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Columbus Academy Offices Open During Winter Break Columbus Academy Offices Open During Winter Break 12/19/2011 Columbus Academy is currently on Winter Break but administrative offices in Academy Hall are still open from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Dec. 19-22 and Dec. 27-30.

Centennial Golf Outing Postponed Until Monday, October 3 Centennial Golf Outing Postponed Until Monday, October 3 9/25/2011 Columbus Academy’s Centennial Golf Outing, originally scheduled for Monday afternoon, September 26, has been postponed until Monday, October 3.

Eight Chosen for 2011 National Merit Scholarships Eight Chosen for 2011 National Merit Scholarships 7/19/2011 Columbus Academy continues to excel in the National Merit Scholarship Program with eight National Merit Scholars in 2011.

Academy Service Group Visits Joplin, Missouri Academy Service Group Visits Joplin, Missouri 7/7/2011 A volunteer group from Columbus Academy recently returned from spending six days assisting with the rebuilding efforts in Joplin, Missouri, following the violent tornadoes that struck the area on May 22.

Columbus Academy Ends Historic Year with Mixed Emotions Columbus Academy Ends Historic Year with Mixed Emotions 6/28/2011 To complete its 100th school year, Columbus Academy graduated its 98th class on June 10 with a mix of emotions permeating the traditional celebration.

Five More Academy Athletes Commit to Colleges Five More Academy Athletes Commit to Colleges 6/14/2011 Columbus Academy recently celebrated five more students who will continue their athletic careers in college.

Teacher and Coach Mark Barren Passes Away at Age 51 Teacher and Coach Mark Barren Passes Away at Age 51 6/9/2011 Columbus Academy faculty member and coach Mark Barren ’78 passed away on June 9, two days after suffering a heart attack.

Academy Alum John B. McCoy '61 to Speak at Commencement Academy Alum John B. McCoy '61 to Speak at Commencement 5/31/2011 In its 100th year, Columbus Academy has selected an alumnus celebrating his 50th reunion to serve as Commencement speaker on June 10.

More National Honors for Columbus Academy Students More National Honors for Columbus Academy Students 5/25/2011 Six more Columbus Academy students have achieved national recognition in recent weeks.

Academy Students Excel on National Stage Academy Students Excel on National Stage 5/5/2011 From the game of chess to the preservation of history, and from classical music to medical research, Columbus Academy students are making themselves known around the country.

“The Music Man” Coming to Columbus Academy “The Music Man” Coming to Columbus Academy 4/21/2011 Columbus Academy’s Upper School theater program will stage “The Music Man” at 7:30 p.m. on April 29-30 and at 2:00 p.m. on May 1 in the school’s Schoedinger Theatre.

Official Centennial Yearbooks Now On Sale Official Centennial Yearbooks Now On Sale 4/19/2011 The Centennial Gala marked the debut of Columbus Academy’s 100-Year Commemorative Book, a colorful 130-page collection of memories and photos from each of the Academy’s ten decades.

Columbus Academy Student Artists Honored Columbus Academy Student Artists Honored 4/11/2011 Eight Columbus Academy students were selected for this year’s Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition with photographs by senior Frankie Benson and junior Chris Robie selected for the state show.

Celebrate Academy History at April 9 Centennial Gala Celebrate Academy History at April 9 Centennial Gala 3/27/2011 Please join us on April 9 for a unique and memorable opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, parents, faculty and staff. There is so much to celebrate as Columbus Academy reaches its 100th year, and we hope you will be there for this very special evening.

Columbus Academy Students Win State Chess Titles Columbus Academy Students Win State Chess Titles 3/7/2011 The school's freshman team earned the first-ever perfect score at the Ohio Grade Level championships in December and will compete April 15-17 in the National Junior High K-9 Championship.

Columbus Academy to Celebrate Earth Day on March 6 Columbus Academy to Celebrate Earth Day on March 6 3/1/2011 Earth Day 2011 will be celebrated at Columbus Academy this Sunday, March 6, from 12:30-4:00 p.m. in the athletic and arts areas of campus.

