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Alumni

The pride of a Tiger

For more than 100 years, Darlington School has graduated students who are confident, compassionate, and eager to make unique and extraordinary contributions to the world around them. We couldn't be more proud to count you among our family of over 8,000 alumni who wear purple with pride.

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Oct 6
Alumni Weekend
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Oct 15
Fall Play
Zelle Black Box 2–4:30 pm
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Nov 9
Ponte Vedra Darlington Connects Reception
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 6–8 pm
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Jan 29
Career Day 2024
8 am–1 pm
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Mar 24
Leadership Darlington 2024
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Meet Dwight

Dwight Hutchins (‘82) attended three different schools in one year as local public schools struggled to comply with the order to desegregate. Meanwhile, one year earlier, Darlington had already enrolled its first black students – one of the first private schools in the South to do so.

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Class of 1972

In honor of their 50th reunion, Darlington and Thornwood’s Classes of 1972 have raised more than $600,000 to establish the Lakeside Scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship will be encouraged to interact with members of the class, build connections with each other, and become alumni leaders in the spirit of the Class of 1972.

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Meet Kent

After attending 10 different schools in four countries, Kent Capps (’93, LD ’15) landed at Darlington because of his desire for an American high school experience. What he found here was a forever home.

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Meet Andy

A third-generation automobile dealer, Andy Welborn (’85) has been in the family business for over 30 years. Through the years, Welborn has been devoted to Darlington as a parent and currently serves on the Board of Trustees, a role that he sees as a way to ensure Darlington’s continued success.

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Meet Bill

Bill Smith ('72) knew the day he visited Darlington’s campus in 1968 that he was where he needed to be. Since his start by the Lakeside, his fingerprints have remained on campus as a student and loyal alum, and he was recognized for his career contributions and devotion to the school when he was named Distinguished Alumnus in 2019.

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Meet Kristen

She has more than a decade of experience driving growth for global software companies, but if you were to ask Kristen Rachels (’05, LD ’16) where she got her start, she would emphatically say Darlington.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND
October 6-8, 2023

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Your connection to Darlington doesn't end when you graduate. Continue to spread the legacy of Darlington's commitment to wisdom, service, and honor by staying involved and giving back.

LEADERSHIP DARLINGTON

Leadership Darlington seeks to educate you and your fellow alumni about the inner workings of the school and provide an avenue to become involved in volunteer roles that are most appealing to you.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

The Distinguished Alumnus/na Award was established in 1983 by the Alumni Association. Since then, nearly 50 deserving Darlington and/or Thornwood alumni have received the award.

Darlington Connects

Connect with other members of the Darlington Community and support each other's career goals by getting involved in this program.

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