Category Archives: Middle School

Saying Farewell To Holly Fairlamb

By Cara Crawford After 27 years as a teacher in Collegiate’s Upper and Middle Schools, French teacher Holly Fairlamb (‘82) is retiring….

Tuckahoe & Collegiate: Two Different Middle School Experiences

By Aayan Samdani Across America, middle school is a nearly universal experience, marking a major time of change and growth. Kids walk…

The Hershey Center’s Tara Burgess Says Goodbye

By Lacey Chenault Tara Burgess, Collegiate’s Fine Arts Assistant and Theater Manager, has shared her passion for the fine arts with Collegiate…

Nathan Goodwyn: Moving Up

By Tee Haskell As I walked into the Middle School’s Flippen Hall and into F125, I was immediately brought back into a…

Over The Years With Melanie Gorsline

By Lacey Chenault Middle School art teacher Melanie Gorsline (‘74), who has been calling Collegiate home since she was a student in…

Brent Miller: Our Sort-Of New Woodworking Teacher

By Beau Hurst What has been a familiar face in the Upper School is now also a familiar face in the Middle…

Geronimo Lacrosse: The Fun and the Fundamentals

By Finley Wittkamp Geronimo Lacrosse has been a foundational part of youth athletics in the Richmond community since 1995. The program offers…

A Day in the Life of a 5th Grade Girl at Collegiate

By Maddy Privasky A 5th Grade girl’s day at Collegiate is anything but boring. It is a fast-moving mix of early mornings,…

The Development of Cub Sports

By Parker Ruth Many Cougars get their start in Collegiate athletics through Middle School Cub sports, where participation is more about teamwork…

Inside Collegiate Middle School Tennis

By Karson Crosthwaite With a mix of new talent and returning players, this year’s Collegiate School boys Middle School tennis team is…