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What a memorable finish to the 2024 OHSAA girls wrestling state championships was had yesterday for Nina K. and Ceci R., as they placed third and fourth, respectively, to earn spots on the podium.

Our swimming and diving program completed a banner season at the OHSAA state meet last weekend. With 125 points, the Academy boys placed third overall in Division II rankings. The 200 freestyle relay squad of Andy L., William D., Mircea B. and William H. claimed the school’s first swimming state title since 2018 by winning with a time of 1:27.01, which was half a second better than second-place University School. The same four also were state runners-up in the 200 medley relay. In addition…

Five seniors at Columbus Academy recently committed to continuing their athletic careers on the collegiate level: Morgan Halpern (lacrosse at Lafayette College), Justin Alpert (football at the University of Pennsylvania), Ryne Whitt (lacrosse at Denison University), Arya Chabria (tennis at Stonehill College) and Lauren Golden (field hockey at Babson College).

To view photos from the ceremony, …

In this year’s senior class at Columbus Academy, 22 individuals have been awarded national academic honors as National Merit Semifinalists, Commended Students or College Board Recognition Program Scholars.

As announced earlier this fall, Irena Alahakoon, Sean Jackson, Jim Phieffer, Grace Philip, Mitch Rogers, Carey Yi and Abbey Zhao are among more than 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists who have an opportunity to continue in…

“Look around, this is one of the few times when we are all together,” said Head of School Melissa Soderberg in her opening remarks to students during Columbus Academy’s Convocation on August 25. “Think about the people around you who have helped you to get where you are at this point in life and in school. Your family and teachers are likely to be at the very top. You, too, can commit yourself to acting with kindness and courage.”

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