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Student Journalists Win Gold Circle Award

The Academy Life, Columbus Academy’s student journalism program under the direction of advisor Pat Hogan, recently received a 2017 Gold Circle Award in the category of digital news from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Approximately 20% of last year's submissions from 1,122 schools achieved a Gold standing, which recognizes superior work by student journalists usually as individuals but sometimes as an entire staff working with either print…

Toshiko Exhibit Poster

Columbus Academy Hosting Art of World-Renowned Ceramicist

A Personal Process: The Art and Life of Toshiko Takaezu will offer a close look at diverse styles and divergent forms and techniques Takaezu discovered through a lifetime of artistic exploration. Known primarily for her rounded ceramic forms, this exhibition will feature Takaezu’s works in clay, fiber, painting and bronze.

Takaezu’s artwork is in the collections of museums worldwide including The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (Japan), The Art…

Poster for 13th

An Evening of Cinema and Courageous Conversation

Please join the Parents' Association of Columbus Academy and the school's MOSAIC (Mobility, Opportunity, Social Equality, Action & Impact for our Children) group for the screening of 13TH, an Oscar nominated documentary about the historical role of the 13th Amendment and the mass incarceration of African Americans.

A facilitated discussion will follow led by Dr. Mark Lomax of The Columbus Foundation.

Photo of Annette Kuss & Mike Crane '71

Mike Crane '71 and Annette Kuss Honored

During its annual Holiday Luncheon on December 22, Columbus Academy honored its 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Michael S. Crane ’71 and Alumni Service Award recipient Annette Kuss.

“We are thrilled to have so many alumni in attendance to help pay tribute to our special honorees: one a graduate and tireless volunteer to the school, and one a former faculty member of 25 years,” said Alumni Board President Lauren Hilsheimer ’02 to the capacity crowd in the Grand Ballroom of The Westin…