(Melanie Q./Staff) As I’m sure we all know, Taylor Swift, American singer and songwriter, has taken pop culture by storm–so much so that on November 19, Academy’s combined Theatre and Orchestra performance, “Fallies,” was “Eras” themed, inspired by Swift’s “Eras Tour.” Just as the Eras Tour represents epochs of Swift’s career, the Fallies concert grouped…

(Wikimedia Commons)  Here’s a look at what you missed in major sports this past week: We are now down to merely three undefeated teams following #6 BYU’s loss to unranked Kansas. With just two weeks remaining in the season, there is more drama than ever before thanks to the new 12-team playoff format. Every game…

Melanie Q./Staff Anyone sitting in Schoedinger Theater on Wednesday, November 13, can confirm it was swirling with harmonious tunes and soulful melodies, thanks to the Academy Middle and Upper School’s first choir concert of the year. With a “Nature’s Harmony” theme, the music centered around our wonderful Earth, creating a peaceful ambience. The sixth grade…

On Thursday, November 14, during lunch, juniors and seniors presented their summer internship research projects to classmates, teachers, and Academy’s trustees, as part of the Columbus Academy Applied Science Program (CAApS), an internship that collaborates with The Ohio State College of Engineering.   Students work in research labs of various fields, including computer science, engineering, and…

(Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) As the lights dim in the Schoedinger Theater, as the game-winning goal hurls into the net on Hondros, as the student artwork fills up Morris Hall, one question remains: who is there to witness it all?  Academy students are involved in a variety of extracurriculars. From clubs and sports to arts and…

CA Flickr On Monday, November 11, students and staff gathered on Hondros at 6:30 a.m. for optional military physical training exercises, led by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Olexio, an Upper School math teacher and Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs, and Staff Sergeant Paul Molitor, a member of our security staff. Mr. Olexio led students…

(Pixabay) This year, the upper school added an exciting new spin to bring in canned food and non perishable items for families around central Ohio. Service Board held an upper school game of Bingo on Wednesday, November 6. All the advisories gathered on one zoom call to compete for an advisory lunch to compete in…

(Pixabay) In an unexpected turn of events for many, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance secured a decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, winning both the popular vote by over 4 million ballots and a commanding majority in the Electoral College. Their success marked a historic shift, as they claimed all seven key swing…

Caroline M./Staff From 6-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, Service Board hosted its annual “Night In,” led by shapers Lara W., Miranda B-Y., Maddie E., Mmesoma N., and Katie N. The event began with a presentation from Susan Swinford and Emily Rials’07, founders and directors of Columbus Food Rescue, a program that fights local waste…

Gabe D-R. dodges past defenders (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The CA football team ended its season on Friday, November 8, after falling to Harvest Prep in round two of the playoffs with a final score of 48-9, Warriors.  Academy struck the first touchdown with a pass to Harmon G. to claim the early lead at 7-0. But…