A Darlington student is made up of many things. None of which is average. We help our students develop their interests, passions and pursuits, because we believe every individual has something to contribute. We also believe that only when you're 100% you, are you 100% Darlington.
Here at Darlington, every student’s path is different. We think that's a good thing.
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know Sia Patel, an eight-year day student from Rome who loves the diversity of the Darlington Community and the opportunity to learn about different cultures every day.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
Opportunity, service, community
When you think of high school, what song comes to mind?
The Alma Mater
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
“Gilmore Girls”
What house are you a member of?
Regester House
What are you involved in at Darlington?
Volleyball, Honor Council, Tiger Expert, Theater, Orchestra
If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?
Coach E.J. Hunt kept a good balance between drills and fun, which made it really enjoyable.
If you are involved in the arts, what is your favorite activity and why?
Orchestra, I've been a part of it since the fifth grade and it's been nice to continue playing for eight years and be able to do it with my friends.
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
The lake is my favorite spot; it's really beautiful and cool that we have swans on our campus.
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Mr. Evans is my favorite teacher because his class is always so engaging, and he makes such a great effort to accommodate all of his students' different learning types. He also makes an effort to keep up with his students outside of class, which shows how dedicated he is to his students.
What's your favorite thing about Darlington?
The community that we have and being able to learn so many different cultures from both day and dorm students.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
RUMPUS is such a unique thing to Darlington. It brings together day and dorm students who may not usually talk, which is an amazing opportunity to branch out and make so many new friends and connections.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
I've been able to branch out and meet so many new people.
Where do you want to go to college and what is your dream job?
UGA or Mercer University to become a general surgeon.
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