112 episodes

Welcome to The Darlington Podcast, a production of Darlington School. Join us each week as we take a quick look inside and outside our classrooms and connect with students, teachers, alumni and more. Find out how we help our community develop their interests, passions and pursuits , because we believe every individual has something to contribute.

Founded in 1905, Darlington School is an independent day and boarding school in Rome, Georgia that serves students in grades pre-K to 12 with boarding available in grades 9-12.

The Darlington Podcast is a collaboration between the Communication, Advancement and I.T. teams.

Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out show notes and all episodes at www.darlingtonschool.org/podcast.

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Welcome to The Darlington Podcast, a production of Darlington School. Join us each week as we take a quick look inside and outside our classrooms and connect with students, teachers, alumni and more. Find out how we help our community develop their interests, passions and pursuits , because we believe every individual has something to contribute.

Founded in 1905, Darlington School is an independent day and boarding school in Rome, Georgia that serves students in grades pre-K to 12 with boarding available in grades 9-12.

The Darlington Podcast is a collaboration between the Communication, Advancement and I.T. teams.

Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out show notes and all episodes at www.darlingtonschool.org/podcast.

    Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Address

    Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Address

    Welcome to Episode 111 of The Darlington Podcast! 
    In this special episode, listen to Jaclyn Haynes, Upper School science teacher, give her Baccalaureate address on May 12. Haynes was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. In her address, she shares wisdom for the class as they prepared to graduate, encouraging them to focus on their strengths, learn from their failures and lean into curiosity as a catalyst for growth. 
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    • 16 min
    Spring Varsity Sports Recap

    Spring Varsity Sports Recap

    In this episode, Ryland Scott ('23) talks with varsity coaches Reid Owens (tennis), Justin Bruce (girls' golf), Jared Willerson (boys' golf), Kevin Hunt (track and field), Matt Larry (baseball), Mallory Collier (girls' lacrosse) and Sam Clark (boys' lacrosse) about the spring athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the spring season, from the preseason to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. Note: This episode was recorded on May 9. At the time of publication, the girls' tennis team went on to win the GHSA Single A Division I State Championship title, and Gus Gammage ('23) won a GHSA Single A Division I State Championship title in shot put. The baseball team made it to the Final Four round of the state playoffs, where they were eliminated by Prince Avenue Christian. 
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    • 25 min
    Reflecting on the Class of 2023

    Reflecting on the Class of 2023

    Welcome to Episode 109 of The Darlington Podcast! 
    In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2023 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer, Student Body President Collin Rego ('23) and Honor Council President Anaya Desai ('23). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as some of their most memorable moments as Darlington students.
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    • 26 min
    Spotlight on Summerbell House

    Spotlight on Summerbell House

    Welcome to Episode 108 of The Darlington Podcast! 
    In this episode, Head of Summerbell House Randy Smith talks with seniors Thomas Bethel, Summerbell head dorm prefect, and Connor Brown, Summerbell head day prefect. They talk about Summerbell House culture, dorm activities, favorite memories and more. This is the final episode in a series highlighting each of the six residential houses on campus. 
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    • 15 min
    A Look at Senior Ventures

    A Look at Senior Ventures

    Welcome to Episode 107 of The Darlington Podcast! 
    In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator and head of Senior Ventures Rebekah Kinney talks with seniors Ndiana Akpan, Noah Kinney, Noah Morris and Elizabeth Richie about their year-long Senior Ventures projects and the valuable skills they’ve gained through this program as they prepare to graduate.
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    • 10 min
    A Chat with Deana Perry ('02)

    A Chat with Deana Perry ('02)

    Welcome to Episode 106 of The Darlington Podcast! 
    In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Deana Perry ('02) about her Darlington experience, her career and educational journey and her recent appointment as the first Black judge in Floyd County. 
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    • 16 min

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