(Caroline M./Media) by Bittania T. On Monday, March 4, the current shapers of the Service Board voted for the new shapers, all of whom made good progress toward completing their off-campus hours and had approved Service proposals. They completed all of their events to meet the Service Board’s requirements. They will be expected to lead…

(Courtesy/Christy Bening) Three hundred people from 24 schools gathered together for the annual Ohio Junior Classical League’s (OJCL) annual convention held in Columbus on Saturday, March 9. Seniors Akshaj J. and Adi S. kicked off the weekend with a win at Roll Call, a 30-second skit to introduce each participating school/group. Junior Christina L. filled an…

Word search puzzles are part of my childhood. I found them everywhere: inside magazines in the doctor’s waiting room, on the backs of kids’ menus, and even class worksheets. But despite the initial thrill of a word treasure hunt, these brain teasers can quickly get old and repetitive. The New York Times reignited my interest…

Black History Month Fashion Show Pictures (Courtesy/CA Flickr) Instead of beginning the week with the traditional assembly model, members of the Black Organization of Students (BOS) orchestrated the first-ever Black History Month Fashion Show to celebrate Black culture on Monday, February 25. Each student represented a specific country in Africa, and with a supportive Academy…

(CA Flickr) When you go to the administration building, the walls are anything but blank. The once plain, cream-colored walls hold vibrant artworks and stunning photographs. Every piece tells a story, whether produced by an Explorer or an upper school student. Head of School, Mrs. Soderberg, chooses artworks from the school’s divisions to decorate her…

(Courtesy/Mr. Haddock) Grade 12 gathered in the Dining Hall on Tuesday, February 13, to hear about life after graduation from Academy’s Alumni Office. With help from six Student Alumni Representatives, the Director of Development, Emily Campbell; Director of Alumni Relations, Michael Haddock; and Assistant Head of School for Development and External Relations, Erich Hunker, presented…

Boys basketball opened the playoffs with back to back blowout wins at home, winning by a combined 79 points.  Their first game was on Tuesday, February 27 against West Jefferson, who they beat 61-16. The Vikes only allowed two points in the second half. Jason S and Theo F led the team with a combined…

(Courtesy/ Ceci. R.) Nina K. and Ceci R. traveled to Olentangy Orange on Sunday, March 3 for the regional round of the OHSAA girls wrestling, where they qualified for the state tournament. Ceci placed 3rd in the 105-pound weight class, Nina placed 2nd in the 135-pound weight class, and the girls propelled CA to 14th…

Alli K. (Courtesy/Sunil S.) by Seth L. As you may know, Academy does not recognize Indoor Track as an official sport. Indoor track isn’t even an OHSAA sport, the meets and state meet are hosted by the Ohio Association for Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC). This did not stop the Vikings from sending both…

(Caroline M./Media) by Bittania T. New Year, new Shapers! The race for new shapers has begun in our Service Board. The existing shapers vote on March 4 to determine who the new shapers will be. Shapers are elected leaders on the Service Board with additional steering committee meetings. Shapers are committed to service on and…