Dr. David Hamlar Jr. '73

Dr. David Hamlar Jr. '73 to Speak at July 25 Commencement

In an unprecedented time, Columbus Academy is preparing for a unique Commencement to honor its Class of 2020. The outdoor ceremony is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, and will be held on Hondros Field, the main stadium on our campus.

This year's guest speaker will be Dr. David Hamlar Jr. '73, an Academy alumnus who has been a teaching physician at the University of Minnesota for the past 25 years and retired as a Major General from…

Photo of 3D Printers

Academy Joins Efforts to Fight Pandemic

As mentioned in a new Columbus CEO magazine article, Columbus Academy has joined the effort to help healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Makerspace gurus Todd Martin and Luke Howard have put the school’s 3D printers to good use by producing face shield visors in their homes.

This…

Hall of Fame Inductees

Stellar Trio Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame

Columbus Academy’s Athletic Hall of Fame officially grew to 43 members as Phil Cannon ’82, Lindsey Williams ’01 and Scott Smith ’03 were enshrined during a ceremony in our dining hall on January 25, 2020.

Alumni Board president Craig Tann ’92 was on hand to help present the newest inductees with their hall-of-fame plaques after they were introduced and gave a reception speech. The trio was then recognized at halftime of…

2019 Holiday Lunch

Wittmann and Bauman Honored at Holiday Luncheon

Columbus Academy’s annual Holiday Luncheon culminated in the 2019 Distinguished Alumnus presentation to Steve Wittmann ’67 and recognition of Alumni Service Award recipient Sue Bauman. Both of this year’s honorees served the school admirably for many years and were introduced by their respective sons, Sam Wittmann ’15 and Jeff Bauman ’84. Almost 200 alumni, current teachers, former faculty and guests enjoyed the…