Stephanie. L./Staff Our theater came alive on Tuesday, February 17, as our BOS (Black Organization of Students) affinity group held its annual Black History Month Fashion Show. This year’s theme, “Legacy and Line Dancing,” celebrated African fashion and its lasting influence on modern Black culture and the broader Western world. Senior and BOS co-president Mmesoma…

(Courtesy/Chang L. Laughter and music filled the brightly colored Dining Hall on Saturday, February 8,  for WINFO, our annual Winter Formal. Decorated with a Mardi Gras theme, the space was covered in beads and bold-colored masks, creating an energetic setting for students from all grade levels to come together for the night. Because Student Council…

Stephanie L./Staff Our school paused its routine on Friday, January 17, for our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Students began in the theater for a UCA-led assembly (United Columbus Academy) and witnessed a beautiful performance by Lisa Griffin, who sang James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as…

Stephanie L./Staff Academy commemorated Veterans Day with a heartfelt morning of reflection and gratitude across our campus. The ceremony began with the toll of the school bell atop Morris Hall in a total of 506 times–one for each of Academy’s 501 alumni, as well as the five faculty members who have served or are currently…

(Courtesy/Mr. Compton) Academy hosted the annual Fall Model United Nations Conference on November 9, with students  engaging in diplomacy, debate, and critical problem-solving. Addressed during the conference was the topic of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. In Model UN, students act as international diplomats attempting to solve various international matters. “We literally simulate the United…

Stephanie L./Staff On Thursday, October 24, at 10:15 a.m., the Lazarus Courtyard came alive with cheers and racing shopping carts as the Service Board hosted its first-ever Ca Ditarod, which brought together students from across upper-school grade levels for a fun, service-themed competition aimed at raising excitement for the school’s annual “Kids 4 Kids” food…

This semester, Columbus Academy’s Playwriting class gave students the chance to do more than just read plays–they got to meet the mind behind one. Taught by Mr. Farrenkopf, the one-semester elective is offered every other year to juniors and seniors who are interested in writing for the stage. In his class, students read and analyze…

Flickr The theatre department kicked off its year with an exciting trip to Otterbein University to see the production of Urinetown on Friday, October 4. About 18 Upper School students attended, with many of  them visiting Otterbein’s Theatre and Dance for the first tine. The university is known for its professional-level productions and tightly-knit student…

(Courtesy/changusphotos) On Saturday, September 20, at 8 p.m., Academy students filled the Dining Hall for one of the biggest nights of the year—homecoming. The space transformed into a Las Vegas-inspired celebration with bright lights, steady music, and a buzzing atmosphere. Students from every grade came together to share the night, continuing a tradition that unites…