Elle V. represented the Diving Vikings at the Central Buckeye League (CBL) diving championship at Columbus School for Girls on Saturday, January 27. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., divers from each school involved in the CBL included Bexley, Bishop Ready, Buckeye Valley, CSG, Grandview Heights, Whitehall, and Worthington Christian. The number of divers from each school…

Elle V. (Courtesy/Elle V.) After an outstanding performance at the Ned Reeb Invite on Friday, December 1, the Northeast Classic committee welcomed Elle V. to compete in the Branin Natatorium in Canton on Saturday, January 13. Elle was one of 40 female divers among many at the Division 1 level. Elle scored a 317.4 and…

Elle V. (Courtesy/Elle V.) Junior Elle V. was one of 31 female divers from 22 state schools who traveled to The Ohio State University for the Ned Reeb Invite on Friday, December 1 at 5 p.m. As only divers who competed last year and earned exceptional scores received personal invites to this meet, Elle represented…

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…

(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…

Students Brutus Buckeye statue (Courtesy/Dr. Lester) On Wednesday, November 1 morning, anatomy and physiology teachers Mr. Gittins and Dr. Lester took their students to The Ohio State University’s cadaver laboratory in what is becoming an annual field trip.  Within the lab were donated bodies and organs for research. Two OSU medical students instructed us in the…

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…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Ralph S.) The girls soccer team lost its first and final match of the postseason, falling to first-seed Worthington Christian 0-2. The offense could not compete with the Warriors’ aggressive defense. The Vikings end 8-10 overall as the seventh seed in the Central Buckeye League. The team bids farewell to its seniors, Alison…

(Wikimedia) The United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage month every year from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and cultural diversity of the Hispanic community. The observance began in 1968 as a week-long celebration and extended to a month-long celebration in 1988. The start date, September 15, marks the independence anniversary of Costa…