Seniors Angela H., Alison C., Eleanor S., and Lydia W. (Courtesy/ Mrs. Downey)  On Monday, April 15, Ms. Downey’s Block 2 Environmental Science class embarked on its second field trip of the semester. Ten students and Ms. Downey boarded a bus at noon and headed to the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park by the Ohio…

(Pixablay) On Wednesday, April 10th, after the sophomores completed their practice ACT exam, the 10th graders had lunch and then gathered in the fireside for a mandatory grade meeting facilitated by an outside program: One Love. This foundation, established in honor of Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia student who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend…

Books on display. (Lance H./Staff) As Columbus Academy approaches the end of another school year, returning students are choosing books titles for Summer Reading. Fifty-four titles have been nominated by teachers and faculty. Although required by the school, summer reading is student-driven and beneficial for stopping the summer slide. This year’s faculty-nominated summer reading list…

Flowers at the Qingshui Cliff. (Seth L./Staff) Most Vikings were getting much-needed rest to start their spring breaks but not those going on the Chinese Trip to Taiwan and Japan. With the first group of flights meeting at 4 a.m. before flying to Newark, the second group got a little luckier and was granted a…

(Courtesy/Ella L. from Johnson’s Island) As someone who is fascinated with the sun, moon, and stars, I am fortunate enough to attend a school that encourages this love, and no event emblemized this more than the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Academy hosted two Eclipse-gazing Parties, one led by Arnav N. on campus…

(Courtesy/Kenneth Hiyttenhove) On Wednesday, April 10, while the juniors and sophomores were taking the SAT and practice ACT, respectively, the seniors gathered in the Dining Hall for college preparation activities and breakfast with their kindergarten buddies. After finding their buddies and sitting down, the partners got in line to fill their plates with breakfast goodies.…

(Pixabay) On Wednesday, April 11, seniors attenede multiple talks to get them ready for college, as the class of 2024 signed in and gathered in the Dining Hall.  The day began with a lecture from a Franklin County juvenile attorney, Irene Knapp, who created a presentation educating the students on the differences between being charged…

On Wednesday, April 10, Service Board and The American Red Cross hosted our year’s final Blood Drive in the Athletic Complex from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Based on faculty, staff, and students’ donations, 30 units of blood were collected, potentially saving more than 30 lives. Snacks were provided for anyone donating to prevent dizziness…

Service Board sprang into a busy April after returning from break last week. It ran a successful Pop-Up shop where clothes were donated to students who needed them. This week Service Board will run Faith Mission and the final blood drive of the year on Wednesday, April 10. For those seniors still needing their in-school…

(Courtesy/Ms. Reiner) Led by Ms. Reiner and assistant Mr. Mann, the Columbus Academy Speech and Debate team dominated in the Columbus district at States, held at Wooster High, on February 29 and March 1.  Prior to the contest, the students needed to earn their spot at states. Spots are earned by placing in the top…