Category Archives: Features

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

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…

Rose Hill Farm

By Will Slater South of Loudoun County and two hours northeast from my house, in a rural area of Fauquier County, lies…

A Day in Dubai

By Anna Armstrong Have you ever wondered if we are living in a simulation? Prior to December 2019, I would have scoffed…

Heaven on Earth: Avalon, New Jersey

By Katherine Goff After driving for close to six hours, I roll down my windows, turn on “Born to Run” by Garden…

Perly’s Restaurant and Delicatessen

By Reid Coleman After glowing recommendations from multiple people, my friends Scotty Ruth (‘22), Syd Jamison (‘22) and I decided to venture…

Providenciales Turks and Caicos

By Jack Bradley The island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos has everything you want in a beach vacation location, from delicious…

Who is @Eric.Slam?

By Ava Riddle If you are a member of the Collegiate Upper School who has an Instagram, you’ve probably heard of the…