(Licensed/Creative Commons Zero) In junior year, most Columbus Academy students take the American College Test on campus. This year, most juniors took the exam on April 19, under the supervision of Darnell Heywood and Jen Fitzpatrick, Academy’s college counselors. Mrs. Heywood said, “Junior year is what we call testing year. That’s when students have had…

(Photo/Ally Sabgir’18) The girls track team has worked hard and so far had strong showings in each meet this season’s meets, including a first place victory. The Vikings’ first home meet on Wednesday, April 12, was a resounding success, starting off with a strong 1st place run on the 100 meter hurdles by Ginnie Ma’19. …

(Photo/Courtesy Andy Morris) As always, the upper school’s annual Cabaret’s concert was jaw dropping. The “urban sprawl” themed show, held in the Dining Hall, had a full house. Decorations were simple yet elegant, with twinkling lights strung across the ceiling and tiny plant centerpieces on black tablecloths. Urging people to step outside their comfort zone,…

(Photo/Inji Kang’20/Media Team) Academy’s Band’s Concert on Thursday, April 13, was a bittersweet end to its 2016-17 concert season.  This performance included two songs from the OMEA Districts set: “Nathan Hale Trilogy” and “Ammerland,” along with two new pieces picked by the students: “Space and Beyond” and the theme from The Incredibles.  Between each song,…

In its only match this past week, the Columbus Academy boys tennis team defeated Worthington Christian on Wednesday, April 12. It was a runaway for the Vikes, as they won 5-0. In first singles, Austin Lawrence’17 breezed his way to an easy 6-1, 6-2 victory. In second singles, senior Eric Min defeated Chris Tsibouris’17 of…

With only two games, it was a quick week for the Columbus Academy baseball team. On Wednesday, April 12, the Vikes took on Grandview Heights in a low scoring affair. The Vikings outlasted the Bobcats, thanks to a solid pitching performance from senior Nick Stringer, along with the team’s timely offense.  Both the Vikings and…

KJ Boyce Wins First Place out of 36 Competitors. (Photo/Ally Sabgir’18) The Vikes kicked off their third week of competition at home on Wednesday, April 12, coming in second place behind Worthington Christian and in front of Bishop Ready. On Saturday, April 15, the boys faced their biggest challenge yet at the Hank Smith Invitational…

After overcoming a 3-1 deficit in the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are ready for another hopeful post-season run for the championship title.  The Cavs finished their season in the second seed: the first time they have been not been the first in the East since November 8, 2015. It is also the first…

For those Central Ohio thrill-seekers looking to satiate an adrenaline rush, enter Grand Prix Karting.  The massive 120,000 square foot driving center in the downtown takes the innocent fun of go-karts and dials it up to 11. Participants view a brief tutorial before being escorted into the main building, a repurposed warehouse, where the long…