(Courtesy/Mr. Fish & Mr. DeVore) Academy’s Robotics team whirred to life on Thursday, April 16, for three days of competition at the National Robotics Challenge (NRC) in Marion. Over the course of the school year, students have dedicated hours outside of class designing, testing, and building robots ranging from nimble autonomous maze solvers to deadly…

Courtesy/ Mike Stegemiler Flocks of “toucans” were spotted around campus on Tuesday, April 21, sparking curiosity and sending students searching for them. But those who went looking realizedthese creatures were not birds at all.  Instead, students found five sets of two soda cans taped to a tree, on which it was revealed that the “toucans”…

The K-buddy tradition at Columbus Academy has always been one filled with joy and genuine connection, and this year has been no different. Now, as seniors sit down to write their final letters to their K-buddies during the last advisory, it naturally invites a period of reflection on the time spent together and everything that…

Advanced Placement (AP) season arrives quickly after spring break, and what was once felt like a distant date on the calendar is suddenly only weeks away, as the pace revs up in class preps, and review packets and practice exams replace new material. First, opening review books, organizing notes, and identifying key units early can…

(Lila P./Staff) The Jazz Band performed its final concert of the year, All That Jazz, on May 1, with the ensemble taking place on the stage in the Dining Hall at 7:30 p.m., performing combined jazz standards, a Latin piece, and impressive improvisations while also recognizing the group’s seniors, Adam A., Chaz L., Graham A.,…

Despite cold temperatures and rainy conditions, Academy’s track and field teams competed in two meets last week, highlighted by Senior Night and several standout performances.  On Wednesday, Academy hosted Bishop Watterson in a dual meet, honoring 13 seniors: Scott, Brian, Hanna, Mila, Miranda, Lizzie, Dane, Jaxon, Sebastian, Chris, Cody, Zoe, and Henry. As temperatures hovered…

(Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) Facing one of its toughest stretches of the season, the tennis Vikes competed in five matches over the past week against several tough opponents, finishing with a 2-3 record while showing resilience throughout the demanding schedule. The week began on Monday, April 27, with a 0-5 loss to Olentangy Orange. Despite the final…

(Courtesy/ Mrs. Wilson) Girls lacrosse had yet another undefeated week, beating both Columbus School for Girls and Wooster, helping the team maintain its second-place conference ranking. On Thursday, April 30, the Vikes headed away to Unicorn turf where they beat CSG 16-10 in the conference game.  Coming off the win, the Vikings hosted Wooster on…

Parker S. (academyvikings) On Monday, April 27, the boys lacrosse team hosted Westerville North and celebrated nine players for its Senior Night. After the ceremony, the Vikings played the Warriors until the second half, ending with a 4-3 score. Due to bad weather, the second half of the game was postponed to Friday, May 8.…

Prishya K. Each spring, the vibrant festival of Holi brings color and community spirit to CA. On Sunday, April 19, students and their families gathered on the Lazarus courtyard to take part in this annual celebration. Holi, often called the “Festival of Colors,” originates from India and celebrates the arrival of spring, renewal, and the…