(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…

Gabe D-R. (Photo/Colin H.) Despite the fall break, students showed their support for football by dressing in pink as they watched the team capture its eighth victory on Friday, October 6.  Possession of the ball alternated between the Worthington Christian and the Vikes until action struck with two seconds left in the first quarter. Defensive end…

(Photo/Colin H.) Academy fans decked out in white for the Vikes win against Whitehall-Yearling on Friday, September 22.  Before kick-off, the team honored its ten seniors: Justin A., Jack D., Carson J., Mikey J., Tommy J., Greyson T., Nick T., Ryne W., Nick Y., and Jack Y. Academy’s first score came as wide receiver Gabe…

Sunil S. and Ryne W. (Courtesy/Colin H.) Fans decked out in neon as cheers echoed through the night for the biggest game of the year on Friday, September 29 against Bexley.  In the first quarter, the Vikes failed to convert a fourth down, but Michael M. intercepted Bexley’s quarterback to regain possession. Running back Greyson…

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…