Latern Festival in Shanghai, China Every year, lasting for 15 days and starting from the first day of the lunar calendar (around the end of January or the beginning of February), people from countries all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster, and it begins on January 28.…

Members of our fantastic crew are (from left) Michael Ray, Holly Auten, Stephanie Campbell, Erwin Reed, Leslie White, Rosemary White, Elaine Braisted, Lana Spaulding, Ruth Ward, David Hill and Edwin Jimenez. (Photo/Bob Lee.) We interviewed Stephanie Campbell, Lana Spaulding, and Ruth Ward for this feature. The Academy Life takes pride in showcasing the best in…

Madi Smith’17 serves the ball. Photo by Whitney Dankworth’17.

Olivia Irion’17 serves the ball. (Photo by Whitney Dankworth’17)

Kami Tibbles’17 serves ball. Photo by Chris Heermann’18

Morgan Hamilton’17 dives to pass the ball to setter Kami Tibble’17, closest to the net. (Photo by Chris Heerman’18)

Kayla Podgurski’19 goes for a kill against a blocker from the opposing team

After the one of the most successful seasons with a talented and driven baseball team, the Columbus Academy Vikings fell to Fairbanks 8-1 on Monday, May 16,in the district semifinals, ending their season on a disappointing note.

The Academy baseball team was seeded as the number one team in the Columbus district, heading into round two of sectionals after a bye in the first round. The boys faced off against Mount Gilead High School on Monday, May 9, winning 7-2. Strong performances from pitchers Nick Stringer’17 and Grey Harmon’16 helped the Vikes…

With seniors finishing their last days of high school this week, the baseball season has also been approaching its end. Soon, postseason will start, with the Vikings hoping to move past districts this year.