Courtesy/Ms. Bening Kids 4 Kids officially kicked off last week with a new major event for the US: the CA-Ditarod, the purpose being “just to have more fun,” according to Ms. Bening. She says that food pantries are currently suffering, and there was hope that this experience could generate more food, create a higher participation…

(Courtesy/Mr. Wuorinen) This summer, math teacher and former Dean of Students and Director of Admissions, Mr. John Wuorinen fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling to Finland, the country of his ancestors. With the help of a Putnam Grant from Columbus Academy, he spent nearly three weeks there in late June and July, exploring his heritage,…

Sydney S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) On Thursday, October 16, girls soccer kicked off its postseason with an 8-0 sweep against River Valley, securing them a spot in sectional finals. Starting off strong, leading scorer, Sydney S., dribbled to the goal and found the net four times with Addison M. close behind, kicking in two more goals.…

  On Saturday, October 8, the Vikings faced the Johnnies at Johnstown looking for redemption in the first round of tournament play.  Earlier in the season, the Vikings fell to the Johnnies 3-1, but that loss came without key players, Brandon H. and Brian A. With both back in the lineup, the boys expected a…

(Charlie R. Courtsey/Caflikr) On Friday, October 17, the football team welcomed Bishop Ready for a gritty CBL matchup.  The Silver Knights kicked the off as the Vikings quickly advanced the ball when Gabe D-R. scored a 15-yd running touchdown on the game’s second play. Both teams bounced back and forth the rest of the quarter,…

Bebe S (@academyvikings / Instagram) In its final home game of the season, field hockey captured a dominant home victory over Lancaster on Thursday, October 19, advancing to the next round of playoffs, beating the Golden Gales 8-0. Maren S. led the Vikes in scoring with a hat trick, followed by Sidney J. with two…

(Courtesy / CaFlickr) On Tuesday, October 14, girls volleyball traveled to North Union for its first postseason playoff. Finishing their regular season 12-10, the Vikings fell 1-3 in a four-set battle. North Union took the first set 22-25, but Academy answered back with a 25-22 win in the second set before the Wildcats pulled ahead…

(Courtesy/Columbus Academy Instagram) Girls tennis finished its season at OHSAA’s Division II state tournament from Thursday, October 16 – Saturday, October 18. District doubles champions, Gabrielle S. and Ella T., fell in their second round , ending as state runner up, in a loss to Orange. In individual play on Thursday, October 17, Gabrielle and…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) Girls golf was crowned the Division II OHSAA State Champions on Monday, October 6, and Tuesday, October 7, at Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro. This remarkable victory marks their fourth state title in a row in just their seventh year as a program.  The Vikes played well throughout the first round as they…

This semester, Columbus Academy’s Playwriting class gave students the chance to do more than just read plays–they got to meet the mind behind one. Taught by Mr. Farrenkopf, the one-semester elective is offered every other year to juniors and seniors who are interested in writing for the stage. In his class, students read and analyze…