Jacob S. and his tower of boxes, ready to deliver to classrooms (Courtesy/Ms. Bening). Following a morning of PSAT testing on October 11, students made 220 boxes with labels over two hours and put them in classrooms across the upper school. In anticipation of the upcoming foods drives and Bingo games, these boxes will help advisories focus…

(Courtesy/Dr. Jacky) While many members of the Columbus Academy community slept in last Thursday, members of Desi Club arrived at school at 4:30 a.m. ready to represent their countries in the International Cricket Council World Cup. Attendees enjoyed assorted cereals and biscuits as they watched the highly anticipated match, where Bangladesh took on India in…

Scenes from Trunk or Treat (Melanie Q./Staff) The Student Council schedules the annual “First Friday” tailgate for the first home football game every year, but the Charlie David Dinner interrupted the annual event. However, with the help of Katie J. and Melanie Q., Friday, October 20 unlocked a new tradition: “Final Friday.” Co-President Angela H.…

Fall Forum (Courtesy/Ms. Bening) Ohioans gathered together for the Ohio Junior Classical League’s (OJCL) annual Fall Forum on Saturday, October 14 for a classics-themed event for all lovers of Classical Greek, Latin, and Roman Literature. This event is a combined event asthe Ohio Classical Conference (a professional organization for teachers, professors, scholars etC) and the…

(Melanie Q./Staff) BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! You slam your hand over the blaring 6:00 a.m. alarm clock and stifle a yawn. In a groggy state, you see a circular figure standing across from you. As your eyes focus, you realize that this “circular figure” is your reflection, and there are strands of hair protruding from all…

(Courtesy/Malia C.) Desiring a chill space to peruse the science, technology, engineering, and mathematical fields, Milana B. founded Columbus Academy’s Women in STEM club (WiS). Pitched in 2022, the club found its footing this year with Dr. Kurth serving as advisor and an innovative Club Fair raffle yielding sixty-two members. At the introductory meeting on…

(Sean J./Staff) At assembly on Monday, October 2, the sophomore homecoming committee played an eerie video, featuring a parody of the movie It. Editor Adam A. went all out on the visual effects that gave the video a monochromic, spooky look. This was the announcement for the 2023 Haunted Homecoming, which took place in the Dining…

(Wikimedia) The United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage month every year from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and cultural diversity of the Hispanic community. The observance began in 1968 as a week-long celebration and extended to a month-long celebration in 1988. The start date, September 15, marks the independence anniversary of Costa…

Students engage in cultural lessons. (Courtesy/Mr. Mena) The Global Scholars Experience (GSE) program at Academy began this year to promote cultural awareness and provide mentorship. In GSE, Mr. Mena and I help 17 underclassmen discover their passions and create initiatives to benefit the community.  Global Scholars is a three-year program run by the Columbus Council…

Alli K., Lauren G., Gabby R., Lilly R., Sydney F., and Angela H. (Photo/Dr. Bundy) On Tuesday, October 3, seniors met with their kindergarten buddies in the Dining Hall to decorate pumpkins. Mr. Dow rearranged the Upper School’s schedule to accommodate the event. Sectioned by kindergarten classes, each table held a pair of pumpkins and…