(Courtesy/Lynn Y.)  For most high school students, spring break means rest. But for junior Abby X. it meant setting an alarm for the middle of the night to attend a Russian class on Zoom, while in a hotel lobby in Sorrento on the Latin trip. That level of dedication is what helped her earn a…

Jayden T. (Courtesy/@ca_boystennis Instagram) Following the previous week’s big wins against New Albany, Olentangy Orange, and St. Johns Jesuit, the Vikings had a successful final week, ending first in the Central Buckeye League standing, holding a perfect 17-0 win record to complete their season.  To begin, the team played a three-game match against Buckeye Valley…

(Kyndall S./@academyvikings instagram) Girls lacrosse concluded its regular season last week with two convincing wins against Bishop Watterson and CSG. The team finishes its regular season 10-7, placing first in the CBL. Then the Vikes took down Watterson 16-10, and CSG 14-10 following a Senior Night ceremony celebrating the teams eight seniors. Who Academy faces…

Photo Will B. Courtesy CA Flickr On Tuesday, May 6, the boys lacrosse team traveled to Bexley. The Lions dominated in the first quarter, outscoring the Vikings 7-1. This theme continued throughout the game and as a result, Academy lost 4-13.  Looking to redeem themselves, the boys headed to Desales on Friday, May 9. The Vikings…

Clara S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Thursday, May 8, the girls track team competed at Newark Catholic High school against 11 other teams: Delaware Christian, Fredericktown, Granville Christian Academy, Granville, Heath, Hebron Lakewood, Johnstown Northridge, Johnstown-Monroe, Licking Heights, Newark Catholic, and Zanesville. In the short distance events, Mila B. claimed third in the 100m and 200m…

Gabe D-R. (Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) Sending its varsity runners to Newark Catholic on Thursday, May 8, the boys track team tallied 89 points, placing third out of 12 teams.  The 4x200m and 4x400m relay squads both won gold, collecting 20 points total. Clement W., Nicholas J., Patrick F., and Gabe D-R. ran 1:34.30 in the…

(Courtesy / CA Flickr) It was a mixed week for Columbus Academy baseball as the boys went 3-2 with games against Buckeye Valley, Franklin Heights, and St. Charles. The boys beat Franklin Heights 13-0 to open their week on Monday, May 5, lost to Buckeye Valley 10-0 on Wednesday, May 7, dominated Franklin Heights 23-3…

(Courtesy CA Flickr) Academy hosted one final week of performing arts, a celebration of talent and dedication its students have cultivated throughout the year, kicking off with the Concert Band on Tuesday, April 29, followed by the orchestra’s performance on Wednesday, April 30,  ending with Cabaret on Saturday, May 3. Concert Band Concert Band performed…

(Courtesy/ Ms. Nzimiro) Middle School librarian, Ms. Nzimiro, has turned literary preferences into a spirited competition through “Genre Madness,” a creative twist on March Madness where book genres compete instead of basketball teams. For each round, students vote for their favorite genres in head-to-head matchups, narrowing the bracket until a single winner is crowned. More…

Girls track team celebrated their seniors on April 30, hosting Bishop Watterson. Honorees included Alisha A., Isa E., Lindsey L., Jennifer L., Sophie L., Morgan L., Amelia N., Melanie Q., Clara S., and Katie V. The pre-meet ceremony began with each senior walking across the field with their families.  Highlights were from Morgan S., who…