The Senior-Kindergarten Letter Board. (Courtesy/Milana B.) Seniors gathered in their advisories on Tuesday, September 12, to write letters to their kindergarten buddies, a newer tradition since 2018 as a way for the seniors and kindergarteners to stay in contact despite their classrooms being so far apart. Senior and K-buddy coordinator, Milana B., with the help of…

Eleanor S. (Courtesy/ Ralph S.) Battling Bishop Ready on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m., the Vikings honored its 9 seniors. Excitement stirred throughout the lobby, as spectators admired the decorations and posters dedicated to Annika B., Rene F., Alli K., Maddie M., Kelli R., Eleanor S., Ellie S., Eliora T., and Lauren W. before the…

Haidi S. (Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) On Wednesday, September 13, the Academy girls soccer team won their first conference game on Whitehall’s turf 11-0, which marks their second shutout of the season. Harper B-M. and Haidi S. scored three goals, having an unstoppable offense that will be hard to conquer for this week’s opponents. Lily L. scored one goal…

(Courtesy/Grace P.) Girls varsity found success last week away against Olentangy Orange on Monday, September 11, and at home against Bishop Ready on Thursday, September 14. Facing the Braves on Monday, Grace P.’s first singles match came down to the wire. After clearing her opponent 6-2 in the first set, she fumbled the second set…

Harry L.  (Courtesy/ Hansheng X.) Playing back-to-back games on Hondros field, boys soccer beat Westland 4-1 on Tuesday, September 12.  With 16 minutes left in the half, junior Dante R. scoredfrom 10 yards away, followed  junior Nick D.’s assist to sophomore Brian A. to score a second goal. Dante R. ran the ball from the middle…

Bebe S. takes the ball towards the goal. (Courtesy Ralph S.) The field hockey team traveled to Olentangy to compete against the Braves on Monday, September 11. Sophomore Bebe S. scored within the first 2 minutes of the first quarter. The Vikings came close to doubling the advantage with a corner opportunity but missed right…

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…