Canidate Justin A., Milana B., and Arya C. relax with current Service president, Emily M. and VP, Lia H. (Courtesy/Ms. Bening) In spite of the unusually warm weather on Friday April 21, Service Board members convened inside the theater during our activity block to attend the president Meet and Greet. Moderated by current SB president, Emily…

Alexis C., Grace H., Sophie L., Clara S., Colin H., and Emma S. (Courtesy/Colin H.) Academy’s JSA (Junior State of America) chapter traveled to Columbus’s Sheraton Hotel on April 15 and 16 for its annual Spring State as part of the Ohio River Valley (ORV) region. JSA bears many similarities to Model UN, according to…

(Courtesy/Dr. Ritter) The seniors’ final Common Hour took place on Wednesday, April 19. Students were offered a variety of activities that they could participate in. Ms. Frickel and Mr. Arndt offered a Test Taking Tips session in the library to help underclassmen. Outside, students could attend the Poetry Slam, play volleyball, or just relax in…

Steppin’ out with Ms. Fitz. (Tiko B.)    On Wednesday, April 19, during the advisory period, the Prom Committee hosted a “Trashin’ Fashin’” activity to raise excitement for the upcoming Met Gala-themed prom. The contest challenged advisories to use everyday materials to create unique outfits in just 15 minutes. At 10:25 a.m., students and advisors…

Matthew and Sean are much amused. (Lance H.) On April 10, students and faculty watched Mr. Feinberg’s annual bot competition unfold in the Dining Hall. Every year, Feinberg’s Honors Computer Science 2 & 3 students work on a code which they compete in a bot competition. This healthy match creates discussion in the halls, as…

(Lance H.) Academy welcomed psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, a New York Times bestselling author and contributor to CBS News, to discuss mental health and how to manage stress over a two-day visit involving parents, faculty, and students, beginning on April 7. Damour said the happiness and good feelings that we often associate with mental well-being…

Morgan H. (Courtesy/Ralph S.) Our girls lacrosse team traveled twice last week and played one game at home. On Tuesday, April 18, the girls face Granville and gave it their all but fell short to the Blue Aces 10-13. The Vikes came back when defending at home on Thursday, April 20, against Pickerington North, scoring 16-8.…

Lucas X. (Vaanika J./Media) Boys tennis continued its season with a 2-1 record in this week’s action, improving to 11-2 overall. On April 18, the Vikes routed Buckeye Valley 5-0 with both singles and doubles winning every game—the second time this season. The team traveled to New Albany the next day and suffered its second…

Mila B.(Melanie Q.)] The girls track team traveled to Worthington Christian on Tuesday, April 18 to compete against Bexley, Bishop Hartley, Grove City, Madison Christian, and Worthington. Once again, the girls claimed a well-deserved first place victory, winning 11 of the 16 events.  Mila B. sprinted to first place with a 28.6 in the 200m,…

Chaz M. (Melanie Q./Staff) Amid wind and rain, the boys’ track team traveled to Worthington Christian on Wednesday, April 18, and competed at Whitehall Yearling on Friday, April 21.  For their first meet of the week, the boys clinched first place in every running event, emerging victorious with 53.5 points against Bexley, Bishop Hartley, Grove…