(Flickr) Academy hosts several dances for Upper Schoolers beginning with the fall Homecoming then the Winter Formal (WinFo), and finally, Spring Prom. Although Homecoming and Prom resumed after COVID-19, the last Winfo was in 2020.  Upper schoolers cheered in excitement after watching the 2023 Winfo theme reveal during assembly on January 30. The video included…

(Vaanika J./Media) Audiences were transported to the magical palace of Agrabah with classic songs on January 27 and 28. Our middle school staged its annual musical: Aladdin Jr., directed by Whitney Eads and assistant director, Stacy Nockowitz. Meera S. played Princess Jasmine with elegance and poise while Wystan C. captured the lovable protagonist of Aladdin.…

(Ashley T./Staff) Immigration: An American Story, an exhibit was featured in the Morris Hall Art Gallery on November 7, presenting documents, maps, and images to tell select stories of those who came to America over the past few centuries. Created by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, an academic group based in New York…

(Courtesy/Laura S.)   Academy’s Jazz Ensemble had its first concert of the year on Friday, October 11. The outstanding production showcased some of Academy’s top musicians.   Ms. Sneeringer opened the concert by announcing a guest appearance of the group  “The Famous Jazz Orchestra” which included some musicians who were also a part of the Columbus Jazz…

(Courtesy/Scott Dillon) Throughout his 19 years of unmatched dedication to our school’s theater department, Mr. Scott Dillion, better known as “Dill” to his students, has created elaborate set designs and directed numerous shows including The Miracle Worker, 12 Angry Jurors, last year’s The Dining Room and this year’s show, Little Women. His final show was…

Rafael D-Z. as Russell from “Up,” Kelli R. in a “DIY ambulance,” and Ms. E. as Wednesday Addams (Vaanika J./Media) After a 3-year pause, Academy’s upper school students and teachers made up for lost time on October 31, with lions, tigers, bears, and the Mystery Gang, including costumers parading as Dr. S.’s impersonator and the…

( Abbey Z.) Desi Club, Academy’s South Asian student affinity group, performed its choreography to Kala Chashma and Mauja Hi Mauja for the traditional Hindu holiday Diwali on October 25.  Leaders Vaanika J., Yuvraj T., and Shikhara V. presented facts about Diwali before the boys burst onto the stage. Soon after, the girls joined them…

As soon as you enter the newly opened Peach Cobbler Factory, its aroma of fruity dessert goodness envelopes you. The bright orange modern decor creates a fun environment, and you can add your name to the giant wall chalkboard as you wait to order. The Peach Cobbler Factory employees, a Black-owned company, are enthusiastic about…

Mob Psycho 100 is an anime (Japanese cartoon) about a young, awkward schoolboy named Mob with psychic powers and who must navigate the trials of growing up. The plot follows Mob as he works in an exorcism clinic, fighting evil spirits under the supervision of his boss and mentor, Reigen, a con artist who feigns…

(Pixabay) Directed by Ronald Emmerich, Moonfall follows two former astronauts and a conspiracy theorist who discover a change in the moon’s orbit. With its trajectory headed for Earth, tsunamis, earthquakes, and meteors wreak havoc on humanity. The trio must find a way to stop the disaster before it’s too late. The dialogue and plot developments…