Jack W./Staff Friday, May 16, marked the Sixth Grade’s annual Business Fair which challenges this grade’s students to come up with a product to sell to the Academy community. The students started working before spring break in Language Arts class  to think through a need or a problem and figure out a way to solve…

Jack W./Staff The Lower School hosted its art show this Wednesday, April 23, with art teachers Kenny Abraham and Jenny Cann featuring art from the three-year old explorers the through the fifth grade students.  There were two themes displayed during the event. The first was Wayne Theibaud, who is known for his paintings of cakes,…

Flickr  The PGA tour returned to San Antonio on April 3 – 6 for the Texas Valero Open. The players battled frigid temperatures and windy conditions on Sunday which made the already challenging golf course even more difficult. Brian Harman entering the final round held a three shot lead and shot a final round 75 to…

(Flickr.com) The PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic concluded Sunday, March 2, at PGA National in the Palm Beaches, Florida, a tournament that has been played annually since 1972, and has been the host to many historic tournaments and winners. Twenty-four year old Joe Highsmith, a first-time winner, snatched the victory by two shots at 19 under…

(via @academyvikings instagram) It was a great week for the boys swim team as they traveled to Athens to compete in the OHSAA Central, East, and Southeast Division II championship for the chance to go to states for the third straight year. The squad dominated the five team competition, tallying 246 points. This bested second-place…

(via @academyvikings instagram)  The boys swim team competed in sectionals at home on February 8 and took home the victory tallying 198 points which bested Granville’s 183, Wellington’s 124, Watterson’s 109, and St. Francis Desales’ 108 respectively.  Freshman Andy L. placed second overall scoring 29 points for himself and the team. He gathered three golds,…

It was a solid week for the boys swim team as it faced off in a tri-meet against Olentangy Orange and rival, Bexley. The squad faced a 115- 92 defeat to Olentangy Orange but tookhome the victory against the Lions 96- 80.   Three Vikes topped the individual scores for the event. William D. placed first…

(Via @Academyvikes Instagram)   The boys swim team faced off in a dual meet at home on Saturday, December 14 , and suffered an 83 to 86 defeat to the Gahanna Lions. The Vikings had the two highest finishers with Andy L. in first place with four golds, earning him twelve points and a NISCA score…

(Courtesy/@Academyviking Instagram) The boys swim team returned to action onWednesday, December 4, as it faced off against Licking Heights, Bishop Watterson and Fairfield Union in the Vikes home natatorium and went undefeated in dual meets with a 116- 30 victory over Licking Heights, a 117-63 victory over Fairfield Union, and a 95- 57 point victory…

(Pixabay) At the end of each quarter, students swarm around teachers for their grades, comparing GPAs with their friends. Some students believe an open grade book policy provides transparency every day.  If you always know where you are, it eliminates having to constantly ask teachers where you stand. Sure, at the end of the quarter,…