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Local paper spotlights Darlington students
Nov 19, 2003 8:00 AM
By Stefan Eady - Faculty
Three Darlington students, one from each division, have been featured in the “Young Romans” section of the Rome News-Tribune, a new series designed to recognize outstanding area students.
Henderson Stegall, Lower School was the first to be recognized. His teacher, Carol Mitchell, noted in the article that Henderson, 11, is a joy to have in the classroom. According to her, he always does the best he can academically and is a nice, respectful, well-behaved child. He is outgoing and friendly and always includes every child.
Mitchell predicted in the article that Henderson will be successful in education and life because of his great work ethic and wonderful people skills. “He exemplifies every character trait of the model student,” Diane Lumpkin, music teacher, also said in the article.
“I think it's important to do well in school because it helps you get a good education and be able to go to college.” Stegall said.
Natalie Floyd, Middle School, has the reputation of being born to entertain. “I would come into my class and if I was half a minute late she would be entertaining the crowd as I came in," Sally MacLeod, assistant principal and math teacher at Darlington, said in the spotlight on Floyd.
The 14-year-old daughter has been acting all her life and dancing for 11 years. She has had roles in local productions such as Hello Dolly, Bye Bye Birdie, Annie and The King and I. Her dance experience includes ballet, tap, jazz, pointe ballet, hip-hop and rhythm tap, but her favorite is ballet.
Floyd recently returned to Darlington after spending five months auditioning in Los Angeles. While there, she filmed small roles in the short film Child's Place and TV shows Oliver Beene and Still Standing.
But when she couldn’t find a school that was a good fit in California, she returned to Darlington to concentrate on her academic, dancing, and acting students. But as she said in the spotlight, “I’ll definitely go back out there” when the time is right.
Alex Wysocki, Upper School, from Hilton Head, S.C., has been a resident student at Darlington for four years. She was named a prefect as a sophomore and is now in her second year as head prefect in her House.
“Even as a junior it was hands-down that Alex should be head prefect,” Angie Milford, teacher and wife of James Milford, Alex’s head of house, said in the article on Wysocki. Alex said that being good at conflict resolution comes naturally ¯ she has four sisters and one brother. "Watching my siblings, I learned it the easy way," she said.
Alex hasn't chosen yet what college she will attend, but she thinks she wants a career in business. No matter what she chooses, her caring personality will make her a success, Milford said.
Alex expressed great plans for the future. “If you want to have a great life,” she said. “You have to be a great leader.”
Henderson Stegall, Lower School was the first to be recognized. His teacher, Carol Mitchell, noted in the article that Henderson, 11, is a joy to have in the classroom. According to her, he always does the best he can academically and is a nice, respectful, well-behaved child. He is outgoing and friendly and always includes every child.
Mitchell predicted in the article that Henderson will be successful in education and life because of his great work ethic and wonderful people skills. “He exemplifies every character trait of the model student,” Diane Lumpkin, music teacher, also said in the article.
“I think it's important to do well in school because it helps you get a good education and be able to go to college.” Stegall said.
Natalie Floyd, Middle School, has the reputation of being born to entertain. “I would come into my class and if I was half a minute late she would be entertaining the crowd as I came in," Sally MacLeod, assistant principal and math teacher at Darlington, said in the spotlight on Floyd.
The 14-year-old daughter has been acting all her life and dancing for 11 years. She has had roles in local productions such as Hello Dolly, Bye Bye Birdie, Annie and The King and I. Her dance experience includes ballet, tap, jazz, pointe ballet, hip-hop and rhythm tap, but her favorite is ballet.
Floyd recently returned to Darlington after spending five months auditioning in Los Angeles. While there, she filmed small roles in the short film Child's Place and TV shows Oliver Beene and Still Standing.
But when she couldn’t find a school that was a good fit in California, she returned to Darlington to concentrate on her academic, dancing, and acting students. But as she said in the spotlight, “I’ll definitely go back out there” when the time is right.
Alex Wysocki, Upper School, from Hilton Head, S.C., has been a resident student at Darlington for four years. She was named a prefect as a sophomore and is now in her second year as head prefect in her House.
“Even as a junior it was hands-down that Alex should be head prefect,” Angie Milford, teacher and wife of James Milford, Alex’s head of house, said in the article on Wysocki. Alex said that being good at conflict resolution comes naturally ¯ she has four sisters and one brother. "Watching my siblings, I learned it the easy way," she said.
Alex hasn't chosen yet what college she will attend, but she thinks she wants a career in business. No matter what she chooses, her caring personality will make her a success, Milford said.
Alex expressed great plans for the future. “If you want to have a great life,” she said. “You have to be a great leader.”
