When alumni talk about the Darlington legends who transformed their lives, they inevitably mention Jim Van Es – the recently retired educator, coach and mentor who gave more than four decades of service to Darlington.
Chad Warner ('94), head men's basketball coach at Shorter University, talks about the strong foundation he received at Darlington and the impact being a part of Darlington's athletic programs had on his life. Warner's Shorter Hawks won the 2011-12 conference championship.
College football standout Shawn Powell (’07) discusses his time at Darlington and how the Teaching and Learning Center, as well as the school community in general, prepared him for a successful experience at Florida State University.
Dr. Jamey Vick ('75), a local OB/GYN, was one of Darlington's guest speakers during Career Day 2009. Here, he returns to campus to talk to Owen Kinney's science class about falconry.
Van Es to step down as director, Hutchins to take helm
March 24, 2010
Jim Van Es announced today that he will step down as director of Middle School in July, and will teach math full time, coach basketball and serve as the Middle School athletic director in 2010-11. Dr. James Hutchins, who currently serves as associate director of Middle School, will become director.
