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From Eager Pre-K Student to Confident Leader
May 16, 2013 10:26 AM
By DeLean Brandon - FF/S
Senior Jordan Muschamp is a hero at Darlington School. He has been a leader, a fighter, a positive influence, a hard worker and an inspiration to all who know him. Fourteen years ago, Jordan enrolled at Darlington as an eager pre-K student. On Saturday, he will graduate as a confident and strong young man.
As many of you know, Jordan’s path has not been an easy one. During his freshman year, he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. In fact, the devastating news came the day before Light the Lake, Darlington's annual celebration in honor and memory of those in our community who are fighting or lost their battle with cancer. As bleak as this news was, Jordan never gave up.
Senior Baxter McWhorter, a longtime friend and classmate, says, "Jordan is one of the strongest people I know. It is odd, but I look up to him. I cannot imagine going through what he has gone through. He still finds a way to smile every day.”
Jordan is not afraid to share his journey with others. He has spoken of his illness openly in chapel and at the Middle and Lower Schools. His confidence in public speaking can be traced back to his early days at Darlington. At the Lower School, students have countless opportunities to build confidence, whether it be by presenting to their classmates or performing in their annual class musical (in which every student has a speaking part!) Darlington students are also taught the importance of working hard, and Jordan possesses both of these wonderful attributes.
Reba Barnes, director of servant leadership, says, "Jordan would do anything that I asked of him. He even attended blood drives as support for those who gave blood.”
Jordan has helped spearhead Light the Lake for the past several years, along with fellow senior Madeline Gaffney, who is currently in remission after being diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia when she was in eighth grade. For the past two years, Light the Lake has benefited The Rally Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancers.
Jordan’s unwavering faith and his love for his friends and family shows in all he has done here at Darlington. This year, he played tennis and was a member of the Homecoming Court. He was also inducted into Mu Alpha Theta Math National Honor Society and served as vice president of the senior class.
I want to congratulate Jordan on his hard work, determination and willingness to share his experiences with others in our community. This fall, he will attend Auburn University while his friend and longtime classmate, Baxter, enrolls at the University of Georgia.
If you are interested in visiting Darlington School and learning more about our programs and the type of students we enroll, please contact me anytime.
As many of you know, Jordan’s path has not been an easy one. During his freshman year, he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. In fact, the devastating news came the day before Light the Lake, Darlington's annual celebration in honor and memory of those in our community who are fighting or lost their battle with cancer. As bleak as this news was, Jordan never gave up.
Senior Baxter McWhorter, a longtime friend and classmate, says, "Jordan is one of the strongest people I know. It is odd, but I look up to him. I cannot imagine going through what he has gone through. He still finds a way to smile every day.”
Jordan is not afraid to share his journey with others. He has spoken of his illness openly in chapel and at the Middle and Lower Schools. His confidence in public speaking can be traced back to his early days at Darlington. At the Lower School, students have countless opportunities to build confidence, whether it be by presenting to their classmates or performing in their annual class musical (in which every student has a speaking part!) Darlington students are also taught the importance of working hard, and Jordan possesses both of these wonderful attributes.
Reba Barnes, director of servant leadership, says, "Jordan would do anything that I asked of him. He even attended blood drives as support for those who gave blood.”
Jordan has helped spearhead Light the Lake for the past several years, along with fellow senior Madeline Gaffney, who is currently in remission after being diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia when she was in eighth grade. For the past two years, Light the Lake has benefited The Rally Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancers.
Jordan’s unwavering faith and his love for his friends and family shows in all he has done here at Darlington. This year, he played tennis and was a member of the Homecoming Court. He was also inducted into Mu Alpha Theta Math National Honor Society and served as vice president of the senior class.
I want to congratulate Jordan on his hard work, determination and willingness to share his experiences with others in our community. This fall, he will attend Auburn University while his friend and longtime classmate, Baxter, enrolls at the University of Georgia.
If you are interested in visiting Darlington School and learning more about our programs and the type of students we enroll, please contact me anytime.
