(Andrew B/Media editor) The tennis Vikes have been itching for a rematch after losing to Olentangy and Bexley during last spring. 2021 On Monday, April 4, the Vikes came out blazing against Olentangy, with Lucas X. and Jacob K. both winning second and third singles, respectively. On the doubles side, pairs Rowen L. and Saagar A., alongside Jaswanth…

(Andrew B./Media editor) After a 21-0 domination over Licking Valley at home on Thursday, March 31, the boys lacrosse team added 2 more victories to its opening season, earning a 5-0 record. On Thursday, April 7, the Vikes traveled to Olentangy and defeated Berlin. Parker K. secured 17 saves, allowing Berlin 1 goal in, while…

(Andrew B /Media) After a canceled meet against Bishop Hartley on Friday, April 1, the boys track team officially started its season with a quad-meet against KIPP Academy, London, and Rosecrans at home on Wednesday, April 6.  In relays events, Academy triumphed, with a first place in the 4×800, a first place in the 4×100,…

(Max W /Media) The girls lacrosse team blasted Buckeye Valley on Tuesday, April 5 in a 24-1 win.  On Thursday, April 7, the team’s 15-12 victory over Bexley was a sweet ending to Academy’s first home game of the season.  But Academy lost to Indian Hills by 22-13 on Saturday, April 9. The Vikings were…

(Flickr) Dear Gen Z, We’ve had a wake up call.  Until recently, we were the only living generation not exposed to imminent danger.  For the Silent Generation, it was the rise of fascism and the devastating consequences of World War II. For the Baby Boomers, it was the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam and the looming…

(Courtesy/Nate S.) On the weekend of March 5, 2022, Spandana A. and Lindsey B. competed in the Ohio Speech and Debate state tournament representing Columbus Academy.  Lindsey and Spandana, both three-year debaters, participated in Public Forum (PF), which is a style of two-on-two debate. They prepared for issues ranging from domestic policy to international politics. Earlier…

Spring provides additional opportunities to beautify Academy Park like the US students who tended to it last fall. (Courtesy/Emmett L.) Last weekend’s temperatures which soared into the 70’s may have lured you away from your studies to venture outside. If you would like basking in the outdoors primarily on Wednesdays after school or Saturday mornings while…

(Flickr) On February 12, Upper School music students participated in its 17th year of competition in the Ohio Music Educators Association’s (OMEA) Solo and Ensemble Competition at Reynoldsburg High, where each soloist and ensemble receive rankings from 1 (superior) to 5.   Students in orchestra (12), Choir (19) and Band (35) participated.  Orchestra director, Mr.…

(Ellie t./Staff) On Sunday, February 27, 18,000 people flocked to the Schottenstein Center to see the Tyler, the Creator for the first time since before the pandemic on the “Call Me If You Get Lost Tour” along with artists Teezo Touchdown, Vince Staples, and Kali Uchis. Tyler Okonma, better known by his stage name Tyler,…

The Dajj Quartet Performing in Bennett Gordon Hall (Courtesy/Kate F.) Outside of playing in Academy’s Orchestra, Anna L.  and Kate F. are two of the four members in the Dajj Quartet, which started in 2015 at the Chamber Music Connection in Worthington, Ohio, by its Artistic Director, Deborah Price. Anna (violin) and Kate (cello) joined…