May 27, 2008
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Volume 1, Issue 38
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The Viking Voice
Columbus Academy Newsletter
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Middle Schoolers honored at Awards Ceremony
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 At the Middle School Awards Ceremony on Friday, five
eighth-graders and a seventh-grader earned the division's most prestigious
honors. Langston Hughes '12 won the
Robert Smith Character Award and the Rose Prize for Physical Education. Rachel Terveer '12 accepted the Frank B.
Rasor II Cup for displaying outstanding qualities of thoughtfulness as
manifested by a friendly, helpful attitude toward new and younger students, respect
for the rights of other classmates, and by courtesy toward other members of the
school community. Other recipients of
Rose Prizes were Logan Berlet '12 (Physical Education), Lauren Rials '12
(Improvement in Mathematics), Roshun Sankaran '12 (Excellence in English
Composition) and Kevin Delano '13 (Personal Pride). To see a complete list of MS award winners,. And to see photos
from the ceremony, please visit the Busy Day at Academy gallery.
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Six Vikings headed to state tennis tournament
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 All six members of the Columbus Academy
boys tennis team who participated in the district tournament over the weekend
are headed to states. Will Petrie captured
his second district singles crown while Austin Griffin and Joey Frank won the
doubles title over Pavan Reddy and Eoghan Bahnson (duplicating sectional
results). Despite defaulting his final
two matches due to injury, Andrew Enslen also advanced to this weekend's action
by placing fourth in singles. All six
Vikes will be in action this Friday at Ohio State. The Vikings will also play for the team state
title on Sunday. At the track and field
district meet, Gebby Keny finished first in the 800 (third-fastest time in
school history) and 1,600-meter runs while Jake Beatley cleared 6-6 to win the
high jump. Also advancing to this week's
(Wednesday and Friday) regionals at Pickerington High School are Jack Barkin
(fourth in the 110 high hurdles), Win Fox (fourth in the 400 meters), Margaret
Coons (third in the 3,200 meters), Jill Pattison (fourth in the long jump), and
the boys' 800 (fourth), 1,600 (second) and 3,200 relays (first). Click here for complete results from the district meet.
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Kudos to our great parents...
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| Please click here to join us in thanking our Annual Fund Parent Leadership Team for
2007-08. They did a great job in
helping raise over $1.2 million
which supports our teachers and students each and every day. But we still need those of you who have yet
to participate to do your part. If you
haven't given yet, it's not too late.
You can give online at www.columbusacademy.org/giveonline.html through June 30.
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Numerous outdoor activities highlight this week's photo galleries
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 In addition to this week's Around Academy (which includes first grade Authors' Tea, third grade Outdoor Week, a
Middle School science class nature hike, a farewell gathering for MS librarian
Mary Cartwright, the surprise retirement celebration for admissions director
Lou Schultz, Jerry Izzo's 11th-grade modern European history class and the new
PACA board), don't miss the Busy Day at Academy gallery that captures much of
last Friday's numerous activities, including the MS Awards Ceremony, the
seventh grade Roman Wedding and language student performances, Mark Morford's
10th-grade US history class, the boys tennis district tournament, the MS puzzle
club winners, third grade Community Day and the MS Talent Show.
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CA coach collecting soccer gear for upcoming trip to Mwanza, Tanzania
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 Ron Leach, a Columbus
Academy physical education teacher and
head coach of the Vikings' boys varsity soccer team, is collecting used soccer
gear for his family's upcoming trip to Tanzania. While helping out at an orphanage in the town
of Mwanza (Tanzania's second-largest city)
along with his wife Ella and his sons Jeremy and Jordan, Leach will conduct
soccer clinics at local primary and secondary schools as well as help build
several soccer fields. If you would like
to donate any soccer items such as shoes, shirts, socks, shin guards or soccer
balls, please contact Leach at 509-2553 or ron_leach@columbusacademy.org. The shipment will be made on June 20 for his
July trip. Please click here for more information.
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Vikes in the news -- several CA students in this week's press clippings
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Michael Ryan '87, a current CA parent and treasurer for the Board of Trustees, was profiled in the business
section of last Friday's Dispatch for turning around a local chocolate
company. Also featured in this week's press clippings are junior Layne Averill (Dispatch girls lacrosse Athlete of
the Week), seniors Chris Crockett and Brad Lind (college signing ceremonies),
junior Alannah Linkhorn (ThisWeek News feature), freshman Brianna Conley (Gahanna News track story) and seniors Will Petrie and
Paulina Canini (Dispatch Scholar-Athletes).
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CA Summer Experience Open House this Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
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 The Columbus Crew Soccer Camp at Columbus Academy (June 23-27) is now just
$150! Not only are you getting a quality program with Columbus Crew player
visits, but every child also takes home a ticket to a Crew home game, a Crew
cinch sack and a Crew water bottle (see page 37 for more info). Also, the
Summer Experience has a lot of
unique programming ranging from PreK to
Adult classes. Check out our online
brochure or call 614-509-2267 for a brochure to be mailed to you. And
don't miss the Summer Experience Open
House on May 28 from 6-8 p.m. that will include tours of the facility (starting at the athletics entrance),
teacher meet-and-greet, an overview with the camp director and an open
question-and-answer. If you have any
questions about Summer Experience, please contact Alyssa King at 614-509-2529 or alyssa_king@columbusacademy.org.
