Thank you to everyone who has restocked or donated to our first Blessing Box located near the United Dairy Farmers on Morse Road. Now Service Board has expanded its outreach to the community by installing another Blessing Box close to Columbus Academy on Hamilton Road. If you would like to help ensure others are blessed…
David Narayan, who has attended Academy since fifth grade, told me about his hobby of building guitars. He built his first guitar in eighth grade to get a better understanding of this instrument. Since then, he has built about one guitar every summer. Q: How did you learn how to build guitars? David: I…
Starting at sunset on Thursday, February 25 and ending in the evening of Friday, February 26, the Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates the survival of the Jewish people from extermination in Persia. Purim commemorates the Book of Esther in the Jewish month of Adar. Haman, the royal vizier to King Ahasuerus, planned to kill all…
Amid our uncertain world, our re-evaluation of American history, a movement for racial justice, and a raging pandemic, Academy stood in solidarity with Black Americans during Black History Month in February. As Academy celebrated Black History Month, we recognized that Black history is American history. We celebrated Black leaders, whose names both remain at the forefront…
With spring approaching, it may be a good time to purge your closet and remove outgrown clothing and consider recycling your school items ( especially boys’ pants) at CA’s Clothing Exchange Closet. The 30-year-old Clothing Closet has evolved from its off-campus PACA origins to a closet stationed on campus, now managed by our Service…
Beginning in fall of 2021, current sophomores and juniors can take courses through the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON), ranging from Ancient Greek 1 to Ensuring Equity: Women in 21st Century American Culture to CSI: Forensic Science and explore courses previously unavailable to us. MSON will offer 26 courses in STEM, social sciences, and world…
While many US students may be sleeping in on Friday, March 5, nine lucky US students aspiring to complete their off-campus service graduation requirement will be attending Gahanna Parks and Recreation’s 1 ½ hour orientation at Academy Park–thanks to the initiative of Brodie Leo’21 and the CA Environmental Club. Brodie led the Environmental Club’s idea…
Katie Wu, who has attended Academy since seventh grade, told me about her pursuits in different styles of dance, starting at three-year’s old. She has performed in local productions. Katie does Ballet, Jazz, and Modern dance. Q: How did you begin dancing? Katie: My mom placed me in a creative ballet class at Dublin Dance…
Although it may feel like 2021 has just started, planning for next school year has already begun beginning with Service Board Shaper applications. Shapers are Service Board leaders who exemplify initiative and commitment to service, sit on the board’s steering committee, consult with Service’s elected leaders, and lead or manage events. Shapers are also expected…
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4300 Cherry Bottom Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230
