Students attend annual alumni spring luncheon. (Claire S./Staff) Gathered in New Albany at the Estate on Tuesday, April 23, seniors and Academy alumni had lunch as part of Academy’s tradition which introduces soon-to-be graduates to networking. Stephanie Domas ‘05 received the Young Alumni Award, given to those who have distinguished themselves through overall service to…

The candidates with Justin and Arya (courtesy/Ms. Bening) On Friday, April 19, Service Board gathered in the theater to hear five candidates vying for president as they answered questions from Service Board’s current leaders. Angela B, Molly F., Carolina M.,  Arnav N., and Priya R. each offered their plans and insights for how they would…

Books on display. (Lance H./Staff) As Columbus Academy approaches the end of another school year, returning students are choosing books titles for Summer Reading. Fifty-four titles have been nominated by teachers and faculty. Although required by the school, summer reading is student-driven and beneficial for stopping the summer slide. This year’s faculty-nominated summer reading list…

Service Board sprang into a busy April after returning from break last week. It ran a successful Pop-Up shop where clothes were donated to students who needed them. This week Service Board will run Faith Mission and the final blood drive of the year on Wednesday, April 10. For those seniors still needing their in-school…

On Friday, February 16, the bowling team’s season ended at HP Lanes in sectionals. Bowlers played 3 games each and tallied up the total score. The top 12 teams advanced to districts. The boys team placed 25th out of 31 teams with 1978. Reed S. led the team with 470, Adi S. followed with 408,…

On Saturday, February 3, Academy’s Speech and Debate team traveled to Upper Arlington for the districts. Thirty-five students competed for Academy against 14 other schools and nineteen Vikes qualified for states (four of whom are alternates). CA competed in nine different events, with Grace H., Bella L. and Jennifer L. in Program Oral interpretation;  Dane…

(Courtesy/Ms. Garita) The Columbus Academy bowling team struggled in the first week of February, dropping two games and failing to win its first tournament. On Monday, January 29, the Striking Vikings fell to Buckeye Valley at Penn Lanes. The boys lost 1853-1598 overall and 312-267 in bakers. Adam R. led with 295, Reed S. and…

Adam on the lanes. (Sean J./Staff) Both bowling teams for Academy struggled in two quiet weeks. On Wednesday January 17, the boys squad lost to rival Bexley 1398-1706. Adi S. led with 325, Mark D. collected 265, captain Josh K. followed with 245, Phinn B. had 211, and Henry W. finished with 141. The Vices…

Caroline M./Media On Wednesday, January 17, The American Red Cross ran its second Blood Drive of the year in the athletic lobby from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students, teachers, and faculty gave blood to save lives. There were 52 people who donated and the team collected 43 units. Among these were 3 power red…

(Angela H./Staff) The week of January 9 was action-packed for our boys and girls bowling teams. On Tuesday, January 9, the Vikes faced Northland at HPL lanes. The boys lost 1834-1715. Adam R. led with 317, Adi S. followed with 302, Captain Josh K. had 272, Reed S. scored 262, and Mark D. netted 247.…