Academy's Ritter Crowned State Diving Champion Academy's Ritter Crowned State Diving Champion 2/24/2011 Columbus Academy senior Natalie Ritter won the girls Division II state diving title yesterday at the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton.

Don't Miss the Talent Show on February 26 Don't Miss the Talent Show on February 26 2/22/2011 Support Academy’s arts department by attending the PACA Parent-Teacher-Staff Talent Show on Saturday, February 26.

Columbus Academy Celebrates Two Football Signees Columbus Academy Celebrates Two Football Signees 2/11/2011 A pair of Columbus Academy football players, Josh Hill and Austin Peterman, will celebrate their college signings next week with family, friends, coaches and teachers.

"Charlie Brown" to Take Columbus Academy Stage "Charlie Brown" to Take Columbus Academy Stage 1/19/2011 The middle school theater program at Columbus Academy will perform “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on February 4-5.

Currier Lecture Date/Time Changed to 7 p.m. January 25 Currier Lecture Date/Time Changed to 7 p.m. January 25 1/10/2011 The free public lecture by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier will now take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, in Columbus Academy’s Schoedinger Theatre.

Key Calendar Dates for 2011-12 School Year Key Calendar Dates for 2011-12 School Year 12/30/2010 Columbus Academy has announced its key calendar dates for the 2011-12 school year.

Columbus Academy on Winter Break until January 3rd Columbus Academy on Winter Break until January 3rd 12/21/2010 Columbus Academy is currently on Winter Break until Monday, January 3, 2011.

Columbus Academy to Honor Kientz and Handy Columbus Academy to Honor Kientz and Handy 12/16/2010 Bill Kientz ’40 and Bob Handy will both be honored at Columbus Academy’s annual Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday, December 21, at the Athletic Club of Columbus. Kientz will become the 35th Distinguished Alumnus in school history while Handy will receive the 21st Alumni Service Award.

Admissions Open House 2-4 p.m. This Sunday Admissions Open House 2-4 p.m. This Sunday 12/2/2010 Columbus Academy will host its annual Admissions Open House on Sunday, December 5, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. All families interested in applying for the 2011-12 school year are encouraged to attend.

Academy Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent Academy Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent 11/17/2010 A pair of Columbus Academy student-athletes, Natalie Ritter and Nick Sergakis, signed their official National Letters of Intent today in front of family, friends, coaches and teachers.

Academy Senior Captures World War II Memories Academy Senior Captures World War II Memories 11/8/2010 A documentary by Columbus Academy senior Liz Vaziri on the school’s alumni who served in World War II premiered on Nov. 11, 2010.

"Rumors" Will Fly on Academy's Stage, November 5-6 "Rumors" Will Fly on Academy's Stage, November 5-6 11/1/2010 The Upper School Theater Program will stage Neil Simon’s “Rumors” on Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, in the school’s Schoedinger Theatre.

Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Pair from Mid-90s Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Pair from Mid-90s 10/15/2010 Two standout student-athletes from the mid-90s became the 26th and 27th inductees into Columbus Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame on October 8, 2010.

Celebration of Leadership Speakers Announced Celebration of Leadership Speakers Announced 9/30/2010 Columbus Academy will welcome the presidents of two leading higher education institutions to campus on October 27 as this year’s speakers for the seventh Annual Fund Celebration of Leadership event.

Academy to Highlight PreK and Kindergarten Academy to Highlight PreK and Kindergarten 9/28/2010 Columbus Academy will host an Admissions Open House for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19.

Academy Celebrates 2011 National Merit Semifinalists Academy Celebrates 2011 National Merit Semifinalists 9/15/2010 Columbus Academy proudly announces 20 students from this year’s senior class who have been named Semifinalists in the 56th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Columbus Academy to Host "Race to Nowhere" Screening Columbus Academy to Host "Race to Nowhere" Screening 9/7/2010 “Race to Nowhere” – a much-anticipated documentary on American education – will have its Central Ohio screening on Monday evening, October 4, at Columbus Academy.

Summer Magazine & Annual Report Now Available Summer Magazine & Annual Report Now Available 9/2/2010 The latest issue of Academy Magazine is now available in our enhanced online format.

