COVID-19 has intensified standardized testing stress for current juniors and seniors. (Freepik) On Wednesday, September 23, over 150 of Academy’s upper class students sat for the SAT. Although standardized tests are always stressful for some students, testing during a pandemic has posed new challenges. In the age of COVID-19, standardized testing became complicated: test sites…
Students sitting on Lazareth Courtyard stumps. (Isabella Morris’22/Media) Anticipating the school year in its hybrid form, my friends and I were worried about how we would spend time together throughout the school day. With the dining hall and lounge seatings reduced to account for social distancing, it seemed like popular gathering spaces were no longer…
On Thursday, September 24, I traveled to our nation’s capital to pay my respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I was joined by thousands of Americans who also congregated to the Supreme Court to express their gratitude for the Justice. Before visiting the Justice in repose, we waited in socially-distanced lines stretching blocks beside the…
Millie Bobby Brown, “Stranger Things” actress plays Enola Holmes (flickr.com) It is hard being the sister of a famous super sleuth, but Enola Holmes stands on her own with her feminist stance. With not much coming to the big screen during the pandemic, Enola Holmes has been highly anticipated due to the star-studded cast, including…
Ellie Vasilkov prepares to bump the ball. /Courtesy Mr.Ahern) This week was not one to remember for the CA girls volleyball team. The young squad went 0-4, including a heartbreaking 5th set loss against Tree of Life Christian. CA’s first match was on Monday, September 21, against Centerburg at home. Our girls came out strong,…
Senior Lauren Motta claims a victory in doubles match. (Emily Motta’23) Our girls tennis team picked up two big victories against Upper Arlington and Worthington Christian, setting 11-1 record. The Vikings competed at Upper Arlington on Monday, September 21 and defeated the Golden Bears with a 4-1 victory. Sydni Ratliff’21 kicked off the match with…
Senior Allison Bergman races to the ball (Courtesy/Lorn Spolter) Our girls soccer team started off the week with an away game on Wednesday, September 23, against league opponent CSG. The Vikes held off the Unicorns for most of the first half, but CSG managed to slip one through our girls tightly-packed defensive, which gave…
Eva Baker’23 takes a swing (Courtesy/Maggie Fretag). Our girls golf team took first place finish at the MSL Post-Season Tournament at Westchester Golf Course on Tuesday, September 22. Taking on four other talented squads, Academy won with a team score of 345, beating 2nd place CSG by 13 strokes. Grace Luo’23 led with 81. Eliza…
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