Jacob S. and his tower of boxes, ready to deliver to classrooms (Courtesy/Ms. Bening). Following a morning of PSAT testing on October 11, students made 220 boxes with labels over two hours and put them in classrooms across the upper school. In anticipation of the upcoming foods drives and Bingo games, these boxes will help advisories focus…

(Courtesy/Dr. Jacky) While many members of the Columbus Academy community slept in last Thursday, members of Desi Club arrived at school at 4:30 a.m. ready to represent their countries in the International Cricket Council World Cup. Attendees enjoyed assorted cereals and biscuits as they watched the highly anticipated match, where Bangladesh took on India in…

Scenes from Trunk or Treat (Melanie Q./Staff) The Student Council schedules the annual “First Friday” tailgate for the first home football game every year, but the Charlie David Dinner interrupted the annual event. However, with the help of Katie J. and Melanie Q., Friday, October 20 unlocked a new tradition: “Final Friday.” Co-President Angela H.…

Fall Forum (Courtesy/Ms. Bening) Ohioans gathered together for the Ohio Junior Classical League’s (OJCL) annual Fall Forum on Saturday, October 14 for a classics-themed event for all lovers of Classical Greek, Latin, and Roman Literature. This event is a combined event asthe Ohio Classical Conference (a professional organization for teachers, professors, scholars etC) and the…

(Melanie Q./Staff) BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! You slam your hand over the blaring 6:00 a.m. alarm clock and stifle a yawn. In a groggy state, you see a circular figure standing across from you. As your eyes focus, you realize that this “circular figure” is your reflection, and there are strands of hair protruding from all…

(Courtesy/Malia C.) Desiring a chill space to peruse the science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields, Milana B. founded Columbus Academy’s Women in STEM club (WiS). Pitched in 2022, the club found its footing this year with Dr. Kurth serving as advisor and an innovative Club Fair raffle yielding sixty-two members. At the introductory meeting on…

(Courtesy/Grace P.) Five girls tennis players competed in the Division II state tournament this Thursday and Friday, October 19 and 20. Yasemin B. & Arya C. fought through four rounds in the doubles bracket to take home the state title. Tamanna A. was the only CA player in the singles bracket, and she fell in…

Mikey J. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) Despite rainy conditions, cars lined Campus Drive and students dressed in Halloween spirit as they cheered for the football team’s final game of the regular season. The Vikes hosted Bishop Ready on Friday, October 20, losing 28-7.  The Silver Nights scored twice in the first half, and wide receiver Justin A.…

Nate S. (Abigail Z./Staff) In their first postseason race, our X-C Vikings traveled to Hilliard Darby on Saturday, October 21 for districts. Clara S. and Melanie Q. set the pace with a season-best 20:42.96 and 21:22.70 to get 7th and 14th, respectively, followed by Sophie L. with a 34th-ranked 23:21.45. Contributing two personal records, Claire…

The Vikings competed in their first postseason game on Tuesday, October 17, against Bishop Hartley. The girls started the contest strong, pocketing four goals in the first quarter. Katie V. kicked off the team’s scoring streak with two goals in the seventh minute of play. The first was a strong shot in front of the…