Sign Up Now for Fall After School Activities Sign Up Now for Fall After School Activities 8/27/2010 Parents of Columbus Academy students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 should check out the new After School Activities brochure.

Columbus Academy Set to Begin 100th Year Columbus Academy Set to Begin 100th Year 8/19/2010 When classes at Columbus Academy begin on Wednesday, August 25, it will mark the start of the 100th school year for the coeducational college-preparatory day school in Gahanna.

2010 National Merit Scholars Grows to Seven 2010 National Merit Scholars Grows to Seven 7/13/2010 Recent graduates Sarah Kahwash (left) and Nisha Nataraj became Columbus Academy’s latest National Merit Scholars this week.

A Valedictorian No One at Academy Will Ever Forget A Valedictorian No One at Academy Will Ever Forget 6/22/2010 On June 11, Kym Littlefield spoke at Columbus Academy’s Commencement as the Class of 2010’s valedictorian, an honor bestowed upon him by the school’s faculty and his fellow students.

Columbus Academy to Graduate Its 97th Class Columbus Academy to Graduate Its 97th Class 6/4/2010 At Commencement on Friday, June 11, Columbus Academy will graduate its 97th class.

Three More Offered National Merit Scholarships Three More Offered National Merit Scholarships 5/26/2010 Columbus Academy seniors Mark Spigos, Andrew Meiburg and Max Yano were recently offered college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards.

Columbus Academy Awarded Prestigious $2 Million Grant Columbus Academy Awarded Prestigious $2 Million Grant 5/21/2010 Columbus Academy is one of only three schools in the United States selected as a 2010 recipient of a $2,000,000 endowment.

Attorney General Eric Holder Visits Columbus Academy Attorney General Eric Holder Visits Columbus Academy 5/12/2010 Accompanied by his deputy chief of staff and Academy alum Jim Garland ’91, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visited campus last Wednesday.

Three CA Students Earn National Merit Scholarships Three CA Students Earn National Merit Scholarships 5/11/2010 Columbus Academy seniors (left to right) Mallika Marar, Wesley Lee and Margaret Coons were among 20 central Ohio students who received National Merit $2,500 Scholarships last week.

Lindsay Hughes Named National Achievement Scholar Lindsay Hughes Named National Achievement Scholar 5/3/2010 Columbus Academy senior Lindsay Hughes of Dublin was recently named a National Achievement Scholar.

Academy Hosting Earth Day Event on April 25 Academy Hosting Earth Day Event on April 25 4/21/2010 Columbus Academy will celebrate Earth Day 2010 on Sunday, April 25, with a free community event from 1-4 p.m. titled “The Amazing Race.”

Spring Issue of Academy Magazine Available Online Spring Issue of Academy Magazine Available Online 4/15/2010 The Spring 2010 issue of Academy Magazine is now available in its new online format.

Columbus Academy Upper Schoolers to Stage "Aida" Columbus Academy Upper Schoolers to Stage "Aida" 4/15/2010 Columbus Academy’s Upper School Theater Program is preparing to stage three performances of the rock musical “Aida.”

Academy Student Wins National Technology Award Academy Student Wins National Technology Award 4/5/2010 Columbus Academy senior Bethany LaPenta recently won a national technology award for her skills in computer programming.

National Merit and Achievement Finalists Named National Merit and Achievement Finalists Named 3/6/2010 All 15 of Columbus Academy’s seniors who were Semifinalists in either the National Merit or National Achievement Scholarship Programs have advanced to the Finalist stage in those competitions.

Columbus Academy Enhances Social Media Efforts Columbus Academy Enhances Social Media Efforts 2/14/2010 In addition to its longstanding Facebook and LinkedIn sites for alumni, Columbus Academy recently launched social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr for its entire community.

2010 Summer Experience Catalogs Are Here 2010 Summer Experience Catalogs Are Here 2/8/2010 Columbus Academy's 2010 Summer Experience catalogs are in, so if you did not receive one in the mail or have not already picked one up, you can do so in the front lobby of Academy Hall.

