(Katie N./staff) Girls tennis started off this week dominating at Whitehall on Thursday August 29, winning 5-0. The Vikes then moved on to beat Massiloln Jackson and Lexington on Saturday August 31. In the Massilion Jackson match, the team won 3-2. Ella T. placed first singles 6-3, 6-2. Mary P., and Sophie W. won 6-4,…

written by Ela K. The Great Book Giveaway was back on Thursday, August 29 in the entrance to the Dining Hall. This is an event hosted by the Upper School Library where books that are old or not regularly used are selected to be given away to the Columbus Academy community. Since our library is…

(Pixabay) Every fall, Academy students anticipate the unveiling of the fall show, and on Wednesday, August 21, Ms. Eads reveals the feature: The Importance of Being Earnest.  Playwright Oscar Wilde described his play as “a trivial comedy for serious people.” The play follows Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who both assume the identity of a…

(Courtesy/Ms. Bening) On Friday, August 30, 2024, CA upper schoolers will transition from Service Day into the lively annual Club Fair in the afternoon. This event offers an exciting opportunity to discover the wide range of clubs available in the Upper School and join whatever catches the eye. It’s an important day for many clubs…

Taking photos, competing in sand volleyball, and playing cards. (Courtesy/Ridah A., Jacob B., and Senior Advisors)  Yes, you read the title right. The Class of 2025 spent its first day of school at Deer Creek State Park Lodge on Sunday, August 18. From engaging in group challenges to rooming with five other people, the overnight…

(Courtesy/@academyvikingsinstagram) written by Charlie R. On Monday, August 19, the boys soccer team traveled to face off against the Wellington Jaguars. The match started slow with neither team generating anything on offense for the entire first half. But as the second half went on, the Vikings pressured the Jaguars’ defense and forced a penalty, resulting…

(Photo Courtesy Sunil S.) Written by Thomas Rubey The girls volleyball squad played three games on Saturday, August 24, and finished at 1-2, dropping their record to 3-3 on the season. Beginning the first of three games, Academy faced Pleasant, and with a hot start by the Spartans won the first set 25-16. The Vikings…

Photo courtesy/Yenny Tsao) written by Katie N. Beginning their preseason, girls tennis traveled to Cincinnati to play St. Ursula on August 13 and reigning state champions, Indian Hill on August 15. The matches resulted in a 1-1 record for the Vikes as they beat the Bulldogs 3-1 and fell 1-4 to the Braves.  The team…

(Courtesy/Ms. Wilson)   written by Jack W.                On Saturday, August 24, the girls golf team traveled to Darby Creek where they competed in the CBL mid-season tournament, finishing in first place with a team score of 334, led by Eva L. and Caroline Z., who each shot 72,…

Alex S. (Courtesy/Ms. Wilson) written by Caroline M. Boys golf started off the weekend strong, finishing second at the CBL Invitational #Two with a team score of 315. Jaxon C. led the team with a 77, followed closely by Jack W.’s 78. Gavin M. and Alex S. both shot 80, while Ethan B. and Sarthak…