Charlie H. (Vaanika J./Media) Our boys basketball team won its first away game of the season on Tuesday, November 29, beating Whitehall 66-49. The team started out strong from the first half, closing it 30-25. Charlie H. led the Vikings with 23 points, followed by MJ J. with 17. The Vikings continued its…
Claire C. (Vaanika/Media) Academy’s Aquavikes hosted their first meet onWednesday, November 30, against Fairfield Union. The girls claimed several first-place finishes in the 200 relay, with Olivia L. wing the 200 free. Ella L. and Clara S. took the top two spots in the 200 IM with times of 2:29.48 and 2:44.24. A new member…
(Vaanika J./Media) Boys swimming swept Lancaster Fairfield Union 133-12 to start off their season Wednesday, November 30, at home. Alek B., Luke B., Mircea B., and Andy L. took first in the 200 medley with Jonathon H., Andrew H., Micheal R., and Greyson T. placing second, and both groups scoring the team twelve points. Andrew…
(Ethan K./Media) Joe Eden (staff sergeant) and Mr. Olexio (lieutenant colonel, RET) led CA students on Friday, November 11, in some early-morning military workouts in honor of Veterans Day. Over 30 students and faculty met in the Field House Gym at 6:30 a.m. to exercise in military style. Mr. Eden and Mr. Olexio told us…
(Courtesy/Laura S.) Academy’s Jazz Ensemble had its first concert of the year on Friday, October 11. The outstanding production showcased some of Academy’s top musicians. Ms. Sneeringer opened the concert by announcing a guest appearance of the group “The Famous Jazz Orchestra” which included some musicians who were also a part of the Columbus Jazz…
(Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) The Columbus Dispatch recognized senior Charlie T. as the student athlete of the week in the greater Columbus area on Friday, November 4. He was nominated for his contributions to the boys soccer team after scoring two goals in a 4-3 win over Bishop Watterson in the district semifinal game and another four…
Our librarians new display new display features out books that celebrate Native American Heritage Month, introduced in 1990 by President George W. Bush in 1990 as a month dedicated to honoring indigenous lives. One of our librarians, Ms. N. identifies as indigenous and said, “I am glad this month represents Indigenous People’s heritage. It makes…
(Ethan Kim/Media) Senbazuru (千羽鶴), meaning one thousand cranes, is now displayed in the library as a sign of good fortune, luck, and health, and to wish well to those who need it. In Japanese folklore, the crane is one of the holy creatures that can live for more than one thousand years. The legend said…
Sixth graders are an integral component in the K-4-K Food Drive ecosystem. (Courtesy/Ms. Forchione) Just as ninth-graders volunteered on their second Service Day, a new service event for our sixth-graders was established this fall to involve more of the school community. Previously this grade’s participation in K-4-K was spread over multiple advisories or study halls. By…
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