Final "The Sound of Music" Performance at 3 p.m. Today Final "The Sound of Music" Performance at 3 p.m. Today 2/7/2010 The final performance of "The Sound of Music" will be at 3 p.m. Sunday. Friday tickets are valid and Saturday tickets can be exchanged at the ticket table for those who missed last night's show.

Middle Schoolers to Stage "The Sound of Music" Middle Schoolers to Stage "The Sound of Music" 2/1/2010 The Middle School Theater Program will stage “The Sound of Music” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, February 5-6, in Academy's Schoedinger Theatre.

Karla Long Announced as New Head of Middle School Karla Long Announced as New Head of Middle School 1/26/2010 Karla Long will become the next Head of Middle School at Columbus Academy, Headmaster John Mackenzie announced recently.

Academy Hosting H1N1 Vaccine Clinic on Jan. 26 Academy Hosting H1N1 Vaccine Clinic on Jan. 26 1/15/2010 Columbus Academy will host a free H1N1 vaccination clinic from 1-4 p.m. on January 26.

Olympic Gold Medalist Chosen as Currier Speaker Olympic Gold Medalist Chosen as Currier Speaker 1/10/2010 Joan Benoit Samuelson, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist and two-time Boston Marathon winner, will visit Columbus Academy on Feb. 10-11.

Academy Magazine Receives Online Upgrade Academy Magazine Receives Online Upgrade 12/14/2009 The online presence of Academy Magazine has been significantly improved starting with the Fall 2009 issue.

Pair to be Honored at Alumni Holiday Luncheon Pair to be Honored at Alumni Holiday Luncheon 12/7/2009 The Columbus Academy Alumni Association will present the Distinguished Alumnus Award to Daniel A. Carmichael Jr. ’36 and the Alumni Service Award to former faculty member Kelly Moody.

Beatrice Biira to Visit Columbus Academy on Nov. 30 Beatrice Biira to Visit Columbus Academy on Nov. 30 11/24/2009 On Monday, November 30, Columbus Academy will welcome Beatrice Biira, whose story was chronicled in the best-selling children’s book “Beatrice’s Goat.”

Columbus Academy Invites You to Admissions Open House Columbus Academy Invites You to Admissions Open House 11/23/2009 You are cordially invited to join Columbus Academy students, parents and faculty at our Admissions Open House from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 6.

Celebration of Leadership Speakers Announced Celebration of Leadership Speakers Announced 11/3/2009 The Sixth Annual Fund Celebration of Leadership event will be held Wednesday, December 2, with Leslie Wexner and David Gergen as featured speakers.

More Join National Merit and Achievement Ranks More Join National Merit and Achievement Ranks 10/19/2009 Fourteen more Academy seniors have been recognized by the National Merit and National Achievement programs.

Three Academy Students Make National Achievement Semifinals Three Academy Students Make National Achievement Semifinals 10/2/2009 Columbus Academy seniors Ryan Wheeler, Lindsay Hughes and Zalika Corbett have been named Semifinalists in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship Program.

Twelve CA Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Twelve CA Students Named National Merit Semifinalists 9/21/2009 Twelve students from Columbus Academy have been named Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Take Columbus Academy's New Virtual Tour Take Columbus Academy's New Virtual Tour 9/10/2009 In a continuing effort to enhance the school’s website and to attract new students, Columbus Academy has unveiled a new virtual tour.

Columbus Academy Begins 99th Year Columbus Academy Begins 99th Year 8/26/2009 When classes began on Wednesday, August 26, it marked the start of the 99th school year for Columbus Academy.

Columbus Academy Unveils New Logos Columbus Academy Unveils New Logos 8/4/2009 Columbus Academy will have a fresh new look as it opens its 99th year this August, announced Headmaster John Mackenzie today.

Columbus Academy Teacher Enjoys Experience of a Lifetime Columbus Academy Teacher Enjoys Experience of a Lifetime 7/24/2009 Music teacher Amy Garver Solis recorded songs with acclaimed composer Eddie Galan and the Disney Channel's Tiffany Thornton this summer.

CA's National Merit Scholars List Grows to Seven CA's National Merit Scholars List Grows to Seven 7/15/2009 Recent graduates Steven Armstrong and Lauren Falkenberg are the latest Columbus Academy students to be announced as National Merit Scholars.

