Alexis C., Grace H., Sophie L., Clara S., Colin H., and Emma S. (Courtesy/Colin H.) Academy’s JSA (Junior State of America) chapter traveled to Columbus’s Sheraton Hotel on April 15 and 16 for its annual Spring State as part of the Ohio River Valley (ORV) region. JSA bears many similarities to Model UN, according to…

(Courtesy/Dr. Ritter) The seniors’ final Common Hour took place on Wednesday, April 19. Students were offered a variety of activities that they could participate in. Ms. Frickel and Mr. Arndt offered a Test Taking Tips session in the library to help underclassmen. Outside, students could attend the Poetry Slam, play volleyball, or just relax in…

Matthew and Sean are much amused. (Lance H.) On April 10, students and faculty watched Mr. Feinberg’s annual bot competition unfold in the Dining Hall. Every year, Feinberg’s Honors Computer Science 2 & 3 students work on a code which they compete in a bot competition. This healthy match creates discussion in the halls, as…

(Lance H.) Academy welcomed psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, a New York Times bestselling author and contributor to CBS News, to discuss mental health and how to manage stress over a two-day visit involving parents, faculty, and students, beginning on April 7. Damour said the happiness and good feelings that we often associate with mental well-being…

Jasmine and me with our buddy, Nova. (Ashley .T) On Wednesday, April 12, I chatted with my kindergarten buddy, Nova, for the last time. While the younger members of the upper school were taking the PSAT or SAT, we seniors ate breakfast with our buddies in the Dining Hall before playing on the lower school…

To recognize their generosity, April blood donors like Ellen H. and Mr. Hansen received a limited edition Red Cross tee-shirt featuring Snoopy. (Courtesy/Ms. Crain) The American Red Cross Blood Drives are held in the Athletic Lobby. The school had thirty-five members (five more than projected) donate blood on April 11. The five-and-a-half hour drive enabled…

US leaders engage in the LeaderShape curriculum. (Courtesy/Dean Thompson) Summer can provide time for self-improvement, and lst year, the CA administration bolstered a group of students to engage with our community through LeaderShape, anon-profit that hosts transformational leadership programs for high-school students. This summer, our administration will sponsor another 40 US students to attend this…

Students make matzah pizza. (Abbey Z./Staff) Those celebrating the Jewish holiday of Passover during April 5-13 have new lunch options resulting from discussions between our Jewish Affinity Group (JAG) and our food service, SAGE.  Sophie L. and Sophie P., JAG leaders, met with Stephanie Campbell, SAGE’s food director to discuss offering of Passover-friendly foods during…

(Matt F./Staff) The return of Common Hour on Wednesday, March 1, so students could meet with teachers or relax with their friends, with the stipulation to stay off their cell phones and and engage with others. Co-director of Student Service, Dr. Ritter, says “You can end up working out a problem or understanding something more.”…

(Ridah A./Staff) Columbus Academy community members gathered in the dining hall on Friday, March 10, for an Iftar, the evening meal with which Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast. MECCA (the Muslim affinity group) hosted the occasion. The Iftar began at 6:00 p.m. with organizers Ms. Chahal and Zaina A. explaining the purpose of Ramadan…