(Courtesy/Ms. Garita) This past summer, Ms. Garita embarked on what she describes as “the best trip I’ve taken,” spending five days in Australia and five weeks in New Zealand. Thanks to support from Columbus Academy and her role as Honorary Chair for Social and Emotional Health in Memory of Bobby Greentree ’71, she had the…

(Wikimedia Commons) “Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery,” declared Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on September 3rd, 2025, as he announced the state’s sweeping plan to eliminate all vaccine mandates. The statement, delivered during a press conference alongside Governor Ron DeSantis, immediately sparked national outrage. Critics condemned the…

(Courtesy/cagirlsgolf instagram) The girls golf team competed in two dual matches this week, winning the both by a large margin against Worthington Christian and Bexley. They first traveled to Champions Golf Course on Tuesday, September 9, to face off against Worthington Christian in a nine-hole dual match. They won with ease firing a 153, which…

(Courtesy/caboysgolf instagram) The boys golf team headed to Scioto Country Club on Saturday, September 13, to compete in the Upper Arlington Invitational. Thus club is an extremely historic, and incredible golf course that is home to the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Senior Jack W. says, “It was such an honor to be able to play at…

Ella T. (CA Flickr) The girls tennis team tallied another 4 wins onto its new win streak with perfect games against Bexley on Monday, September 8; Whitehall on Tuesday, September 9; New Albany on Wednesday, September 10, and a narrow win against the Columbus School for Girls (CSG) on Thursday, September 11. To kickoff the…

Bebe S. (@academyvikings/instagram) Field hockey earned back-to-back wins last week, shutting out opponents both on the road and at home. On Tuesday, the Vikings defeated the CSG Unicorns 3-0 thanks to two goals from Bebe S. and one from Ashley H. On Thursday, they carried the momentum into another 3-0 victory over Bexley, with goals…

Michael T. (@academyvikings on instagram) On Friday, September 12, the football team traveled two hours to Dover to face the Crimson Tornados. Both teams took beatings in last week’s games and were hungry for a win. Academy kicked the ball off to start the game but quickly took back possession with a fumble. On offense,…

Allison F. (@cagirlsoccer Instagram) The Lady Vikes had a busy mid-season week with three matches. They kicked off on Tuesday and came out on top (2-0) against Fairbanks. ChiChi N. and Lexi F. secured the Vikes their two points. Sophomore Lianna L. earned Player of the Match, creating helpful plays and setting the team up…

Brian A. (@academyvikings on Instagram) On August 26, the boys soccer team traveled to Westland to face off against the Panthers. The Vikes fought hard in their offensive shootout, but could not contain the Panthers stellar offense, ultimately falling 6-4. Two days later, the Vikings looked to gain their first win taking on Bishop Hartley…

(ca/flickr) The boys and girls cross country teams’ first meet of the season started with a bang, hosted at Centerville on Saturday, August 23rd. In the 5000-m. Giuseppe P. placed second, and Henry S. placed third. In the 5000 championship, Chris H. placed 31st, and Dane C. came in 64th out of 117 total runners.…