Join us for the John Exline '64 Retirement Celebration as we honor him as our longest-serving faculty member and for his combined 62 years as a student, coach and teacher at Columbus Academy!
If you have already registered for this event, please click here for important details regarding attire, parking and check-in.
Exciting registration update!
Thanks to an anonymous gift in honor of John Exline '64, registration costs for this celebration have been waived. Registration for this event is still required for all attendees.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
6:00-8:30 p.m. | Brief program at 7:00 p.m.
John Exline '64 Fieldhouse at Columbus Academy
Event Details
- Adults-only event (starting with the Class of 2025 and older)
- Wear Academy spiritwear with soft-soled sneakers to protect the fieldhouse floor (no heels or hard-soled shoes will be permitted)
- Upscale tailgate-themed dinner
- Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages
The April 1st deadline has passed to order/receive a limited-edition HOMAGE John Exline '64 Fieldhouse t-shirt. A limited quantity of t-shirts will be available at the event and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration
General Admission Registration (for all guests) includes:
- Upscale tailgate-themed dinner with unlimited non-alcoholic drinks
- Two alcohol drink tickets (must be 21 & older and show valid I.D.)
- Limited-edition HOMAGE John Exline '64 Fieldhouse t-shirt (if registered before April 1 - after this date, a limited quantity of t-shirts will be available at the event and on a first-come, first-served basis)
