By Matt Browning

Haley Allen, who plays basketball, was chosen the Collegiate Athlete of the Month for February. Allen plays a significant role for the Lady Spartans.

“My experience at Collegiate has been great,” Allen said. “I love the atmosphere of the school.”

Allen, who started coming to Collegiate as a freshman, has arecommendation for any student interested in attending Collegiate concerning the dynamic between the students and teachers.

“I would encourage them (prospective students) to come to Collegiate It has given me so many opportunities and amazing experiences,” Allen said. “The teachers all have the student’s best interests in mind and want to see them succeed.”

Outside of basketball, Allen also participates in volleyball at Collegiate. Outside of sports, she is heavily involved in Young Life.

“The school has a large community involved with Young Life and it’s a great environment to be in,” Allen said.

Next year, Allen will be attending the University of Arkansas and plans to major in Business or Economics.