Nova and Sara beaming after Valentine’s festivities (Ashley T.) Academy seniors rushed down to the Dining Hall after their first-period class on February 7 to celebrate Valentine’s Day early with their kindergarten buddies.  Giggles filled the room while buddies worked together to decorate Valentine’s-themed paper bags, sticking on heart-shaped stickers, drawing with felt-tip markers, and…

(Flickr)   On Saturday, February 4, Academy’s Science Olympiad team, advised by Valerie Nandor, team competed at the Solon Invitational. Competitors were  Irena A., Isa E, Akshaj J., Adaugo N., Jennifer L., and Sam W. Isa and Adaugo competed in anatomy and physiology, testing their knowledge on the human respiratory, digestive, and immune systems. Irena…

(Ralph Schudel) On Valentine’s Day Eva B., Sydney F., Eliza F., Angela H., and Grace L. will be away from the golf course to contribute to one of CA’s longest, ongoing service initiatives: Faith Mission. (Ralph Schudel)  Looking for an evening activity that bonds (up to six) teammates or club members while earning three service…

(Lance H./Staff) In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Academy’s Service Board hosted one of its most popular events: Kiss Sales, beginning on February 6. Located in the senior lounge, members of the CA community purchased bags filled with Hershey Kisses to send to their friends and teachers. On Valentine’s Day, Service board shapers will deliver…

On Thursday, February 2, the dining hall buzzed with students and excitement as three of our star athletes committed to playing college sports. Gabe E., Charlie H., and Harold H. each signed the papers that will take them to the next level of their respective sports. Gabe E. was the first to put pen to…

Little Dribblers mid-performance (via/Ashley T.) On February 3 the MacKensie gym roared with applause from students and faculty after the Little Dribblers performed at Academy’s third pep-rally of the 2022-2023 school year.  Running into the gym in single-file lines, the Little Dribblers tossed, dribbled, spun, and danced with their basketballs to the beat of a…

Steamed burritos (Milana B./Staff) Student Council, the Upper School Administration, and Sage Dining teamed up to allow the upper school to enjoy their first breakfast day of the year, served from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. in the senior lounge on Friday, January 27. Students formed an extensive line to buy a $1.25 breakfast burrito of…

Katie W. (Milana B./Staff) Throughout this semester, Academy will have its own dietitian available to all students. Earning her undergraduate degree as a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience at Mount Union, Katie W. is a first-year  master’s student  in Dietetics and Nutrition at The Ohio State University. We sat down with Katie to spotlight her new…

(Angela H./Staff)  Every year the ninth-Grade Student Council members create a spirit week of dress down themes for the upper school. This year’s spirit week was January 30 to February 3.  Monday eased students back from the weekend with Pajama Day. Christmas themed pants to robes and slippers roamed the hallways.  Tuesday was USA day,…

Casey, Naomi, and Cami compose thank you notes for faculty and staff. (CourtesyMs. Bening) Have you noticed 60 envelopes adorning the cupboard doors across from Mr. Thompson’s office? Upon further inspection, you will notice the names of US faculty members addressed under the flaps: Faculty Staff Appreciation Day. FSAD is approaching, so it’s time to…