Academy had its second all-school pep rally of the year on Friday, January 26, the day of its large rivalry boys basketball match with Bexley. The band played with force, and the seniors sat with their kindergarten buddies. The event began with an introduction from student body co-presidents Angela H. and Mikey J., who noted…

Nina K. crowned champion (Courtesy/Ceci R.) On Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27, the girls wrestling team competed in the Iron Maiden Tournament at Bellefontaine. Both Nina K. and Ceci R. battled their way to the top of their sections: Nina placed 1st in the 135-pound weight class, and Ceci came 2nd in the…

(Courtesy/Andrew Barren’22) Wrestlers Nina K. and Ceci R. competed in the 2024 Pioneer Classic at Olentangy Orange on Friday, January 12, and Saturday, January 13. Nina placed second in the 135-pound weight class, and Ceci came in third in the 105-pound section. Their placements come off the heels of their stellar performances at the January…

(Courtesy/David L.) Boys wrestling hosted Mifflin and Logan on Thursday, December 14 in the Barton Room at 5:00 p.m. The Vikes acquitted themselves well, with Parker K. and Philip N. winning both of their matches in the 165 and 215 sections, respectively.  Akshaj J. lost his first match but managed to take his second one, going…

(Courtesy/Parker K.) Boys and girls varsity wrestling performed well in their first matches of the year on Saturday, December 10, with many Vikings placing. The boys played in the Olentangy tournament. The girls were at the Western Brown tournament. Each wrestler battled in 6 matches against students from 7 schools across Ohio. At Olentangy, Parker…

The Upper School gathered on Monday, November 27, at assembly to honor Yasemin B. and Arya C. for winning the Girls Tennis Division II Doubles State Championship. At assembly, Mr. Singleton introduced the team, listing their its accomplishments over the years, including their second-place win in this year’s D2 state team tournament. He praised Coach…

On Friday, November 10, Columbus Academy hosted its annual 6:30 a.m. physical training drills before our school’s 7:40 a.m celebration to honor our present and past veterans for this year’s Veterans Day. Mr. Olexio, math teacher and Upper School Assistant Head, led voluntary physical training based on his days in the Army before his retirement…

Stella L., Dr. Bundy, and Lauren G. (Courtesy/Angela H.) A thrill ran through Columbus Academy on Tuesday, October 31, as the upper school celebrated Halloween, some dressing up as Barbie, the queen, and even Percy Jackson.  Parents from each upper grade levels surprised the students with a deluge brownies, cupcakes, and a wide variety of…

(Courtesy/Grace P.) Five girls tennis players competed in the Division II state tournament this Thursday and Friday, October 19 and 20. Yasemin B. & Arya C. fought through four rounds in the doubles bracket to take home the state title. Tamanna A. was the only CA player in the singles bracket, and she fell in…

(Sean J./Staff) At assembly on Monday, October 2, the sophomore homecoming committee played an eerie video, featuring a parody of the movie It. Editor Adam A. went all out on the visual effects that gave the video a monochromic, spooky look. This was the announcement for the 2023 Haunted Homecoming, which took place in the Dining…