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Monthly Archives: October 2019

Sports

Girls Tennis Soars Through Sectionals

Junior Sydni Ratliff dominates at sectionals. (Sari Shocket’22/Media) After a dominant set of matches the previous week, the Columbus Academy girls tennis team looked to continue its winning streak with a final regular season match against Dublin Jerome on Wednesday, October 2.  The Vikings fought hard against the Celtics but were outlasted 2-3 against their…

Sports

Football Gets Big Win on Thursday Night Lights

Vikings play tough defense against Bishop Reedy. (Sarah Neltner ’20/ Media) On Thursday, October 3, the Columbus Academy football team earned a much-needed victory in a televised matchup against Bishop Ready, 35-14. The game began with the two teams trading punts until the Vikings forced a big fumble. CA capitalized on the turnover, with junior…

News

Blood Drive Curriculum reaches the Lower School

Lower schoolers participate in a scavenger hunt about blood donation. Rules are outlined in photo. (Carolyn Zhang’20/Staff)  On Tuesday, October 1, a Red Cross representative visited our Lower School students to deliver a presentation about the Blood Drive. To familiarize our younger Vikings about what is involved in our Upper School Blood Drives, seniors Lindsay Dunlap and…

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Fall Pep Rally Excites Students 

Young Vikings cheer pm their classmates during the Dance Battle. (Ella Morriss’22/Media) On Friday, October 4, students excitedly entered “The Mack” to the energetic beat of the school band for the Fall Pep Rally. Kicking off with an Avengers-style movie, our Vikings, Taylor Warren and Andrew Cahall, battled faculty members acting as rival schools. The…

Sports

Vikes Dash to Personal Bests at Les Eisenhart Invitational

Junior Regan Cornelius and senior Annalise Grammel end race strong. (Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) Opening up the week, the Academy cross country team took some time to celebrate its seniors on Wednesday, October 2, with a two-mile home meet against Newark Catholic and Liberty Christian. Junior Luke Nester sped to victory for the boys, with senior…

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Volleyball Defeats Whitehall on Senior Night

Abigail Freytag winds up to serve. (Andrew Barren’22/Media editor) On Wednesday, October 2, the Academy girls volleyball team honored seniors Sasha Ahern, Noelle Boltz, Sarah Edwards, Abigail Freytag, Sophia Freytag, Mabry Nichols, Emma Smith, Mackenzie Smith, and Carolyn Zhang for their contributions to the program, following the ceremony up with a victory against Whitehall. In…

Sports

Field Hockey Triumphs on Senior Night

Helene Duebel (’20), strides with a strong shot. (Sari Shocket ’22/Media) On Tuesday, October 1, Academy’s field hockey team took on the Granville Blue Aces in an easy matchup for our girls, who are ranked fifth in the West/Midwest division by MAX Field Hockey. The Vikes coasted at Granville to a 9-0 victory, with Abby…

Sports

Girls Soccer Goes 1-1

Sophomore Mary Kate Prall ready for her next shot. (Sari Shocket ‘22/Media)  Academy girls soccer went 1-1 this week in a pair of competitive games as the regular season winds down. The first was a 1-0 victory on Wednesday, October 2, against rival Worthington Christian at home. Junior Olivia Archibald scored the only goal of…

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Boys Soccer Continues Win Streak

Junior Luke Budzik punts ball out of Viking’s defensive end.(Ella Morris’22/Media)  On Tuesday, October 1, the Columbus Academy boys soccer team hosted Westland High School to try to extend its three-game win streak. Our boys controlled the game from the start with good defense and passing, allowing the striker unit to go to work. Seniors…

A&E

Max’s Pasta of the Week

(Max Walker’22/Staff)   This recipe is one that is sure to impress.  The salt water from the clams along with the added spices makes this a balanced dish. The parsley mainly adds color, but you can always add more. This meal is sure to come through when you are craving a Italian treat.   Ingredients:…