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!
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
- 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 and Tickets
General Admission Tickets (for non-CA faculty & staff, alumni from 2021 and prior years)
- $50 per ticket - if purchased by February 28
- $65 per ticket - between March 1-15
- $75 per ticket - before April 1 (no t-shirt included) or at the door
All general admission tickets include:
- 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)
Current and Former CA Faculty & Staff Tickets
- No cost - if registered by February 28
- $35 per ticket - between March 1-15
- $50 per ticket - between March 16 - April 1 (no t-shirt included) or at the door
All faculty/staff tickets include:
- 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)
Young Alumni Tickets (for CA alumni in classes from 2022-2025)
- $35 per ticket - before April 1, includes a t-shirt (no t-shirt if registered after April 1)
All young alumni tickets include:
- 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)
All proceeds collected from ticket prices and sponsorship are only designated to offset the cost of this historic celebration. Separate donations are 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)
