Clubs & Organizations

Academy Life

The Academy Life is the school’s newspaper. Published approximately once a month, it contains information on events in all divisions of the school. Pat Hogan is the faculty adviser.  Please click here to access recent issues.

Admissions Tour Guides

Tour Guides work with the Admissions Office to welcome prospective students and their families to the school. They provide visitors with a tour of the facilities and introduce them to students and faculty members. For more information, please contact John Wuorinen '80, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Anime Club

Art Society

The Art Society was organized in the fall of 1977. In addition to actively contributing to 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 adviser.

Astronomy Club

Broadway Club

The Caravel

The Caravel is 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. Cindy Wilson is the faculty adviser.

C.A.S.T. (Columbus Academy Student Theater)

Chess Club

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 competitions as well.

Christian Fellowship

Cum Laude Society

The Cum Laude Society has the primary objective of recognizing superior scholarship. Modeled after the national collegiate society Phi Beta Kappa, CA's Cum Laude Chapter was founded in 1921. Members meet annually to select candidates for membership, and inductees are installed during the school’s spring award ceremonies. Foremost among the qualifications for selection are superior scholarship – as reflected in a student’s commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and in his/her academic excellence via grades – and the demonstration of good character, honor and integrity in all aspects of school life. Cum Laude Society’s motto – Excellence, Justice, Honor – extols qualities which, ideally, each member of the society should maintain as personal goals.

Desi Club (South Asian)

Digital Video Club

Economics Club

G.S.A. (Gay Straight Alliance)

An organization composed of students of all sexualities, traditional and non, that is devoted to increasing awareness of gay, lesbian, transsexual and bisexual issues and providing a safe haven and supportive resource for the GTBLQ individuals, or anyone else seeking support, within our community. The school's Director of Technology Sean Cullinan and Director of Special Programs Alyssa King serve as the advisors.

G.R.O.W. (Gender Relations in Our World)

In the Know (Quiz Team)

Jewish Academy

M.E.C.C.A. (Muslim Enrichment Club of Columbus Academy)

Music Club

Outdoor Adventure Club

Political Club

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 adviser.

P.R.A.I.S.E (Promoting Racial Awareness In School Environments)

Quest

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 Cindy Wilson are the faculty advisers.

Robotics Club

Service Board

 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 adviser is Christy Bening, Upper School Community Service Coordinator.

Social Justice and Sustainability Committee

Spanish Club

Student Council

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.

Theatre

There are two productions open to Upper School students, one a fall drama and the other a spring musical. Scott Dillon directs the fall play, and Susan Neal handles the spring musical.  Columbus Academy also produces fourth grade and middle school productions.