Skyler Jordan Becomes Fifth National Merit Scholar Skyler Jordan Becomes Fifth National Merit Scholar 6/24/2009 Skyler Jordan recently accepted a National Merit Scholarship from Denison University, making him the fifth member of Columbus Academy’s Class of 2009 to become a National Merit Scholar.

Commencement Speaker Garners Front-Page Story Commencement Speaker Garners Front-Page Story 6/12/2009 Marty Nesbitt, a 1981 graduate of Columbus Academy and President Barack Obama’s closest friend, addressed his alma mater’s Class of 2009 during the school’s 96th Commencement ceremony on June 12.

Columbus Academy to Graduate Its 96th Class on Friday Columbus Academy to Graduate Its 96th Class on Friday 6/10/2009 At Columbus Academy’s Commencement on Friday, June 12, the independent, coeducational, country day school in Gahanna will graduate its 96th class.

Two More Awarded National Merit Scholarships Two More Awarded National Merit Scholarships 6/10/2009 Columbus Academy seniors Aatifa Shareef and Garrett May have both been offered National Merit Scholarships sponsored by Northwestern University.

Academy Successfully Defends State Title in Boys Tennis Academy Successfully Defends State Title in Boys Tennis 6/1/2009 The Columbus Academy boys tennis team cruised to its second straight Division II state title on May 31 with a 3-0 victory over Cincinnati Wyoming.

Columbus Academy Hosting Relay for Life on Saturday Columbus Academy Hosting Relay for Life on Saturday 5/28/2009 This year's Gahanna-New Albany Relay For Life will be held at Columbus Academy's track from noon this Saturday (May 30) to 7 a.m. Sunday.

Order Your Closing Ceremony & Commencement DVDs Order Your Closing Ceremony & Commencement DVDs 5/14/2009 Columbus Academy’s Closing Ceremonies and Commencement will once again be videotaped by Roseland Picture Entertainment and offered on DVD.

Wheeler Accepted into Multicultural Leadership Program Wheeler Accepted into Multicultural Leadership Program 5/13/2009 Academy junior Ryan Wheeler has been accepted into the Multicultural Leadership Program Summer Leadership Institute at Miami University this summer.

Two Academy Seniors Named National Merit Scholars Two Academy Seniors Named National Merit Scholars 5/6/2009 Columbus Academy seniors Ben Mozenter and Audrey Young were among 24 students from central Ohio selected as winners of National Merit $2,500 Scholarships.

Summer Camp Orientation to be Held from 6-8 p.m. on May 13 Summer Camp Orientation to be Held from 6-8 p.m. on May 13 5/4/2009 Columbus Academy’s 2009 Summer Experience Family Orientation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13.

A Message from the Headmaster A Message from the Headmaster 4/30/2009 A letter to the Columbus Academy community from Headmaster John Mackenzie.

Fiddler on the Roof Coming to Academy Stage on May 1-2 Fiddler on the Roof Coming to Academy Stage on May 1-2 4/16/2009 The Upper School Theater Department’s spring musical “The Fiddler on the Roof” is slated for 7:30 p.m. on May 1-2.

Ariana Todd Wins National Achievement Scholarship Ariana Todd Wins National Achievement Scholarship 4/14/2009 Columbus Academy senior Ariana Todd has been selected as the winner of a corporate-sponsored National Achievement Scholarship sponsored by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Academy Students Spend Spring Break in China Academy Students Spend Spring Break in China 4/2/2009 Spring Break meant traveling to China for 17 students from Columbus Academy.

Haines Scholars Announced for Summer 2009 Haines Scholars Announced for Summer 2009 4/2/2009 Columbus Academy junior Meg Grahan and freshman Conrad Wuorinen were recently announced as this year’s Haines Scholarship recipients.

Columbus Academy Currently on Two-Week Spring Break Columbus Academy Currently on Two-Week Spring Break 3/16/2009 The Columbus Academy is currently on Spring Break until 8:05 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2009. Business hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday during break.

