(Flickr) On April 27, the first of several SPEAK mental health cafés was held in Ms. Berkley’s room during lunch. Guest Speakers Sam B and Mikey J highlighted struggles that many students experience on a regular basis with performance anxiety. With AP’s around the corner, café attendees addressed the general school-related stresses that most students…

Ms. Gorsuch’s geometry students (via Zoom) met and worked with high schoolers in Kathmandu, Nepal to find a common problem in each country and use mathematical thinking to explain and solve it. In our five meetings, we exchanged introductions to our school, country, and daily life. Then in smaller groups, we solved small mathematical problems,…

(Pixabay.com) Domagoj Kurmaic’s  online novel, Mother of Learning (available on Royal Road) has 108 chapters spanning close to 3,000 pages and  11 million views. The novel is so popular that a Kickstarter to transform it into a physical book was successful in raising $126,176 of its original $10,000 goal. The story follows teenage mage Zorian Kazinski…

Maurice Clarett speaks to Academy students on April 12.  (Ashley Tu/Staff) On Monday, April 12, Maurice Clarett, a former OSU football player who was suspended after one season, spoke to students as this year’s Currier Lecture guest about the importance of mental health awareness through the trials he has faced in his life.  Clarett explained…

Andrew B and Carolyn V register donors. (Courtesy/Ms. Bening)   Students and staff rally to exceed April’s blood drive donation goals by 3 units.      Thirty Academy students, staff, and community members assembled in the Athletic Lobby on Tuesday, April12, to surpass the blood drive goal again. Twenty-eight units including 4 units of red…

Mr. Luz with Pascal’s Triangle (Vaanika J/Media) Cleveland native, Mr. Luzniak, has taught math over the past 15 years in both New York and California.  As a high schooler Mr. Luzniak participated in competitive speech and debate, specifically competing in the humor and duo events before becoming a coach and judge. Regarding his experience with…

(Wikimedia Commons) April 2 and April 3 of 2022 marked the first days of Ramadan as millions of Muslims began what is the month-long fast during the holiest time of the year.  Here are 10 facts to know about this holy month! Fasting is one of the five main pillars of Islam. Ramadan is the…

Mr. Wong addresses the audience before his final show. (Courtesy/Cindy Wilson) Mr. Wong’s final Academy orchestra concert took place in the Dining Hall on Wednesday, April 13. The orchestra performed “Habanera” by George Bizet, a modern rendition of “Fantasia” featuring Vernon W on viola, followed by  the advanced orchestra’s arrangement of Gershwin’s “American in Paris.”…

Alli K, Irena A, and Nina K. (Vaanika Jindel/ Media)  With three track meets in one week, the girls track team competed at Big Walnut and Rutherford B Hayes and placed 4 in the 1600, followed by a 5th place in the 800 relay. The girls took bronze in the 4×100 relay at 56.74 and…

Jack DeL and Justin A (Vaanika J/Media) On Monday, April 11, the Vikes raced at Big Walnut in the annual Red Edwards Relays, placing fifth in the 4×200 (1:41.06), fifth in the 800m sprint relay medley (1:55.01), fourth in the 4×400 (3:59.69), and 4th in the 4×800 (10:51.72). In the field events, Charlie H placed…