A Darlington student is made up of many things. None of which is average. We help our students develop their interests, passions and pursuits, because we believe every individual has something to contribute. We also believe that only when you're 100% you, are you 100% Darlington.
Here at Darlington, every student’s path is different. We think that's a good thing.
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mason Wu, a four-year boarding student from Xi’an, China, who founded a Virtual Physics Club during the pandemic and was recently named STAR Student for the school, the city, and the district.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
Wisdom, service, honor
What house are you a member of?
Moser House
What are you involved in at Darlington?
DarBots robotics team, Math Team, Physics Club, Student Council representative, Student Activities Committee
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
The MakerSpace. Learning through collaborating with others and hands-on projects is fun for me.
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Ms. Barbara Kuckhoff. She is a mentor to me and helped me establish my first club, Virtual Physics Club, during the pandemic. She is also a helpful teacher outside of the classroom.
What's your favorite thing about Darlington?
It has a beautiful campus and a community that is caring and close.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
Living in a community that is diverse in nationalities and ethnicities yet shares many similarities in views and lifestyles. Having the resources and support from others in the robotics team. Creating new clubs and iPeriods (like Chinese card games) with support from friends and teachers.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
I become more independent and open minded.
Where do you want to go to college and what is your dream job?
Undecided for college. I hope to become an engineer or a computer scientist.
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