Academy Senior Ready to Release His iPhone Application Academy Senior Ready to Release His iPhone Application 3/4/2009 Columbus Academy senior Nate Harner is preparing to release his “World Wiz” application at the Apple Application store, where it can be purchased by iPhone and iPod Touch users across the globe.

Eight Academy Seniors Named National Merit Finalists Eight Academy Seniors Named National Merit Finalists 2/18/2009 Eight members from the Class of 2009 at Columbus Academy have advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Ariana Todd Reaches National Achievement Finals Ariana Todd Reaches National Achievement Finals 2/18/2009 Ariana Todd has been named a Finalist for National Achievement Scholarships to be offered to outstanding Black American students in 2009.

Anna Askari Chosen for Westerville Community Award Anna Askari Chosen for Westerville Community Award 2/4/2009 At the Fourth Annual Westerville Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration on January 19, Columbus Academy senior Anna Askari was chosen as the 2009 Westerville MLK Fouse Award winner.

Middle School to stage "The Secret Garden" on Jan. 30-31 Middle School to stage "The Secret Garden" on Jan. 30-31 1/22/2009 Middle school students at The Columbus Academy will perform “The Secret Garden” on January 30-31.

Eight Academy Students Recognized for Artworks Eight Academy Students Recognized for Artworks 1/21/2009 The Central Ohio Art Region recently announced that eight Columbus Academy students will be represented in the 2009 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

2009 Summer Experience Brochure Available Online 2009 Summer Experience Brochure Available Online 1/21/2009 Join us for The Columbus Academy Summer Experience. It’s the smart way to have fun this summer! We are now enrolling for summer classes beginning on June 8, 2009.

Welcome to Columbus Academy’s New Web Site! Welcome to Columbus Academy’s New Web Site! 1/16/2009 Columbus Academy is launching this new site in 2009 after considerable development and input from parents, students, faculty members and alumni.

Columbus Academy Senior Scores 36 on ACT Columbus Academy Senior Scores 36 on ACT 1/16/2009 Columbus Academy’s Evan Sheets achieved a 36 on the ACT exam, making him one of only four students in the state of Ohio to record the top composite score.

Rocky Saxbe '65 Named 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Rocky Saxbe '65 Named 2008 Distinguished Alumnus 12/19/2008 On December 18, Charles “Rocky” Saxbe ’65 accepted the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Columbus Academy during its 2008 Alumni Holiday Luncheon at the Athletic Club of Columbus.

John Hughes ’14 Wins State and National Chess Titles John Hughes ’14 Wins State and National Chess Titles 12/17/2008 Columbus Academy’s John Hughes finished in a three-way tie for the seventh grade national chess title at the National K-12 Scholastic Championship in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., last weekend.

Academy Community Delivers Successful Holiday Project Academy Community Delivers Successful Holiday Project 12/17/2008 Well over 500 Columbus Academy students, as well as numerous parents, faculty and staff members, contributed to the overwhelming success of the 2008 Holiday Project.

Special Programs at CA Offer Something for Everyone Special Programs at CA Offer Something for Everyone 12/3/2008 Looking for fun after-school activities, stimulating adult classes or something to do over Spring Break?

Academy Partners with American Express and JustGive Academy Partners with American Express and JustGive 12/3/2008 During this season of giving, The Columbus Academy has partnered with American Express and JustGive in the GivingExpress Online program.

Lost Boy of Sudan Chosen as Currier Lecture Speaker Lost Boy of Sudan Chosen as Currier Lecture Speaker 11/19/2008 Gabriel Bol Deng, one of the Sudanese orphans known as The Lost Boys of Sudan, has been chosen as the guest speaker for Columbus Academy’s Phil Currier Lecture Series on January 14, 2009.

Lisa Ling Brings International Perspective to Academy Lisa Ling Brings International Perspective to Academy 11/19/2008 At last Wednesday’s Celebration of Leadership events, international correspondent Lisa Ling motivated members of the CA community to pay more attention to the world around them.

Ten Vikings Collect All-State Honors for Fall Sports Ten Vikings Collect All-State Honors for Fall Sports 11/19/2008 All-Ohio honors have been awarded to 10 Academy fall athletes.

