Boarding #SeniorSpotlight: Mulan Duan

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 Mulan Duan, a four-year boarding student from Beijing, China, who enjoys performing with the Concert Choir and The Darlingtones a cappella group.              

When you think of high school, what song comes to mind?     

“A Closing Prayer”

What's your favorite show to binge on Netflix?     

“Cowboy Bebop”

What house are you a member of?     

Thornwood House

What are you involved in at Darlington (clubs, sports, fine arts, leadership positions, etc.)    

Tennis, crew, winter musical, Concert Choir, Darlingtones a cappella group

If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?    

Coach Jacobs, who was the coach for the crew team.    

If you are involved in fine arts, what is your favorite activity and why?    

Singing with The Darlingtones and visiting different classes with to sing to people on Valentines Day!    

What's your favorite place on campus and why?    

Silver Lake. I really enjoyed walking around the lake with my friends.     

Who's your favorite teacher and why? (You can name more than one.)     

Mrs. Inman and Mr. Shorey    

What's your favorite thing about Darlington?    

All the events that can bring people together. 

Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.     

I had so much fun in Concert Choir and I enjoyed performing and practicing with my friends. 

What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?     

I joined the crew team, which was a challenging sport to me, but I had so much fun meeting different people and different cultures and participated in different groups. 

Where do you want to go to college and what is your dream job?    

I have been admitted to Brandeis University and I want to study both psychology and music.      

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