Interview with a First-Rate Educator On Wednesday, February 1st, Columbus Academy welcomed Dr. Samuel Betances as its 2012 Currier Lecture speaker. Through both self-help and education, Betances, a formerly abused, impoverished high school drop out, was able to earn both a masters and Ph.D from Harvard University. Realistic, entertaining, and incredibly inspiring, Dr. Betances immediately…

As many Academy students head to New York City this week on the Upper School Music Trip, where they will enjoy the bright lights and cityscapes, those of us at school can have a fun time, too, and right here in town. Here is a list of five New York-inspired activities students can do for…

December 17, 2011. No one had a clue that Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Il was dead.  Two days later, on the 19th, the North Korean government released a statement: Kim Jong Il, the “Dear Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,” had died at the age of 70. Most people were taken aback, especially…

With all the “Potter-mania” experienced in the years since the release of the Harry Potter series, it is no wonder Harry Potter club has been a stunning sucess. The club, which boasts around 80 members (depending on the day) in its first year (the most members of any CA student run club) is based on…

On Friday, December 3rd, Jazz Band had its annual Fall Concert. This year, however, a familiar face was missing from the stage. Mrs. Sneeringer, the long time band teacher was out on maternity leave, leaving Ms. Ryan, who has only been working with the band for a little under two months at the helm. To…

If longevity indicates success, our Service Board is an extraordinarily powerful organization. Service Board has been around longer than most of Academy’s present teachers. It’s already past its 30th birthday and just as active in the school and community as ever before. “The Service Board has its roots in Student Council, says Service Board Director,…