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?
All my teachers have been very supportive and understanding about work load, so I have met it with the same work ethic I used in school.
What’s your favorite song?
Right now my favorite song is “8teen” by Khalid.
What’s your favorite thing served in the dining hall?
I miss the macaroni and cheese.
What house are you in?
I am a day leader in Cooper House.
What are you involved in at Darlington (clubs, etc.)?
I am involved in Spanish Club, Model UN, AMP, Newsroom, Cooper House.
If you are in sports who is your favorite coach and why?
My favorite coach was coach EJ from the volleyball team. Coach EJ was super nice to everyone and had really good drills that made me understand why something works and helped me build good habits.
How have you been involved in fine arts?
I am in Newsroom and I am the Social Media Editor of the Darlingtonian. I love Newsroom because it has taught me a lot about how news articles are written and Ms. Merritt is a very good teacher.
What is your favorite place on campus and why?
My favorite place on campus is the tables in front of the Zelle patio because it is a fun place to hang out with my friends.
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teacher is Mrs. Kinney because she is so understanding and personable.
Where do you want to go to college and what do you want to do?
I am going to Beloit College and I plan to major in Russian and Education in hopes to become an ESL teacher and live overseas.
If you could name the two new swans what would you name them?
I would keep the names they have.
If you were given $10,000 to donate where would you donate to and why?
I would give it to the language program to increase the amount of languages that are physically taught at the school.
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?
Thank you for supporting my journey at Darlington!
What is your favorite thing about Darlington and why is that important to you?
My favorite thing about Darlington is the faculty and staff because they are so understanding and truly want the students to succeed.
