(Courtesy/Craig E.) The boys and girls track and field teams fell short Wednesday in a dual against Bishop Watterson. They both fought back as the boys placed 5th and the girls took 2nd in Fredericktown on Friday. Led by Charlie B., Dane C., MJ J., and the 4x800m relay, these were the only ones to…

On Wednesday, April 17, surrounded by tornado sirens, torrential rain, and flickering lights, friends and family of fine arts seniors were treated to a night of laughter, appetizers, and most importantly–a carefully-curated art show created and organized by both the Senior Class and the Art Department. Several subjects included in the art displays varied from…

The candidates with Justin and Arya (courtesy/Ms. Bening) On Friday, April 19, Service Board gathered in the theater to hear five candidates vying for president as they answered questions from Service Board’s current leaders. Angela B, Molly F., Carolina M.,  Arnav N., and Priya R. each offered their plans and insights for how they would…

(Pixabay) The 2024 March Madness Tournament has drawn to a close following the UConn Huskies 75-60 victory over Zach Edey and Purdue. It was a tournament to remember, with upsets at every corner.  It all started with Jack Gohlke, the unknown 24 year-old sharpshooter who left the world in awe by dropping 32 points off…

Seniors Angela H., Alison C., Eleanor S., and Lydia W. (Courtesy/ Mrs. Downey)  On Monday, April 15, Ms. Downey’s Block 2 Environmental Science class embarked on its second field trip of the semester. Ten students and Ms. Downey boarded a bus at noon and headed to the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park by the Ohio…

(Pixablay) On Wednesday, April 10th, after the sophomores completed their practice ACT exam, the 10th graders had lunch and then gathered in the fireside for a mandatory grade meeting facilitated by an outside program: One Love. This foundation, established in honor of Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia student who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend…

(Pixabay) Columbus Academy’s Concert Band participated in the Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) Large Group Contest Districts on March 9, at Big Walnut and received the highest score in a new, difficult division. Since 2010, our band has participated in the Class C division, which, technically, has less difficult music. This year, however, the 67-member…

(Melanoe Q./Staff) The boys and girls track teams dominated this week as they traveled to Worthington Christian on Tuesday and Whitehall on Friday. On Friday, the girls sprint medley with Caitlynn H., Irena A., Sydney F., and Mila B., broke Academy’s record of 2:00.02 set in 2018 with a time of 1:59.93.  Starting on Tuesday,…

(Sean J./Staff) The varsity baseball team went 3-1 from April 15 to April 21, beating Bexley twice, Bishop Ready once, and losing to Amanda-Clearcreek. The Vikings traveled to the Lions on Monday, April 15, pummeling them 18-3 in only 6 innings. Sunil S. and Joey G. batted in 4 and 3 runners, respectively. Pitcher Harmon…

Shaia Y. takes the draw. (Courtesy/Alison C.) On Monday, April 15, the Vikings welcomed Granville for the first showdown of the week. The Lady Aces struggled to keep up with the Maroon and Grey and ultimately fell 19-4.  Maintaining the home field advantage, Dublin Coffman traveled to Hondros to battle the Vikes on Thursday, April…