(ColumbusAcademy/Flickr) Kyndal S. Columbus Academy started out its week with a tough matchup against Buckeye Valley, hosted in the Mack on February 4. Both defenses were relentless in the first quarter, with both teams scoreless within the first minutes. Morgan S. got it started for the Vikes knocking down a layup to put the Vikes…

(via @academyvikings instagram)  The boys swim team competed in sectionals at home on February 8 and took home the victory tallying 198 points which bested Granville’s 183, Wellington’s 124, Watterson’s 109, and St. Francis Desales’ 108 respectively.  Freshman Andy L. placed second overall scoring 29 points for himself and the team. He gathered three golds,…

On Saturday, February 8, the girls swim team travelled to Columbus School for Girls to compete in the Division 2 Sectional Championship meet. Lillian B. and Olivia L. led with podium finishes in multiple events. Lillian earned first in the 200-yd IM with a time of 2:14.50 and swam a 1:01.06 in the 100-yd butterfly,…

(Courtesy/Lynn Y.) The Vikings faced Hilliard Bradley on Tuesday, February 4. The boys team lost 1665 to 2269 while the girls team lost 949 to 1799.  On the boys team, lead scorer Craig E. totaled 367, Phinn B-M. scored 328, and Mark D. added 261. Jon P. and Nathan M. scored 210 and 183 respectively.…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) On Wednesday, February 5, Academy’s wrestling squad hosted Buckeye Valley, Harvest Prep, and Ohio School for the Deaf. Santiago P. took down his opposition in quick fashion, dominating the 144 class. Henry S. also snagged a win, battling in the 157.  Their wins helped the Vikings prevail in the tri-meet. Joseph G. and Josh…

Sydney L. stands guard (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) The Vikings bested Gahanna, once in the regular season and now in the postseason. Sophomore trio Landon L., Jake L., and Owen L. all slipped shots past the Lions keeper while Sydney L. stayed strong against a fierce Gahanna attack to give the Maroon and Gray a 3-1 victory.…

Columbus Academy’s upper school Chinese students hosted their annual Lunar New Year assembly on Monday, January 27, featuring traditional performances and dances prepared by each Chinese class level. The assembly began with a performance of a Lion Dance, in which two students mimicked a lion’s movements in a golden-white costume, complete with moving ears and…

(Flickr) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., long known for his outspoken views on vaccines and public health, has faced intense scrutiny in Senate hearings following his nomination by President Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). While Kennedy has attempted to reframe his positions in a more moderate light, his history of…

Pixabay From Friday, January 30, to Sunday, February 2, Academy’s held its first Hackathon Coding Competition, organized by Ms. Cherry and the CA Innovation Team. A Hackathon, said Ms. Cherry, is an event where “teams of coders and designers come together to brainstorm, build, and bring innovative ideas to life.” Participants had three days to…

(Courtesy/@columbusacademy) On January 31 and February 1, the Columbus Academy Middle School Theater Department transported audiences to Bikini Bottom with its production of The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition. Vibrant stage design, energetic performances, and stunning vocals brought the beloved characters to life. The story follows SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends as they discover that Mount…