(Lauren G./Staff) The Jones Gym bleachers filled with Upper School parents and friends as the band took its seats, with each person wearing a different-colored shirt, creating a rainbow of colors among smiling students. The buzzing audience settled, as Ms. Sneeringer gave everyone a warm welcome and introduced the first song: “Zip Line.” A recognition…

(Courtesy/Alison C.) On a chilly Tuesday afternoon, the Vikes traveled to rivals, Bishop Watterson, a team who has knocked Academy  out of the tournament multiple times in past years and winner of won the 2023 state championship. The game kicked off at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23.  The game went back and forth and…

Shaia Y. takes the draw. (Courtesy/Alison C.) On Monday, April 15, the Vikings welcomed Granville for the first showdown of the week. The Lady Aces struggled to keep up with the Maroon and Grey and ultimately fell 19-4.  Maintaining the home field advantage, Dublin Coffman traveled to Hondros to battle the Vikes on Thursday, April…

(Pixabay) On Wednesday, April 11, seniors attenede multiple talks to get them ready for college, as the class of 2024 signed in and gathered in the Dining Hall.  The day began with a lecture from a Franklin County juvenile attorney, Irene Knapp, who created a presentation educating the students on the differences between being charged…

Morgan H. (Courtesy/ Ralph S.) Starting the week off with a home game, the Vikings hosted Bishop Hartley on Tuesday, April 9. The Vikes dominated right out of the gate and secured the 19-10 win over the Hawks.   Looking to get a clean sweep for the week, the Vikings battled Worthington Kilbourne on Thursday,…

Shaia Y. (Courtesy: Ralph S.) In honor of the Vikings’ first home game on Thursday, April 4, the team celebrated Youth Night in its matchup against Bexley. The stands were filled with many young Vikes as the game kicked off at 6:30 p.m. To open, Carson K. sent the ball soaring past the goalie to…

(Courtesy/Ms. Reiner) Led by Ms. Reiner and assistant Mr. Mann, the Columbus Academy Speech and Debate team dominated in the Columbus district at States, held at Wooster High, on February 29 and March 1.  Prior to the contest, the students needed to earn their spot at states. Spots are earned by placing in the top…

Nick T. (Lauren G./Staff) To end the season, the Vikes hosted Dublin Jerome at Chiller Easton at 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, February 4. The all-senior line up of Eli B., Noah B., Eric S., Joseph S., and Nick Y. took to the ice for the puck drop.  The Celtics scored the first goal 3 minutes…

Alli K. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) Traveling to Capital University, the indoor track team competed in the Central District Indoor Championships on Sunday, January 28. This marked the second season for the indoor team. Both the girls and boys teams competed in the Division 2-3 championships.  For the girls team, Zoya A. captured a win in the…

Dom C. (Lauren G./Staff) Nearing the season’s end, the Vikings faced off against Watterson at Chiller Easton on Saturday, January 27 at 6 p.m. This was the program’s Youth Night, and the rink was filled with many young Vikings. Guests enjoyed pizza and snacks n the lobby before the game, as the team offered tee…