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.
Let’s get to know Jake Absher, a three-year day student from Rockmart who hopes to own his own construction business one day.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
Three words that come to mind when I think of Darlington are community, Rumpus, and wisdom.
What song reminds you of high school?
A song that reminds me of high school is “Talladega” by Eric Church.
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
“Suits” is my favorite show to binge watch.
What's your favorite restaurant in Rome?
My favorite restaurant is Chipotle.
What house are you a member of?
I’m in Moser House.
What are you involved in?
I'm a house leader for Moser and I play lacrosse.
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
My favorite place on campus is the Student Center because that’s where I get to spend the most time with friends.
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Shores is my favorite teacher because she's caring, funny, and good at what she does.
What’s your favorite thing about Darlington?
My favorite thing about Darlington is the smaller community that we have that allows me to get to know everybody well.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
Rumpus is one event that I could only experience at Darlington, and it’s one of my favorites because it’s really fun and competitive.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
One way I've grown since first coming to Darlington is socially as I've been able to experience a lot of community and collaboration at this school.
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be a business owner and manager, specifically in construction.
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