The evening’s feature was The Ohio State School for the Blind marching. (Courtesy/Sophie L.) Academy fans dressed in a “USA” theme for the Vikes takedown of St. Charles in a 23-16 win on Thursday, September 14, giving the Vikes their fifth to tally at 5-0.  By the end of quarter one, the Cardinals scored two…

Sydney F. oversees Angela H.’s shot. (Courtesy Jill Fortney) Another week of excellence from Columbus Academy’s girls golf team saw them win two games. The girls show no signs of slowing down as they continue to dispatch teams with calculated, methodical shooting. If they keep up their form, it’s hard to imagine a team other…

Matthews swings for the green. (Courtesy/Matthew F.) On August 29, golf’s varsity squad beat Bloom Carroll as sophomore Jack W. set the standard with a 39, followed by Gavin M.’s 40, Rowen L.’s  42, and the final three of Ethan B., Matthew F., Alex S. with 43.  On September 2, the boys played in the…

The pack heads out. Girls get ready. Honored Seniors and their Kindergartener Buddies (Abigail Z./Staff) Our Vikings walked away with first place in all categories in a de facto win on Wednesday, September 13 at Cross Country’s Senior Invitational against Newark Catholic at 5:00 p.m. for a 2-miler.  Melanie Q. and Clara S. placed 1st and 2nd…

(Courtesy/Ms. Bening) One of Columbus Academy’s most beloved traditions continued on Friday, September 8 with the Charlie David Dinner. Families gathered in the Lazarus courtyard to support Academy’s largest athletic fundraiser. As the pep band bellowed, people assembled at various outdoor tables. In a departure from previous years of catering, the school provided a variety…

(Claire S./Staff) Columbus Academy welcomed artists, all OSU seniors, from Ohio State University’s Urban Art Space to Morris Hall Art Gallery to challenge the perception of people in America through their paintings, photographs, and collages. Art teacher, Pedro Mena, contacted the Urban Art Space last year at the OSU Networking and Career Fair. Regarding the…

On September 8, students and faculty delighted in receiving yearbooks chronicling the 2022-2023 school year across more than 300 pages. The yearbook staff distributed the books at the back of the theater during Block 4 and lunch. Students poured over the entries in the dining hall, lounges, and the library. I loved flipping through the…

Meet Vlad and Vicky: Aanav K.and Lauren W. (Milana B./Staff) Each year, Student Council holds auditions and selects two students to be Vlad and Vicky, whose main job is to lead the student section cheers at sporting events and pep rallies. Dressed in medieval gear and viking-style helmets, seniors Aanav K. and Lauren W. are…

Fans follow “blackout” theme at first home game. (Melanie Q./Staff) After the annual Charlie David Dinner on Friday, September 8, Academy’s football team continued to boost school morale with its 28-12 win against Fort Laramie on Hondros. Fort Laramie scored six points in the first quarter, but a pass from Jack Y. to wide receiver…

(Courtesy/Jennifer G.)   Coming off of a three-win streak, field hockey returned to Carlin Fields to face off against Bishop Watterson on Wednesday, September 6. After losing to them 1-0 last year, the Vikes were hungry for redemption. The defense held strong, limiting the Eagles’ chances to shoot. Goalie Sydney L. stood tall, shutting down…