(Melanie Q./Staff) Academy Ffans wore pajamas for its theme at the Vikes first playoff game against Utica on Friday, October 27. After gaining possession of the ball, defensive end Mikey J. ran with it to the end zone, leading the Vikes off. Less than a minute later, wide receiver Theo F. tallied another touchdown, upping…
Connor M. (Courtesy/ Ralph Schudel) On Tuesday, October 24, the Columbus Academy boys soccer team faced Jonathan Alder on Hondros Field in an attempt to continue in the Ohio High School Athletic Association postseason playoffs, but the Vikes ended their journey in a 1-4 loss. The Vikings kept the ball on the opponent’s side of…
Melanie Q. (Courtesy/Kristin Stevens) Dane C., Melanie Q., and Clara S. ran on Saturday, October 28, at Pickerington North for regionals in their last 5K of the year. Running times of 21:11.19 and 21:20.96, Clara S. and Melanie Q. obtained 38th and 49th but fell short of the top-24 cutoff in the Division 3 race.…
-(Courtesy/Mandy Schmall) Academy’s College Counseling department hosted its inaugural “pop-up shop” in the Senior Lounge on Wednesday, October 18, from noon to 2:00 p.m. to answer seniors’ quick questions as deadlines draw closer. Many questions don’t require the twenty minutes that come with meetings, but seniors also find it troublesome to access their counselors throughout…
Jacob S. and his tower of boxes, ready to deliver to classrooms (Courtesy/Ms. Bening). Following a morning of PSAT testing on October 11, students made 220 boxes with labels over two hours and put them in classrooms across the upper school. In anticipation of the upcoming foods drives and Bingo games, these boxes will help advisories focus…
(Courtesy/Dr. Jacky) While many members of the Columbus Academy community slept in last Thursday, members of Desi Club arrived at school at 4:30 a.m. ready to represent their countries in the International Cricket Council World Cup. Attendees enjoyed assorted cereals and biscuits as they watched the highly anticipated match, where Bangladesh took on India in…
Scenes from Trunk or Treat (Melanie Q./Staff) The Student Council schedules the annual “First Friday” tailgate for the first home football game every year, but the Charlie David Dinner interrupted the annual event. However, with the help of Katie J. and Melanie Q., Friday, October 20 unlocked a new tradition: “Final Friday.” Co-President Angela H.…
Fall Forum (Courtesy/Ms. Bening) Ohioans gathered together for the Ohio Junior Classical League’s (OJCL) annual Fall Forum on Saturday, October 14 for a classics-themed event for all lovers of Classical Greek, Latin, and Roman Literature. This event is a combined event asthe Ohio Classical Conference (a professional organization for teachers, professors, scholars etC) and the…
(Melanie Q./Staff) BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! You slam your hand over the blaring 6:00 a.m. alarm clock and stifle a yawn. In a groggy state, you see a circular figure standing across from you. As your eyes focus, you realize that this “circular figure” is your reflection, and there are strands of hair protruding from all…
(Courtesy/Malia C.) Desiring a chill space to peruse the science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields, Milana B. founded Columbus Academy’s Women in STEM club (WiS). Pitched in 2022, the club found its footing this year with Dr. Kurth serving as advisor and an innovative Club Fair raffle yielding sixty-two members. At the introductory meeting on…
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