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Free physical exams for all athletes to be offered on Wednesday, June 4
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Pre-participation Physical Exams (PPEs) will be
offered free of charge at Columbus Academy on Wednesday, June 4, for all
student-athletes enrolled at CA entering grades 7 through 12 in the 2008-09
academic year (click here for more detailed info). Important notes for the event: Athletes should bathe prior to arrival and
wear loose, comfortable clothing (preferably shorts and T-shirts); bring any
corrective lenses for the vision screening; no physical activity for one hour
prior to the physical exam; pages 1, 3 and 4 of the PPE form (click here) must
be completed and signed by a parent/guardian (for all student-athletes under 18
years of age) prior to the PPE exam (the physicians will not evaluate minors
without proper parent/guardian signatures giving permission); PPEs are given on
a first-come, first-served basis only on this date so it is not unusual to
expect a wait; while parents wait for their children to get their physical,
they will have the opportunity to complete or update the Medical/Travel Authorization online forms (three sections) in the computer lab (room 201) on
the upper floor of Dennett Hall. Also,
please understand that these physicals are screenings designed specifically for
sports participation, and they are intended as a supplement to, rather than a
substitute for, ongoing health care by a family physician or other
specialist. These physicals are not
designed to treat or evaluate chronic medical conditions. If your son or daughter is presently under a
physician's care for any chronic medical condition, he or she must receive
documented clearance for sports participation by that treating physician. For any questions regarding the physical exam
screenings, please contact Head Athletic Trainer Kim Stercula at 509-2257 or kim_stercula@columbusacademy.org.
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Middle School musicians earn superior ratings at Cedar Point competition
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Two Saturdays ago, 60 students from the Columbus
Academy Middle School Strings (5th-8th grades) and Band (7th-8th grade)
performed at the "Trills and Thrills" music competition at Cedar Point
Amusement Park. Both groups received Superior
ratings from the judges, and the students spent the remainder of the day
enjoying the park known for its roller coasters. Congratulations to all who participated.
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All unclaimed items in Lost & Found to be donated to charity on June 2
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Parents and students are encouraged to check out
the Lost and Found areas for any items that belong to them. There are two
Lost and Found locations: Middle School lower level (across the hall from
Mr. Neal's art room and next to Ms. Marzi's science room) and Upper School
(under the stairway across the hall from Dr. Morris' classroom). All
items not claimed by June 2, 2008, will be donated to charity. For more
information, contact Margie Kelley at ey6@fastmail.fm.
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How to order your Closing Ceremony and Commencement DVDs
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All three
closing ceremonies and the Upper School Commencement will once again be
recorded and offered on DVD by Roseland Picture Entertainment. Please click on the following links for the
order forms and instructions:
PreK-Grade 2 Closing Ceremony (8:30 a.m. this Friday)
Grades 3-4 Closing Ceremony (7:00 p.m. this Thursday)
Middle School Closing Ceremony (7:00 p.m. on June 2)
Upper School Commencement (9:00 a.m. on June 5)
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9th grade and 5th grade end-of-year parties scheduled for May 30, June 14
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An end-of-the-year party for CA ninth-graders (click here for flyer) will
be held this Friday, May 30, from 7:30-11:00 p.m. at the home of Carrie and Chris Meacham. Any ninth-grade parents who
are interested in volunteering should call Carl Dipman or Carrie Meacham. Also, the fifth
grade is having an end-of-the-year party on Saturday, June 14, from
7:30-9:30 p.m. at the New Albany Plain
Township Aquatic Center. Please RSVP by June 4 to Jill Bradburn at j2curly@mac.com.
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Calling all parents... PACA needs volunteers for 2008-09 school year
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| The Parents' Association of Columbus Academy
(PACA) strives to build community, contribute to school spirit, sponsor fun
events and raise funds that directly benefit our children. Whether you volunteer on a one-time basis or
commit to an ongoing program, your gifts of talent and time to The Columbus
Academy are appreciated. PACA asks for
each CA family to complete this form (click here) and return it as soon as
possible to PACA Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Lichten at either 2488 Bryden Road, Bexley,
Ohio 43209
or at the school's mailbox at 4300
Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. For more information, please contact Rachel at Rachel@OhioPlastic.com. |
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Wed.,
May 28-C
MS & US
Final Exams
Lunch: baked
penne pasta, salad buffet
6:00-8:00
p.m. Summer Experience Open House (Athletics Entrance)
Thu.,
May 29-D
MS & US
Final Exams
Lunch: turkey
dogs, potato wedges
7:00 p.m.
Grades 3-4 Closing Ceremony (Schoedinger Theatre)
Fri.,
May 30-E
MS & US Final Exams
8:30 a.m.
Grades PreK-2 Closing Ceremony (Schoedinger Theatre)
Light lunch
will be provided for anyone on campus
Mon.,
June 2
Summer Experience Session I begins
10:00 a.m. Faculty/Staff Meeting
11:00
a.m.-1:30 p.m. College Exploration for Seniors
Light lunch
will be provided for anyone on campus
7:00 p.m. Middle School Closing Ceremony (Senior Quad)
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