Nov 26, 2007
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Volume 1, Issue 16
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The Viking Voice
Columbus Academy Newsletter
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Celebration of Leadership just two days away
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 Upper School classes on Wednesday,
November 28, will begin at 10:05 a.m. due to the Celebration of Leadership assembly from 4-5 p.m. that
afternoon. The adjusted schedule means Upper School classes will be held from 10:05 a.m. until 3:50 p.m. before the entire Upper School
hears Christopher Gardner (click here for bio) tell his extraordinary rags-to-riches story that is
the basis for his autobiography and the hit film, "The Pursuit of Happyness." Mr. Gardner's address to the Upper School
will be videotaped and made available on the school's Web site. For more information on the Celebration of Leadership, which is
offered as a thank you and stimulus to CA's Annual Fund leadership donors
(gifts of $2,500 or more), please contact Erin Saurborn, Director of Annual
Giving, at 614-509-2256 or erin_saurborn@columbusacademy.org.
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Service Board Holiday Project recaps and photos
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 The 2007 CA Service Board Holiday Project culminated
in the delivery of clothes and food to 35 sponsored families and several local
community agencies last week. The
truckloads of goods donated by the Academy community benefited 120
disadvantaged children between the ages of newborn-18. To see photos from the Nov. 17 delivery
project taken by Christy Bening, Bob Lee and Tim Morford, click here. And to
read personal perspectives on the project from senior Paulina Canini '08 and Upper School faculty member John Exline '64, please click here.
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Parent volunteers needed for Admissions Open House on December 2
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 The 2007 Fall Open House will be held from 2-4
p.m. on Sunday, December 2 (click here for advertisement).
Parents from all divisions (and
especially the Lower
School) are welcome to
volunteer by calling the Admissions Office at 614-337-4309. Also, if you know of anyone who might be
interested in Columbus
Academy for their
children's education, please contact the Admissions Office so that an
invitation can be mailed to them.
Additional invitations are available in the Lower, Middle and Upper School
offices and the Admissions Office if you prefer to address the invitation
yourself. For more information, contact
Linda Prater at linda_prater@columbusacademy.org.
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Viking Corner one-day sale this Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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 Friday, November 30 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Athletics LobbyGreat holiday gift ideas... Come early for best selection... Sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, jackets and much more!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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Six juniors heading to Boston for Student Diversity Leadership Conference
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Columbus Academy juniors Zeshawn Ali, Lauren Falkenberg, Chyna
Johnson, Sam Korda, Ariana Todd and Melissa Vorenberg will spend this Wednesday
through Saturday at the Student Diversity Leadership Conference in Boston. The purpose of the conference is to give thousands
of students from independent schools across the country the understanding and
tools to effectuate necessary changes in their schools when it comes to
appreciating and respecting differences.
According to Director of Diversity Deidre Hamlar, past CA attendees have
said it is one of the most moving and meaningful experiences they have ever
had. In addition to Hamlar, faculty
members Kay Mason (third grade) and Dr. Janet Nunez (US Spanish) will accompany
the students.
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Boys basketball, swimming teams begin their 2007-08 seasons this week
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| The CA boys basketball teams begin their seasons
this week. The varsity squad hosts Wellington at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, preceded by the JV game at 6:00 p.m.
The seventh- and eighth-grade teams, meanwhile, play tonight at Licking Valley at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.,
respectively (the girls MS teams play their first home games today at the same
times). The freshman boys squad opens it
season at Licking
Valley at 5 p.m. on
Thursday. The varsity swimming season starts
Friday with a 4:30 p.m. home meet against Bishop Hartley. Senior captain Michael Lopresti signed a
national letter of intent to swim at the University of Missouri
last Tuesday (see Around Academy gallery for photos). To read previews of the varsity boys and
girls basketball seasons, and to see which fall athletes earned postseason
honors - including David Gantos, first team all-state in soccer - check out
this week's press clips. |
Middle School announces exam schedule for 7th-graders and 8th-graders
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Middle School seventh and eighth grade exams
will be given December 17-20. December
21 is scheduled for make-up exams only. To
see a complete exam schedule and times for student pickup on those days, please
click here.
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Check out this week's Around Academy and Fall Band Concert galleries
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 Included in this week's Around Academy gallery are photos from a recent trip to China by Kyle
Tong (US History) and Dan Vorenberg (LS Head), Cindy Wilson's pictures from the
Upper School Jazz Concert and shots from last Wednesday's Career Day activities
and Dwight Lenox performance. Also be
sure to check out pictures from the Fall Band Concert by clicking here.
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Lost and Found areas to be cleaned out on December 1
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| Parents and students are encouraged to check out
the Lost and Found areas for any items that belong to them. There are two Lost and Found locations: Middle School lower level (across the hall
from Mr. Neal's art room and next to Ms. Marzi's science room) and Upper School
(under the stairway across the hall from Dr. Morris' classroom). All items not claimed by December 1, 2007,
will be donated to charity. For more
information, contact Margie Kelley at ey6@fastmail.fm.
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2008 Columbus Academy Antiques Show looking for corporate support
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The 2008 Columbus Academy Antiques Show
Committee is hard at work preparing for another exciting event this coming
April. The committee is looking for
local businesses who would like to help and be associated with the 2008
Columbus Academy Antique Show. There are
a variety of ways to get involved and levels for local businesses to support
this event. If you know of a local
business that might be interested in this opportunity, please send that
company's contact information to aeflaherty@aol.com
so they can find out how to help support this year's show. |
Other news from the Parents' Association of Columbus Academy (PACA)
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| The 2008-2009 Athletic Program is filling up
fast with ads. Prices jump by $100.00 on December 1. The following teams have NO sponsor for next
year: Football, (Boys & Girls) Basketball, (B & G) Tennis, Wrestling, Volleyball,
Field Hockey and Lacrosse. All other sports are spoken for. Contact
Ben Nicola at BNicola@columbus.rr.com
for availability and details... The Fourth Annual PACA Cookie Day is scheduled
for Friday, December 14. Volunteers are
needed to bake 6-8 dozen cookies and then to sort and distribute them to
faculty and staff. Anyone interested in
helping with this faculty recognition event, please contact Leanne Keith at LKEITH1@insight.rr.com. |
| School calendar and Dining Hall lunch menu for the upcoming week |
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Tue.,
Nov. 27-E
Lunch: hamburger deluxe
3:30 p.m.
US Grade Level Meeting - 12 (Trustees' Room)
Wed.,
Nov. 28-F
10:05 a.m.-3:50 p.m. Upper
School adjusted schedule
Lunch:
tortellini, Italian bread, salad bufffet
3:15-3:45
p.m. Christopher Gardner Press Conference (Trustees' Room)
4:00-5:00
p.m. Christopher Gardner Address to Upper
School (Schoedinger
Theatre)
6:30 p.m. Celebration of Leadership Reception
(Wexner Party Barn)
7:30 p.m. Celebration of Leadership Program and
Lecture (Wexner Party Barn)
Thu.,
Nov. 29-A
10:30 a.m. Junior Speeches (Abbie Howard, Daniel Bush, Shelley Leeman)
Lunch:
tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches
3:30 p.m.
Diversity Committee Meeting (Trustees' Room)
Fri.,
Nov. 30-B
Lunch: chicken strips with pita pockets
Sat.,
Dec. 1
SAT testing (off-campus)
Sun.,
Dec. 2
2:00-4:00 p.m. Admissions Open House
Mon.,
Dec. 3-C
Lunch: spicy chicken sandwiches, potato wedges
3:30
p.m. All-School Faculty Meeting (Schoedinger Theatre)
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