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Will Neuner (’22): Looking Back and Next Steps

By Rhodes Neuner “Stay active, stay curious, make sure you’re putting in the time so that things will go your way.”  Collegiate…

Hallie Balcomb, Saying Goodbye

By Lacey Chenault After five memorable years as an Upper School math teacher, Hallie Balcomb is leaving Collegiate after the end of…

The Palyo Mentality

By Cara Crawford In a recent interview with The Match, Upper School Dean of Students Mark Palyo reflected on how his upbringing…

NFL Playoffs: The Road to Santa Clara

By Taylor Jenkins Fourteen teams, one goal: to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the center of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California…

Insight Into Collegiate’s Lower and Middle School Robotics Programs

By Hunt Brabrand In our modern society, technology is rapidly developing to the point where many people use complex devices every day…

Differences Within Walls

By Emily Beggerow Although Pitt Hall and Flippen Halls were built with the same layout decades ago, the two buildings could not…

Touching Grass with Outdoor Collegiate

By Alex Yu Have you ever been a Collegiate Upper Schooler unsatisfied with ordinary sports? Maybe you’re looking for something more adventurous…

From Kansas to Collegiate: New Head of Lower School Khristi Bates

By Kate Hogan This fall, Collegiate welcomed a joyful new face to the leadership team: Khristi Bates, our new Head of Lower…

Abby Fleming (‘21): Middle School Teaching Fellow

By Crawford Craig There’s a familiar face in the halls of Collegiate this year—only now she’s on the teaching side of the…

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A New Team: Boys Varsity Basketball 2025-2026

By Sam Settar In 2024, the Cougars varsity boys basketball team posted a 10-13 season under first-year head coach and Upper School…