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. …

Harmon G. (Ethan K./Media) The boys varsity basketball team began its playoff run in the OHSAA state tournament last week with an opening round at home on Wednesday, February 22 against Grove City Christian. The Vikings had a slow start with the Eagles taking a 6-0 advantage, but Academy fought back and went into halftime…

(Cami S.) Academy’s orchestra performed its annual winter concert on February 15, 2023, directed by Mr. Greenwood and assistant lower school director, Dr. Lee.  The concert began at 6:30 p.m. in the Schoedinger Theater, beginning with the Upper School Concert Orchestra’s “Wired” by L. Bernofsky, a piece with a high-tempo score that excited the audience,…

Jacob M. (Courtesy/Phinn B.) In sectionals, our girls placed 26th at the Central Tournament on Friday, February 17, and the boys finished 20th on Saturday, February 18. Jacob M. was CA’s district qualifying individual. Tori R. led the girls, scoring 130 in game 1, 132 in game 2 and 118 in game 3 for a…

Nova and Sara beaming after Valentine’s festivities (Ashley T.) Academy seniors rushed down to the Dining Hall after their first-period class on February 7 to celebrate Valentine’s Day early with their kindergarten buddies.  Giggles filled the room while buddies worked together to decorate Valentine’s-themed paper bags, sticking on heart-shaped stickers, drawing with felt-tip markers, and…