Mr. Bolognese, one of the top Math educators in the United States, has been honored with the 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Mr. Bolognese, or Mr. B. as he is warm-heartedly known to students, received the country’s most prestigious math and science award. First nominated in 2020, Mr. Bolognese has…

(Courtesy/Ms. FitzPatrick) On Wednesday, February 26, many student athletes in grades 9-11, including myself, gathered in the Trustees Room during Common Hour to learn about the college athletic recruiting process. The Athletics department and College Counseling partnered to host this event, which was the first student-focused meeting in a few years, as in recent years…

(Ela K./Staff) From Tuesday, February 25, to Thursday, February 27, Academy hosted its first Upper School Book Fair in the Sophomore Lounge. This highly anticipated event brought together students, faculty, and staff to explore an extensive collection of books curated specifically for teen, young adult, and adult readers. With over 300 titles selected by Ms.…

 (Courtesy @columbusacademy on instagram) On Wednesday, February 26, our Dining all service SAGE put together a menu highlighting signature African, Caribbean, and Southern dishes in honor of Black History Month. The main course consisted of Jerk Chicken, Coconut Rice with Pigeon Peas, Jamaican Oxtail Stew, Vegetarian Sosaties, and New Orleans Style Shrimp and Grits, accompanied…

(Courtesy/Dr. Bundy, Mr. Mena and Mr. Stegner) While Wednesday, February 5, through Sunday, February 9, were average days for the rest of us, a cohort of faculty members was immersed in five days of learning about immigration at the US-Mexico border. Dr. Bundy, Mr. Mena, Ms. Morris, and Mr. Stegner embarked on the World Leadership…

(Courtesy/@caserviceboard) What a better way it was to spend Presidents Day serving our community. On Monday, February 19, the Service Board did just that by hosting a bread-baking event in the Dining Hall with three shifts: 9-10, 10-2 in the morning and 2-3 p.m. Shapers Maddie E., Rachael S., and Lynn Y. led the 24…

Pixabay If you are you a freshman or sophomore looking to get more involved in the Service Board, why not fill out a Shaper application. Shapers are Service Board’s steering committee that provide consistent leadership, initiative, and commitment beyond the minimum requirement for Service Board membership. Once elected, Shapers will remain in that position until…

(Courtesy/Academy Communications Flickr) With models strode down the aisles, striking poses to upbeat music, our assembly on February 10 wasn’t just another Monday: with the help of UCA, the Black Organization of Students (BOS) presented a fashion show highlighting “threads of culture,” or Black fashion’s influence on America. This marks the second annual show in…

(Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons) The American Mathematics Competition (AMC), one of the most prestigious and difficult math competitions in the US, consists of just 25 questions that students take 75 minutes to answer. These questions test complex problem solving in algebra, geometry, number theory, and more. There is an AMC exam level for 8th, 10th, and 12th…

(Courtesy/Melissa Clarke Beckett) From Tuesday, February 25, to Thursday, February 27, Academy will hold its first Upper School Book Fair in the Sophomore Lounge. This idea originated from PACA, the Parents’ Association of Columbus Academy, which met with Mrs. Beckett, the Director of Parent Relations, and decided to email several Upper School English teachers and…