Future Alumni Spotlight: Carlie Chisolm ('20)

Before the world shifted, the Advancement Office had planned to share senior spotlights on some of the faces of the Class of 2020 and what Darlington means to them. These students represent everything Darlington’s faculty and staff work tirelessly for - our future alumni. 

There has never been a better time to feature our seniors - they deserve the spotlight as the spring they so looked forward to has shifted. This series will feature several Darlington seniors who will share their favorite things about Darlington and also how they are adjusting to this new world of distance learning. 

We hope you will enjoy getting to know these seniors better and will make a gift to honor the Class of 2020, who need our support now more than ever. To make a gift to the 2019-2020 Darlington Fund please click here. 

Let’s get to know Carlie Chisolm (’20), a day student from Summerville, Georgia. 

How have you met the challenge of distance learning?

It has been difficult, but we are almost done! I'm ready to graduate!

What’s your favorite song?

“Ladylike” by Ingrid Andress

What’s your favorite thing served in the dining hall?

Tomato and basil mac n' cheese

What house are you in?

Regester

What are you involved in at Darlington (clubs, etc.)?

Tome Society

If you are in sports who is your favorite coach and why?

My favorite coach is Coach Ratledge. He always has something funny to say during football practice!

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

I did lighting for Arsenic and Old Lace my freshman year.

What is your favorite place on campus and why?

Mr. Allen and Mrs. Holst rooms are my favorite places on campus, because we can talk and hang out during our breaks.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mr. McDurmon, because he made learning history seem like a current event by making it relevant to us. He believed in me.

Where do you want to go to college and what do you want to do?

I am going to Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. I will study international relations and Middle Eastern studies.

If you could name the two new swans what would you name them?

Lucy and Ethel!

The Darlington Fund raises $1 million every year. If you were given $10,000 what program would you want to give it to and why?

I would put it towards the classrooms to make them more comfortable for better learning, like Mrs. Sikes did to her room!

We have 1,500 donors who give to Darlington every year sure you have a great experience - in 10 words or less how would you thank them?

Thank you for giving me my best friends!

What is your favorite thing about Darlington and why is that important to you?

My favorite thing about Darlington is the teachers. They not only care about our grades, but they also care about us as real people.