Blaine B. displays his Valentine for an unknown, older community member. (Courtesy/Ms. Sinclair) Imagine brightening the day of someone you have never met with simple acts of kindness. Grade 3 Vikings did just that by uplifting others within Central Ohio through Seeds of Caring’s Kindness Corp program. The nonprofit believes children can use their minds,…

 (Courtesy/Lance H.) Students from the Honors Latin 5 class performed its skit during a February assembly. Their sketch will be submitted to the Ohio Junior Classical League. Seniors Naomi C. (Aphrodite), Gabe E. (Hephaestus), Tyler F. (Dionysus), Arjun G. (Zeus), Ethan K. (Hermes), Leo K. (Talos), Megan K. (Hera), Laine M. (Athena), Dylan R. (Ares),…

L. to R. Nina and Ceci. Nina K. and Ceci R. triumphed at the Olentangy Orange match on March 5 and will advance to states. This will be a first achievement for our fledgling female wrestlers. The girls will compete for the championship on Friday, March 10 – 12 at the Ohio State University. Both…

The boys varsity basketball team completed its 2022-2023 season with a record of 23-3 and earned district runner-up in the Division III central district playoffs. Prior to earning a spot in the championship game, Academy played Madison Plains on February 27 at Dublin Jerome. The game was a defensive battle, with the Vikings falling behind…

Anderson D. and Bittania T. serve our environment on Tidy-Up Thursday (Stephen M./Staff) What 30-minute after school activity can you do with a friend to reduce our carbon footprint? Empty recycling bins into a 95-gallon wheeled cart as part of Tidy-Up-Thursday (TUT)! Former Service Board President Aditya J.’17 envisioned recycling as a habit among the…

(Wikimedia Commons) In 2019, Knives Out blended thriller with comedy and romance. By popular demand, director Rian Johnson set out on creating a sequel: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Released to Netflix on December 23, 2022, the film racked up over 209 million hours of viewership in fewer than two weeks.  Tech billionaire Miles…

(Angela H./Staff) Advised by Mr. Compton and led by seniors Tiko B. and Alicia D., forty-nine students travelled to Georgetown Univeristy, which hosted the North American Invitational Model United Nations. Academy’s attendance marks a return to pre-pandemic traditions of overnight trips and rooming with friends. At Model UN students simulate inner workings of the United…

(Vaanika J./Media) Most recently for the Vikings, the girls swim team had their state meet at Canton. Those who went were Maddie E., Rene F., Olivia L. and Ella L. All four swam at prelims and finals on Thursday, February 23, and Friday, February 24. After a long season, the girls ended up placing 14th…

Wrestlers Tiko B., Parker K., Ryan L., Alex N., and Jim P. competed at sectionals on Saturday, February 25, at Heath. Along with Tiko B. and Parker K., Ceci R. will compete on Saturday, March 4 at Cadiz Harrison Central.  From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Vikings battled their opponents to make it to the next round.…

Columbus Academy boys swimming made history as they finished third in the state tournament at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton, Friday, February 24. The boys tied the program’s best finish which was in 2018. Gavin L., Andrew H., Andy L., and William H. claimed a silver medal in the 400 free relay at 3:09.55. …