For many, the path from graduation to a career in the arts is a winding one. For Mimi Harlow Robinson ‘14, that path has stretched from the black box theaters of Warrenton to the bustling streets of New York City, and eventually to the historic stages of London. Today, Mimi is a freelance creative, actor, and collaborator. She was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about how her experiences in the Halls of Highland led her to where she is today.
When Logan Miller ’14 first stepped onto the Highland campus as a sophomore, he wasn’t necessarily looking for a fresh academic start—he was looking for a chance to play. After a "reclass" year that he initially resisted but eventually embraced, Miller found more than just minutes on the court; he found a community that would shape the trajectory of his entire life.
Today, as Highland’s Head Boys Basketball Coach, Miller is the architect of a powerhouse program. But before the state championships and national rankings, he was a student-athlete just trying to find his footing.
Coach Whitney attended Flint Hill School as a middle school student and then transferred to Paul VI for her upper school years, where she played basketball. After graduation, Coach Whitney was a scholarship player at the University of Pittsburgh before playing her senior year at George Washington University. Coach Whitney received a BA in Administration of Justice from Pittsburgh and her MA in Criminology from GW. After completing her master's degree, Coach Whitney was the Director of Basketball Operations at Colgate University, and, most recently, she was a school security officer for Loudoun County Schools. She is also an assistant girls' basketball coach for Freedom High School.
While the winter chill settled over Warrenton this December, the spirit of the Highland School community was warmer than ever. Through a series of school-wide initiatives, students, faculty, and families joined forces to ensure that local neighbors—from toddlers to teens—felt the joy and care of the holiday season.