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Episode 111: Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Address
May 25, 2023
In this special episode, listen to Jaclyn Haynes, Upper School science teacher, give her Baccalaureate address on May 12. Haynes was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. In her address, she shares wisdom for the class as they prepared to graduate, encouraging them to focus on their strengths, learn from their failures and lean into curiosity as a catalyst for growth. 
Listen
Episode 110: Spring Varsity Sports Recap
May 18, 2023
In this episode, Ryland Scott ('23) talks with varsity coaches Reid Owens (tennis), Justin Bruce (girls' golf), Jared Willerson (boys' golf), Kevin Hunt (track and field), Matt Larry (baseball), Mallory Collier (girls' lacrosse) and Sam Clark (boys' lacrosse) about the spring athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the spring season, from the preseason to team bonding to their accomplishments and more.
Listen
Episode 109: Reflecting on the Class of 2023
May 11, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2023 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer, Student Body President Collin Rego ('23) and Honor Council President Anaya Desai ('23). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as some of their most memorable moments as Darlington students.
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Episode 108: Spotlight on Summerbell House
May 4, 2023
In this episode, Head of Summerbell House Randy Smith talks with seniors Thomas Bethel, Summerbell head dorm prefect, and Connor Brown, Summerbell head day prefect. They talk about Summerbell House culture, dorm activities, favorite memories and more. This is the final episode in a series highlighting each of the six residential houses on campus. 
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Episode 107: A Look at Senior Ventures
April 27, 2023
In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator and head of Senior Ventures Rebekah Kinney talks with seniors Ndiana Akpan, Noah Kinney, Noah Morris and Elizabeth Richie about their year-long Senior Ventures projects and the valuable skills they’ve gained through this program as they prepare to graduate.
Listen
Episode 106: A Chat with Deana Perry (’02)
April 20, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Deana Perry ('02) about her Darlington experience, her career and educational journey, and her recent appointment as the first Black judge appointed in Floyd County. 
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Episode 105: Spotlight on Thornwood House
April 13, 2023
In this episode, Head of Thornwood House Elizabeth Bruce ('03) talks with senior Christa Twyman, Thornwood head day prefect, and junior Sydnee Barndt, Thornwood head dorm prefect. They talk about Thornwood House culture, the relationship between day and dorm students and more. This is the fifth episode in a series highlighting each of the six residential houses on campus. 
Listen
Episode 104: Class of 1953 Lectureship
April 6, 2023
In this special episode, hear Dr. Ángel Cabrera's address as the 19th speaker in Darlington's annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series. Cabrera is president of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the first native of Spain to serve as president of an American university. In his address, he shares wisdom from his life for students as they look forward to college and their future careers.
Listen
Episode 103: Building Soft Skills through Band and Orchestra
March 30, 2023
In this episode, Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell talks with Orchestra Director Annie Camp, Band Teacher Damon Harvey, freshman Gracie Cowan and senior Jack Quandt. Together, they talk about band and orchestra, programs that start as early as third grade at Darlington, and how instrumental education provides students with the ability to build soft skills that allow them to excel in all areas of student life. 
Listen
Episode 102: A Chat with Beth (Hackett) Pride (’87)
March 23, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Beth (Hackett) Pride ('87) about her Darlington experience and the influence it had on her life, her career journey and her most recent creative project, a multimedia project and book titled "The CommonWealth of Kentucky Project." 
Listen
Episode 101: Winter Varsity Sports Recap
March 16, 2023
In this episode, senior day student Ryland Scott talks with varsity coaches Garvin Edwards (wrestling), Leigh Hadaway (swim and dive), Mark Tunnell (girls' basketball) and Nathan West (boys' basketball) about the winter athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the winter season, from the preseason to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. 
Listen
Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Years of Boarding at Darlington
March 14, 2023
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with fellow boarding alumni Scott Dozier ('73), Calista (Harden) Smith ('95, LD '18), Kristen Rachels ('05, LD '16) and Smith Wheeler ('19) in celebration of this year's 100th anniversary of boarding at Darlington School. 
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Episode 99: Spotlight on Neville House
March 2, 2023
In this episode, Head of Neville House Joe Pitts talks with seniors Noah Morris, Neville head dorm prefect, and Braden Bell, Neville head day prefect. They talk about Neville House culture, the life skills they're gaining as dorm leaders and more.
Listen
Episode 98: Winter Musical Preview
February 23, 2023
In this episode, Director of Theatre Shelley Daniel talks with Tommy Cowan ('24), J.R. Johnson ('24), Kimberly Johnston ('24), Orafiri Koko ('24), Annika Patel ('23), Seidy Pichardo ('24) and Kathryn Wilson ('24) about this year's production of "Lucky Stiff." They give listeners an inside glimpse into what the musical is about and what to look forward to this weekend, while sharing their favorite moments in the show and memories from rehearsals. Together, they share their takeaways about why student theatre is important and the life-skills they're gaining in the process. 
