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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Harrison Inman
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Harrison Inman, a nine-year day student from Rome who shares his passion for the arts and athletics with younger students through his Senior Ventures project, the Creative Athlete. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Zain Elkhatib
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zain Elkhatib, a 13-year day student from Palestine who is captain of the soccer team.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Larry Liang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Larry Liang, a four-year boarding student from China who is a member of the robotics and Esports teams.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Ashlyn Garrett
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Ashlyn Garrett, an eight-year day student from Rome who is captain of both the game day competition and sideline cheerleading teams.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Braden Broster
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Braden Broster, a two-year day student from Cedartown, Ga., who competes with the Soccer Academy.
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From the Director of Pre-K to 8: From First Miles To Final Moments
PK-8 | Hope Jones,May 3, 2026
Since September, we have framed this year as a road trip. Along the way, our students have built habits, navigated challenges, taken risks, and grown in confidence and independence. While we often measure progress in grades and milestones, some of the most important growth has happened in quieter ways. Learning to be responsible. Learning to be a good friend. Learning to try again when something feels hard.
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From the Director of Upper School: A Strong Finish
Upper School | Chad Woods,May 3, 2026
As we approach the final weeks of the school year, I want to encourage every student to be intentional about how they finish. A strong finish does not happen by accident. It requires preparation, discipline, and focus now. The habits students build in these final days matter, not just for grades, but for the kind of character and commitment they carry forward.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: John Courtnay
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 2, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know John Courtnay, a four-year boarding student from Atlanta who appreciates the worldly experience and understanding he has gained as a member of the boarding program.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Kaigan Lynn
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 2, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kaigan Lynn, a three-year boarding student from Swaynsboro, N.C., who is a member of the varsity soccer and golf teams.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Bella Rogers
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 2, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Bella Rogers, a 13-year day student from Rome who loves hanging out with her friends in the Student Center.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Daniella Ezeike
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 1, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Daniella Ezeike, a two-year boarding student from Lagos, Nigeria, who is a leader in the Black Student Union.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Gigi Frognet
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 1, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Gigi Frognet, a four-year boarding student from Atlanta.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Crawford Pettit
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 1, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Crawford Pettit, a six-year day student from Cartersville, Ga., whose favorite Darlington memory is the senior class retreat.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Bradford Middleton
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 30, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Bradford Middleton, a four-year day student from Columbus, Ga., whose favorite place on campus is her dorm room.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Myles Twyman
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 30, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Myles Twyman, a 12-year day student from Rome who is committed to play football at Princeton University in the fall. 
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Cam Selig
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 29, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Cam Selig, a two-year boarding student from Canada who helped lead the varsity boys’ basketball team to a state championship this year. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Caroline Knight
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 29, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Caroline Knight, a four-year day student from Rome who loves running on the campus trails with the cross country team. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Brysen Jones
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 28, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Brysen Jones, a ten-year day student from Rome who is a three-sport varsity athlete.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Lexi Moore
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 28, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Lexi Moore, a nine-year day student from Rome who will be attending Jacksonville State University in the fall to pursue her dream of being a vet tech. 
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Isaac Adeola
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 27, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Omobonuola “Isaac” Adeola, a two-year boarding student from Nigeria who serves as a Summerbell dorm leader and member of the Soccer Academy. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Harrison Inman
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Harrison Inman, a nine-year day student from Rome who shares his passion for the arts and athletics with younger students through his Senior Ventures project, the Creative Athlete. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Zain Elkhatib
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 4, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zain Elkhatib, a 13-year day student from Palestine who is captain of the soccer team.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Larry Liang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Larry Liang, a four-year boarding student from China who is a member of the robotics and Esports teams.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Ashlyn Garrett
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Ashlyn Garrett, an eight-year day student from Rome who is captain of both the game day competition and sideline cheerleading teams.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Braden Broster
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 3, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Braden Broster, a two-year day student from Cedartown, Ga., who competes with the Soccer Academy.
Read More
From the Director of Pre-K to 8: From First Miles To Final Moments
PK-8 | Hope Jones,May 3, 2026
Since September, we have framed this year as a road trip. Along the way, our students have built habits, navigated challenges, taken risks, and grown in confidence and independence. While we often measure progress in grades and milestones, some of the most important growth has happened in quieter ways. Learning to be responsible. Learning to be a good friend. Learning to try again when something feels hard.
Read More
From the Director of Upper School: A Strong Finish
Upper School | Chad Woods,May 3, 2026
As we approach the final weeks of the school year, I want to encourage every student to be intentional about how they finish. A strong finish does not happen by accident. It requires preparation, discipline, and focus now. The habits students build in these final days matter, not just for grades, but for the kind of character and commitment they carry forward.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: John Courtnay
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 2, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know John Courtnay, a four-year boarding student from Atlanta who appreciates the worldly experience and understanding he has gained as a member of the boarding program.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Kaigan Lynn
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 2, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kaigan Lynn, a three-year boarding student from Swaynsboro, N.C., who is a member of the varsity soccer and golf teams.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Bella Rogers
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 2, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Bella Rogers, a 13-year day student from Rome who loves hanging out with her friends in the Student Center.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Daniella Ezeike
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 1, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Daniella Ezeike, a two-year boarding student from Lagos, Nigeria, who is a leader in the Black Student Union.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Gigi Frognet
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 1, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Gigi Frognet, a four-year boarding student from Atlanta.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Crawford Pettit
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 1, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Crawford Pettit, a six-year day student from Cartersville, Ga., whose favorite Darlington memory is the senior class retreat.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Bradford Middleton
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 30, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Bradford Middleton, a four-year day student from Columbus, Ga., whose favorite place on campus is her dorm room.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Myles Twyman
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 30, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Myles Twyman, a 12-year day student from Rome who is committed to play football at Princeton University in the fall. 
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Cam Selig
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 29, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Cam Selig, a two-year boarding student from Canada who helped lead the varsity boys’ basketball team to a state championship this year. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Caroline Knight
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 29, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Caroline Knight, a four-year day student from Rome who loves running on the campus trails with the cross country team. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Brysen Jones
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 28, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Brysen Jones, a ten-year day student from Rome who is a three-sport varsity athlete.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Lexi Moore
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 28, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Lexi Moore, a nine-year day student from Rome who will be attending Jacksonville State University in the fall to pursue her dream of being a vet tech. 
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Isaac Adeola
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,April 27, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Omobonuola “Isaac” Adeola, a two-year boarding student from Nigeria who serves as a Summerbell dorm leader and member of the Soccer Academy. 
Read More