Ella L.(Melanie Q./Staff) The track team hosted its first home meet on Tuesday, April 11 against Cristo Rey, Horizon Science, KIPP, and Tree of Life and placed 1st with a 222 score after winning 13 of 16 events. Margaret K., Olivia L., Melanie Q., and Clara S. won the 4×800 in 11:42.65. In hurdles, Zoya…

Dylan R. (Vaanika J./Media) Varsity boys baseball seized four wins this week: three against Bexley, Grandview Heights, and Granville at home and one away at Grandview Heights. The boys shutout Bexley on Monday, April 10, in a 2-0 win, with the starting lineup of AJ B. as third baseman, Luke B. as left fielder, Dominic…

US leaders engage in the LeaderShape curriculum. (Courtesy/Dean Thompson) Summer can provide time for self-improvement, and lst year, the CA administration bolstered a group of students to engage with our community through LeaderShape, anon-profit that hosts transformational leadership programs for high-school students. This summer, our administration will sponsor another 40 US students to attend this…

Upon returning to school after spring break, many were shocked by the significantly altered landscape as they took their usual turn onto Beecher Road on the way to Academy. Where hundreds of trees once stood that were home to deer, squirrels, coyotes, and other wildlife is now completely barren: the left side of Academy Ridge’s…

(Instagram/@Vikes2024) During our Monday’s assembly on April 3, students buzzed with excitement as this year’s prom teaser, dubbed “the Viking Vogue,” was featured in the theater. Student council’s junior representatives, Angela H., Mikey J., Adam R., and David W., along with the Prom committee announced the theme: The Academy Met Gala, which plays on New…

Students make matzah pizza. (Abbey Z./Staff) Those celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover during April 5-13 have new lunch options resulting from discussions between our Jewish Affinity Group (JAG) and our food service, SAGE.  Sophie L. and Sophie P., JAG leaders, met with Stephanie Campbell, SAGE’s food director to discuss offering of Passover-friendly foods during…

(Matt F./Staff) The return of Common Hour on Wednesday, March 1, so students could meet with teachers or relax with their friends, with the stipulation to stay off their cell phones and and engage with others. Co-director of Student Service, Dr. Ritter, says “You can end up working out a problem or understanding something more.”…

Sophia S. (Courtesy/Ralph S.)  The girls lacrosse team kicked off its season with two back-to back-victories.  On Tuesday, April 4, the team played at Bexley with a 17-16 win, a feat for Academy to go against the Lions with several D-1 college committed athletes.  The team traveled to Wellington on Thursday, April 6 and claimed a…

Graphic/Andrew B’22) Boy Lacrosse  opened its season at home against St. Charles on Monday, April  4, falling short in a 9-8 loss. Bouncing back from the close loss with 9-6 win against Bexley on April 5, Mikey J., Nick T., Ryne W. scored with an additional back flip from Noah H. The Vikes travelled to…

Cory W. serves match point against Massillon Jackson. (Courtesy/Ian Chang) Boys varsity tennis started its season with a 5-0 sweep of Whitehall. Singles Bennet K., Nason L., and Jayden T. dominated 6-0 as did the duos of Yuvraj T. and Connor T. and Saketh G. and Aanav K.  Led by captain Saagar A., the Vikes beat…