Category Archives: Features

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

Collin McConaghy: Coach and Family Man

By Andrew Cooke Collin McConaghy, Director of Collegiate’s Summer Quest programs and a football and strength coach, grew up in Madison Heights,…

Underdogs Defeat The Dawgs

By Grace Stratford In a brisk 54 degrees Fahrenheit, I stood anxiously outside the stadium, excited to see it packed with decked-out…

Pam Sutherland: Artist, Teacher, Inspiration

By Dusey Hyman “Life is bigger than the West End and Collegiate,” states long-time Upper School art teacher Pam Sutherland. As a…

Math & Swimming: Mike Peters

By Stephen Laming New this year as a full-time faculty member, Mike Peters comes to Collegiate with multiple responsibilities: during the day…

Dr. Mauer, Collegiate’s Newest Biology Teacher

By Jake Darling Dr. Karin Mauer is the latest addition to the already-talented Upper School science department. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Dr….

Alex Peavey: A Mindful Journey Into Joy

By Grace Stratford “I believe I am the healthiest I have been in my life because of cancer,” states Upper School guidance…

Meet Pr1met1me

Warning: Some of the songs mentioned in this article contain explicit lyrics.  New Collegiate junior Tyler Tunstall (‘18) is a man of…

A Stroll Through The Art Walk

By Libby Alexander Collegiate’s Art Walk is an annual event that many people around the Collegiate community look forward to. The Art…

A Day in the Life of Shep Lewis

“I’m approaching 40, but I’m not old. Even if I’m 50, I’m still not old. I’m not scared.” On June 8, 1977,…

The Evolution of the James River

By Frances Melvin According to their website, the James River Park System has over 1,300,000 visitors annually, the highest number of any…