(Courtesy/Ralph Schudel) The boys soccer team played  three games in the last seven days, earning two victories to add to their record. On September 12, the Vikes defeated Columbus West on the  Carlin turf fields. Senior Gabe E.  put in one while junior Gabe A. scored twice, bringing the final score to 3-2.  Two days…

(Courtesy/Yasemin B.) The girls varsity tennis team won four matches this week on th e road, showing its strength and teamwork by beating Coffman High School on Tuesday, September 13, and Magnificat High School on Saturday, September 17.  Before facing CA, Coffman was an undefeated Division 1 team that  ranked second in the state. The…

(Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Our varsity girls golf team defeated Buckeye Valley with 151 strokes on Monday, September 12, at the Oak Haven Golf Course. Angela H. led the match with a new PR of 33, followed by Grace L. and Eva B. (38), and Eliza F. (42). The girls  won their next match against Bexley on…

The boys golf team faced Grandview and Wellington at the Columbus Country Club on Tuesday, September 13.  The Vikes had a 165 as a team, led by Stephen M. with a 31, then Jack W. with a 43, followed by Matthew F. with a 44.  Featured in The Columbus Dispatch on September 14, Academy’s own…

(Courtesy/ Andrew B.) When Academy’s football team faced Bishop Ready on Friday, September 16, the Vikings came out slowly, surrendering a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. After this rough start, they sustained a good drive using 3 Jake C.’s first-down runs before Jack Y. threw a beautiful pass to Tommy J. for a touchdown.…

Takeoff. (Courtesy/XC Parents)  Academy’s  cross country team faced Bishop Ready, Buckeye Valley, Wellington, and Worthington Christian on September 17 at home bright and early for the first Viking Invitational. Academy’s highest finisher,  Dane C., placed 4th with at 17:38:68, just behind Wellington’s lead runner by 19 seconds. Co-captain Jonathon H. ran a 19:01.89, in 16th…

Hosting its Invitational, the girls cross-country team tied with CSG for first place for the day on Saturday, September 18th. Leading the team, Melanie Q.  finished 2nd at 20:30. Close behind, Clara S. finished 5th at 20:41. Samantha F. claimed 10th, with 22:25, and Claire R. came in 11th at 22:30. Elle V. placed  24th…

Upper school students explored the wide variety of clubs at Columbus Academy’s annual Club Fair on Friday, September 9, after our morning of volunteering at various local non-profits on the school’s annual Service Day. The Lazarus Courtyard was packed with tables showing off a wide array of offerings along with many affinity groups, ranging from…

(Pixabay) Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, There Will Be Blood is a historical drama that follows oilman Daniel Plainview in his ruthless pursuit of wealth. Set in the 1910 during the California oil boom, the film depicts the early-days of an industry where anything is fair game. Plainview schemes early on, buying and drilling land…

US speakers introduce Middle School students to local service venues (Courtesy/ Ms. Bening) With warmer temperatures becoming more prevalent, you may have begun your summer planning. Besides completing the US summer reading assignment, you may want to consider volunteering if you have not completed the 45 off-campus service hours required to graduate or want to…