Morgan S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Wednesday, April 2, the girls track team competed at home against Cristo Rey, Horizon Science Academy, Gilead Christian, Kipp, Licking Heights, and Patriot Prep. Licking Heights took first place with a score of 145, and the Vikes followed with 123, with Cristo Rey in third with 60 points.  The Vikings…

Nicholas J. and Patrick F. (Academy Communications Flickr) Battling windy conditions on Wednesday, April 2, the boys track and field team hosted its first meet, placing fourth with 73 points. They competed against Cristo Rey, Horizon Science, KIPP Academy, Licking Heights, and Patriot Prep, testing out the waters for the season. In the running events,…

Girls lacrosse began their season this week, losing to Pickerington Central and Western Reserve, and beating Buckeye Valley. This comes after the annual spring break trip when they went 2-0. The Vikes began the week welcoming Pick Central to Hondros in what ended ina close matchup, with the Tigers edging the Vikings 11-10. Kyndall S.…

Charlie P. (Courtesy CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 1, the boys lacrosse team welcomed Johnstown-Monroe for its home opener. It was a slow start to the game with only one goal tallied in the first quarter by Vikings attacker Gavin S. Academy picked up the pace in the second quarter, scoring four goals and maintaining…

(Columbus Academy Flickr) The baseball team started its season with losses against both Granville on Wednesday, April 2, and Bishop Watterson on Thursday, April 3.  Then Vikes faced off against Granville in a game that remained scoreless through its first three innings before the Blue Aces broke through with a three-run fourth. Academy was scoreless…

Mr. Bolognese, one of the top Math educators in the United States, has been honored with the 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Mr. Bolognese, or Mr. B. as he is warm-heartedly known to students, received the country’s most prestigious math and science award. First nominated in 2020, Mr. Bolognese has…

Jack H-S. drives past Pleasants defenders (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) If you are a fan of nail-biter basketball, then this was not the week for you. The boys team started its week with a massacre of the Pleasant Spartans 71-15. Then, a surprise victory had the Vikings prepping for Fairbanks on Saturday instead of the anticipated favorite…

(Columbus Academy Flickr) Academy’s Upper School concert band traveled to Capital University for the second time this year on Tuesday, February 25, to perform on the big stage and performed its program for its upcoming OMEA contest on March 7, capitalizing on the opportunity to familiarize itself with a larger stage and gain valuable experience…

(Courtesy/ Sally L.) On Sunday, February 9, Academy’s figure skating team made history at the 2025 Ohio High School Team Figure Skating Championship, with Victoria C., Sally L., Mimi Z. and Zyhni Z. earning top placements in multiple events. Seventeen high schools from across Ohio participated in the event, held at Thornton Park Ice Arena…

(Courtesy/Ms. FitzPatrick) On Wednesday, February 26, many student athletes in grades 9-11, including myself, gathered in the Trustees Room during Common Hour to learn about the college athletic recruiting process. The Athletics department and College Counseling partnered to host this event, which was the first student-focused meeting in a few years, as in recent years…