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A Legacy of Connection and Camaraderie.
The Alumni Association Board is composed of dedicated members representing classes from the last 60 years and works to preserve Collegiate’s traditions and foster lifelong connections. Your involvement keeps our alumni network vibrant and ensures that the values and spirit of Collegiate continue to thrive. Whether you’re reconnecting with classmates, attending alumni events, or sharing your expertise, your participation strengthens the bond that unites our Cougar family.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES:
Senior Transition Program
As our Seniors prepare to leave the comforts of campus and step into the next chapter of their lives, Collegiate’s Senior Transition Program equips them with the tools, insight, and confidence they need to thrive beyond high school. Through a series of thoughtful sessions and conversations, students explore topics such as navigating college life, personal finance, finding community, and managing independence. Alumni play a key role in this meaningful experience by sharing real-world perspectives, offering advice, and helping students understand what life after Collegiate truly looks like. It’s a powerful way for alumni to give back — by guiding the next generation of Cougars with wisdom, humor, and heart.
Junior Class Career Fair
The Alumni Junior Class Career Fair is an engaging and dynamic event that connects Collegiate Juniors with accomplished alumni across a variety of industries. Designed to spark curiosity and broaden students’ perspectives, the fair offers Juniors the opportunity to explore potential career paths, ask thoughtful questions, and gain valuable insight into life beyond high school and college. Alumni share their professional journeys, offer advice, and help students envision future possibilities — all while strengthening the bonds within the Collegiate community.
Trailblaze: Mentoring the Next Generation
The Trailblaze program is a hallmark of Collegiate’s commitment to fostering lifelong connections within our Cougar community. This initiative, typically held in June, pairs Richmond and New York City area Collegiate alumni with current rising Senior students to provide mentorship, career insights, and real-world advice. By sharing their experiences and expertise, alumni play a vital role in guiding students as they explore potential career paths and prepare for their futures.Trailblaze creates a bridge between generations of Cougars, ensuring that the Collegiate spirit of support and camaraderie extends well beyond graduation.
Apply to the alumni Association
The Alumni Association Board brings together graduates from across generations to strengthen the lifelong connections that make the Collegiate community so special. If you're looking for a meaningful way to stay involved, we encourage you to apply to serve on the Board. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, your perspective can help preserve our traditions, build new opportunities for alumni engagement, and shape the future of the Collegiate community.
Your journey can inspire the next. volunteer to share your experiences, mentor students, and support the next generation of cougars. |
