Gabe A. (Melanie Q./Staff) Boys track competed in the Mid-State League meet on Thursday, May 11, against Bexley, Buckeye Valley,  Grandview Heights, Wellington, Whitehall-Yearling, and Worthington Christian.  In field events, Marcus J. finished third in shot put, throwing 44’10.” Justin A. earned seventh with a 19’0” in long jump.  Hurdler Gabe A. ran 17.11 for…

(Ethan K./Media) Boys baseball lost 3 more games this week, stretching its losing streak to 6. The team traveled to Worthington Christian on Monday, May 8, and to Jonathan Alder on Wednesday, May 10, and hosted Hamilton Township on Thursday, May 11. The match against East Knox on Saturday, May 13, was rained out. Academy…

Lucas X. serves a point. (Lance H./Staff) On Wednesday May 10, boys tennis began its first day of sectionals competing against 15 schools. It was a clear, beautiful day, and the team battled not only their opponents but also the sweltering heat. Singles players Connor T., Ian C., and Lucas X. and doubles players Nason L.…

Chefs Roman Paumier, Bobby Flay, and Avishar Barua on the set of Beat Bobby Flay (Courtesy/Food Network Instagram) On Thursday, May 11, Beat Bobby Flay featured Avishar Danny Barua‘05 in a thrilling, culinary competition. For those unfamiliar with the show, Beat Bobby Flay welcomes notable chefs from all over the country to see if they…

(Claire S./Staff) Seniors celebrated their last day of classes on Friday, May 5 on the quad, alongside observing students, families, teachers, and staff. The huge outpouring of guests began in 2010 and has since grown stronger in number ever since. Soon-to-be graduates class wear their college shirts and play games until the bell rings at…

On May I, Ms. Popelka announces a new supplement to our yearbook. Popelka introduced the new signing pages, designed by senior yearbook editors, Arman A.,Alli S., and Katie W.  Ms. Popelka’s based her concept on her high school days, when it was common at the end of the year to collect notes and signatures from…

Tenor Bass Choir Sings Blackbird by the Beatles. (Courtesy/Henry Wood) Students, families, and guests gathered in the Dining Hall on May 6 for the annual Cabaret performance. The evening opened with the full choir, directed by Mr. Jenkins, singing Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me.” Henry W. and Morgan L. followed with their own soloist renditions…

The first group of speakers for the 2022-2023 school year. Ms. Soderberg, Shaia Y., Alli K., Jim P., Akshaj J., and Ms. Seymore (Courtesy/ @columbusacademy Instagram)  As a graduation requirement, each junior is required to present a six-minute speech in front of the upper school. Language Arts teacher, Ms. Seymore, the Junior Speech advisor, prepares…

Service Board members engage in a variety of events, including the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. (Courtesy/Ms. Bening) With the installation of the new leaders complete, Justin A. and Arya C. will lead the 2023-24 Service Board to new heights and hope to increase its membership as well as influence.  Justin said, “We are going to…

During the week of May 8, the Columbus Academy community celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week with the substantial generosity of the Parent’s Association (PACA) who greeted the teachers with a daily new treat, displayed the faculty lounge.  Starting off the week strong, the table in the lounge was filled with an assortment of candy for…