Day #SeniorSpotlight: Elizabeth Richie
By Maddie Chastain - 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.
Let’s get to know Elizabeth Richie, a seven-year day student from Rome whose Senior Ventures project involves writing and publishing a teen devotional book.
When you think of Darlington, what three words come to mind first?
Community, friendships, RUMPUS
What song reminds you of high school?
“Take Yours, I’ll Take Mine” - Matthew Mole
What's your favorite show to binge watch?
“Gilmore Girls”
What's your favorite restaurant in Rome?
Duffy’s Deli
What house are you a member of?
Regester
What are you involved in at Darlington?
Varsity soccer, student athletic trainer, Y-Cabinet member, FCA leader, Senior Ventures
If you play sports, who is your favorite coach and why?
Mr. Shorey has been my favorite coach because he makes team culture a priority and challenges us to be the best we can be.
What's your favorite place on campus and why?
My favorite place on campus is the training room because that's where I am able to unwind and be comfortable. The trainers also always make bad days better.
Who's your favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Haynes is my favorite teacher. She was my advisor sophomore and junior years and she was my teacher sophomore and senior years. She has been there whenever I have needed her and acted like my school mom. I truly don't know where I would be today without her.
What’s your favorite thing about Darlington?
My favorite thing about Darlington are the connections and friendships that I have made here.
Describe an experience that you've had at Darlington that you couldn't have had anywhere else.
The relationships I've made with my teachers throughout the years have felt incomparable to anywhere else I've been at school.
What are some of the ways you've grown since you first came to Darlington?
I have grown in leadership and become more confident in myself.
What is your dream job?
My dream job would be to work with kids and guide them to grow in their faith journeys, whatever that may look like.
If you have already committed to a college, please let us know which one you will be attending.
I’m 99% sure I will be attending Samford University but I have not enrolled yet.
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