(Melanie Q./Staff) The Aquavikes hosted Fairfield Union on Wednesday, November 29 for their season’s first meet. The boys gained 11 gold, 10 silver, and 4 bronze medals for a 129-33 win, while the girls achieved 11 golds, 9 silvers, and 7 bronzes to lead 131-35.  On the boys side, William H. and Andy L. scored…

Katie N. (Caroline M./Media) Girls basketball played its first two games, falling to Granville on Monday, September 27 before defeating Whitehall-Yearling on Friday, December 1.  The girls traveled to Granville for their season opener, losing 58-18. The Blue Aces scored 41 points in the first half, but Academy’s defense only let in 17 points during…

Eager students line up for sweet STEM treats (Lance H./Staff) Did you know that hot water freezes faster than cold water? Or that a cloud can weigh a million pounds? Each year on November 8, National STEM Day celebrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Highlighting the importance and prevalence of these fields empowers students to…

Mikey J. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) As Academy’s only fall sport still playing, football traveled to Barnesville on Friday, November 3 for its second postseason game.  The Shamrocks scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, but running back Mikey J. closed the gap in the second quarter by sprinting 60 yards to the end zone. After Barnesville fumbled…

(Melanie Q./Staff) Academy Ffans wore pajamas for its theme at the  Vikes first playoff game against Utica on Friday, October 27.  After gaining possession of the ball, defensive end Mikey J. ran with it to the end zone, leading the Vikes off. Less than a minute later, wide receiver Theo F. tallied another touchdown, upping…

Scenes from Trunk or Treat (Melanie Q./Staff) The Student Council schedules the annual “First Friday” tailgate for the first home football game every year, but the Charlie David Dinner interrupted the annual event. However, with the help of Katie J. and Melanie Q., Friday, October 20 unlocked a new tradition: “Final Friday.” Co-President Angela H.…

(Melanie Q./Staff) BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! You slam your hand over the blaring 6:00 a.m. alarm clock and stifle a yawn. In a groggy state, you see a circular figure standing across from you. As your eyes focus, you realize that this “circular figure” is your reflection, and there are strands of hair protruding from all…

Mikey J. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) Despite rainy conditions, cars lined Campus Drive and students dressed in Halloween spirit as they cheered for the football team’s final game of the regular season. The Vikes hosted Bishop Ready on Friday, October 20, losing 28-7.  The Silver Nights scored twice in the first half, and wide receiver Justin A.…

Ryne W., Mikey J., and Jack Y. (Courtesy/Ralph S.) Football traveled to Buckeye Valley to tally its ninth consecutive victory on Friday, October 13.  The Vikes started out with a bang, scoring two touchdowns in quarter one as quarterback Jack Y. and running back Mikey J. found each other and sprinted into the right end…

Students engage in cultural lessons. (Courtesy/Mr. Mena) The Global Scholars Experience (GSE) program at Academy began this year to promote cultural awareness and provide mentorship. In GSE, Mr. Mena and I help 17 underclassmen discover their passions and create initiatives to benefit the community.  Global Scholars is a three-year program run by the Columbus Council…