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 Clara York, a four-year day student from Rome who plays volleyball and serves as copy chief for the Jabberwokk yearbook.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
Three words that come to mind when I think of Darlington are friendship, freedom, and diversity.
What song reminds you of high school?
The song “Springsteen” by Eric Church reminds me of high school.
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
My favorite shows are “Stranger Things” and “Outerbanks.”
What's your favorite restaurant in Rome?
My favorite restaurant in Rome is Blue Fin.
What house are you a member of?
I am a member of Cooper House.
What are you involved in?
I am the Jabberwokk yearbook copy chief, a member of the Advancement Ambassadors, and I have played volleyball for four years.
If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?
My favorite coaches are Sam Clark and Hannah Zuloga. Coach Clark has been my volleyball coach for four years and he was consistently there for all of us during each season. Coach Hannah joined our senior year season when we needed her most and I will always be grateful for that.
If you are involved in fine arts, what is your favorite activity and why?
I am involved in the Jabberwokk yearbook. I am the copy chief, which makes me the head of the writing department. My favorite activity is checking over everyone’s writing to make sure it is all perfect for the book!
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
My favorite place on campus is the library because I love to see Ms. West! She is like my on-campus mom and she knows everything about me from my love of all things pink and fashion to what I’m doing on the weekends!
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
My favorite teachers are Mr. Pender and Ms. West. Mr. Pender and Ms. West have been the absolute best teachers I have had at Darlington. They care about us as students and individuals so much and really show how much we mean to them. I don’t know what I would do without them and they have definitely positively impacted my life at Darlington.
What’s your favorite thing about Darlington?
My favorite thing about Darlington is how we get the freedom to leave during our free periods. My favorite place to go is Starbucks and I probably go about three or four times a week.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
An experience that I've had at Darlington that I couldn’t have anywhere else is definitely the New York City trip with Mr. Pender and the yearbook staff. We had the best time at all our conferences at Columbia University, shopping around, and seeing amazing Broadway shows.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
A way I have grown while being at Darlington is definitely by opening up more. My freshman year, I was more shy and didn’t talk much. Now, I have made so many great friends and I am so much more comfortable talking to new people.
What is your dream job?
Speech Language Pathologist
If you have already committed to a college, please let us know which one you will be attending.
University of West Georgia
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