Category Archives: Features

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

Collegiate, Then and Now

By Emma de Witt Since the 1980’s and 90’s, Collegiate has changed in many ways, including people, teachers, buildings, and in many…

Faculty Profile: Señora Esperanza Soria-Nieto

By Syd Jamison Upper School Spanish teacher Señora Esperanza Soria-Nieto grew up in the southern part of Spain, in Seville, which is…

Wild, Wonderful, Snowshoe Mountain

By Whit Wallace Packed into the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, 4848 feet above sea level, is a crucial piece of American…

Westwood Fountain: Home to All Breakfast Lovers

By Katherine Goff For as long as I can remember, I have been waking up on Sunday morning to take the short,…

The Iron Bowl

By Jack Bradley Waking up to the sound of a phone alarm is one of the most obnoxious things in life, but…

Fall Lunch Slideshow

A few weeks ago, on a warm and beautiful Wednesday in November, the Match staff wandered outside during lunch to talk to…

Justin Bieber’s Under the Mistletoe: A Christmas Staple

By Sarah Beth Neese It is the holiday season once again. Weeks before Thanksgiving, stores such as Target, Walmart, and grocery stores…

Virginia Beach Vacations

By Scotty Ruth You walk across the boardwalk, drop your flip-flops, and feel the sand on your toes as you walk towards…

Woodworking with Slate

By Whit Wallace Many collegiate students have some hidden talents or hobbies that are not discovered or talked about too often while…

The Unknown World of Competitive Cheerleading

By Charlotte Smith Ditch the pom-poms and megaphones. You have just entered the world of rhinestones, fake hair, and an extensive collection…