(Courtesy/Mr. Fish) After hundreds of hours spent designing, building, and testing its robots, the robotics team traveled to Marion, Ohio, to compete in the National Robotics Challenge from Thursday, April 3, through Saturday, April 5. Under Mr. Devore’s guidance, the club sent 18 students to the competition, competing in a variety of events and winning…

Sophie L. dives into a “Spring of 2025” Cake. (Courtesy/Ridah A.) With a few weeks remaining for seniors, time is fleeting for grade-wide bonding, so they are making the most of it, hosting a Senior Picnic Potluck on Friday, April 5. Headed once again by Melanie Q, with last-minute help setting up from Kouros R.…

On Wednesday, April 9, the Service Board and the American Red Cross will host Academy’s final Blood Drive of the year in the Athletic Complex from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donating takes only 25 minutes but saves three lives.  Shaper Miranda BY leads the blood drive and says, “As one of the Shapers who…

(Wikimedia) Wikimedia) The Men’s NCAA National Championship game is set as the final four round of March Madness wrapped up this past weekend, with the first matchup between the University Florida and the Auburn Tigers in a game that was back and forth throughout as the Tigers held a commanding lead going into halftime 46-38.…

Flickr  The PGA tour returned to San Antonio on April 3 – 6 for the Texas Valero Open. The players battled frigid temperatures and windy conditions on Sunday which made the already challenging golf course even more difficult. Brian Harman entering the final round held a three shot lead and shot a final round 75 to…

Jacob K. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) The boys tennis team kicked off its season on Tuesday, April 1, with a home win against Upper Arlington. Nason L. dominated at first singles with a 6-1 and 6-2. Similarly, Lucas X. and Jacob K. defeated their opponents in second and third singles, winning 6-0, 6-0 and 6-1, 6-2. Duo…

Morgan S. (Courtesy/@academyvikings instagram) On Wednesday, April 2, the girls track team competed at home against Cristo Rey, Horizon Science Academy, Gilead Christian, Kipp, Licking Heights, and Patriot Prep. Licking Heights took first place with a score of 145, and the Vikes followed with 123, with Cristo Rey in third with 60 points.  The Vikings…

Nicholas J. and Patrick F. (Academy Communications Flickr) Battling windy conditions on Wednesday, April 2, the boys track and field team hosted its first meet, placing fourth with 73 points. They competed against Cristo Rey, Horizon Science, KIPP Academy, Licking Heights, and Patriot Prep, testing out the waters for the season. In the running events,…

Girls lacrosse began their season this week, losing to Pickerington Central and Western Reserve, and beating Buckeye Valley. This comes after the annual spring break trip when they went 2-0. The Vikes began the week welcoming Pick Central to Hondros in what ended ina close matchup, with the Tigers edging the Vikings 11-10. Kyndall S.…

Charlie P. (Courtesy CA Flickr) On Tuesday, April 1, the boys lacrosse team welcomed Johnstown-Monroe for its home opener. It was a slow start to the game with only one goal tallied in the first quarter by Vikings attacker Gavin S. Academy picked up the pace in the second quarter, scoring four goals and maintaining…