Category Archives: Features

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

Mike Stott: A Legend Among Swimmers

By Mercer Reed Michael J. Stott has been a part of the Collegiate Swim Program for 15 years, and even after his…

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,…