(Caroline M./Staff) Losing its three games last week, girls basketball sits sixth in the conference with a 7-14 record.  First, the Vikings hosted Grandview Heights to celebrate Senior Night on Tuesday, February 6. The team honored Alison C., Adaugo N., Eleanor S., and Sam W. The seniors and Morgan S. comprised the starting lineup, as…

Justin L. (Melanie Q./Staff) After a week off from competing, the AquaVikes found success at sectionals on Saturday, February 10. The girl’s team traveled to Columbus School for Girls, while the boys swam at the Kenyon College Natatorium.  The girls placed third with 178 points and several district qualifiers. Lillian B., Maddie E., Ella L.,…

Sam W. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) Sitting sixth in the conference with a 7-11 record, girls’ basketball rebounded with two wins after five consecutive losses.  For its first game of the week, the team traveled to Dublin Scioto on Tuesday, January 30. Despite lagging 6-9 at the end of quarter one, the girls bounced to 32-15 in…

(Melanie Q./Staff) Delivering thrilling victories and several records, the Aquavikes hosted Senior Night on Tuesday, January 23, and traveled to Columbus School for Girls for the Central Buckeye League Championships on Saturday, January 27. The Vikings invited Newark Catholic and Whetstone for a joint senior night. Both Academy’s boys and girls teams won first, tallying…

(Courtesy/Sunil S.) After losing three times last week, girls basketball sits 5-10 overall and sixth in the conference. The girls played games every other day, facing Bishop Ready, Harvest Prep, and Columbus School for Girls.  First, the Vikings battled the Silver Knights on Tuesday, January 23, losing 34-45. They traveled to Harvest Prep on Thursday,…

Matt Hyde (Melanie Q./Staff) To the class of 2025: Where will we be in 592 days? We could be in New York or California or even across the world in Europe. We will be with new friends and teachers on a journey to pursue our passions. Our futures are uncertain, undecided, and open to endless…

Caroline M./Media Girls basketball suffered two losses, tallying a 5-7 record, which places them fifth out of eight teams in the Central Buckeye Conference.  In its first game against Elgin on Wednesday, December 17, the team fell 29-40. Kendall O., Eleanor S., and Alison C. shot two three-pointers apiece, leading with 12, 8, and 6…

Luke L. (Melanie Q./Staff) The Aquavikes competed against Gahanna Lincoln, Granville, and Pickerington Central at New Albany on Saturday, January 20. The girls captured 5 golds and silvers each, while the boys secured 7 golds and 2 silvers.  On the girls side, Lillian B. finished first in the 50 free and 500 free with times…

(Flickr) From Senior-Kindergarten buddies to advisory challenges, Academy provides opportunities for inter-grade connection and mentorship. Middle School Dean, Ms. Berkley, added two more grades to the mix: eighth and eleventh grade.  Ms. Berkley noticed middle schoolers’ anxieties around the transition to high school and wanted them to gain perspective from current students. She paired eighth…

Kate C. (Melanie Q./Staff) After training hard over winter break, the Aquavikes hosted a meet on Thursday, January 11, and competed in the Northeast Classic at the Branin Natatorium on Saturday, January 13. Dominating their home meet, both sides secured first against Bishop Hartley, Bishop Ready, and Teays Valley. On the boys side, the 200…