Before the world shifted, the Advancement Office had planned to share senior spotlights on some of the faces of the Class of 2020 and what Darlington means to them. These students represent everything Darlington’s faculty and staff work tirelessly for - our future alumni.
There has never been a better time to feature our seniors - they deserve the spotlight as the spring they so looked forward to has shifted. This series will feature several Darlington seniors who will share their favorite things about Darlington and also how they are adjusting to this new world of distance learning.
We hope you will enjoy getting to know these seniors better and will make a gift to honor the Class of 2020, who need our support now more than ever. To make a gift to the 2019-2020 Darlington Fund please click here.
How have you met the challenge of distance learning?
Distance learning was hard for me at first. I’m going to be honest, I really did not want to accept what was happening to the end of my senior year. But as distance learning has continued, my teachers have made it a lot easier for me because of their positive attitude and helpfulness. Life goes on!
What’s your favorite song?
“Thrift Shop” by Macklemore
What’s your favorite thing served in the dining hall?
Frito Pie
What house are you in?
Thornwood
What are you involved in at Darlington (clubs, etc.)?
I am involved in the Spanish Cub, Wildlife Appreciation Club, Y-Cabinet, Advancement Ambassadors, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Concert Choir, Varsity Cross Country and Soccer.
If you are in sports who is your favorite coach and why?
Even though my first soccer season was cut short, Coach Shorey really pushed us to work hard while also having fun. This being my first year, he was very welcoming and made it a great experience.
If you are involved in fine arts what is your favorite role and why?
Concert Choir with Mr. McVety has been a great class for the past 3 years because it has been fun to learn new music from different cultures.
What is your favorite place on campus and why?
The library has been my favorite place on campus because it is where my friends and I can catch up and do work together during office hours or our free periods.
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher would have to be Mr. Hudson. The energy that he brings to the classroom everyday is so great for learning. He makes learning fun. He goes out of his way for his students, like taking us on the Zoology trip to Jekyll.
Where do you want to go to college and what do you want to do?
I am going to attend UGA and plan on majoring in Speech Pathology.
If you could name the two new swans what would you name them?
Mario and Luigi
The Darlington Fund raises $1 million every year. If you were given $10,000 what program would you want to give it to and why?
I would put my money towards building a new facility for students, like a student center. Especially for boarding students on weekends and after school, they have limited places to go and I think that they would benefit from having somewhere else on campus to hang out.
We have 1,500 donors who give to Darlington every year sure you have a great experience - in 10 words or less how would you thank them?
You are what makes Darlington special.
What is your favorite thing about Darlington and why is that important to you?
My favorite part about Darlington would have to be all of the relationships that I’ve made over the past four years. I have made lifelong relationships that I cannot wait to continue to grow and travel the world to see my friends.
