Will Matthews’19.(Kayla Podgurski ‘19/Media) Both Academy bowling squads secured a victory in their games this week. The girls’ game on Monday, February 4, ended with a loss to Teays Valley, 1783 to 1485. Captain Katie Wunsch’19 had a stellar game, putting up 137 and 128. Gigi Bates’20 also had a solid performance, with 125 and…

Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell. Democratic Socialist, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (Left/ Courtesy Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons.Right/Courtesy Senate Democrats, Wikimedia Commons). Collage by Andrew Barren’22/Media) A truck driver ignores the clearance signs on his way to the Holland Tunnel, a passageway connecting New York and New Jersey. To no surprise, the truck’s wheels reel to a…

Academy teacher, Brad Henry. “Never Underestimate the Little Things” How do you thank a person that saved your life? I’m not so certain that this can be achieved through words alone–but I’ll try. What I do know is I would not be here writing an article for CA’s Academy Life in 2019 if it were…

Excited seniors arrive ready for a long night. (Courtesy/Sammie Kass’19) When the concept of a senior lock-in was first introduced by then-senior class president, Christina Lee’16 in her campaign speech, a seemingly impossible feat soon became a reality. The Class of 2016 participated in the inaugural senior lock-in, a night full of fun and bonding…

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s Yearbook photo has reopened our country’s deep racial wounds. (Lee District Democratic Committee via Wikimedia Commons) On Friday, February 8, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said that he intends to serve out the rest of his term fighting for “racial equity.” The best way for him to do that is to resign.…

Senior Hayden Compton fires from distance. (Inji Kang’19/Media editor) The CA boys basketball team clinched at least a share of its first league title since 2012 after victories over Bishop Ready and Grandview Heights. With revenge on their minds, the Vikings hosted Bishop Ready on Tuesday, February 5, the squad that sent Academy packing in…

Cyrus Hannallah swimming the 200 IM. (Andrew Barren’22/Media) Academy’s swimmers entered the road to states on Saturday, February 9, as they faced off against 17 other teams for the sectional title. Starting off the meet with a bang was the 200 medley relay, comprised of juniors James Cao and Mike DeAscentis and seniors Jack Campbell…

Students studying Chinese enact traditional new year performances during a special assembly. (Collage by Katie Rankin’22/Staff) Every year from late January to mid-February, Chinese communities celebrate the new year with special meals, festivals, parades, and red envelopes filled with “lucky money.” Twelve zodiacal animals represents each Chinese New Year.The year of the pig represents wealth…

Patrick Daly’21 passes to the forward line.(Jennifer L’Hommedieu’19/Staff) On February 8 and 9 2019, the Vikes played in their inaugural Varsity Columbus Blue Jackets Cup. On Friday, 14 seeded Academy looked to defeat 11 seed Bishop Watterson in the first round of the tournament after narrowly losing to them on January 27. The game started…

Aniah Crockett’21 in defense against the Unicorns.(Kayla Podgurski’19/Media) Coming off of two wins, the girls basketball team expanded its winning streak with a victory at CSG. On Tuesday, February 5, CA traveled to CSG to take on the Unicorns. The girls jumped out to a hot start, moving the ball unselfishly, with 6 players contributing…