Academy had its second all-school pep rally of the year on Friday, January 26, the day of its large rivalry boys basketball match with Bexley. The band played with force, and the seniors sat with their kindergarten buddies. The event began with an introduction from student body co-presidents Angela H. and Mikey J., who noted…

(Pixabay) The cult classic Mean Girls has had many iterations, from parodies to books and even a Broadway musical; reimagining the movie is no surprise to the public. The most recent Mean Girls replication, a musical film released earlier this month, might be the worst.  The original Mean Girls movie, released in 2004, follows the formerly home-schooled Caty Heron as she…

Wikimedia) Capping off 2023 by streaming “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” I viewed forty-four of her hits in a three-hour documentary that offered first-timers and returning fans the perfect holiday opportunity to enjoy this concert experience.  This blockbuster earned $123.5 million in its October debut and then $261.6 million globally in 2024, surpassing “Michael Jackson’s…

Dr. Mitchell and Milana B. (Abigail Z./Staff) Academy parent, Dr. Kerry-Ann Stewart Mitchell spoke to Women in STEM (WiS) club members on Monday, January 29 about her journey from a Jamaican immigrant to a talented plastic surgeon. Born in Jamaica where she worked as a waitress in her teens, Dr. Mitchell immigrated at 17 to attend…

(Melanie Q./Staff) Delivering thrilling victories and several records, the Aquavikes hosted Senior Night on Tuesday, January 23, and traveled to Columbus School for Girls for the Central Buckeye League Championships on Saturday, January 27. The Vikings invited Newark Catholic and Whetstone for a joint senior night. Both Academy’s boys and girls teams won first, tallying…

(Caroline M./Media) Boys basketball captured a huge rivalry win over Bexley last Friday, making them 2-0 against the Lions this season. This win keeps the Vikings in first place in the conference and gives them a two- game lead over Worthington Christian. The Lions, now 4-10 on the season, continue to struggle in conference play. …

(Courtesy/Sunil S.) After losing three times last week, girls basketball sits 5-10 overall and sixth in the conference. The girls played games every other day, facing Bishop Ready, Harvest Prep, and Columbus School for Girls.  First, the Vikings battled the Silver Knights on Tuesday, January 23, losing 34-45. They traveled to Harvest Prep on Thursday,…

Nina K. crowned champion (Courtesy/Ceci R.) On Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27, the girls wrestling team competed in the Iron Maiden Tournament at Bellefontaine. Both Nina K. and Ceci R. battled their way to the top of their sections: Nina placed 1st in the 135-pound weight class, and Ceci came 2nd in the…

Adam on the lanes. (Sean J./Staff) Both bowling teams for Academy struggled in two quiet weeks. On Wednesday January 17, the boys squad lost to rival Bexley 1398-1706. Adi S. led with 325, Mark D. collected 265, captain Josh K. followed with 245, Phinn B. had 211, and Henry W. finished with 141. The Vices…

Dom C. (Lauren G./Staff) Nearing the season’s end, the Vikings faced off against Watterson at Chiller Easton on Saturday, January 27 at 6 p.m. This was the program’s Youth Night, and the rink was filled with many young Vikings. Guests enjoyed pizza and snacks n the lobby before the game, as the team offered tee…