Future Alumni Spotlight: Spencer Shadday ('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 Spencer Shadday (’20), a day student from Rome, Georgia.

How have you met the challenge of distance learning?

Distance learning didn't feel too different to me and it wasn't that difficult.

What’s your favorite song?

“I” - Lil Skies

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

Pizza 

What house are you in?

Moser

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

Coach Hadaway is my favorite coach because she helped me achieve my goal of swimming at the state meet and helped me swim my fastest times ever.

What is your favorite place on campus and why?

My favorite place on campus is the Huffman Center because it has all the sports and gym equipment and it's just fun to play in there.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mr. Hudson is my favorite teacher because he makes learning fun.

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

Rollins College and I want to major in Biology so I can later go to med school.

If you were given $10,000 to donate where would you donate to and why?

I would give it to the swim program because there are some things that need to be replaced like the swimming blocks and other small things.

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?

I really appreciate everything you have done for Darlington.

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

My favorite thing about Darlington is the relationships I have made over the past 14 years I've attended Darlington. I know that the friendships I have made will last forever and I'll never forget the memories.