(Courtesy/Nate S.) On the weekend of March 5, 2022, Spandana A. and Lindsey B. competed in the Ohio Speech and Debate state tournament representing Columbus Academy.  Lindsey and Spandana, both three-year debaters, participated in Public Forum (PF), which is a style of two-on-two debate. They prepared for issues ranging from domestic policy to international politics. Earlier…

Spring provides additional opportunities to beautify Academy Park like the US students who tended to it last fall. (Courtesy/Emmett L.) Last weekend’s temperatures which soared into the 70’s may have lured you away from your studies to venture outside. If you would like basking in the outdoors primarily on Wednesdays after school or Saturday mornings while…

 Like Arnav N., we can pitch donated books into these labeled boxes. (Courtesy: Ms. Platt and Arnav N.)  With March approaching and spring cleaning may be the forefront of your parents’ minds, you could assist them by delivering your retired English novels and other gently used reading materials to school from March 7 to 18. Your…

On January 22, the Science Olympiad team competed in the Ohio State University Invitational and ranked 41st. The team placed 14th in Anatomy and Physiology, 21st in Chem, and 23rd in the “Wright Stuff.” Because Academy didn’t have builds or teams for every event, it landed the low scores which weighed heavily against us. That…

What does a lifetime in the security field look like? For Columbus Academy’s new head of Campus Safety & Security, Perry Doran, that’s a long answer.  The Academy Life sat down with Doran to learn more about his career before he joined the CA community. Doran is a Columbus native and was raised in New…

This year’s Great Viking Bake Off featured three themes: cupcakes, French-inspired sweets, and flowers. On her debut, Melanie Qin’s creative presentation and lemon-kiwi toppings grabbed the judge’s attention, propelling her to the second round. Ellen Hansen and returning champion Sam Whitson both showcased their excellent baking abilities with multi-dimensional and historically influenced designs.    Next, the…

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(Charley B., Claudia K., Amiya T/Media and Staff) Tuesday, February 1, was Lunar New Year, ringing in the Year of the Water Tiger, which occurs every sixty years and represents strength and bravery. Although the holiday is often called “Chinese New Year,” Lunar New Year celebrations can be found across countless East and Southeast Asian…

Mr. Singleton, Katie Walker’02, Ed Carter’96, and Mrs. Soderberg smiling during halftime at Academy vs. Wellington Hall of Fame . (Milana Biswas/Staff) On Saturday, February 5, the Academy community recognized two alumni, Ed Carter’96 and Katie Walker ‘02, who made remarkable achievements as athletes during their time at CA. The troubles of COVID-19 suspended this…

(Cami S./Staff) On Saturday on January 29, our theatre lobby was dedicated to Mrs. Susan Neal, the beloved, former Middle and Upper School Theatre Director and Creative Expressions teacher, who also taught the Step and Stomp elective and English courses.  Mrs. Neal passed away on June 24, 2017, after battling an invasive brain tumor. As…