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 Karli Shaw, a four-year day student from Rome who plays softball.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
Community and hard-working
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
“The Ranch”
What's your favorite restaurant in Rome?
Mi Alazan
What house are you a member of?
Cooper
What are you involved in?
Softball
If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?
Coach Harris because she welcomes every player and has a huge heart for everyone on the team.
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
Student Center because it brings everyone together and it's a time for students to hang out with each other without having to stress over school work .
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Collier because she was not only a teacher, she was also someone a student could go to about anything and could trust.
What’s your favorite thing about Darlington?
I enjoy the free period time we are given. Whether we use it to study, nap, eat lunch, or whatever it is, we still have this time to give our brain a rest.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
The RUMPUS experience is something that doesn't happen everywhere else; it's a fun weekend competing against houses and connecting with your own.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
I've grown to come out of my comfort zone by going out of my way to talk to someone who I have never met, specifically during RUMPUS or a new iPeriod.
What is your dream job?
Ultrasound tech
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