Interview with a First-Rate Educator On Wednesday, February 1st, Columbus Academy welcomed Dr. Samuel Betances as its 2012 Currier Lecture speaker. Through both self-help and education, Betances, a formerly abused, impoverished high school drop out, was able to earn both a masters and Ph.D from Harvard University. Realistic, entertaining, and incredibly inspiring, Dr. Betances immediately…

As many Academy students head to New York City this week on the Upper School Music Trip, where they will enjoy the bright lights and cityscapes, those of us at school can have a fun time, too, and right here in town. Here is a list of five New York-inspired activities students can do for…

On the heels of a second place finish in both the Mid State League and in Sectionals, the girls swim team came into Districts ready to compete. This past Saturday at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion, the Lady Vikes certainly made a splash. Qualifying for states in ten events and setting four new school records, the…

As hundreds of whistling fans cheered from the stands at OSU’s natatorium on Friday, February 17, the Academy Aqua-Vikes made a lasting impression on their district competitors. With six state qualifiers (four individual races and two relays), the boys are headed to a smashing finale to their season, swimming today, February 23, and tomorrow in…

When I overhear a heated debate regarding whether school dances are lame (this usually credited to the no grinding policy), I find myself surprised to be not so inclined to take up either side of the argument. It seems to me the efforts of both sides of the debate are fruitless. Trying to make someone…

“Snooze” for iPhone, iPod, or iPad  (Free) Yes, it’s winter, and temperatures are dropping. When you’re warm in your bed, it’s definitely difficult to wake up and force yourselves to get out of the comfort and inviting warmth. Introducing Snooze, an iOS app that lets you pledge a quarter to a variety of charities each…

Monday, January 2, 2012. California heart-throb, Ben Flajnik is back in my life. For a total of 20 hours this summer, millions of love-struck women watched as Ashley Heppert made out with 20 attractive men in search of a husband on ABC’s The Bachelorette. And week after week, she cried over men, laughed at their…