Lizzie B. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) The girls track team competed at the Central Buckeye League Championship this week and placed 9th overall. Mila B. took 8th in the 100m dash, with a time of 13.39, and Morgan S. placed 3rd in the 200m with a time of 26.57 seconds. Morgan also ran a new personal record…

Clara S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Thursday, May 8, the girls track team competed at Newark Catholic High school against 11 other teams: Delaware Christian, Fredericktown, Granville Christian Academy, Granville, Heath, Hebron Lakewood, Johnstown Northridge, Johnstown-Monroe, Licking Heights, Newark Catholic, and Zanesville. In the short distance events, Mila B. claimed third in the 100m and 200m…

(Courtesy CA Flickr) Academy hosted one final week of performing arts, a celebration of talent and dedication its students have cultivated throughout the year, kicking off with the Concert Band on Tuesday, April 29, followed by the orchestra’s performance on Wednesday, April 30,  ending with Cabaret on Saturday, May 3. Concert Band Concert Band performed…

Girls track team celebrated their seniors on April 30, hosting Bishop Watterson. Honorees included Alisha A., Isa E., Lindsey L., Jennifer L., Sophie L., Morgan L., Amelia N., Melanie Q., Clara S., and Katie V. The pre-meet ceremony began with each senior walking across the field with their families.  Highlights were from Morgan S., who…

Clara S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Tuesday, April 22, the Vikings raced against Bexley, Grove City Christian, Madiston Christian, and Worthington Christian and placed fourth overall with 63.16 points. Some highlights from the meet were Mila B. claiming first place in the 100m sprint, 4th place in the 100m hurdles, and second in the 300m hurdles.…

Melanie Q. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Thursday, April 17, girls track faced 7 other teams, including Africentric, Bexley, Hamilton Township, Teays Valley, Whitehall-Yearling, and Worthington Christian at Bexley in its annual relay meet. The Vikes placed 6th with 45.5 points.  Some highlights from the meet were the Vikings 6th place finish in the 4×100 meter hurdle,…

Miranda B-Y. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Saturday, April 12, the girls track team competed at Big Walnut against 10 other teams, placing 9th with 6 points overall. They competed against Big Walnut, Bishop Watterson, Bloom Carroll, Central Crossing, Cristo Rey Columbus, Delaware Hayes, Franklin Heights, Hilliard Darby, Northland, and Reynoldsburg.  Some highlights included the 3000m relay…

Morgan S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Wednesday, April 2, the girls track team competed at home against Cristo Rey, Horizon Science Academy, Gilead Christian, Kipp, Licking Heights, and Patriot Prep. Licking Heights took first place with a score of 145, and the Vikes followed with 123, with Cristo Rey in third with 60 points.  The Vikings…

(Courtesy/Ms. FitzPatrick) On Wednesday, February 26, many student athletes in grades 9-11, including myself, gathered in the Trustees Room during Common Hour to learn about the college athletic recruiting process. The Athletics department and College Counseling partnered to host this event, which was the first student-focused meeting in a few years, as in recent years…

(Courtesy/Ela K.) On Wednesday, February 13,  the new “The Roots of Change” themed art gallery opened for all students and faculty of Academy on the second floor of Morris Hall. The exhibit, open until March 14, features the work of Kirstin West, who owns Bear Roots Florals, a company specializing in wedding floral arrangements. Lower…