Category Archives: Features

Feature stories from our staff, including profiles of people and places of interest to our community.

Leading with Laughter and Learning: History With Michael Blair

By Nico Zeballos “Fetty Wap should not be included in a project about Richmond,” was one of the many comical and lighthearted…

The Best Meal: A Homemade One

By Sophie Sloan There is something about gathering around a table in front of a home-cooked meal that is so comforting.  On…

A Morning With Nicola Byford’s Kindergarteners

By Perry Smith Morning time with Kindergarteners is nothing less than hectic, and their high energy is the first thing that greets…

Smoothie Bowls And Surprises: Working at The Pitt and The Peel

By Adelaide Clarkson The chilling blast of cool air hits me when I step inside. The clean, sleek white tables shimmer with…

Creativity Through Science: Catching Up With Middle School Science Teacher Mike Mailey

By Zach Jarvis “Creative” and “passionate” are two words that I would use to describe Middle School science teacher Mike Mailey after…

New Assistant to the Head of Upper School: Yasi Moshiri

By Adriana King This year you may have noticed the return of a familiar face to the desk in front of Upper…

Honors Feature: From Campus to Concerts—Jack Stepanian’s (’21) Journey In Music

By Perry Smith Jack Stepanian (‘21) knew from an early age that music was much more than just a hobby. As a…

Student Employees at Cougar Quest

By Bishop Foster When I was in Lower School at Collegiate, I spent most of my afternoons in Collegiate’s after-school program, Cougar…

A Fresh Chapter On The Fairway: Mark Palyo Leads Girls Varsity Golf

By Perry Smith This season, the girls’ varsity golf team welcomes a fresh yet familiar face to the team: Mark Palyo, the…

Playing Dress-Up With The Fairy Godmother Club

By Caroline Benjamin Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services is a non-profit organization based in Jarratt, Virginia has been providing recovery treatment services and…