Caroline M. and Charlie R./Media Patrick W. on Lyrics and Liberation On Monday January 29, upper school students eagerly filed into the theater to begin our Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. The festivities began with a presentation by Mekka Don, an Ohio State football alum who got a job as a lawyer in New…

Academy had its second all-school pep rally of the year on Friday, January 26, the day of its large rivalry boys basketball match with Bexley. The band played with force, and the seniors sat with their kindergarten buddies. The event began with an introduction from student body co-presidents Angela H. and Mikey J., who noted…

Dr. Mitchell and Milana B. (Abigail Z./Staff) Academy parent, Dr. Kerry-Ann Stewart Mitchell spoke to Women in STEM (WiS) club members on Monday, January 29 about her journey from a Jamaican immigrant to a talented plastic surgeon. Born in Jamaica where she worked as a waitress in her teens, Dr. Mitchell immigrated at 17 to attend…

Matt Hyde (Melanie Q./Staff) To the class of 2025: Where will we be in 592 days? We could be in New York or California or even across the world in Europe. We will be with new friends and teachers on a journey to pursue our passions. Our futures are uncertain, undecided, and open to endless…

Caroline M./Media On Wednesday, January 17, The American Red Cross ran its second Blood Drive of the year in the athletic lobby from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students, teachers, and faculty gave blood to save lives. There were 52 people who donated and the team collected 43 units. Among these were 3 power red…

AA A. (Milana B./Staff) Taking advantage of the long weekend that celebrates Dr. martin Luther King, Jr., the Service Board organized its annual Baking for Good event on Monday, January 15. Organized by Milana B., Malia C., and Lara W., the event took place in the Dining Hall. The team of 26 volunteers had all…

(Flickr) From Senior-Kindergarten buddies to advisory challenges, Academy provides opportunities for inter-grade connection and mentorship. Middle School Dean, Ms. Berkley, added two more grades to the mix: eighth and eleventh grade.  Ms. Berkley noticed middle schoolers’ anxieties around the transition to high school and wanted them to gain perspective from current students. She paired eighth…

(Audrey L./Staff) Columbus Academy hosted psychotherapist and author, Lynn Lyons, a specialist in anxiety disorders on Tuesday, December 12. Lyons’s The Anxiety Audit: 7 Sneaky Ways Anxiety Takes Hold and How to Escape Them, provides practical steps for individuals to break free from uncertainty and reclaim their emotional well-being.  Using an informal yet engaging style…

(Courtesy/Zoya A.) From Wednesday, November 29 to Saturday, December 2, Columbus Academy students and faculty attended the annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in St. Louis. Operated by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), SDLC draws in thousands of diverse student leaders from across the country and abroad. The event includes keynote speakers, affinity groups, general assemblies,…

Winners at December 2 Olentangy Liberty Tournament (Photo/Staff) After weeks of training, Academy’s Speech and Debate team competed at Olentangy Liberty on Saturday, December 2, placing 5th out of 17 central Ohio schools. Several students earned podium rankings in their respective events, with Dilin G. receiving a fourth-place individual sweepstakes out of 43 total competitors.…