Darlington School honored the eighth-grade class on Thursday, May 17, at the Final Assembly in Morris Chapel.
Sarah Tunnell and Charlie Bell, both of Rome, received the James Ross McCain Award, the most prestigious award given in the middle grades. Recipients have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in all areas of school life, but most importantly in the areas of academic, social, physical and spiritual leadership. These students best exemplify the characteristics of honor, independence and integrity, which are fundamentally essential qualities of leadership.
Eli Mayes and Mary Mac Pittman, both of Rome, received the M. Hugh Merson Memorial Award, given to two students whose pursuit of excellence in all areas of school life best serves as an example to his or her fellow students, and who best represents the virtues of character, which Mr. Hugh Merson sought to instill in his pupils.
Stephanie Hughes of Rome received the Robert Walther Jr. Memorial Award, given to a student who has exhibited the strongest degree of concern and respect for his fellow students, and has rendered unselfish service to the school.
Lucy Aultman of Rome received the Mary Alice Babcock Memorial Award, given to a student who has demonstrated a compassionate and caring attitude to fellow students, who is helpful, friendly, and thoughtful, and who generally places the welfare of others above his/her own.
Landon Liddle of Rome received the Huffman Family Scholarship, established by William M. Huffman Jr. (’67) in honor of William M. Huffman Sr. (’40) and awarded to a rising ninth-grade student who exemplifies academic excellence, character and devotion to the school.
Caleb Goodwin of Rome received the Raymond Nora Memorial Award, given to football player who best exemplifies leadership, spirit and cooperation.
Gracie Willerson of Silver Creek, Ga., received the DAR Good Citizenship Medal, given to a student who has exhibited honor, service, leadership, courage and patriotism.
Charlie Jones and Emily Anne Trebus, both of Rome, received the John W. Maddox Athletic Achievement Award, given to the best all-round athlete.
The following fine arts achievement awards were also given:
Stephanie Hughes of Rome received the Chorus Award.
Grace Ann Lundy of Cedartown, Ga. received the Theatre Award.
Benjamin Scarbrough of Cartersville, Ga. received the Band Award.
Mary Mac Pittman of Rome received the Orchestra Award.
Mary-Elizabeth Prusakowski of Rome and Emma Klaire Atkins of Cedartown, Ga. both received an Art Award.
Click here to see a photo gallery from the ceremony.
