Darlington School’s Young Alumni Council is pleased to welcome six new members, each of whom represents a diverse range of professional and academic accomplishments. These young alumni exemplify the leadership, service and excellence that define the Darlington experience.
New Council Members
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Bob Ledbetter III ('16): Currently serving as vice president of asset management at R.H. Ledbetter Properties LLC in Rome, Ga., Ledbetter is a graduate of Auburn University (‘20). While at Darlington, he was a standout track and field athlete and was honored with the prestigious Angelyn Hollingsworth Johnson Memorial Award. He continues to be involved in the Rome community and remains connected to Darlington through alumni initiatives.
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Elijah McKoy ('17): McKoy is an associate sales representative with Peerless Surgical, a distributor of Arthrex products. A former football and track athlete, he graduated from Furman University in 2021. His professional role allows him to work closely with orthopedic surgeons across the Southeast, and he remains an enthusiastic supporter of Darlington and its athletic programs.
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Tina Chea ('15): Based in Nassau, Bahamas, Chea currently serves as a corporate administrator III with Equity Investment Funds Services Ltd. At Darlington, she was a dedicated student-athlete in cross country and was inducted into the National Honor Society. She graduated from Xavier University in 2018 and continues to represent the spirit of academic excellence and global citizenship.
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Jack Quandt ('23): Quandt is currently pursuing his studies at Sarah Lawrence College in New York City, where he also plays on the collegiate soccer team. A recent Darlington graduate, he brings a fresh perspective and deep enthusiasm for student life and alumni engagement to the council.
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Zenith Han ('19): Han graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University in 2023 and now works as a finance and business operations analyst at Tesla in Palo Alto, Calif. At Darlington, she was known for her academic rigor and leadership. Her career in finance and sustainability reflects Darlington’s mission of preparing students to make a meaningful impact.
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Mitchell Kelly Thurston ('14): An alumnus of Darlington’s Soccer Academy, Thurston is the chief executive officer and president of Bahamas Mineral & Manufacturing Corporation Ltd., based in the city of Freeport, Bahamas. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Maryland in 2019 and brings a global business perspective to the council.
