Stephanie L./Staff The theme was no accident. “We all read The Great Gatsby as required reading sophomore year,” said junior Student Council member Jiaqi Li, “And after seeing the venue with fountains and on the second floor, we realized it fit super well.” The waterfront setting gave students a picturesque backdrop for photos, with the…

Charlie R. (courtesy @academyvikingsoninstagram ) On Tuesday, April 14, the boys lacrosse team traveled to Granville for its first matchup of the week. Both teams came out strong as Academy tallied two goals while Granville captured one. The Vikings gained momentum in the second quarter, sneaking in three more goals and holding the Aces to zero.…

Courtesy (@academyvikings) Instagram (academyvikingsinstagram) On Monday, April 13, the Vikes faced the Whitehall Rams for the second time this year. This game went about as expected for the Vikes as they easily took care of the Rams by a score of 23-2. This completed the regular season sweep of Whitehall for the Vikes, winning the…

(Via academyvikings instagram) Girls lacrosse team captured a 17-1 victory over the Barons at home on Tuesday, April 14, with goals from Camille B., Lexi F., Caroline M., Katie N., Lila P., Bebe S., Kendal S., and Katie W., improving its record to 6-2. The team’s away game on Saturday, April 18, against the Indian…

Jackson A. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) Following a week of five matches, the tennis Vikes showed resilience against a mix of tough opponents, finishing with a 2-3 record. The week opened on Monday, April 13, with a 3-2 victory over Dublin Coffman. The Vikes picked up key singles wins from Arjun S. at second singles, who dominated…

Terrence O-D. courtesy @academyvikingsoninstagram On Tuesday, April 7, the boys lacrosse team hosted John Glenn for its first match-up of the week. The Viking came out strong, racking up three goals in the first quarter while holding the Muskies to one. Academy dominated as they tallied four more goals and prevented John Glenn from scoring,…

After spring break, Advanced Placement (AP) exam season arrives quickly. What was once felt like a distant date on the calendar is suddenly only weeks away, and the pace and structure of AP classes begin to shift. Review packets and practice exams replace new material as students are expected to recall everything they have learned…

Courtesy/Ms. Bening Service Board held its Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 8, from 8:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. in the Athletic Lobby, with just 21 donors, organized by Lower School teacher Ms. Crain, who has been running it for the past eight years.  According to Ms. Bening, the importance of the blood drive is…

(Pixabay) Last December, the Athletic Department announced two new athletic opportunities for students: girls flag football and co-ed crew.  This year, the OHSAA sanctioned girls flag football, continuing the development of the program. Additionally, professional teams like the Browns have made many efforts to help expand the program.  The Cleveland Browns Girls High School Flag…

Izu N./Staff In a school where nearly everyone wears the same uniform every day, there is one place where students can show their individuality: in their shoes. Shoes have become one of the most important ways students express themselves, and certain brands dominate the hallways. Based on my observations, Nike appears to be the most…