You Are Invited to CA's Admissions Open House on Sunday, December 7 You Are Invited to CA's Admissions Open House on Sunday, December 7 11/12/2008 Columbus Academy will welcome prospective students and parents during the Admissions Open House on Sunday, December 7, from 2-4 p.m. in the Dining Hall.

Photos from Grades 4-8 Recent Field Trips Photos from Grades 4-8 Recent Field Trips 11/5/2008 Students in grades 4-8 recently took class field trips to different destinations both in-state and out-of-state.

Obama and McCain Split Academy’s Mock Election Vote Obama and McCain Split Academy’s Mock Election Vote 11/5/2008 In mock elections held by Columbus Academy’s Middle School and Upper School, President-elect Barack Obama was widely preferred by the older students while McCain won the Middle School race by a single vote.

Reserve Your Tickets for US Play “See How They Run” Reserve Your Tickets for US Play “See How They Run” 10/29/2008 The Upper School Theater Program will perform Philip King’s “See How They Run” this Friday and Saturday, November 7-8, at 7:30 p.m. in Schoedinger Theatre.

CA’s “Kids for Kids” Clothing Drive Begins Sunday, November 2 CA’s “Kids for Kids” Clothing Drive Begins Sunday, November 2 10/29/2008 It’s time to clean the closets and the basement for the annual “Kids for Kids” Clothing Drive.

Academy Headmaster In Line to Lead Independent Schools Academy Headmaster In Line to Lead Independent Schools 10/29/2008 John Mackenzie, who has been Headmaster at Columbus Academy since 1997, recently was elected Vice Chair of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States’ (ISACS) Board of Trustees.

Griffin and Johnson Earn National Achievement Honors Griffin and Johnson Earn National Achievement Honors 10/29/2008 Two more Columbus Academy students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program.

CA Faculty Members to Present at OAIS Teacher Conference CA Faculty Members to Present at OAIS Teacher Conference 10/22/2008 Several faculty members from Columbus Academy will be presenters at this Friday’s Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS) Teacher Conference 2008.

Vikings Win Doubles and Team State Titles in Girls Tennis Vikings Win Doubles and Team State Titles in Girls Tennis 10/22/2008 It was an historic weekend for Columbus Academy’s girls tennis program as the Vikes won the Division III state doubles title on Saturday and the team state championship on Sunday.

Columbus Academy Lands Third State AP Scholar in Six Years Columbus Academy Lands Third State AP Scholar in Six Years 10/22/2008 For the third time in six years, The Columbus Academy has produced a State AP Scholar as 2008 graduate Alex Tomko (pictured) claimed the prestigious honor in the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program.

Play to Win at Spring Gala on April 25, 2009 Play to Win at Spring Gala on April 25, 2009 10/15/2008 Save the date for The Columbus Academy Spring Gala 2009 Play to Win on Saturday night, April 25.

Columbus Academy Students Raise Money for Good Causes Columbus Academy Students Raise Money for Good Causes 10/15/2008 Academy’s Amnesty International Chapter raised $500 for the Children’s Hunger Alliance with a farmer’s market on October 4.

More CA Seniors Earn National Academic Recognition More CA Seniors Earn National Academic Recognition 10/15/2008 Fourteen Columbus Academy seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program

Lisa Ling Chosen as This Year’s Celebration of Leadership Speaker Lisa Ling Chosen as This Year’s Celebration of Leadership Speaker 10/8/2008 Lisa Ling, known to millions around the world as the first-ever woman host and correspondent of the hit National Geographic series Explorer and as special assignment reporter for the Oprah Show, will speak to Columbus Academy students on November 12, 2008.

Little Dribblers to Perform at Cleveland Cavaliers Game Little Dribblers to Perform at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 10/1/2008 Come out and enjoy the Columbus Academy Little Dribblers as they perform at center court just before the start of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 7 p.m. home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 11, 2008.

2008 Reunion Weekend Begins Friday, October 10 2008 Reunion Weekend Begins Friday, October 10 10/1/2008 Columbus Academy’s 2008 Reunion Weekend will take place this Friday and Saturday, October 10-11.

