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Academy Alumni In the News |
Allegra Solomon '16 was selected as the winner of the 2023 Kimbilio National Fiction Prize for her collection of short stories titled "There's Nothing Left For You Here," which will be published in spring 2025. Allegra developed a passion for storytelling by writing short stories every day she came home from school. She credits Brianna Stout's creative writing course for opening her up to the critiquing process that guided her throughout her BA in Creative Writing at Ohio University and MFA from the University of Kentucky. Allegra also ascribes her success to her two best friends (Mary Kate Kelley ’16 and Samantha Hunker ’16), who have read everything she's ever written from high school through graduate school and beyond. "I attribute so much to this friendship, and I have Academy to thank for that!"
For more alumni press clips, click on the following links.
If you have clips (either in print or on the web) to pass along for future issues, please send them to Director of Alumni Relations Michael Haddock at alumni@columbusacademy.org.
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This month's Viking Vantage recognizes Ted Lin ’00 P’30. After graduating from Academy, Ted attended Georgetown University, where he received a BSBA in Finance & International Business (based on an interest that stemmed from John Exline ’64's senior year Economics class). He lived overseas for many years, specifically in Singapore, and is now back in Columbus as the CEO & Co-Founder of Stonehaven Structures. His daughter Beverly is in the sixth grade at Academy. His older sister Teresa Lin ’97 lives in New York.
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Last Chance to Register: Alumni Holiday Luncheon
Don't miss this great annual event! At this year's luncheon we are pleased to honor Bob Bradway ’81 as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, and Debbie Keeran will receive the Alumni Service Award.
The event is taking place on Friday, December 22, at the The Grand Event Center at Grandview Yard (820 Goodale Blvd. Grandview Heights, OH 43212).
Refreshments will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and program at noon. Stick around afterwards for a special event to recognize and celebrate David Block’s 50th year of teaching milestone.
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On Thanksgiving morning, 15 Academy alumni and friends played in the annual Turkey Bowl game. Thanks to Jeff Berman ’81 for hosting and Tony Cea P’12 ’17 for providing the picture. They had great weather for an active and fun-filled outing out on Hondros Field.
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Every graduate’s thoughtful gift plays a critical role in supporting the countless Academy traditions and experiences we hold dear. During this season of giving, please consider a charitable gift to your alma mater to provide life-shaping educational opportunities for students today. To ensure your tax-deductible donation is counted in 2023, please give online or postmark your envelope by December 31. At this time of year, you might also consider these tax-savvy ways of giving that may be beneficial to you, including a new State of Ohio tax credit opportunity.
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Our completely redesigned school magazine came out last month featuring David Block, who is in his 50th year of teaching art at Academy, on the cover. To view the online version, click here. If you would like to request a print copy, please just reply to this newsletter with your address. We hope you enjoy the design, which utilizes more white space, larger photos and several articles all tied to the theme of student flourishing.
Also, check out this new video for Columbus Academy that is targeted to families with children who could potentially enroll in our school. This project is one result of a 16-month partnership with Venn Growth Collective, a local-based hybrid between a management consulting firm and an advertising agency. The video's purpose is to offer a glimpse of a typical day on our campus, highlighting that we endeavor to help students grow into capable, confident and engaged global citizens.
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All Columbus Academy alumni and friends of David Block are invited to join us for a reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, celebrating a special art exhibit, "Chip Off the Ol' Block," in honor of his 50th year of teaching!
Alumni artwork from over 40 former students of David's will be on display inside our Morris Hall Art Gallery from January 18 through March 15.
RSVP details coming soon!
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Alumni College Advice Panels |
Throughout the week of November 13, the Student Alumni Board Representatives moderated two separate panel discussions with alumni, who shared advice and insight on applying to and attending Big Ten or SEC schools.
Click here to visit the Alumni Career Advice page to hear from former classmates and peers about their respective paths since graduation.
In 2024, the reps will be looking for alumni in the career realms of Law, Medicine and Engineering to share "a day in the life" with upper school students. If you're interested in participating (either in person or via Zoom), please email haddockm@columbusacademy.org.
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Send In Your Class Notes
We love keeping in touch with our alumni, and we want to hear all of your latest news.
Have you recently changed your name? Moved to a new home? Been promoted? Changed your line of work? Please go to the Alumni Updates Form to share these details. Providing the school with this information will help ensure you receive Reunion updates, regional event invitations and the latest news from your alma mater!
Have you recently earned a new title or degree? Have details about an exciting trip or recent accomplishment to share? Gotten engaged or married? Added a new little Viking to your family? Please use the Class Notes Form to share these exciting life updates for inclusion in the class notes section of an upcoming edition of Academy’s magazine.
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