(Vaanika J/Media) This girls track team celebrated its seniors on Wednesday, April 27, when competing against Gilead Christian, Liberty Union, and Tree of Life. Ella L and Samantha W claimed gold and silver in the 100-meter hurdles.  Melanie Q finished first in the mile at 5:51.62.  After this powerful start, the girls won the 4×100…

UCA hosted multiple cultural dishes. (Melanie Q/Staff) On April 29, United Columbus Academy (UCA) hosted its first luncheon to honor affinity AND alliance group leaders.  The celebration featured empanadas, dumplings, gyros, fried rice, and churros, among other dishes. Maroon and gray decorations lined the tables. Awards presented at the ceremony: Best MLK Session Affinity/Alliance Group…

LeaderShape is a new program intending to electrify leadership at CA. (Courtesy/ LeaderShape, Inc.) Would you like to be one of the first high school students in America to participate in a four-day retreat about leading with integrity? CA will soon be offering The LeaderShape Institute (Institute) to US students. LeaderShape is a nonprofit organization…

Academy student admires students’ paintings. L to R: Charlie S, Zora B, and Alexandra B (Ashley T/Staff) The 2022 Senior Art Show had its opening reception on April 20, honoring the dozens of senior art students who have dedicated countless hours crafting 2D and 3D artwork inside and outside the classroom.  A-buzz  with students, faculty,…

The year’s last Band concert took place in both the Jones Gym and Hondros Field on Sunday, April 24 Friends and family first gathered in the Jones Gym, where the Band played Among the Stars by Lisa Galvin, a piece they have rehearsed since last November, followed by Michael Brown’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Then,…

(Vannika J/Media) On Tuesday, April 26, the boys lacrosse team beat Bexley at home with Miles F and Henry R netting 4 each. Drake B and Zach W each sunk two while Davey A, Jake C, and Kyle C scored one for a 15-6 win. The Vikes earned and 11-1 victory against Bishop Watterson on…

Avery A and Sofia S (Vaanika J/Media) On Tuesday, April 26, girls lacrosse lost to Bishop Watterson, 17-7. The team encountered difficulty on the attack and communication, as it failed to run a full attack until the last quarter. The girls streaked back in overtime on Friday, April 29, against Desales 9-8. When the closkwent…

(Vaanika J/Media) On Tuesday, April 26, the baseball team lost to Buckeye Valley 5-2 at home. Then, the Vikes faced off against Johnstown on Wednesday, April 27, and lost 13-4. On senior night Thursday, April 28, Johnny Hill and Tanner Compton were honored, as the team came back to beat Whetstone 13-7. This week, the…

(Vaanika J/Media) On April 8, the choir hosted its annual Cabaret Concert in the dining hall, decorated with twinkling lights. Sixty-six students performed in Camerata and Treble Choir with highlights that included 20 students from the two choirs performing a separate solo, duet, or small group. The kids have been working since February to rehearse…

(Courtesy/Janet L) On Saturday April 9, Academy’s Science Olympiad team competed in its first in-person state tournament since Covid hit. This year’s tournament differed from the previous 8 years since no one could not compete side-by-side because of the virus. but this year, the competitors gathered together at Academy and virtually competed against 15 students…