Columbus Academy Key Calendar Dates for 2009-2010 Columbus Academy Key Calendar Dates for 2009-2010 10/1/2008 Key calendar dates for next school year have been announced at the request of families planning ahead for the 2009-10 school year.

Two Columbus Academy Seniors Earn National Honors Two Columbus Academy Seniors Earn National Honors 9/24/2008 Academy seniors Ariana Todd and Lauren Falkenberg have been recognized by national award programs.

Farmer’s Market to Fight Hunger in Central Ohio Farmer’s Market to Fight Hunger in Central Ohio 9/24/2008 Academy’s Amnesty International Chapter will be hosting a farmer's market consisting of fresh produce and preserves grown and donated by Academy students, parents and teachers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4.

Become a Charlie David Dinner Sponsor Become a Charlie David Dinner Sponsor 9/24/2008 The 26th annual Charlie David Dinner will be held from 5:00-7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10, in the school’s Dining Hall prior to the Vikings’ home varsity football game against Heath.

Eight CA Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Eight CA Students Named National Merit Semifinalists 9/10/2008 Eight students from The Columbus Academy have been named Semifinalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Parents’ Association Introduces SEED for Parents Parents’ Association Introduces SEED for Parents 9/10/2008 The Parents’ Association is very excited to be offering a new program to CA parents this year.

Columbus Academy Welcomes Back Mexican Teacher Columbus Academy Welcomes Back Mexican Teacher 9/4/2008 Armando Hernandez, a visiting teacher from Angangueo, Mexico, will visit with Columbus Academy students and teachers from September 5-14.

The Columbus Academy Embarks on 98th School Year The Columbus Academy Embarks on 98th School Year 8/28/2008 August 27 marked the start of Columbus Academy’s 98th school year.

Holiday Clothing Drive Set to Begin Holiday Clothing Drive Set to Begin 8/27/2008 The Parents’ Association of Columbus Academy (PACA) will once again be collecting donations for the “Kids for Kids” Holiday Clothing Drive.

Columbus Academy Welcomes 13 New Faculty and Staff Members Columbus Academy Welcomes 13 New Faculty and Staff Members 8/27/2008 A warm Academy welcome goes to the 13 new faculty/staff members on campus this fall.

Over 1,000 Students Attend Summer Experience Programs Over 1,000 Students Attend Summer Experience Programs 8/20/2008 Columbus Academy’s Summer Experience camps wrapped up a successful 11-week run last Friday.

2008-09 School Year Scheduled to Begin on August 27 2008-09 School Year Scheduled to Begin on August 27 8/20/2008 On August 27, 2008, The Columbus Academy will begin its 98th school year.

Sixteen Students from Academy Tour Greece & Italy Sixteen Students from Academy Tour Greece & Italy 8/13/2008 In late June, Latin teachers Dr. Franz Gruber and Christy Bening led 16 Columbus Academy students on a tour of ancient sites in Greece and Italy.

List of 2008 National Merit Scholars Grows to Five List of 2008 National Merit Scholars Grows to Five 7/17/2008 A record-setting year for Columbus Academy ends with five National Merit Scholars from CA’s Class of 2008.

Group from Academy Helps to Rebuild New Orleans Group from Academy Helps to Rebuild New Orleans 7/17/2008 From June 14-22, a group of Columbus Academy students and faculty members traveled to New Orleans to help rebuild homes still in need of repair after Hurricane Katrina.

Student-Athletes Need to Complete Online Health Forms Student-Athletes Need to Complete Online Health Forms 7/17/2008 All students in grades 7-12 who plan on participating in fall sports need to make sure all online school health forms are completed before the first practice.

Attention All PreK and Kindergarten Parents Attention All PreK and Kindergarten Parents 7/17/2008 Mark your calendars now for August 27-September 2 because the PreK and Kindergarten classes will be following an altered schedule for those first four days of the school year

2007-08 "Reflect, Focus and Dream" Annual Fund Video 2007-08 "Reflect, Focus and Dream" Annual Fund Video 7/15/2008 Do you want to know why we “Reflect, Focus and Dream” at Columbus Academy?

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