Churros from CASA, falafel from MECCA, and more! (Abbey Z.) United Columbus Academy (UCA) held its second annual End-of-Year luncheon to honor affinity and alliance group leaders and students on April 26.  Each affinity brought cultural food to the table: EAST (East Asian Students Together) brought dumplings, DESI (South Asian) Club offered samosas, BOS (Black…

Orchestra recognizes 14 seniors. (Melanie Q./Staff) Spearheaded by Angela H., Drew S., and Abbey Z., the Academy’s Orchestra hosted its inaugural senior night on April 25, with a beach theme inspired by the class pet, Shostakofish, named after composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Colorful leis, a glittering photo backdrop, and tropical props adorned the Dining Hall as…

(Vaanika J./Media) Boys varsity baseball rampaged this week, hosting and defeating Wellington on Monday, April 24, Centerburg on Tuesday, April 25, and Heath on Saturday, April 29. The team traveled to Johnstown-Monroe on Thursday, April 27, and collected another victory. During the boys Saturday game, they honored seniors Teddy B., Luke B., AJ B., Dylan…

Sydney F. and Lizzie B.(Melanie Q./Staff) The girls team fell behind Bishop Watterson by 21 points at home on Wednesday, April 26, despite a strong performance from several athletes. The meet started with a ceremony honoring the team’s five seniors: Sam F., Cat G., Tori R., Alli S., and Yassah T., all of whom made…

Sophia S. (Courtesy/ Ralph S.) Girls lacrosse team played three home games last week. Girls lacrosse faced Bishop on April 25, in its first of three home games last week, falling to the Eagles at 9-15.  On Friday, April 28, the team played against Rocky River but lost again, 16-17. The lead was back and…

(Ethan K.) The Vikes traveled to Waterson on Thursday, April 27. Despite goals from Dominic C., Miles F., Ryan H., and Ryne W., the Vikings fell short as the Eagles defeated the Vikes 8-6.  The team welcomed Elder on April 29 and honored seniors: Jake C., Miles F., and Sean G. The game kicked off…

Emmanuel J. and Gabe D-R. exchange the baton. (Melanie Q./Staff) Boys track hosted its Senior Night on Hondros Field on Wednesday, April 26. The team recognized Gabe E., Jonathan H., Emmanuel J., Monish S., Kevin W., and Max Z. and the team’s 67.5 to Bishop Watterson’s 56.5.  Elliot S. ran to first in both the…

(Courtesy CA_boystennis) Boys tennis delivered again this week with a 5-0 win against Dublin Coffman on April 26. Saagar A. dominated with two perfect 6-0 sweeps. The doubles of Nason L. and Rowen L. won in 6-3, 6-2 sets. Away on April 29 at the Lakewood Racquet Club for the Lexington Tournament, the Vikes played…

Students gather in the museum. (Ethan K.) The 2023 prom was a smashing success due to the hard work of the junior prom committee led by Ms. Stout. The committee secured the highly sought-after Veterans Memorial and Museum venue in early August for its picturesque rooftop with a sunset view and convenient downtown location. Open…

Eesha T., Alaina D., Maria M., and Abbey Z. (Abbey Z./Staff) National History Day (NHD) is an annual contest for students to research a historical event under a given theme and to create a project about it. Project options include documentaries, exhibits, performances, papers, and websites, either individually or collaboratively. In addition, each person writes…