Listen
Episode 97: Checking in with College Athletes
February 16, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with several Darlington alumni who have gone on to successful collegiate athletic careers. He chats with Trinity Andrews ('21) of Oregon State University gymnastics, Cade Brock ('20) of the University of Georgia football team and Russell Shealy ('18), a recent graduate of Syracuse University and member of the men's soccer team. They share about their experiences as Division I athletes and how Darlington prepared them for that experience. 
Listen
Episode 96: Love by the Lakeside: Darlington Alumni Love Stories
February 9, 2023
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Karley ('16) and Seth ('16) Parker in celebration of Valentine's Day. The Parkers share their own love story that began in Mr. Hudson's freshman chemistry class, and then they read submissions from other Darlington alumni who are also married to Darlington alumni. It's a sweet celebration of love by the Lakeside!
Listen
Episode 95: Building Soft Skills in Pre-K to 8 Performing Arts
February 2, 2023
In this episode, Director of Pre-K to 8 Hope Jones talks with Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel, Choral Director Alex Johnson and Pre-K to 8 Music Teacher Caitlyn Terry. Together, they talk about performing arts in the Pre-K to 8 and how performance opportunites and arts education provides all students with the ability to build soft skills like confidence, connection and compassion.
Listen
Episode 94: Spotlight on Regester House
January 26, 2023
In this episode, Head of Regester House Kim Bell talks with seniors Michelle White, Regester head dorm prefect, and Kate Scott, Regester head day prefect. They talk about Regester House's unique personality, their favorite house traditions and more. 
Listen
Episode 93: A Chat with Kate Flory (’17)
January 19, 2023
In this episode, Director of Annual Giving Julia Thomas ('07, LD '15) chats with Kate Flory ('17) about her Darlington experience, her college and career journey and how she continues to give back and stay plugged into Darlington. 
Listen
Episode 92: Day Student Involvement in Dorm Life: A Look at RUMPUS
January 12, 2023
In this episode, Dean of Student Life Brant Evans talks with senior day students Connor Brown and Georgeanna Demspey and junior day student Asa Shepard about their involvement in dorm life at Darlington, specifically the annual house competition, RUMPUS. The students share some of their favorite RUMPUS memories and how the competition has allowed them to form meaningful relationships with the boarding students on campus.
Listen
Episode 111: Class of 2023 Baccalaureate Address
May 25, 2023
In this special episode, listen to Jaclyn Haynes, Upper School science teacher, give her Baccalaureate address on May 12. Haynes was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. In her address, she shares wisdom for the class as they prepared to graduate, encouraging them to focus on their strengths, learn from their failures and lean into curiosity as a catalyst for growth. 
Listen
Episode 110: Spring Varsity Sports Recap
May 18, 2023
In this episode, Ryland Scott ('23) talks with varsity coaches Reid Owens (tennis), Justin Bruce (girls' golf), Jared Willerson (boys' golf), Kevin Hunt (track and field), Matt Larry (baseball), Mallory Collier (girls' lacrosse) and Sam Clark (boys' lacrosse) about the spring athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the spring season, from the preseason to team bonding to their accomplishments and more.
Listen
Episode 109: Reflecting on the Class of 2023
May 11, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2023 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Dean of College Guidance Ivy Brewer, Student Body President Collin Rego ('23) and Honor Council President Anaya Desai ('23). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as some of their most memorable moments as Darlington students.
Listen
Episode 108: Spotlight on Summerbell House
May 4, 2023
In this episode, Head of Summerbell House Randy Smith talks with seniors Thomas Bethel, Summerbell head dorm prefect, and Connor Brown, Summerbell head day prefect. They talk about Summerbell House culture, dorm activities, favorite memories and more. This is the final episode in a series highlighting each of the six residential houses on campus. 
Listen
Episode 107: A Look at Senior Ventures
April 27, 2023
In this episode, Professional Development Coordinator and head of Senior Ventures Rebekah Kinney talks with seniors Ndiana Akpan, Noah Kinney, Noah Morris and Elizabeth Richie about their year-long Senior Ventures projects and the valuable skills they’ve gained through this program as they prepare to graduate.
Listen
Episode 106: A Chat with Deana Perry (’02)
April 20, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Deana Perry ('02) about her Darlington experience, her career and educational journey, and her recent appointment as the first Black judge appointed in Floyd County. 
Listen
Episode 105: Spotlight on Thornwood House
April 13, 2023
In this episode, Head of Thornwood House Elizabeth Bruce ('03) talks with senior Christa Twyman, Thornwood head day prefect, and junior Sydnee Barndt, Thornwood head dorm prefect. They talk about Thornwood House culture, the relationship between day and dorm students and more. This is the fifth episode in a series highlighting each of the six residential houses on campus. 
