Category Archives: Features

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

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,…

The Evolution of the James River

By Frances Melvin According to their website, the James River Park System has over 1,300,000 visitors annually, the highest number of any…

A Rockstar Among Us

By Destana Herring Did you know that we have an accomplished percussionist with over two decades of performing experience with us, daily,…

Is That Appropriate for School? The Dress Code at Collegiate

“The following are not permitted: tank tops, spaghetti straps or any top in which too much shoulder is revealed. Tops that are…

Sheldon Speedmeyer: Who Is This Legend Of Collegiate?

HUMOR A legend is someone nearly everyone has heard of but very few people actually know about. As a new student, I…

Faculty Profile: Dave Privasky, Upper School Science

By Duncan Owen A new addition to the Upper School science department last year, Dave Privasky arrived at Collegiate after six years…

Get to Know Sarah Baker, New Assistant Head of Upper School

By Gillian Laming Garnished with new speed bumps and a mound of dirt next to McFall Hall, Collegiate has welcomed several new…