Ella T. (CA Flickr) Girls tennis advanced to team states following a 3-2 victory over Columbus School for Girls on Monday, October 6, clinching the Division II Central District spot. Gabrielle edged out her first singles opponent 6-4, 7-5. Ella had a smoother first set at 6-0  and took the win following a contested 7-5…

(CaFlickr) On Thursday, October 9, girls volleyball wrapped up its regular season with a 3-0 sweep over Whitehall Yearling. It was the second meeting between the two teams this season. The first, on September 13, also ended in a 3-0 victory for Academy. Though the Vikes entered as heavy favorites, Whitehall came out energized in…

Mmesoma N. (Courtesy/@cagirlsoccer Instagram) Girls soccer celebrated its seniors on Monday, October 6, while sweeping Hamilton Township (8-0). From the first play, Academy’s offense attacked the Rangers from every corner, with Player of the Match, Harper B-M., charging toward the goal on three occasions, earning the Vikes three goals. Freshman Sydney S. also made a…

(Courtesy/caflickr) On October 6, the Vikings faced Bishop Watterson away in a non-conference matchup. From the first whistle, the game proved difficult for the Vikes as the Eagles dominated the field. Despite the Vikings efforts, their defense was overwhelmed, and the offense couldn’t gain control, falling 5-0.  On October 8, the Vikings played Whitehall at…

(Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) Field hockey concluded its regular season with 2-1 a loss to New Albany on Wednesday, October 8. Sophia S scored in the first quarter to take a 1-0 lead into halftime, but the Eagles made some halftime adjustments and proceeded to shut out the Vike in the second half while tallying two goals…

Flickr The theatre department kicked off its year with an exciting trip to Otterbein University to see the production of Urinetown on Friday, October 4. About 18 Upper School students attended, with many of  them visiting Otterbein’s Theatre and Dance for the first tine. The university is known for its professional-level productions and tightly-knit student…

(Courtesy/Ed Rhee) “Prove to yourself you can do hard things.”(Ryan Yeoman‘90). That is the spirit behind the Viking Rampage Run, an annual obstacle race that pushes students, alumni, and families beyond their limits. What began as one alum’s idea to bring a Spartan-style race to campus has grown into a 2.7 mile tradition filled with…

United CA and the Alumni Board hosted the Alumni Weekend Multicultural Luncheon in the Crane Learning Center on On Saturday, October 4, for alumni, parents, and students to convene in an intergenerational setting. Approximately 55 people attended, showing the their enthusiasm for the new event. The goal of this initiative was to encourage meaningful connections…

All Academy students are required to complete five hours of “service to the school” prior to graduation. One way to accomplish portion of the 50 hours is through stocking the Blessing Boxes located near the school. These boxes, part of the wider organization known as the Columbus Blessing Boxes Project, are located near Fresh Thyme,…

(Morgan S. (CaFlickr). On Tuesday, September 30, girls volleyball traveled to rival Bexley in what promised to be an intense matchup. The Vikes fell 0-3. Kyndal S said, “Bexley had momentum throughout the game that pushed them ahead.” Each set remained competitive, but small runs by Bexley led the Lions to a victory. Saturday’s matchup…