellington Cougars in a 4-0 win to clinch its spot in the State Final Four as the Central District Champions. The game was meant to be played to decision, but the second singles and doubles game ended…
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