(Courtesy Alaina W.) The 92nd NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Regional Conference invited seven Columbus Academy students to be panelists and members on Friday, September 16. Seniors Alexis C., Jacob M., Seth R., and Yassah T., and juniors Akshaj J., Cecelia R., and Alaina W. accompanied Dr. Losambe, our Director of…

(Setup for Alumni Weekend from September 23-24, 2022/Melanie Q.)  Each year, six rising seniors are chosen to become members of Columbus Academy’s Alumni Board, a group that coordinates events and connects current students with CA alums. This year’s board includes Anna C., Miles F., Grace H., Adeti M., Nnenna O., and Cory W. Our representatives…

(Ridah S. and Ella F.) Our librarians, Ms. P. and Ms. N., are back at it again with another theme, as they introduced Banned Books Week. Banned books are novels that involve themes and topics which do not coincide with what a government or institution is trying to promote. This is problematic since all knowledge…

Pictured are the record breaking 10-pound and 20-pound bags of apples. (Courtesy/Milana B.) Once fall arrives, outdoor activities like apple picking rise to the forefront of many minds. On Sunday, September 25, CA families ventured to Lynd Fruit Farm to collect and donate apples, as part of our Service program’s tradition. Conceived about 15 years…

(Courtesy/Marcus F.) In the first half of the sectionals tournament, the boys were victorious with a 314 at Denison Golf Club on Tuesday, September 27. Stephen M. led with a 74, Arvind R. with a 75, AJ B. with an 82, Jack W. with an 83, and Matthew F. with an 85  The boys competed…

(Vaanika J/Media) Our varsity girls soccer team faced off against Grandview on Wednesday, September 28, losing 0-3. Academy finished the first half tied and held out until the last 20 minutes when Grandview scored three goals. The girls play at Bishop Ready on Thursday, October 6, at 5:00 p.m. 

The Vikings celebrated its seniors, Samantha F., Cat G., Claire R., and their big win against Newark Catholic on Wednesday, September 28.  Melanie Q. finished first with a time of 13:06, Clara S. came in second at 13:26, Claire R. placed 3rd at 13:44, and Sophie L. finished 4th in 13:51. Other contributions included Caitlynn…

(Ethan K./Media) The girls varsity tennis improved its record to 14-1 on Wednesday, September 28, with an away win against Olentangy. First singles player Grace P. lost 1-6, 6-2, 12-14, but her singles teammates made up the loss. Tamanna A. snatched her second singles match 6-0, 6-1, and Anna C. breezed through third singles 6-1,…

(Courtesy/Maggie F.) The varsity girls golf team captured a win at the sectional championship match on Monday, September 26, with a total score of 324. Angela H. led the team with a 78, followed by Grace L. (80), Eliza F. (84), and Eva B. (89).  The team advances to districts on Monday, October 3 at…

(Vaanika J./Media) ) After a short break from games, the Vikings played the Bishop Watterson Eagles on Wednesday, September 28. After a scoreless first half, the Eagles landed a goal. The Vikings failed to tie it up and lost 0-1, putting them as the #5 team in the conference with Watterson at #4. The Vikes are…