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.
Let’s get to know Lukas Hempel, a two-year boarding student from Munich, Germany, who says his favorite thing about Darlington is the positivity in the community.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
CONNECTION, ATHLETICS, ACADEMICS
What song reminds you of high school?
"Neymar” - Capital Bra
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
I don’t watch shows. I just watch my soccer team, FC Bayern München.
What's your favorite restaurant in Rome?
OSAKA
What house are you a member of?
Moser House
What are you involved in?
Tennis Academy, varsity tennis, varsity soccer, dorm leader
If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?
J.P. Selle because he cares about more than just tennis.
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Ms. Shores - she is my college advisor and APUSH teacher. Mr. Bourg - he is my AP Calc teacher. He doesn’t only teach math; he teaches life skills, too.
What’s your favorite thing about Darlington?
The positivity in the community.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
Meeting people from all over the world.
What is your dream job?
I want to work in international management.
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