Listen
Episode 104: Class of 1953 Lectureship
April 6, 2023
In this special episode, hear Dr. Ángel Cabrera's address as the 19th speaker in Darlington's annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series. Cabrera is president of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the first native of Spain to serve as president of an American university. In his address, he shares wisdom from his life for students as they look forward to college and their future careers.
Listen
Episode 103: Building Soft Skills through Band and Orchestra
March 30, 2023
In this episode, Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell talks with Orchestra Director Annie Camp, Band Teacher Damon Harvey, freshman Gracie Cowan and senior Jack Quandt. Together, they talk about band and orchestra, programs that start as early as third grade at Darlington, and how instrumental education provides students with the ability to build soft skills that allow them to excel in all areas of student life. 
Listen
Episode 102: A Chat with Beth (Hackett) Pride (’87)
March 23, 2023
In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Beth (Hackett) Pride ('87) about her Darlington experience and the influence it had on her life, her career journey and her most recent creative project, a multimedia project and book titled "The CommonWealth of Kentucky Project." 
Listen
Episode 101: Winter Varsity Sports Recap
March 16, 2023
In this episode, senior day student Ryland Scott talks with varsity coaches Garvin Edwards (wrestling), Leigh Hadaway (swim and dive), Mark Tunnell (girls' basketball) and Nathan West (boys' basketball) about the winter athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the winter season, from the preseason to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. 
Listen
Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Years of Boarding at Darlington
March 14, 2023
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with fellow boarding alumni Scott Dozier ('73), Calista (Harden) Smith ('95, LD '18), Kristen Rachels ('05, LD '16) and Smith Wheeler ('19) in celebration of this year's 100th anniversary of boarding at Darlington School. 
Listen
Episode 99: Spotlight on Neville House
March 2, 2023
In this episode, Head of Neville House Joe Pitts talks with seniors Noah Morris, Neville head dorm prefect, and Braden Bell, Neville head day prefect. They talk about Neville House culture, the life skills they're gaining as dorm leaders and more.
Listen
Episode 98: Winter Musical Preview
February 23, 2023
In this episode, Director of Theatre Shelley Daniel talks with Tommy Cowan ('24), J.R. Johnson ('24), Kimberly Johnston ('24), Orafiri Koko ('24), Annika Patel ('23), Seidy Pichardo ('24) and Kathryn Wilson ('24) about this year's production of "Lucky Stiff." They give listeners an inside glimpse into what the musical is about and what to look forward to this weekend, while sharing their favorite moments in the show and memories from rehearsals. Together, they share their takeaways about why student theatre is important and the life-skills they're gaining in the process. 
Listen
Episode 97: Checking in with College Athletes
February 16, 2023
In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with several Darlington alumni who have gone on to successful collegiate athletic careers. He chats with Trinity Andrews ('21) of Oregon State University gymnastics, Cade Brock ('20) of the University of Georgia football team and Russell Shealy ('18), a recent graduate of Syracuse University and member of the men's soccer team. They share about their experiences as Division I athletes and how Darlington prepared them for that experience. 
Listen
Episode 96: Love by the Lakeside: Darlington Alumni Love Stories
February 9, 2023
In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) chats with Karley ('16) and Seth ('16) Parker in celebration of Valentine's Day. The Parkers share their own love story that began in Mr. Hudson's freshman chemistry class, and then they read submissions from other Darlington alumni who are also married to Darlington alumni. It's a sweet celebration of love by the Lakeside!
Listen
Episode 95: Building Soft Skills in Pre-K to 8 Performing Arts
February 2, 2023
In this episode, Director of Pre-K to 8 Hope Jones talks with Director of Fine Arts Kim Tunnell, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel, Choral Director Alex Johnson and Pre-K to 8 Music Teacher Caitlyn Terry. Together, they talk about performing arts in the Pre-K to 8 and how performance opportunites and arts education provides all students with the ability to build soft skills like confidence, connection and compassion.
Listen
Episode 94: Spotlight on Regester House
January 26, 2023
In this episode, Head of Regester House Kim Bell talks with seniors Michelle White, Regester head dorm prefect, and Kate Scott, Regester head day prefect. They talk about Regester House's unique personality, their favorite house traditions and more. 
Listen
Episode 93: A Chat with Kate Flory (’17)
January 19, 2023
In this episode, Director of Annual Giving Julia Thomas ('07, LD '15) chats with Kate Flory ('17) about her Darlington experience, her college and career journey and how she continues to give back and stay plugged into Darlington. 
Listen
Episode 92: Day Student Involvement in Dorm Life: A Look at RUMPUS
January 12, 2023
In this episode, Dean of Student Life Brant Evans talks with senior day students Connor Brown and Georgeanna Demspey and junior day student Asa Shepard about their involvement in dorm life at Darlington, specifically the annual house competition, RUMPUS. The students share some of their favorite RUMPUS memories and how the competition has allowed them to form meaningful relationships with the boarding students on campus.
Listen