February 2024
Academy Alumni in the News
Briyana Dragin '18 (left in the photo) has graduated from Officer Candidacy School and is officially a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. Her unit is the 370th Transportation Company in Brownsville, Texas.

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 info@columbusacademy.org.
Black History Month Alumni & Faculty/Staff Spotlight
To begin our celebration of Black History Month, we have highlighted in this video a group of Black alumni, faculty and staff who have made an impact during their time at Columbus Academy and beyond. From athletes to artists, to military personnel and school employees, we celebrate the accomplishments and legacy of these individuals. A bulletin board in the middle school hallway has been decorated to highlight all of these distinguished alumni, faculty and staff members. We look forward to sharing more coverage of our schoolwide activities throughout the month on social media so be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads!
Register for the Andy Bowman Memorial Baseball Game
On Saturday, April 20, the Columbus Academy community will be celebrating the life of Andy Bowman '16 as a part of the varsity baseball home game at 11:00 a.m. at Stahl Field. This past February, Andy passed away after a long battle with Ewing Sarcoma.

Our baseball team will be wearing yellow patches in Andy's honor, and the Bowman family will be hosting a tailgate in the parking lot. All are welcome to attend, especially alumni from the Class of 2016. If you are able to join, RSVP to haddockm@columbusacademy.org in order to prepare food and refreshments.
Viking Vantage
This month's Viking Vantage recognizes Ryan Wheeler '10. After graduating from Academy, Ryan earned his bachelor's degree in business management and leadership from Miami University and then received a J.D. from Capital University Law School. After a brief stint as the assistant prosecuting attorney in Franklin County, Ohio, Ryan began his current role at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. Ryan knew he wanted to be an attorney as early as sixth grade and credits his friends and classmates who had parents in the profession for offering guidance. "Throughout my time at Columbus Academy, the importance of hard work and diligence was stressed at every opportunity... and I strive to demonstrate these characteristics in all that I do as a legal professional." To learn more about Ryan's story, click here.
Replay Zoom@Noon Webcasts
Mondays through the fall and winter, our admissions office hosted Zoom@Noon webcasts to give an inside look at how Columbus Academy helps its students thrive.

This year's webcasts included a wide variety of topics with discussions ranging from the independent school model with Head of School Melissa Soderberg to outdoor education to student leadership and athletics.

Replay archived versions of this year's Zoom@Noons via Apple Podcast, Spotify or YouTube.
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.