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 Katie Wade, a two-year day student from Hixson, Tenn., and a member of the Soccer Academy.
What's your favorite show to binge on Netflix?
“New Girl”
What house are you a member of?
Thornwood House
What are you involved in at Darlington?
Soccer Academy
If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?
Rebecca Nolin. She cares about everyone, regardless of where they come from or who they are.
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
My favorite place on campus is the two benches in the upper art hall overlooking the chapel and lake. It is quiet and peaceful with sunshine that breaks through the trees in the morning making the hallway look warm and comforting.
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. O'Mara. She has helped me through adversity and struggles this year, while also constantly lifting all her students up with love and laughter. She is so much more than an art teacher; she is a mentor, a role model, and a teacher that I can look back on my high school experience and say I will genuinely miss.
What's your favorite thing about Darlington?
The people. The diversity of students makes the experience 100% worth it.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
Before COVID, I was constantly on campus and in the dorms making friendships with people from around the world and forming relationships with people I would have never met otherwise. It opened my eyes to so much more and made me more mature as a person, understanding everyone comes from different walks of life but can laugh at the same jokes.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
I have become more open hearted and open minded. Darlington has exposed me to many different cultures and pushed me to become a successful student and allowed growth within myself. I have developed more awareness for those around me, and it has given me more understanding as a person to know that it is ok to be different -- in fact, so much more than ok.
Where do you want to go to college and what is your dream job?
I signed to play soccer with Lee’s McCrae and I want to become a radiologist.
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