(Courtesy/Ms. Bening) This summer, Service Board Advisor, Ms. Bening, took an unusual journey to Leadville, Colorado—the highest incorporated city in the continental United States, sitting at more than 10,000 feet above sea level. Her destination was to witness a race like no other: the town’s famous donkey races. A summer reading book, Running with Sherman by…

Lexi F. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) The Vikings kicked off last week on Wednesday, September 24, with a tie against Grandview Heights. Although the game was a slow-rider, finishing 0-0, junior Harper C. says, “It was a very intense and close game. We were all playing very aggressively and defensively; everyone was on the edge of their…

(Courtesy/Mr. Bolognese & Dr. Dennett) Two Columbus Academy math teachers, Dr. Dennett and Mr. Bolognese, spent part of their summers exploring how mathematics intersects with art, culture, and history—discoveries that they now bring back to their classrooms and to Math Club. Dr. Dennett attended the Bridges Math Art Conference in Eindhoven, which is in the…

Addison M. (@academyvikings Instagram) The Vikings started their week strong with a matchup against Bishop Hartley on Monday, September 15. After a slow first half that ended 0-0, the Vikes kickstarted the second half with a goal by freshman Sydney S. Sophomore Izu N. says, “We regained our composure during halftime and bounced back with…

(Courtesy/Ms. Garita) This past summer, Ms. Garita embarked on what she describes as “the best trip I’ve taken,” spending five days in Australia and five weeks in New Zealand. Thanks to support from Columbus Academy and her role as Honorary Chair for Social and Emotional Health in Memory of Bobby Greentree ’71, she had the…

Allison F. (@cagirlsoccer Instagram) The Lady Vikes had a busy mid-season week with three matches. They kicked off on Tuesday and came out on top (2-0) against Fairbanks. ChiChi N. and Lexi F. secured the Vikes their two points. Sophomore Lianna L. earned Player of the Match, creating helpful plays and setting the team up…

Pixabay With summer around the corner, librarians Ms. Popelka and Ms. Yanke launched the summer reading program with forty-seven books making the cut out of fifty-five faculty nominations. Contrary to past years, Yanke says that there is a spike in the number of non-fiction titles present in this year’s selection. The most popular novel is…

Ian C. (Courtesy/@ca_boystennis Instagram) As the Vikes transitioned from their 17-0 undefeated regular season, they tackled the Division II sectionals tournament on Wednesday, May 14, and Saturday, May 17. To begin, on Wednesday, all three singles players won their seeds. Nason L. for first singles defeated his Africentric Early College and London opponents 6-0, 6-0.…

Jayden T. (Courtesy/@ca_boystennis Instagram) Following the previous week’s big wins against New Albany, Olentangy Orange, and St. Johns Jesuit, the Vikings had a successful final week, ending first in the Central Buckeye League standing, holding a perfect 17-0 win record to complete their season.  To begin, the team played a three-game match against Buckeye Valley…

Nason L. (Courtesy/@ca_boystennis Instagram) With the season nearing its end, the boys tennis team had another busy yet undefeated week. They remain first in the Central Buckeye League standing, holding a perfect 13-0 win record.  The Vikings won against New Albany (3-2) on Monday, April 28, which team described as the “match of the year.”…