(Ethan K./Media) Joe Eden (staff sergeant) and Mr. Olexio (lieutenant colonel, RET) led CA students on Friday, November 11, in some early-morning military workouts in honor of Veterans Day. Over 30 students and faculty met in the Field House Gym at 6:30 a.m. to exercise in military style. Mr. Eden and Mr. Olexio told us…
(Courtesy/Laura S.) Academy’s Jazz Ensemble had its first concert of the year on Friday, October 11. The outstanding production showcased some of Academy’s top musicians. Ms. Sneeringer opened the concert by announcing a guest appearance of the group “The Famous Jazz Orchestra” which included some musicians who were also a part of the Columbus Jazz…
(Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) The Columbus Dispatch recognized senior Charlie T. as the student athlete of the week in the greater Columbus area on Friday, November 4. He was nominated for his contributions to the boys soccer team after scoring two goals in a 4-3 win over Bishop Watterson in the district semifinal game and another four…
Our librarians new display new display features out books that celebrate Native American Heritage Month, introduced in 1990 by President George W. Bush in 1990 as a month dedicated to honoring indigenous lives. One of our librarians, Ms. N. identifies as indigenous and said, “I am glad this month represents Indigenous People’s heritage. It makes…
(Ethan Kim/Media) Senbazuru (千羽鶴), meaning one thousand cranes, is now displayed in the library as a sign of good fortune, luck, and health, and to wish well to those who need it. In Japanese folklore, the crane is one of the holy creatures that can live for more than one thousand years. The legend said…
Sixth graders are an integral component in the K-4-K Food Drive ecosystem. (Courtesy/Ms. Forchione) Just as ninth-graders volunteered on their second Service Day, a new service event for our sixth-graders was established this fall to involve more of the school community. Previously this grade’s participation in K-4-K was spread over multiple advisories or study halls. By…
Business and medicinal panelists (Courtesy/Ms. Conti) Starting Wednesday, November 2, Student Alumni Board members Anna C., Miles F., Grace H, Adeti M., Nnenna O., and Cory W., alongside the Internships Office and the Alumni Board Representatives, hosted our school’s 4th annual Career Fair, headed and organized by Ms. Conti. For the next two weeks during…
(Courtesy/Scott Dillon) Throughout his 19 years of unmatched dedication to our school’s theater department, Mr. Scott Dillion, better known as “Dill” to his students, has created elaborate set designs and directed numerous shows including The Miracle Worker, 12 Angry Jurors, last year’s The Dining Room and this year’s show, Little Women. His final show was…
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