(Courtesy/Craig Edson) On Wednesday, January 15, Academy’s wrestling squad hosted Africentric in the Barton Room. Freshmen Vikings got after it, with Baron D. and Paul A. noting their first career varsity wins with a pin from Baron D. Junior captain, Santiago P., said, “They both work extremely hard in practice. It’s no surprise they were…

Paul A. (Seth L./Staff) Academy’s boys wrestling squad hosted its biggest meets of the year with wrestlers from Buckeye Valley, Cristo Rey, Harvest Prep, Gahanna Lincoln, Granville, Plymouth, New Albany and Sheridan, on Saturday, January 12. Henry S. dominated, winning three matches and losing one, achieving a third-place finish in the 157 weight class. Jackson…

Alex L. (Courtesy/Alex L.) Academy’s wrestling squad hosted West Jeff’s Rough Riders on Wednesday, December 11. The Vikings didn’t bring their best, with just one win. Joseph G., Santiago P., and Henry S. lost their matches in the first round. Alex L. was Academy’s sole winner, conquering the 126 weight class. Absent from the match…

Theo F. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Winter sports are here, meaning Academy’s boys basketball will return to The Mack. On Saturday, November 30, the Vikings will travel to take on the Dunbar Wolverines at 2:30 p.m. Dunbar held an impressive 13-11 record last season, considering some of their toughest opponents included Hilliard Bradley and Harvest Prep. Considering…

(Pixabay) At the end of each quarter, students swarm around teachers for their grades, comparing GPAs with their friends. Some students believe an open grade book policy provides transparency every day.  If you always know where you are, it eliminates having to constantly ask teachers where you stand. Sure, at the end of the quarter,…

CA Flickr On Monday, November 11, students and staff gathered on Hondros at 6:30 a.m. for optional military physical training exercises, led by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Olexio, an Upper School math teacher and Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs, and Staff Sergeant Paul Molitor, a member of our security staff. Mr. Olexio led students…

Harper B-M. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 22, Academy’s girls soccer team hosted Buckeye Valley for its first tournament match of the season. Haidi S. led the Vikings in scoring with two goals, and Allison F. and Harper B-M. added one goal each. Academy’s defense held strong, holding Buckeye Valley attackers to a shutout, helping…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Thursday, October 17, Academy hosted Highland for its first playoff game of the year on Hondros at 7 p.m. Highland came in after dominating Heath 5-0 in its matchup on Tuesday, October 15. Yet the Vikings struck early, notching two first-half goals, as their defense held steady, making the score…

Allison F. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) This past week Academy’s girls soccer team did not play any games due to postseason preparation. The Vikings received a first-round bye due to their superb record of 12-5. Academy finished third in the CBL, behind Bexley and Worthington Christian. The Vikings will face the winner of Heath and Highland on…

Lily L. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) On Tuesday, October 1, the Vikings hosted the Worthington Christian Warriors at 7 p.m. on Hondros. Academy’s defense failed to keep up with the Warriors offense as they snuck in two goals past the Vikes defense. The Viking’s high-powered offense was silent, unable to put anything on the scoreboard. This loss…