(Courtesy/ @columbusacademyinstagram) On Tuesday, April 8, Academy Alumnus, Ryan Vessler’01, founder and CEO of clothing brand, Homage, came to speak to a group of over 100 students. Mr. Wuorinen, who taught Vessler when he was a student here, led the interview. The pair walked in wearing each other’s clothing, setting the upbeat tone for the…

(Graham J. Courtesy/ CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 8, the boys lacrosse team travelled to New Concord to face off John Glenn for its first game of the week. The Vikings struggled to get the ball moving, scoring one goal in the first quarter while the Muskies racked up four goals. This theme carried into…

Charlie P. (Courtesy CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 1, the boys lacrosse team welcomed Johnstown-Monroe for its home opener. It was a slow start to the game with only one goal tallied in the first quarter by Vikings attacker Gavin S. Academy picked up the pace in the second quarter, scoring four goals and maintaining…

 (Courtesy @columbusacademy on instagram) On Wednesday, February 26, our Dining all service SAGE put together a menu highlighting signature African, Caribbean, and Southern dishes in honor of Black History Month. The main course consisted of Jerk Chicken, Coconut Rice with Pigeon Peas, Jamaican Oxtail Stew, Vegetarian Sosaties, and New Orleans Style Shrimp and Grits, accompanied…

Courtesy/CAFlickr On Friday, February 14, girls swimming traveled to the Ohio University Aquatic Center to compete in districts. The Vikings excelled, taking home district runner-up for the second time in the past four seasons. Both relay teams had podium finishes and qualified for states. The 200-yd freestyle team captured gold with a time of 1:38.14…

On Sunday, February 2, the 67th annual Grammys Award was hosted in Los Angeles, California. Every year there’s typically controversy over who won what. This time, the topic of dispute is the winner of The Country Album of the Year. The five nominees consisted of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Chris Stapleton’s Higher, Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well, Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion,…

On Saturday, February 8, the girls swim team travelled to Columbus School for Girls to compete in the Division 2 Sectional Championship meet. Lillian B. and Olivia L. led with podium finishes in multiple events. Lillian earned first in the 200-yd IM with a time of 2:14.50 and swam a 1:01.06 in the 100-yd butterfly,…

Clara S. (CA Flickr)  On Saturday, January 25, the girls swim team began its postseason, hosting the Central Buckeye League Championship. Despite capturing 5 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze, Academy placed runner-up, trailing 115 points behind Bexley. Lillian B. was a key contributor to the team’s success, racking up 32 points for the Vikings.…

Clara S. ( CaFlickr) On Thursday, January 16, the girls swim team hosted Bishop Hartley and Wellington for its first meet of the week. The Vikings crushed the Jaguars 100-28 but fell 74-115 against the Hawks. Olivia L. and Maddie E. dominated, earning first place in the 200 IM and 200-yd free, respectively.  On Friday,…

On Friday, January 10, the girls swim team welcomed Bexley, Fairbanks, and Olentangy Orange to its natatorium. The Vikes crushed the Panthers 124-16 and dominated against the Pioneers, beating them by 34. Academy couldn’t capitalize against the Lions, however, losing 65-145. Junior Maddie E. led the team with a score of 9, and senior Olivia…