The Academy Life is the school’s newspaper. Published approximately once a month, it contains information on events in all divisions of the school. Patricia Hogan is the faculty advisor.
The Art Society was organized in the fall of 1977. In addition to actively contributing to The Columbus Academy’s arts functions and social events, the group organizes trips and presentations by artists that enhance the art classes. Upper School students who elect art are encouraged to participate. David Block is the faculty advisor.
The Caravel is The Columbus Academy’s yearbook. Students from all levels are encouraged to join the yearbook staff where they can develop their journalism, photography and desktop publishing skills, as well as be a part of documenting Academy memories.
The club is open to students with an interest in chess. Students compete in a variety of tournaments and activities throughout the year. The Columbus Academy Chess Team represents the school in competition against area schools in the CASCL league and in state and national competition as well.
(South Asian)
(Gender Relations)
(Quiz Team)
The Political Club is open to all Upper School students. The club’s aims are to cultivate interest in national and international politics and foster informed student opinion and discussion on world events. Its members meet to discuss current affairs, view films and documentaries of historical and political significance, organize special activities (mock Presidential debates, elections, guest speaker appearances and displays), conduct student surveys and polls, and hear local authorities and experts on contemporary topics. Jerry Izzo is the faculty advisor.
(Promoting Racial Awareness in School Environments)
Quest is The Columbus Academy’s art and literary magazine published every spring. It solicits writings and art work from Upper School students. David Block and Cynthia Wilson are the faculty advisors.
"An act of service reflects time, resources and energy. It is an investment of self – spirit, mind and body – aiming to meet the needs of others." The Columbus Academy Service Board is the student organization which sponsors, encourages and provides acts of service, and determines community service mores in conjunction with the student body. As shown in The Service Board Mission and Purpose Statement, The Service Board has three functions: 1) it is a group of student leaders whose mission is to serve the public, make a difference in the world and be virtuous in the community; 2) it is a group of student representatives with the responsibility, as ordained by The Columbus Academy, to determine community service ethics for the school; and 3) it is a group of student visionaries who strive to make community service a more pervasive part of the existing spheres at The Columbus Academy. The Board's faculty advisor is Christy Bening, Upper School Community Service Coordinator.
The Columbus Academy Student Council is a representative body, comprised of committed and identifiable leaders which acknowledges and fulfills the wants and needs of the students. By upholding the Mission Statement of The Columbus Academy and serving as a bridge to unite the students, faculty and administration, The Council will encourage, initiate and ensure the interests of the individual student.
There are two productions open to Upper School students, one a fall drama and the other a spring musical. Stefan Farrenkopf is the director.
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