(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…

(Courtesy/Jeremy Morgan) The Global Scholar program is a three-year organization that enables high school students to develop analytical skills and solve real-world problems in their pursuit of advancing global understanding. The program combines the Year One students who focus on gaining awareness of a variety of global components. The Year Two students focus on skill building…

Staff photo The upper school took a break from its daily schedule on Tuesday, February 10, to participate in Artsmania, a day when students engage in various art forms through sessions led by outside artists and several faculty members, followed by a talent show. Sessions range from traditional 2D art and ceramics to more abstract…

(Courtesy/Chang L. Laughter and music filled the brightly colored Dining Hall on Saturday, February 8,  for WINFO, our annual Winter Formal. Decorated with a Mardi Gras theme, the space was covered in beads and bold-colored masks, creating an energetic setting for students from all grade levels to come together for the night. Because Student Council…

(Courtesy/@academyvikingsoninstagram)   After the Vikings put a beatdown on the Falcons, 52-20, on Tuesday, February 10 (This was no surprise given their opponents have yet to win a game all season.), the boys hosted Bexley on Wednesday, February 11, and dominated throughout, capturing a 68-40 win that allowed the Vikings to place first in the Central…

(academyvikings Instagram) The boys swim team competed at Central Ohio’s sectionals, the first stage in the three-step process to states, on Friday, February 13, with the girls swimming on Saturday, February 14. The boys claimed a narrow victory over second-place Granville, while the girls saw numerous district qualifiers.  Emily R., Maddie E., Rhea K., and…

Stephanie L./Staff Our school paused its routine on Friday, January 17, for our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Students began in the theater for a UCA-led assembly (United Columbus Academy) and witnessed a beautiful performance by Lisa Griffin, who sang James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as…

Mitch Z. (Courtesy Noah B.)  On Wednesday, February 4, the boys basketball team traveled to Bishop Ready for its first matchup of the week. The Vikings were looking to redeem themselves after losing to the Knights 47-62 earlier in the season. Academy rose to the occasion, outscoring Bishop Ready in every quarter to capture a…

(Courtesy/@caserviceboard Instagram) On Friday, February 6, our Service Board took time out of its regular school day to thank the adults who help keep the school running during its annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, designed to give students “a chance to do something nice for the faculty, “says Ms. Bening. Leadership for the event…

(Courtesy/Dr. Bundy) After months of preparation, my fellow Mock Trial teammates and I competed in the 43rd Annual Ohio High School Mock Trial competition at the Delaware County Courthouse on Friday, January 30. Sixteen students participated, with 8 arguing as the prosecution and 8 arguing the defense. In the months leading up to the competition,…