June 10, 2008
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Volume 1, Issue 40
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The Viking Voice
Columbus Academy Newsletter
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Commencement caps historic year at Academy
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 At Commencement ceremonies for The Columbus
Academy last Thursday, the school graduated its largest class ever.
Consisting of 55 males and 35 females, the Academy's Class of 2008 outnumbered
the previous record of graduates by four (86 in 2007). Will Petrie, who will matriculate to Williams College, was honored with the Andrew
William Cary Cup, which is awarded to the senior chosen by the faculty to
deliver the valedictory address at commencement. His speech thanked the
school's teachers and highlighted the numerous accomplishments of his class,
including Academy's record number of National Merit semifinalists (15) and
finalists (13) as well as other impressive academic, athletic and artistic
accolades. The commencement address was
delivered by Stephanie Hightower, a current CA parent and vice president of
advancement for the Columbus
College of Art &
Design. In addition to Petrie,
winners of the school's most prestigious awards were Williams Cup winner Holly
Tu (University of California at Berkeley) for her positive leadership and high degree of
excellence in academics and school activities, Kenneth Scott Garlikov Award winner
Shreya Kundur (Georgetown University) for her outstanding qualities of
citizenship and ethical conduct, Alumni Cup winner Bryan Panzano (Harvard
University) for displaying originality, genuine intellectual curiosity and
independent thought, Princeton Cup winner Hobie Hondros (Hobart & William
Smith Colleges) for showing the most improvement in academics and in other hard-to-define
areas, and Sumner F. Dennett Cup winner Erica Barnes (University of South
Carolina) for making a noticeable contribution to the community. To view the Class of 2008 matriculation list,
please click here. And to see a complete
rundown of honors and awards, just click here for Upper School and here for Middle School.
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Beatley and Keny place in Top 10 at state meet
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 Battling through an ankle injury, Academy senior
Jake Beatley finished fourth in the high jump at the Division III state track
and field championships over the weekend.
His height of 6-6 won him the state crown last year but was not enough
this time around. Sophomore speedster Geb
Keny (pictured), meanwhile, placed ninth in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:56.30,
which was one of the fastest times in school history. Click here for complete results. And visit this week's Around Academy gallery
to view Cindy Wilson's photos from the track and tennis postseasons.
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Academy Life student newspaper available online
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 The June edition of Academy Life, CA's student
newspaper, is now available online. The
final issue of the 2007-08 school year contains farewells to Gary Williams and
Lou Schultz as well as a review of the spring musical "Guys and Dolls" and
favorite memories from every member of the Class of 2008. Click here to view the June Academy Life issue.
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Mid-July Issue
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Summer Experience Photos
Commencement Photos
US Honors Assembly Photos
New Orleans Service Trip Pics
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MS Closing, Senior-Parent Luncheon, Commencement photos
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 In addition to pre-Commencement and
post-Commencement photos, be sure to check out the images from last Monday
night's Middle School Closing Ceremony as well as this week's Around Academy gallery, which includes Cindy Wilson's images from track and tennis postseason
action as well as shots from the boys tennis state championship flag ceremony and
the Senior-Parent Luncheon. Professional
photos from the Upper School Honors Assembly and from the Commencement ceremony
itself will be included in the mid-summer issue of the Viking Voice.
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Zach Peters preparing for Air Force's basic cadet training this summer
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 Instead of the usual summertime activities - a summer
job or internship, sports camps, preparing for college, lounging by the pool,
etc. - Zach Peters '08 will be undergoing Basic Cadet Training before entering
the Air Force Academy. From June 26
through August 6, his only means of communication with friends and family will
be through letters. His family asks that
if you can give him a good laugh during that time period, please write to him
at Basic Cadet Zachary Peters, P.O. Box 3525, USAF Academy, CO 80841. He will be able to accept packages beginning
August 7, and his cell phone will be back in his possession at the end of
August. Peters was the rare recipient of
nominations to all three military academies.
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Middle School science winners and senior project highlight press clips
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In addition to tennis and track roundups, included
in this week's press clippings are stories on Middle School science standouts,
a senior project by Jake Beatley and Brennan Schubert, a preview of an alumni-inspired
play and recognition for Brian Black as all-district honorable mention in
baseball.
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Updated calendar & dress code for 2008-09 school year now available
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Please be sure to download this latest version
of the 2008-09 school calendar. The date
for Upper School Prom was changed to April 18, 2009, since the calendar was
first made available a few weeks ago.
Parents and students from all divisions should also view the 2008-09 Dress Code, which previously was not included in the Viking Voice.
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Registrations for Summer Experience programs still being accepted
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 The 2008 Columbus Academy Summer Experience has begun but it is not too late to sign up for most
upcoming sessions, which contain 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. 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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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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