(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…

(Courtesy/Casey C) On Friday, May 13, the cast of Mamma Mia returned to the stage after their final two performances were postponed due to an outbreak of Covid among the cast. After their first performance on Thursday, April 28, the cast members were riding high after a stellar first show, but soon after several cast…

(Pixabay) Directed by Patrick Imber, The Summit of the Gods is a French-animated film that follows Japanese reporter Makoto Fukamachi who believes that Joji Habu, an elusive mountain climber, may have the evidence that could answer one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries. Although Eedmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first officially summited Mt. Everest in 1953, the…