Michael T. Courtesy @academyvikingsinstagram Academy’s football team welcomed Nelsonville-York for the Division V Region 19 semifinal game on Friday, November 14.  The Buckeyes and the Vikings exchanged possessions throughout the entire first quarter as neither team penetrated the ball into the endzone. In the second quarter, Nelsonville-Yoke came out strong, scoring a 20-yd passing touchdown.…

Stephanie L./Staff Academy commemorated Veterans Day with a heartfelt morning of reflection and gratitude across our campus. The ceremony began with the toll of the school bell atop Morris Hall in a total of 506 times–one for each of Academy’s 501 alumni, as well as the five faculty members who have served or are currently…

(Courtesy/Mr. Compton) (Courtesy/Mr. Compton) Academy hosted the annual Fall Model United Nations Conference on November 9, with students  engaging in diplomacy, debate, and critical problem-solving. Addressed during the conference was the topic of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. In Model UN, students act as international diplomats attempting to solve various international matters. “We literally simulate…

(Courtesy/Ms. Kurth) On November 5, seven members of Academy’s Environmental Club, accompanied by Upper School biology and environmental science teacher, Emma Kurth, attended the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Teen Eco Summit. Our group had the opportunity to brainstorm a 2025 Conservation Action Plan which students later implemented within their schools or in local communities to…

Parker S. (Courtesy /@academyvikingsinstagram) On Friday, November 7, the football team hosted Zane Trace for its first playoff game. Both teams finished out their regular season 8-2, making this an even matchup. Zane Trace kicked off the ball, and the Vikings quickly advanced the ball down the field as Michael T. launched a deep ball…

Harper B-M. (Courtesy/@harry.photoz Instagram) The girls soccer team stood arm-in-arm at the center of the Historic Columbus Crew Stadium on Friday, November 7, to accept their silver medals as their fans roared in appreciation. Though the scoreboard read 4–0 in favor of Cincinnati Summit Country Day, the three-time defending champions, the Vikings knew they had…

On October 31, senior Lynn Y. spoke to our first-year Global Scholars to share her transformative experience when studying in Morocco through a U.S. State Department scholarship program, which is dedicated to educating students to become globally aware leaders. Global Scholars highlight the significant value of international experiences and cultural immersion.  Lynn’s presentation focused on…

Lila P./Staff Academy’s Jazz Band took the stage for its fall showcase on November 5, at 7 p.m. in the Schoedinger Theatre, featuring 17 musicians, who practice during three zero periods three every week, who proved that their dedication to music pays off. Starring with a mix of full-band and improvised solos, the night was…

(Courtesy/Ms. Bening & Ela K.) (Courtesy/Ms. Bening) Hosting its annual Night-In, an evening dedicated to organizing and packaging food donations for local families in need, Service Board worked with over 30 students and several faculty members in the  Barton Room and its lobby for an evening of teamwork and service on Thursday, November 6, from…

(Pixabay) Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals refer to the rights of student-athletes to profit from their personal brand, created through signed endorsements and sponsorships.  Ohio is one of the six remaining states that prohibit high school-level athletes from engaging in NIL. That long-standing precedent, however, last voted on in 2022 and passed by 538…