Olivia L., Priya R., Elle V., Malia C., and Christina L. (Courtesy?Mr. Morford) Students gathered in the neighborhood behind Carlin Fields on Monday, October 31 to trick-or-treat for something other than candy: non-perishables.  Starting at 6 p.m. when trick-or-treating began, 15 students along with Shapers, Arya C. and Malia C., traveled door to door asking…

(Photos by Kallyn Hennessy/Media) While many US students may have enjoyed last Friday evening outdoors enjoying the atypical November 4th weather, 45 US students spent the “Night In” on campus. Service Board’s annual event following the Kids 4 Kids Food Drive brought CA community members including alumna Cydney P. together to sort over 200 boxes…

Spirtits were strong on Wednesday, November 2, when boys soccer beat Oakwood 1-0 with a goal from captain Charlie T. and assisted by fellow captain Leo K. to advance to regional finals. The game was accompanied by a shutout from junior goalkeeper Evan S. to secure the win. But in the boys 6-0 loss against…

(Courtesy/Heather D.) Over seventy Academy students visited the Dawes Arboretum on October 28 as part of a joint field trip for students in our Environmental Science or Environmental Writing courses. Dawes Arboretum, a nonprofit company, spans over 2,000 acres. At Dawes, dedicates itself to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature, and history.  Upon…

(Ethan Kim/Media) The Vikings faced the Portsmouth West Senators on Friday, November 4, and after a scoreless first quarter, the Senators broke the tie with a rushing touchdown. Portsmouth led 14-0 at halftime. Following another scoreless quarter, Portsmouth used an 18-play drive to extend their lead to 21-0. This 21-0 loss ended the Viking’s season.…

  Five seniors, accompanied by Ms. Downey, traveled to the Columbus Zoo on Wednesday, November 2, to attend the Teen Eco Summit, an event that brings together central Ohio teens who are interested in conservation and environmental activism. This is the sixth year of the event and Academy’s second year of attendance. Grace H., Ava H.,…

Rafael D-Z. as Russell from “Up,” Kelli R. in a “DIY ambulance,” and Ms. E. as Wednesday Addams (Vaanika J./Media) After a 3-year pause, Academy’s upper school students and teachers made up for lost time on October 31, with lions, tigers, bears, and the Mystery Gang, including costumers parading as Dr. S.’s impersonator and the…

Donating food listed on Food Bingo card benefits others and your advisory. (Courtesy/Service Board) How can you support others during the holidays while bolstering your chances to win a prize? By collaborating with your advisory to collect at least the quantity of food indicated on the Food Drive Bingo card.  Created by last year’s Service…

K-4-K Drive will also aid the NNEMAP Food Pantry. (Courtesy/NNEMAP) While US students have been busy collecting items before the Food Drive Bingo begins on November 1, many may not realize who receives these donations.  This year any food items not selected for the 32 sponsored families will go to NNEMAP Food Pantry, the 50-year…

(Courtesy/Marcus F) Every week, The Columbus Dispatch acknowledges the accomplishments of student athletes in the greater Columbus Area and hosts a vote to recognize the Athlete of the Week. There were 19 candidates for last week’s vote, which started on October 16 and ended on October 21.  Angela H. was nominated for her contributions to…