(Poster created by Mr. Jeremy Morgan. Photos: Henry R.) The UCA (United Columbus Academy) organization for diversity and affinity groups hosted various in-school, educational activities for upper school students on Friday, January 14, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday (January 15, 1929) we celebrate on MLK Day, January 17. Activities included…

US students and faculty serve others by giving blood and red blood cells at the Winter Drive stationed at the Athletic Entrance. (Courtesy/Ms. Bening & Charlie B.) Entering school on January 12th was an atypical day with the sight of students donning red or pink tops and the smell of pancakes wafting among the hallways.…

(Photo/Cameron S.) On a day-to-day basis, what does your job entail? Supporting the students and making sure that they have everything they need. I attend  team meetings, have an advisory and occasionally support disciplinary situations.  How are you liking the job so far? I love it. It’s wonderful everyday. Having graduated from Academy, it means…

On Saturday, January 15, 2022, the wrestling team hosted the Kevin Michael Memorial Classic in the Jones Gym, with eight teams participating in the tournament. Levi M., Parker K., Tiko B, and Gyvnn M. were all runners-up in their individual brackets, along with a win by Phil N.  Ceci R. set a school record as…

(Liesel G./Media) On Tuesday, January 11, members of the Academy community convened in the Mack to celebrate a remarkable achievement for senior Sophie Spolter: 1,000 high school career points.  Parents, faculty, and students designed celebratory signs to honor Spolter before the girls basketball team tipped off against Fisher Catholic at 7:30.  Spolter entered the game…

(Vaanika J./Media) Over winter break, the Vikings continued their season play, winning against Briggs, Dayton Stivers, and Wellington, and losing to Buckeye Valley. The team won its first home game of 2022 on Friday, January 7, defeating the Centerburg Trojans 47-43. Tanner C., Johnny H., and Kevin R. led with 10, 10, and 15 points respectively. …

(Julia D./News) Facing their biggest rival, Bexley, the Aqua Vikes triumphed by 70 points on January 7.  Starting off in first place was the 200 Medley relay, followed by the 200 individual medley, 100 fly, 50 freestyle, 100 free, 200 freestyle relay, and 100 breaststroke. On Saturday, January 8, the girls beat Dover by 18…

Max P. (Julia D./News). On Thursday, January 13, the boys varsity swim team earned 138 points at home, dwarfing Bishop Hartley, Ohio Ready, and Wellington that accumulated 90, 44, and 6 points respectively. The boy started off with a victory in the 200 medley relay followed by a 1-2 placing by Cy R. and Jono…

Claudia W. goes for the lay up. (Liesel G./Media) The girls varsity basketball team played Fisher Catholic on Tuesday, January 11, and lost 40-42, with the leading scorers Sophie S. (19 points) and Claudia W. with 6 points.  On Friday, January 14, the team lost to Bexley 29-58. The leading scorers were Sophie S. (19…

Lauren G. (Ella M./Media) From Saturday, January 15 to Monday, January 17, the ice hockey team traveled to Strongsville to compete in the Walter F. Ehrnfelt Memorial tournament. On Saturday, January 15, the Vikes played DeSales, with goals from AJ B. (2, assisted by Max W. and Ethan K.), Jack C. (1, assisted by Max…