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!
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
Limited-edition HOMAGE John Exline '64 Fieldhouse t-shirt, if tickets are purchased before April 1, 2026
Registration
Due to the high demand of attendees for this event, our registration page has been paused. Check back again in early March for access to 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)
Although costs for this event have been covered by a generous gift in honor of John Exline, additional donations are also welcome to the John B. Exline '64 Scholarship Fund.
Share Your Memories and Well Wishes with John Exline
There are two ways you can share memories of John:
- Boombox - submit a written note or photo by April 6 and a 5x7 card will be included in the gift box (deadline is April 6)
- Drop an Ex-Line Video - submit a video (one minute or less) that will be included in a compilation (deadline is April 24)
