Flickr The Department of Education (DOE) is a critical part of the U.S. government, focusing on schools and learning. It helps set rules for education, provides funding to schools, and works to ensure all students have access to quality education. Additionally, the DOE supports teachers and develops programs aimed at improving learning across the nation.…

(Courtesy/Mandy Mallot ‘03) With Academy’s annual Holiday Luncheon approaching on Friday, December 20, Alumni Board President Mandy Mallott gave the senior class an “Importance of Networking” presentation on Thursday, December 5, during lunch. Along with her position on the Alumni Board, she is an Upper School swim coach and Director of the Ohio State Early…

Scott A. takes a face-off against DeSales (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Academy’s meeting with DeSales on Sunday, November 24, was a huge improvement. The game started with freshman Brady M. drawing a tripping call to start off the Vikings power play. Unfortunately, nothing would come from it. Sydney L. started strong before letting a shot slip past…

Caden I. takes a defender to Dunktown, USA (Courtesy/Sunil S.). Coming into this season, the Vikings main worry was if the team could continue progressing and elevate to the next level without growing complacent. This past week the Vikings were hot. Led by Jason S. and MJ J. the team has looked nothing but the…

Morgan S. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Girls basketball started off its season at home on November 26, facing off against Bishop Ready. The first quarter finished with 8 to 9 in favor of the Silver Knights. A few seconds into the second quarter, the Vikes claimed the lead off of a three-pointer from Kendall O. The score…

Clara S. (Courtesy CA Flickr On Wednesday, December 12, the girls swim team welcomed Bishop Watterson, Fairfield Union, and Licking Heights for its home opener. The Vikes showed up, beating the Hornets 112-49 and the Falcons 114-41. Unfortunately, Academy fell short to the Eagles, 62-119. Lillian B. and Olivia L. were key contributors, winning first…

(Courtesy/@Academyviking Instagram) The boys swim team returned to action onWednesday, December 4, as it faced off against Licking Heights, Bishop Watterson and Fairfield Union in the Vikes home natatorium and went undefeated in dual meets with a 116- 30 victory over Licking Heights, a 117-63 victory over Fairfield Union, and a 95- 57 point victory…

(Wikimedia)  It has been a busy few weeks in college football, with rivalry week, conference championships, and the announcement of the inaugural 12-team playoff seeding. First, rivals all around the nation faced off in the final week of the regular season. Notable games included Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, which saw the Bulldogs prevail after eight(!)…

Amelia C. (Courtesy/Lynn Y.) On Monday, December 2, the boys and girls bowling teams lost to Buckeye Valley–ranked first in the conference–in their season opener. Craig E. led the boys and totaled 165 pins in the first regular game and 164 in the second, giving him a 329. His score was followed by Phinn B-M.,…

(Courtesy/CA Flickr) The CA wrestling team kicked off its season on Saturday, December 7, at Olentangy, competing against numerous opponents from the central Ohio area.  Freshman Josh L. and junior Tiago P. were the only wrestlers representing Academy.  Unfortunately, both were pinned and lost all five of their first-round matchups. Academy will host West Jefferson…