(Henry Rubey/Media) Following a 6-0-1 beginning to its season, the field hockey team faced its toughest test in a close shootout on Monday, September 20 at New Albany. The Eagles opened the scoring off of a defensive corner, but Carolyn Vaziri tied the score at 1-1. New Albany then received a penalty stroke which the…

(Courtesy/ Cross Country Parents) The X-C boys placed 19th and the girsl 8th in the Pickerington Panther Invitational on October 2. Zech Kim in his 3rd year on the team said the new restrictions“ made it difficult since everyone had to stay six feet apart.” But as Cat Gerst said, “We don’t have to wear…

Librarians Post Photos in Remembrance of 9/11. (Max Walker/Media) On Monday, September 13, the Columbus Academy Upper School gathered together as a community to memorialize  the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks against our nation. During morning classes, students heard four bells – 8:26 AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37 AM, and 10:03 AM – each…

At Joseph’s Coat, Cory Wu and Arjun Gokhale clear a fallen tree near the entrance (Stephen Ma). Naomi Chen repairs a sink at the Habitat for Humanity Restore (Thomas DeVore) Columbus Academy adopted Service Day over 30 years ago, and on Friday, September 10, students, faculty, and parents continued the tradition.  The day kicked off…

(Davey Agrawal and Angela Hu) On Friday, September 10, the Club Fair was held in the Lazarus Courtyard after Service Day activities came to a close. From ping pong to spikeball matches to a busy sticker table, the event showcased multiple clubs. The annual Club Fair represents a variety of offerings. If you did not…

(Stephen Ma) Do you want to bless others and yourself simultaneously? Do you want to earn ½-hour of the five required in-school service hours relatively easily? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, volunteer to check and restock one of the three Service Board’s Blessing Boxes stationed throughout Gahanna.  Blessing Boxes are cabinets filled…

Graphic/Andrew Barren Coming into last week with a 2-5 record, the Columbus Academy Boys’ Soccer team was looking to give it their all against their competitors. They did not disappoint.  On Tuesday, September 14, the boys celebrated Senior Night at home against Buckeye Valley. Supported by a lively student section full of Vikings wearing red-white-and-blue,…

(Graphic/Andrew Barren) Coming back from a record-breaking year, the boys golf team was ready to take on the season in full force with a record 119-17. To recap the season thus far; the boys have placed first in the two MSL tournaments, second at the Sycamore Invitational, fourth at the Worthington Christian Warrior Classic, third…

(Graphic/Andrew Barren) Coming off of two losses last week against Grandview Heights and Buekeye Valley last week, the Ladies of the Mack looked to improve their 1-3 record this week.  On Monday, September 13, the girls traveled to CSG. Up-and-coming Sophomore Rene Fleege (#11) dominated the back row, leading the team to a win in…

(Graphic/Andrew Barren) Girl’s varsity fell to Wellington 2-3 on Tuesday, September 14. Arya Chabria and Yasmin Bilgin stammered in first and second singles, but Tamanna Arya brought it back with a 6-4, 6-2. Anna Chang and Grace Philip steamrolled with 6-0, 6-1 in first doubles while Emily Motta and Naomi Chen lost on third set tiebreaks…