Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: John Black
By Tannika King - Faculty
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.
In this #SeniorSpotlight, get to know John Black, a three-year boarding student from Georgetown, Texas, who is a leader in Moser House.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
Friends, growth, memories
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
Any “Star Wars” show
What house are you a member of?
Moser House
What are you involved in at Darlington?
Moser House dorm leader
If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?
Coach Cox. He always gave the best advice for helping me run better.
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
The Huffman Center weight room because it’s always where I’m at after school.
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Mr Clark. He knew how to teach quality material while not being too serious in class.
What's your favorite thing about Darlington?
The diverse group of people and culture that Darlington has.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
Finding the motivation to better myself and my image is something I couldn’t have done as well anywhere else. Darlington gave me the tools I needed to change myself for the better.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
I’ve become a lot more autonomous in taking care of myself and all the kids in Moser.
Where do you want to go to college and what is your dream job?
I hope to go to CSU and my dream job is to be a lead engineer one day.
Click here to see more #SeniorSpotlights from the Class of 2022!
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