Monthly Archives: November 2023

On Monday, November 4, Columbus Academy welcomed Priya Parker to share her work about social gatherings and conflict resolution as a joint Celebration of Leadership and Currier Lecture. She is the author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters and studied organizational design at M.I.T., public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and…

(Caroline M./Staff) by Ellie T. On Monday, November 13, Academy ‘s DESI students treated the upper school to its annual Diwali celebration during assembly. Choreographed by Arya C., the performance featured members from the affinity group dancing to Chogada by Asees Kaur and Darshan Raval, a popular 2018 Bollywood song. Diwali is a holiday centered…

(Dominic C. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) Although the team’s schedule may look similar to last year, its roster has faced some big changes. Due to this year’s low numbers for both Academy and Desales, the schools decided to merge their teams to save both programs. Academy, therefore, will wear it white uniforms for home games and Desales…

Jazz Band features Swing dancing lessons (Courtesy/Ridah A. and Maria M.) Against a background of Veterans Day decorations, spotlights flashed on Jazz Band’s brass instruments as friends and families danced to soulful tunes in the Dining hall on Friday, November 10. Before the performance, qualified instructors from around Columbus demonstrated how swing dance moves followed…

Faith D. and Adi S. listen to Charlie S.’s CAApS presentation. (Abigail Z./Staff) Columbus Academy’s Applied Science Program (CAApS), headed by Jen Conti, celebrated months of analytical research with students’ poster presentations in the Dining Hall’s Fireside on Thursday, November 16. Academy began a partnership with The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering in 2015…

(Logo/Katie Z.) Academy’s ongoing intramurals, this year being coined by senior class president, David W. as the Super Ultimate Mega Columbus Academy Intramural League (SUMCAIL), continue to promote wellbeing and make connections across grade levels. David wanted its lengthy title to include basketball, dodgeball, football, Jenga, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and sand and ground volleyball.  Teams…

ISACS Conference (Courtesy/Dr. Jacky) School was out on November 2nd and 3rd, much to the joy of CA students. However, faculty and staff were not exempt from work on those days. Instead of the usual three professional development days spaced throughout the year, administrators chose to put two of these days together so that the…

(Claire S./Staff) At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 1, Academy audiences came alive with laughter and suspense as upper school actors delivered a riveting “Clue.” Directed by theater instructor Ms. Eads, with the help of student director Alaina W. and design director Sophie P., the comedy’s colorful characters and plot of…

(Claire S./Staff) Academy’s Morris Hall Art Gallery installed its seventh annual Student Art Show on Monday, October 30, featuring works from the Explorers, Pre-K, lower, middle, and upper Schools students. Displayed are  paintings, drawings, ceramics, and photographs. In 2016, after the remodeling of Morris Hall, which served as staff offices, middles school lockers, and even the old…

On Friday, November 10, Columbus Academy hosted its annual 6:30 a.m. physical training drills before our school’s 7:40 a.m celebration to honor our present and past veterans for this year’s Veterans Day. Mr. Olexio, math teacher and Upper School Assistant Head, led voluntary physical training based on his days in the Army before his retirement…