Courtesy/Ms. Bening Service Board held its Spring Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 8, from 8:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. in the Athletic Lobby, with just 21 donors, organized by Lower School teacher Ms. Crain, who has been running it for the past eight years.  According to Ms. Bening, the importance of the blood drive is…

(Pixabay) Last December, the Athletic Department announced two new athletic opportunities for students: girls flag football and co-ed crew.  This year, the OHSAA sanctioned girls flag football, continuing the development of the program. Additionally, professional teams like the Browns have made many efforts to help expand the program.  The Cleveland Browns Girls High School Flag…

(Lila P./Staff) Academy families from every division gathered in the Dining Hall’s hearthside for a shared Passover Dinner on Friday, April 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. Academy’s Jewish Affinity Group (JAG) leaders Billy G., Gabi M., and Sofi A-T. welcomed approximately 65 attendees. Catered by City Barbeque, the menu featured pulled chicken, brisket, mac…

Pixabay On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the first crewed mission to travel to the Moon in over 50 years. Artemis II, a 10-day test flight, is designed to orbit the moon and return safely to Earth, paving the way for…

Pixabay Wednesday, February 18, marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide by fasting from food and water from dawn to dusk. The pre-dawn meal is called suhoor, and the evening meal is known as iftar, which means “breaking the fast,” usually with dates and water. Each family and country offers different dishes and…

Flickr Stephanie L. Academy’s Model UN students traveled to Washington on February 12 to participate in the North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN), sponsored by Georgetown. NAIMUN is one of the oldest and most prestigious Model UN’s in the world, hosting thousands of students every year from across the world to debate global issues.…

(@ca_lester.ology on Instagram) Academy’s Health Occupations Students of America competed in HOSA’s regionals at the Delaware Area Career Center on February 20. Many students delivered outstanding performances, earning qualifications for the state competition in Toledo from April 15–17. Chaz M. placed 1st in Extemporaneous Writing –Health Policy, Kaito McC. also earned a 1st in Behavioral…

Stephanie. L./Staff Our theater came alive on Tuesday, February 17, as our BOS (Black Organization of Students) affinity group held its annual Black History Month Fashion Show. This year’s theme, “Legacy and Line Dancing,” celebrated African fashion and its lasting influence on modern Black culture and the broader Western world. Senior and BOS co-president Mmesoma…

(Courtesy/Jeremy Morgan) The Global Scholar program is a three-year organization that enables high school students to develop analytical skills and solve real-world problems in their pursuit of advancing global understanding. The program combines the Year One students who focus on gaining awareness of a variety of global components. The Year Two students focus on skill building…

Stephanie L./Staff Our school paused its routine on Friday, January 17, for our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Students began in the theater for a UCA-led assembly (United Columbus Academy) and witnessed a beautiful performance by Lisa Griffin, who sang James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” also known as…