Melanie Q. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Thursday, April 17, girls track faced 7 other teams, including Africentric, Bexley, Hamilton Township, Teays Valley, Whitehall-Yearling, and Worthington Christian at Bexley in its annual relay meet. The Vikes placed 6th with 45.5 points.  Some highlights from the meet were the Vikings 6th place finish in the 4×100 meter hurdle,…

Giuseppe P. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) Competing at Bexley relays on Thursday, April 17, the boys track team placed fourth out of seven teams, tallying 66 points across running and field events.  Brian A. and MJ J. led with a combined first place in discus, throwing 138’ 9” and 123’ 8” for second and sixth, respectively.…

Mary P. (@academyvikings instagram) Girls lacrosse welcomed Thomas Worthington for its first matchup of the week on Monday, April 14, in a back and forth game, with neither team pulling ahead until the end. The Vikes were down 10-11 to the Cardinals with time winding down when a Kyndal S. buzzer beater sent the game…

Graham J. (Courtesy/ CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 15, the boys lacrosse team hosted Granville for its first game of the week. The Vikings and Aces were neck and neck to start the game with quarter one ending 2-2. Both teams exchanged goals, but Granville pulled ahead by one goal going into halftime. Academy began…

(Courtesy/@ca_boystennis Instagram) With five matches last week, including Senior Night on Thursday, April 17, the Vikes remain undefeated in the Central Buckeye League, holding an 8-0 win record.  The team swept Dublin Coffman at home on Monday, April 14. Lucas X. defeated his first singles opponent with a tight 4-6, 6-3, 1-0. Jacob K. and…

Mary P. (CAInstagram) Girls lacrosse had three games last week, going 1-2 with a victory against Worthington Kilbourne and losses against Dublin Coffman and Mariemont. The team is now 3-4 on the season and 1-0 in its conference.  The team began the week traveling to Worthington to take on Kilbourne (currently 2-4 on the year)…

(Staff photos) From decorating pumpkins to apples, making Valentine’s crafts to arranging shapes, we Seniors have gathered in the Dining Hall each month to enjoy the company of our beloved Kindergarten Buddies. Amid our busy school lives, these 45-minute periods are always welcomed moments of joy that bring out our inner children. Tuesday, April 8,…

(Courtesy/ @columbusacademyinstagram) On Tuesday, April 8, Academy Alumnus, Ryan Vessler’01, founder and CEO of clothing brand, Homage, came to speak to a group of over 100 students. Mr. Wuorinen, who taught Vessler when he was a student here, led the interview. The pair walked in wearing each other’s clothing, setting the upbeat tone for the…

  Last October, students in Ms. Carmichael’s class took on a hands-on project: building eight Leopold benches, which now serve as a thoughtful bridge among the school’s three divisions. Designed for observing and appreciating the outdoors, they are more than just places to sit as they are a symbol of connection, collaboration, and community. The…

(Graham J. Courtesy/ CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 8, the boys lacrosse team travelled to New Concord to face off John Glenn for its first game of the week. The Vikings struggled to get the ball moving, scoring one goal in the first quarter while the Muskies racked up four goals. This theme carried into…