Darlington School honored the eighth-grade class Thursday, May 15, at the Final Assembly in the Johnson-Drummond Amphitheater at Thatcher Hall.
Eighth-graders Hannah Buttshaw of Rome and Pierce Monroe of Cedartown, Ga., received the James Ross McCain Award, the most prestigious award given at the Middle School. Recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in all areas of school life, but most importantly in the areas of academic, social, physical and spiritual leadership. These students best exemplify the characteristics of honor, independence and integrity, which are fundamentally essential qualities of leadership.
Eighth-graders Ishani Desai and Rand Smith, both of Rome, received the M. Hugh Merson Memorial Award, given to the student whose pursuit of excellence in all areas of school life best serves as an example to his fellow students, and who best represents the virtues of character, which Mr. Hugh Merson sought to instill in his students.
Eighth-grader Henry Fields of Kingston, Ga., received the Robert Walther Jr. Memorial Award, given to an eighth-grader who has exhibited the strongest degree of concern and respect for his fellow students, and has rendered unselfish service to the school.
Eighth-grader Rosalee Kelley of Rome received the Mary Alice Babcock Memorial Award, given to an eighth-grade student who has demonstrated a compassionate and caring attitude to fellow students, who is helpful, friendly, and thoughtful, and who generally places the welfare of others above his/her own.
Eighth-grader Stacy Chen of Rome received the Huffman Family Scholarship, established by William M. Huffman Jr. (’67) in honor of William M. Huffman Sr. (’40) and awarded to a rising ninth-grade student who exemplifies academic excellence, character and devotion to the school.
Eighth-grader Kelan Stepp of Calhoun, Ga., received the Raymond Nora Memorial Award, given to football player who best exemplifies leadership, spirit and cooperation.
Eighth-grader Callie Maffett of Rome received the DAR Good Citizenship Medal, given to the eighth-grade student who has exhibited honor, service, leadership, courage and patriotism.
Eighth-graders Samanda Cox and Nick Mauer, both of Rome, received the John W. Maddox Athletic Achievement Award, given to the best all-round athlete.
Eighth-grader Joseph Ingram of Rome received the Robert G. Walther Jr. Memorial Award, given to the student who has exhibited the strongest degree of concern and respect for fellow students, and has rendered unselfish service to the school.
Eighth-grader Russell Shealy of Cartersville, Ga., received the 8th Grade Citizenship Award, sponsored by Tiger Pride and given by grade level to students who have proved to be an overall friend to the school and its students by loyalty, kindness, attendance, allegiance and other good citizen attitudes.
The following fine arts achievement awards were also given:
Eighth-grader Emily Taylor of Rome received the Drama Passion Award.
Eighth-graders Hannah Buttshaw of Rome and Russell Shealy of Cartersville, Ga., received Jazz Band Awards.
Eighth-grader Rand Smith of Rome received the Band Award.
Eighth-graders Russell Shealy of Cartersville, Ga., and Fowler Walker of Rome received String Awards.
Eighth-grader Stacy Chen of Rome received the Middle School Chorus Award.
Eighth-grader Hillary Tunnell of Rome received the Darlings Chorus Award.
Eighth-graders Ishani Desai and Anna Kate Roberts, both of Rome, received Art Awards.
