Category Archives: Features

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

A Morning with Earl

By Allis Derian I wake up at 5:30 a.m. to sharp puppy teeth pulling at my hair. My new 10-week-old yellow lab,…

Collegiate’s Friendliest Face: Tyler Boyd

By Emily Beggerow  Upper School Latin teacher Tyler Boyd has been an influential part of the Collegiate community for 20 of his…

A Visit to Sarah Dunn’s 1st Grade Classroom

By Amber Aldrich I can’t say I remember 1st grade at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in Richmond all that well, other than…

Engineering Tomorrow: Robotics Coach Ralph Rivera

By Alex Yu Ralph Luis Rivera has been Collegiate’s JK-12 Robotics and Engineering Program Leader since February 28, 2024. He works closely…

New Director of Campus Safety and Security: Jeff Ruark

By Crawford Craig This year, Collegiate welcomes a new Director of Campus Safety and Security, Jeff Ruark. With more than 18 years…

Robotics Mentor Kyle Rachau Shares His Insights

By Hunt Brabrand Kyle Rachau, husband to Middle and Upper School Instructional Technology Coach Rachael Rachau, has been part of the United…

Labubu Mania

By Allis Derian All around the world, Labubus have sparked conversations: about about consumerism, name brands, and social media trends. For many…

The Beat Goes On: An Interview with Dr. Matthew Weber (‘10)

By Kate Hogan Whether spinning records or holding a scalpel, VCU orthopedic surgery resident Dr. Matthew Weber (‘10) has always found rhythm…

Comfort Zone Camp: Helping Kids Be Kids Again

By A.V. Musick Whether you know it or not, there are adults and children all around you who have experienced a significant…

America’s Current Hyperfixation: Dubai Chocolate

By Emily Beggerow Social media has emerged as one of our most powerful influences. The new concept of microtrends has recently gained…