(Vaanika J./Media) The boys swimming team placed first at the Winter Invitational Tournament on Saturday, December 11. William H., Andrew H., Gavin L., and Andy Li. surged to the top of the 200 freestyle, finishing first. These swimmers dominated the 200 medley, also placing first. Mircea B. swam to fourth in the 200 freestyle. In…

(Vaanika J./Media) Boys swimming swept Lancaster Fairfield Union 133-12 to start off their season Wednesday, November 30, at home.  Alek B., Luke B., Mircea B., and Andy L. took first in the 200  medley with Jonathon H., Andrew H., Micheal R., and Greyson T. placing second, and both groups scoring the team twelve points. Andrew…

(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…

Lily L. (Vaanika J./Media) Girls soccer continued its losing streak with an 0-2 loss against The Columbus School For Girls on Monday, October 10. The Vikings found themselves on their heels in the first half with CSG’s offense taking control of the ball in Viking territory. Defender, Clair C. prevented shots on goal two times,…

The varsity girls soccer team had another loss on Thursday, October 6, at 5:00 p.m. as Bishop Ready bested the Vikings 1-4. Goalie, Taylor G., had multiple notable saves, but the Vikings offense scored only one goal. This puts the Vikings at a 3-6-0 record for the season.The girls play their two rivals on Monday they face…

(Vaanika J/Media) Our varsity girls soccer team faced off against Grandview on Wednesday, September 28, losing 0-3. Academy finished the first half tied and held out until the last 20 minutes when Grandview scored three goals. The girls play at Bishop Ready on Thursday, October 6, at 5:00 p.m. 

Clair C. and Jasmine E. contend in a scrimmage. (Tiko B.) The girls soccer team had a see-saw of  a week, starting with a loss to Fairbanks 5-1 on Monday, September 12. The girls made a comeback at home, beating Whitehall 9-1 on Wednesday, September 14, with goals scored by Jasmine E., Lily L.,  Carolina M.,…

Mr. Luz with Pascal’s Triangle (Vaanika J/Media) Cleveland native, Mr. Luzniak, has taught math over the past 15 years in both New York and California.  As a high schooler Mr. Luzniak participated in competitive speech and debate, specifically competing in the humor and duo events before becoming a coach and judge. Regarding his experience with…