Cole S. celebrates following a 50 yard touchdown. (Courtesy/Alex L.) It was a great night for CA football on Friday, August 30, as they tallied another home win against the Jonathan Alder Pioneers 27-9, putting the Vikings 2 – 0 for the season.  The Pioneers struck first early after finding the end zone on a…

Dane C. (Courtesy/XC Parents) After a week of blazing temperatures and indoor practices, the boys cross country team raced at the Highland Flying Scots Invitational on Saturday, August 31. The boys finished sixth out of 14 teams, an improvement from 18th place a week ago.  Dane C. and Chris H. received medals, placing 8th and…

Claire C. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) In the girls cross country weekly competition, the Vikings capitalized on their chance with five runners finishing in the top 100 of 204.  Clara S. led the way finishing in 22nd with a time of 22:08.46.  Miranda B-Y., Claire C., Sophie L. and Melanie Q. rounded out the top 100 for…

(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…