Terrence O-D. (Patrick W./Staff) On Friday, October 24, the football team welcomed the Whitehall Rams for its final regular season game.  The Rams kicked off to start the game, and the Vikings quickly advanced the ball down the field as Michael T. launched a deep ball to Charlie P. for a touchdown. The Vikings then…

(Courtesy/Ms. Eads) Directed by Whitney Eads, the school’s first-ever production of Rachel Teagle’s The Impracticality of a Modern-Day Mastodon came to life on October 23 and 25. In a quirky yet heartfelt comedy, the play asks, “What would happen if everyone became what they wanted to be as a kid?” Performed in the Schoedinger Theater,…

(Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) Girls soccer swept Buckeye Valley on Tuesday, October 20, by three for a spot in the district finals. The game started strong, despite the unexpected rain and wind, with Harper B-M. gaining a lead in the first half with a completed goal. Player of the Match, Allison F., built on this momentum with…

(Courtesy/Flickr) Our boys and girls cross-country teams competed in regionals at Pickerington North on Saturday, October 26, racing for a spot at the state championships. The boys finished 8th out of 23 teams, led by standout runs from captains Dane C., who clocked in at 16:58, and Chris H., who followed at 17:04. Regarding the…

Caroline M. (@academyvikings/ instagram) Field hockey concluded its season on Tuesday, October 22, in a 3-1 loss to Upper Arlington, finish its season with a 12-6 record. The Golden Bears will advance to the fourth round of the playoffs to face Bishop Watterson. The Golden Bears opened the game with a first quarter goal, followed…

Stephanie L./Staff On Thursday, October 24, at 10:15 a.m., the Lazarus Courtyard came alive with cheers and racing shopping carts as the Service Board hosted its first-ever Ca Ditarod, which brought together students from across upper-school grade levels for a fun, service-themed competition aimed at raising excitement for the school’s annual “Kids 4 Kids” food…

(Courtesy/Seniors advisors) and Caroline M./Staff On Tuesday, October 21, the seniors and their kindergarten buddies gathered in the Dining Hall and paired off to decorate pumpkins, with abundance of supplies, including feathers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, stickers, beads, sharpies, gems, and glue to piece them altogether.  Laughter and conversation filled the room as everyone…

Courtesy/ Ms. Tursich) Throughout the school year, the Art Department celebrates students’ creativity with events such as its annual art displays and Senior Art Night. A lesser-known tradition is the Division-wide Art Showcase, displaying pieces from the Explorers to our seniors. Crystal Tursich, Fine Arts Department Chair and Upper School Art Teacher, says, “We want…

Touchdown Henry C. (Courtesy/Will Bundy) On October 23,  the first-ever co-ed football intramural games began with teams Bbbbbbbbb  BRIANNNNNN, Ellie and Abby Rule, No Fly Zone, ROYGBIV pt.2 , Recess Warriors, Stinky Crockpot, The Cranes, The Water Boys ready to compete. Classmates assembled in teams of seven, drafted playbooks, practiced on Lazarus Courtyard, and even…

(Via Golfouest35@ flickr.com) The DP World Tour, much like the PGA Tour, hosted the DP World India Championship from Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19 at the Delhi Golf Club in India, an event that attracted some of golf’s biggest stars because of it being in India and no timing conflicts with any PGA…