Pixabay On Thursday, February 26, Academy held a Community Café with Emelia Sheeley, executive director of Riverview International Center(RIC), a Columbus-based nonprofit that helps new Americans make their transition to the US more seamless and welcoming. Several students, including current senior Lynn Y., have participated in internships with RIC through Columbus Academy’s Internship Program. Sheeley…

Flickr Stephanie L. Academy’s Model UN students traveled to Washington on February 12 to participate in the North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN), sponsored by Georgetown. NAIMUN is one of the oldest and most prestigious Model UN’s in the world, hosting thousands of students every year from across the world to debate global issues.…

(@ca_lester.ology on Instagram) Academy’s Health Occupations Students of America competed in HOSA’s regionals at the Delaware Area Career Center on February 20. Many students delivered outstanding performances, earning qualifications for the state competition in Toledo from April 15–17. Chaz M. placed 1st in Extemporaneous Writing –Health Policy, Kaito McC. also earned a 1st in Behavioral…

(cavikingswrestling instagram) Afte boys wrestling had its sectional playoff run on Saturday, February 28, at Mechanicsburg, the squad’s 80 points placed Academy 8th out of 13 teams– good enough to clinch a district berth. West Jefferson won the tournament with 177 points. Freshman Greyson K. placed fourth in the 113-pound weight class and contributed 11…

Flickr With the Men’s College basketball tournament just a few weeks away, we take a look at some early favorites and potential Cinderella teams that could make a run, as well as the schedule that will be followed this year. Selection Sunday takes place on March 15, and March Madness officially commences with the first…

Gia C. (Courtesy/@academyvikings Instagram) Our girls basketball team’s historic season came to a close Wednesday night, February 4, in regional semifinals, but the varsity team’s achievements this year will be remembered long after the final buzzer.  Although the loss ended Academy’s playoff run, the Vikings’ season was nothing short of historic. The team captured the…

(academyvikings Instagram) Academy’s swim team wrapped up its 2025-26 season at the Division II OHSAA state championship meet, with divers competing first on Wednesday, February 25, followed by swimming preliminaries on Thursday, February 26, and finals on Friday, February 27. The Vikings had nine swimmers and one diver qualify for states; the boys finished 15th…

Stephanie. L./Staff Our theater came alive on Tuesday, February 17, as our BOS (Black Organization of Students) affinity group held its annual Black History Month Fashion Show. This year’s theme, “Legacy and Line Dancing,” celebrated African fashion and its lasting influence on modern Black culture and the broader Western world. Senior and BOS co-president Mmesoma…

Michael T. (Courtesy/ Noah B.) The boys basketball team hosted Grove City Christian for its first tournament game at home on Saturday February 28. Both teams came out strong in the first quarter, trading points, but Academy managed to lead 15-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Vikings picked up momentum in the…

(Courtesy/ @cagirlsbball Instagram) Girls basketball kicked off its postseason in a district semifinal matchup against Johnstown-Monroe on Tuesday, February 24, with Sydney S. leading the offensive effort towards a 54-48 victory, racking up 16 points and 4 steals. Gia C. followed with 12 points and 6 steals. Katie N. says, “It was a tight game…