Students collaborate with peers during Common Hour. (Melanie Q./Staff) Picture this: students playing board games, catching up on assignments, spending time outdoors. This is what our former student body co-presidents, Davey A. and Gurby V., proposed a Common Hour to our admistration as a mental health initiative for students to relax during the school day.…

The evening’s feature was The Ohio State School for the Blind marching. (Courtesy/Sophie L.) Academy fans dressed in a “USA” theme for the Vikes takedown of St. Charles in a 23-16 win on Thursday, September 14, giving the Vikes their fifth to tally at 5-0.  By the end of quarter one, the Cardinals scored two…

Fans follow “blackout” theme at first home game. (Melanie Q./Staff) After the annual Charlie David Dinner on Friday, September 8, Academy’s football team continued to boost school morale with its 28-12 win against Fort Laramie on Hondros. Fort Laramie scored six points in the first quarter, but a pass from Jack Y. to wide receiver…

Defensive back Theo F. clashes with rival Green Wave (Courtesy/Isaac C.) Academy’s football team defeated Newark Catholic with a 40-0 victory on Friday, September 1. From the start, wide receiver Gabe D-R. led the team with a touchdown in the opening kickoff and then took a jet sweep in the next possession and followed through…

Patrick F. (Melanie Q./Staff) After competing in preliminaries on Tuesday, May 16, boys track ran at Westerville South on Saturday, May 20, in the Division II District II finals. The top four finishers from each event qualified for the regional meet.  Charlie B., Dane C., and Gabe E. secured third in the 300 hurdles, the…

Students embrace outdoors and welcome visiting canines. (Melanie Q./Staff) Common Hour, an initiative by former student body co-presidents Davey A. and Gurby V. to promote well-being, has seen great success this school year. During these monthly hour-long periods, students can catch up on schoolwork, relax with friends, and stay off their phones. This year’s final…

Gabe A. (Melanie Q./Staff) Boys track competed in the Mid-State League meet on Thursday, May 11, against Bexley, Buckeye Valley,  Grandview Heights, Wellington, Whitehall-Yearling, and Worthington Christian.  In field events, Marcus J. finished third in shot put, throwing 44’10.” Justin A. earned seventh with a 19’0” in long jump.  Hurdler Gabe A. ran 17.11 for…

Stavros M. (Melanie Q./Staff) Boys track traveled to Johnstown-Monroe to compete in the “Johnnie Relays” on Friday, May 5. The and secured a victory against Grove City Christian, Highland, Johnstown-Monroe, and Licking Heights.  Justin A., Charlie B., Carson J., and Emmanuel J. placed first in the 4×100 with 45.67. In shuttle hurdles, Gabe A., Charlie…

Orchestra recognizes 14 seniors. (Melanie Q./Staff) Spearheaded by Angela H., Drew S., and Abbey Z., the Academy’s Orchestra hosted its inaugural senior night on April 25, with a beach theme inspired by the class pet, Shostakofish, named after composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Colorful leis, a glittering photo backdrop, and tropical props adorned the Dining Hall as…

Emmanuel J. and Gabe D-R. exchange the baton. (Melanie Q./Staff) Boys track hosted its Senior Night on Hondros Field on Wednesday, April 26. The team recognized Gabe E., Jonathan H., Emmanuel J., Monish S., Kevin W., and Max Z. and the team’s 67.5 to Bishop Watterson’s 56.5.  Elliot S. ran to first in both the…