Students engage in cultural lessons. (Courtesy/Mr. Mena) The Global Scholars Experience (GSE) program at Academy began this year to promote cultural awareness and provide mentorship. In GSE, Mr. Mena and I help 17 underclassmen discover their passions and create initiatives to benefit the community.  Global Scholars is a three-year program run by the Columbus Council…

Alli K., Lauren G., Gabby R., Lilly R., Sydney F., and Angela H. (Photo/Dr. Bundy) On Tuesday, October 3, seniors met with their kindergarten buddies in the Dining Hall to decorate pumpkins. Mr. Dow rearranged the Upper School’s schedule to accommodate the event. Sectioned by kindergarten classes, each table held a pair of pumpkins and…

(Photo/Sean J.) Hosting all the rounds of the Columbus Academy Sectionals this Wednesday, October 4 and Saturday, October 7, the rounds of 32 and 16 and the quarterfinals took place on Wednesday, and the semifinals and finals occurred on Saturday. Tamanna A. steamrolled her way through the singles draw to first place, only giving up…

(Courtesy/Matthew F.) In a season with many ups and downs, CA’s boys golf team found a way to capture its 7th straight district title. With the win, the boys will fight for their 13th state title this week. The boys traveled to the Turnberry golf course on October 4 and squeaked out a 3 stroke…

Matthew F., Sydney F., Angela H., and Abbey Z. (Courtesy/Colin Hulme). Columbus Academy’s girls golf team rolled to another postseason victory, winning districts to catapult themselves into states contention. The girls took one more step towards their ultimate goal of winning a second state title in just the team’s fifth season of existence. Now, only…

Gabe D-R. (Photo/Colin H.) Despite the fall break, students showed their support for football by dressing in pink as they watched the team capture its eighth victory on Friday, October 6.  Possession of the ball alternated between the Worthington Christian and the Vikes until action struck with two seconds left in the first quarter. Defensive end…

David M. (Courtesy/ Ralph Schudel)  Columbus Academy boys soccer celebrated Senior Night on Monday, October 2, against Wellington, honoring Gabe A., Ashton D., Noah H., Evan S., Tanner S., Drew S., and David W. before the team cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win against the Jaguars with goals from juniors Nick D., Harry L., and…

At the net, Alli K. (Photo/Ralph Schudel) Looking to add another to the 3 game winning streak, the Vikes journeyed to Madison-Plains on Monday, October 2 at 7 p.m. The Vikes fell in the first two sets 25-16 and 25-21, respectively before they captured the third and fourth sets at  25-20 and 25-23. Tied up…

On the field, Allison F. (Milana B./Staff) The girls soccer team traveled to Columbus School for Girls on Tuesday, October 3 at 5:15 p.m., losing 0-4 after facing the unbreakable Unicorns defense. Then it went to Centennial for a 5:30 p.m. match on Thursday, October 5 to compensate for Tuesday’s loss, shutting out the Stars…

(Caroline M./Staff) The entire school assembled in the Mack gym the afternoon of Friday, Saturday 29 to prepare for the football rivalry game against the Bexley Lions. Student council busied itself with preparations, and the rally began with words from student body co-presidents Angela H. and Mikey J., who introduced the Vikings, Vlad (Aanav K.)…