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Columbus Academy welcomed Michael Haddock as its new Director of Alumni Relations in mid-February.

Haddock previously served as Senior Associate of Engagement and Alumni Relations at the Knowlton School of Architecture at Ohio State University, where he was the point of contact for all annual giving and scholarship raising, stewardship, event coordination, volunteer recruitment and…

After being introduced by former Columbus Academy headmaster John Mackenzie at last month’s Alumni Holiday Luncheon, Dr. Michael Hallet ’70 accepted the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award, the highest honor given to an alumnus/a in recognition of outstanding achievement in community or profession and loyalty to the school.

“I’m not sure how deserving I am to receive this award as of December 2022,” said Hallet, “but I promise to earn this honor…

“Little Women” will be staged by Columbus Academy upper-schoolers on November 4-5. Both the Friday and Saturday night shows will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the school's Schoedinger Theatre. There is no advanced or reserved seating. Admission will be handled at the door and is $5 per person but free for all Academy students and faculty/staff.

The cast includes seniors Vaanika J. and Colin H., juniors Sean J. and Henry W., sophomores Grace H., Ella F., Carolina M., Amelia C.,…

“The various paths that you will take to get from where you are now to becoming an accomplished graduate of the school is the reason all your teachers devote so much time and investment in your growth and development,” said Head of School Melissa Soderberg to students during Columbus Academy’s Convocation on August 26. “We love watching each of you becoming who you’re going to be.”

The school began its 112th year on August 22 with 1,170 students…

“The past 31 years have just been unbelievable,” Anne Horton told the large crowd filling Columbus Academy’s dining hall for her retirement celebration on May 14. “Mugz and I have been talking for some time that if I could walk when Kyle walks, that would be ideal. So here we are at this event combined with his graduation in a couple of weeks so it’s definitely bittersweet.”

Anne’s record as a head coach – 12 state titles in field hockey, 3 state championships and a…