Category Archives: Features

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

In This Moment: Speight’s Documentary Chronicles Peavey’s Journey

By Caroline Benjamin “I’m not telling someone’s story, I’m helping them tell it to a greater audience.” This was alumnus Jess Speight’s…

Jadean’s: Heaven in Disguise

By Jake Slater Jadean’s Smokin’ Six O BBQ, or Jadean’s for short, is a family-owned and operated restaurant that has been serving…

Dr. Nikki Carroll Joins Upper School Latin

By Adriana King At the beginning of the 2025 school year, Dr. Nikki Carroll stepped into her 15th year of teaching after…

Local Athletes Work Through College Sports Recruiting Process

By Zach Jarvis “The clock hit midnight on June 15th, and I sat in Virginia Beach next to both of my parents,…

A Peek into Puerto Rico

By Lucy Ward The river water below the rock I’m standing on flows swiftly, ready to cool me off after a long,…

The Rise of Valley Forge

By William Andrews “Rock me mama like a wagon wheel…” Owen Herring (‘25) smiled as he sang the chorus to the popular…

STAR: Making a Difference in the Lives of Immigrant and Refugee Students

By Caroline Zandler STAR, a distinctive YMCA program at Henrico Public Schools’ Quioccasin Middle School, stands out as an extraordinary initiative. Serving immigrant…

Chris Sharp: A Welcome Addition To The Middle School and Cougar Football

By Charlie Stone A welcome addition to the Middle School and football coaching staff, history teacher Chris Sharp brings pure energy and…

Charlie McFall: A Legacy of Leadership and Mentorship at Collegiate

By Madelyn Morgan Charlie McFall, athletic director, coach, and teacher at Collegiate School for 43 years, passed away on September 21, 2023….

Jett Bristow: A Baseball Journey Fueled by Passion and Gratitude

By Michael Chambers As Jett Bristow (‘25) approaches the peak of his high school journey as a Senior at Collegiate, he’s not…