(academyvikings Instagram) Academy’s swim team wrapped up its 2025-26 season at the Division II OHSAA state championship meet, with divers competing first on Wednesday, February 25, followed by swimming preliminaries on Thursday, February 26, and finals on Friday, February 27. The Vikings had nine swimmers and one diver qualify for states; the boys finished 15th…

Stephanie. L./Staff Our theater came alive on Tuesday, February 17, as our BOS (Black Organization of Students) affinity group held its annual Black History Month Fashion Show. This year’s theme, “Legacy and Line Dancing,” celebrated African fashion and its lasting influence on modern Black culture and the broader Western world. Senior and BOS co-president Mmesoma…

Michael T. (Courtesy/ Noah B.) The boys basketball team hosted Grove City Christian for its first tournament game at home on Saturday February 28. Both teams came out strong in the first quarter, trading points, but Academy managed to lead 15-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Vikings picked up momentum in the…

(Courtesy/ @cagirlsbball Instagram) Girls basketball kicked off its postseason in a district semifinal matchup against Johnstown-Monroe on Tuesday, February 24, with Sydney S. leading the offensive effort towards a 54-48 victory, racking up 16 points and 4 steals. Gia C. followed with 12 points and 6 steals. Katie N. says, “It was a tight game…

(Courtesy/Jeremy Morgan) The Global Scholar program is a three-year organization that enables high school students to develop analytical skills and solve real-world problems in their pursuit of advancing global understanding. The program combines the Year One students who focus on gaining awareness of a variety of global components. The Year Two students focus on skill building…

Staff photo The upper school took a break from its daily schedule on Tuesday, February 10, to participate in Artsmania, a day when students engage in various art forms through sessions led by outside artists and several faculty members, followed by a talent show. Sessions range from traditional 2D art and ceramics to more abstract…

(Courtesy/Chang L. Laughter and music filled the brightly colored Dining Hall on Saturday, February 8,  for WINFO, our annual Winter Formal. Decorated with a Mardi Gras theme, the space was covered in beads and bold-colored masks, creating an energetic setting for students from all grade levels to come together for the night. Because Student Council…

(Courtesy/@academyvikingsoninstagram)   After the Vikings put a beatdown on the Falcons, 52-20, on Tuesday, February 10 (This was no surprise given their opponents have yet to win a game all season.), the boys hosted Bexley on Wednesday, February 11, and dominated throughout, capturing a 68-40 win that allowed the Vikings to place first in the Central…

(academyvikings Instagram) The boys swim team competed at Central Ohio’s sectionals, the first stage in the three-step process to states, on Friday, February 13, with the girls swimming on Saturday, February 14. The boys claimed a narrow victory over second-place Granville, while the girls saw numerous district qualifiers.  Emily R., Maddie E., Rhea K., and…

Stephanie L./Staff Our school paused its routine on Friday, January 17, for our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Students began in the theater for a UCA-led assembly (United Columbus Academy) and witnessed a beautiful performance by Lisa Griffin, who sang James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as…