(Lauren G./Staff) In a Friday night showdown, the Vikes battled Olentangy at Chiller North on December 8 at 7 p.m. The Braves, in the white division, one higher than the Vikings, resulted in a tough battle from the start. Opening up play, the Braves earned a goal at 12:06. The Vikes gave up one more…

(Melanie Q./Staff) On Friday, December 8, from 5-7 p.m. Academy hosted its annual Empty Bowls event at Otterbein. For the cost of $20, guests received unlimited soup, bread, and their choice of a handmade bowl created by Academy ceramic students. Profits were donated to Habitat for Humanity which builds homes for families in need around…

Seniors headed to the Dining Hall during advisory on Tuesday, December 5 to participate in fun math games with their Kindergarten buddies. The pairs played a spin-off of Go Fish. In this version, the kindergarten students matched numbers adding up to 10, instead of finding cards of the same number, as in the original game. …

Upper school performers and orchestra teacher, Mr. Greenwood (Courtesy/Limei Y.) Fourteen upper school students played at the South Central Region Orchestra’s concert at Upper Arlington High School on Sunday, November 19. Conducted by Mr. Joel Powell of Avon High School in Indiana, the orchestra sight-read repertoire on Saturday, November 4, and rehearsed on Friday, November…

by Patrick W. The boys basketball team collected its first win of the season, beating Northside Christian 52-38 at home on Saturday, December 2. Leading the team, Jack H-S. and Anderson D.scored 13 points each. This win marks the beginning of a promising season. Jason S. sank two free-throws to open the scoring after being…

The Upper School gathered on Monday, November 27, at assembly to honor Yasemin B. and Arya C. for winning the Girls Tennis Division II Doubles State Championship. At assembly, Mr. Singleton introduced the team, listing their its accomplishments over the years, including their second-place win in this year’s D2 state team tournament. He praised Coach…

(Joseph S. takes the face off (Lauren G./Staff) Traveling to the Fairgrounds on Saturday, December 2, the Vikes battled Watterson at 8:40 p.m.  Looking to bag its first win of the season, the Maroon and Grey opened play with a goal from Dominic C. early in the first period. The Eagles answered quickly by scoring…

(Melanie Q./Staff) The Aquavikes hosted Fairfield Union on Wednesday, November 29 for their season’s first meet. The boys gained 11 gold, 10 silver, and 4 bronze medals for a 129-33 win, while the girls achieved 11 golds, 9 silvers, and 7 bronzes to lead 131-35.  On the boys side, William H. and Andy L. scored…

On the hallowed ground of HPL’s Bowling Center, Academy began its new season with hunger and vigor. On Monday, November 27, the boys vanquished Centennial 1510-1466. Senior Adi S. led with 319 pins, senior STUCO officer Adam R. hit 275, team captain Josh K. rumbled to a 249, Robbie L. collected 228, and Mark D.…

Katie N. (Caroline M./Media) Girls basketball played its first two games, falling to Granville on Monday, September 27 before defeating Whitehall-Yearling on Friday, December 1.  The girls traveled to Granville for their season opener, losing 58-18. The Blue Aces scored 41 points in the first half, but Academy’s defense only let in 17 points during…