Twenty-one alumni representing seven states, the nation's capital, and five cities in Georgia will participate in the school’s fifth annual Leadership Darlington program in February.
“Leadership Darlington is a prestigious and competitive opportunity for alumni to engage with their alma mater and school leaders on an in-depth, personal level,” said Vicki Vincent, director of alumni relations. “The program is designed to increase the number of alumni actively connected with the school and develop the next generation of Darlington’s leadership.”
Members of the Leadership Darlington Class of 2016 will include Chris Peacock ('78) of San Jose, Calif.; Rob Cheshire ('83) of Austin, Texas; Julia (Barton) Pollard ('86) of Rome; Robert Worrill ('89) of Savannah, Ga.; Marlon Worrill ('91) of Atlanta; Jim Barr Coleman ('93) of Wilmington, N.C.; Gordon Hight ('94) of Victor, Idaho; Chrissy Robertson ('94) of Smyrna, Ga.; Nancy (Martin) Koen ('96) of Dallas; Mary (Hight) Sawhill ('96) of Smyrna, Ga.; Michael Gordon ('99) of Marietta, Ga.; Robert Hortman ('99) of Brentwood, Tenn.; Amanda Penn-O'Toole ('99) of Laramie, Wyo.; Jennie Wright ('99) of Washington; Sarah Rhodes ('02) of Atlanta; Sarah Mooney ('03) of Atlanta; Michael Jones ('04) of San Francisco, Calif.; Mary Kate (Watters) Boston ('05) of Nashville, Tenn.; Kristen Rachels ('05) of Atlanta; William Richardson ('05) of Rome; and Kelly O'Mara ('08) of Austin, Texas.
Over two days, participants will obtain an integrated view of Darlington, including the internal and external forces that affect the school's direction, and the challenges she faces. They will also experience an interchange with senior administrators and participate in discussions about the future of Darlington. The program will feature keynote speaker Jere Drummond ('57), retired vice chairman of BellSouth Corp., honorary Leadership Darlington chairman, former chairman of Darlington's Board of Trustees, co-chairman of the Second Century Campaign, and a Distinguished Alumnus.
Alumni interested in participating in Leadership Darlington 2017 should contact alumni@darlingtonschool.org. Click here for more information about the program.
