This past Saturday, April 16, the Upper School was treated to a stellar night by the Junior Prom Committee of Caroline Anders, KJ Boyce, Jacinta Crestanello, Alaina Gwin, Austin Lawrence,  Sid Menon, Baylee Mueller, Karina Walter, Dylan Warren, Sarah Wexner, and  Michael Zhang, under the leadership of Ms. Graan and Ms. Stout. From a brightly lit walkway to planets…

The college map has been a long-loved tradition at Academy. For the last eight years, seniors and underclassmen alike have enjoyed crowding around the map, admiring the array of colleges the seniors would be attending. When the map appeared in the senior lounge last year, however, there was a notable lack of names. In years…

The topic of gun control has been disputed time and time again, yet stricter laws continue to face opposition. As a result, the progression of these policies can at best be described as stagnant. This stationary state might be more reasonable if newer laws weren’t necessary, but as was demonstrated just last week in Kalamazoo,…

For those that went to the dance, it’s clear that Winfo’s Winter Wonderland theme was a resounding success. With a seasonal backdrop, glimmering lights, games, refreshments, and even snow, the wintry scene in the athletic lobby withstood the unusually warm temperatures outside. Friends and couples alike danced the night away surrounded by the splendid decorations.

According to Beckett Broh, “Dr. King’s leadership generated some of the most significant social change our country has experienced . . . without holding an official position of power. By speaking openly and fervently, and by sacrificing personal freedoms, he pushed our country to change in unparalleled ways.” With such an inspiring description, it’s hard to…

Thanksgiving break is a time to relax, eat good food, enjoy time with friends and family. It’s a time for celebration, gratitude, and simply being in the company of those who you care about. But on Friday in Colorado Springs, many were snapped out of the holiday trend after the tragic shooting at a Planned…

According to the CDC, “more than 9 people are killed and more than 1,153 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.” Even with a statistic like that, many of us are still convinced that a quick text at the wheel or a snack while driving is acceptable. However, just…

Finally, Halloween is just around the corner. In addition to the creative costumes, chilling decorations, and mountains of candy, a few more events are still coming up to help you get into the Halloween spirit. Trick-or-Treating:

As the end of the quarter steadily grew nearer, the word “snapshot” rang throughout the Upper School. Whether it was said with distress, exasperation, ridicule, or confusion, it quickly became commonplace in our vocabulary.

With Halloween only a couple weeks away, Columbus’ spooky-themed events are in full swing. Here are a few coming up this week that may interest you or your families.