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A Final Note of Gratitude to Darlington
Upper School | Ann Camp,May 12, 2026
It has been a bittersweet year, preparing to say goodbye to Darlington. I’ve enjoyed my 20 years here. As the founder of the strings program, it has been personal, not just a “job.” So much has changed for me, in that as the program grew, I had to grow. I am not the same person that first arrived here in 2006.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Rafael Yanes
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 12, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Rafael Yanes, a one-year boarding student from Venezuela whose favorite thing about Darlington is meeting people from all around the world. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Presley Dixon
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 12, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Presley Dixon, a five-year day student from Cartersville, Ga., who is a three-sport athlete. 
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Remembering Life Trustee Gaynelle Grizzard
Upper School | Brent Bell,May 11, 2026
It is with sadness that I share with you news of the passing of Life Trustee Gaynelle Grizzard.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: James McKinney
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 11, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know James McKinney, a three-year day student from Centre, Ala., who loves fishing in Silver Lake. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Ruthie Brinson
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 11, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Ruthie Brinson, a 13-year day student from Rome who is a leader in Thornwood House and member of the volleyball and soccer teams. 
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Weiqing Lyu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Weiqing Lyu, a two-year boarding student from Beijing, China, who dreams of being a writer one day. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Walker
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Walker, a four-year day student from Rome whose favorite place on campus is the Huffman parking lot because of the conversations he has with friends there.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Nevaeh Oglesby
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Nevaeh Oglesby, a four-year day student from Rome who loves learning new mediums of art. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Riley Rast
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Riley Rast, a seven-year day student from Summerville, Ga., who loves planting with the DarFarm. 
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Zoe Weaver
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zoe Weaver, a two-year boarding student from Woodstock, Ga., who trains with her horse at Double W Farms.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Kai Chang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kai Wendell Chang, a two-year day student from Cumming, Ga., who competes in equestrian events.
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Nance
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Nance, a ten-year day student from Rome who loves taking photos for the Jabberwokk yearbook.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Cannon
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Cannon, a three-year boarding student from Atlanta, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the brotherhood he’s found in the dorm and through athletics.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Olivia Lunsford
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Olivia Lunsford, a three-year boarding student from Columbus, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the close-knit community.
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Darlington Connects: Oliver York (’06, LD ’15)
Upper School | Stephen Taylor,May 7, 2026
Through the special Darlington Connects blog series, we are proud to showcase the stories, connections, and lasting impact of a community that continues to embody Darlington’s mission and values long after graduation. Today, we hear from Alumni Council member Oliver York ('06, LD ’15).
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Grayson Clark
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Grayson Clark, an eight-year day student from Smyrna, Ga., who is a member of the state championship boys' golf team. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Heidi Holder
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Heidi Holder, an eight-year day student from Rome who recently served as Miss Coosa Valley’s Teen and is passionate about serving her community through organizations like Shining Stars.
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Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mary Hanson Borders
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mary Hanson Borders, a three-year boarding student from Birmingham, Ala., who rides horses competitively with Double W Farms. 
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Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Wood
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Wood, an eight-year day student from Rome who is heading to Averett University in the fall to play lacrosse and major in aviation. 
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A Final Note of Gratitude to Darlington
Upper School | Ann Camp,May 12, 2026
It has been a bittersweet year, preparing to say goodbye to Darlington. I’ve enjoyed my 20 years here. As the founder of the strings program, it has been personal, not just a “job.” So much has changed for me, in that as the program grew, I had to grow. I am not the same person that first arrived here in 2006.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Rafael Yanes
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 12, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Rafael Yanes, a one-year boarding student from Venezuela whose favorite thing about Darlington is meeting people from all around the world. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Presley Dixon
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 12, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Presley Dixon, a five-year day student from Cartersville, Ga., who is a three-sport athlete. 
Read More
Remembering Life Trustee Gaynelle Grizzard
Upper School | Brent Bell,May 11, 2026
It is with sadness that I share with you news of the passing of Life Trustee Gaynelle Grizzard.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: James McKinney
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 11, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know James McKinney, a three-year day student from Centre, Ala., who loves fishing in Silver Lake. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Ruthie Brinson
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 11, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Ruthie Brinson, a 13-year day student from Rome who is a leader in Thornwood House and member of the volleyball and soccer teams. 
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Weiqing Lyu
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Weiqing Lyu, a two-year boarding student from Beijing, China, who dreams of being a writer one day. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Walker
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 10, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Walker, a four-year day student from Rome whose favorite place on campus is the Huffman parking lot because of the conversations he has with friends there.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Nevaeh Oglesby
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Nevaeh Oglesby, a four-year day student from Rome who loves learning new mediums of art. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Riley Rast
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 9, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Riley Rast, a seven-year day student from Summerville, Ga., who loves planting with the DarFarm. 
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Zoe Weaver
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Zoe Weaver, a two-year boarding student from Woodstock, Ga., who trains with her horse at Double W Farms.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Kai Chang
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Kai Wendell Chang, a two-year day student from Cumming, Ga., who competes in equestrian events.
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Nance
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 8, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Nance, a ten-year day student from Rome who loves taking photos for the Jabberwokk yearbook.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mac Cannon
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mac Cannon, a three-year boarding student from Atlanta, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the brotherhood he’s found in the dorm and through athletics.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Olivia Lunsford
Upper School | Alyssa Abrams,May 7, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Olivia Lunsford, a three-year boarding student from Columbus, Ga., whose favorite thing about Darlington is the close-knit community.
Read More
Darlington Connects: Oliver York (’06, LD ’15)
Upper School | Stephen Taylor,May 7, 2026
Through the special Darlington Connects blog series, we are proud to showcase the stories, connections, and lasting impact of a community that continues to embody Darlington’s mission and values long after graduation. Today, we hear from Alumni Council member Oliver York ('06, LD ’15).
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Grayson Clark
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Grayson Clark, an eight-year day student from Smyrna, Ga., who is a member of the state championship boys' golf team. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Heidi Holder
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 6, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Heidi Holder, an eight-year day student from Rome who recently served as Miss Coosa Valley’s Teen and is passionate about serving her community through organizations like Shining Stars.
Read More
Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mary Hanson Borders
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Mary Hanson Borders, a three-year boarding student from Birmingham, Ala., who rides horses competitively with Double W Farms. 
Read More
Day #SeniorSpotlight: Wyatt Wood
Upper School | Maddie Chastain,May 5, 2026
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Wyatt Wood, an eight-year day student from Rome who is heading to Averett University in the fall to play lacrosse and major in aviation. 
Read More