Darlington Magazine Fall 2023

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Brent Bell Head of School Stefan Eady Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Matthew Peer Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management Natalie Ferguson Chief Financial Officer Hope Jones Director of Pre-K to 8 Chad Woods Director of Upper School Julie (Wilson) Lucas (’97) Chief Advancement Officer Vicki Vincent Director of Alumni Relations Tannika King Director of Communications Editor, Darlington Magazine Maddie Chastain Content Manager Paige Hamil Marketing Coordinator Andy Calvert Photographic Contributor Darlington Magazine is published annually by the Communication Office of Darlington School, and is distributed to those who have shown a continued interest in Darlington.

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Sara Jo Pierce (’27) portrays a playroom toy contemplating how to turn gold into straw in “Bedtime Stories as Told By Our Dad (Who Messed Them Up),” the Middle School Drama class’s spring production.

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ALL 2023 C oF m munity News

Contents 2 Community News 17 Class Notes 27 Honor Roll of Donors Campus Features 8 Q&A: Boarding Leaders Then & Now 10 100 Years of Boarding 16 Tommy Atha Road to Retirement

Campus Views 6 Class of 2023 14 Alumni Weekend Alumni Profiles 18 Larry Williams (’67) Distinguished Alumnus

22 Katharine (French) Flory (’82, LD ’20) A legacy of love for Darlington

25 Calista (Harden) Smith (’95, LD ’18) Focused on the greater good

In Memoriam 36 In Memoriam Spotlights Leaving a Legacy

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Community News

FROM THE

Head of School When I think about the fact that Darlington is celebrating the 100th year of our boarding program, the word that comes quickly to mind is vision.

I remain in awe of the vision of our founding family, the Coopers, and the school’s early leaders. They knew almost immediately that the potential and greatness of Darlington went well beyond being a simple school for boys from the local area. They remained resilient, even through World War I, and celebrated that vision with 30 boarding students, all male, in 1923.

One hundred years later, that Darlington boarding program serves 200 students with a House System designed to support, encourage, and motivate each to be his or her best, not only for themselves but also for the greater good.

While much has changed - our school is co-ed and students come from far greater distances than the southeastern United States at the same time, our boys still live in Old Main, now Wilcox Hall. That connection should not be lost on us, as it was Dr. Wilcox, then-president of the school, who personally recruited those first 30 boys and families to invest in the Darlington boarding experience.

What a remarkable and historic decision they made. That leap of faith came from the belief in relationships, and the relationships

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formed by those students with their classmates and faculty are the core of Darlington School.

As we move forward into our next 100 years as a boarding school, we are reminded that our vision for what comes next must always start with the value of personal relationships.

Later in this issue of Darlington Magazine, you’ll see boarding alumni share the word that comes to mind when they reflect on their boarding experience Darlington. I hope you enjoy reading.

Annual lectureship features president of Georgia Tech Dr. Ángel Cabrera, the president of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the first native of Spain to serve as president of an American university, was the 19th speaker in Darlington’s annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series in March.

“We appreciate Dr. Cabrera for taking the time to share his insights with our young people here at Darlington and are grateful to the Class of 1953 for establishing this annual lectureship that has brought so many interesting people to our campus,” said Vicki Vincent, director of alumni relations.

As president during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cabrera led Georgia Tech through one of the most critical times in its history to break records in student applications and enrollment, graduation rates, and research awards. Today, the institution is one of the fastest-growing and most research-intensive universities in the nation, serving more than 45,000 students and receiving nearly $1.3 billion in annual research awards.

“Do what you can with what you have in front of you,” he told students.

“Push yourself to do better. Experiment.

Look for different paths. Test yourself.

And have fun. Life is just absolutely a wonderful journey.”

Prior to his work at Georgia Tech, his alma mater, Cabrera served as president of George Mason University in Virginia; president of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, now part of Arizona State University; and dean of IE Business School in Madrid.

He has been named a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum, a “Star of Europe” by Bloomberg Businessweek, a “Henry Crown Fellow” by the Aspen Institute, and a “Great Immigrant” by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

The Class of 1953 Lectureship Series was established in 2003 to commemorate the class’s 50th reunion.

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The girls’ varsity tennis team celebrates after winning state.

Athletes earn state titles in spring sports

Agatha Blocker (’25) and Ther Kotchasanmanee (’25) accept the team’s trophy at state.

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The girls’ tennis team defeated Mount Vernon 3-2 to win Class A Division I, cliniching Darlington’s first state championship in the sport since 2006 and completing an undefeated 23-0 season. The crucial point of the contest fell squarely on the shoulders of Darlington’s No. 2 doubles pair of Audrey Abbott (’24) and Sophie Piller (’26), and the combo delivered in a big way, earning a thrilling three-set win.

In track, Gus Gammage (’23) took home the individual state title in shot put and broke a Class A Division I state record with a throw of 54-05.00.

Photo courtesy of Steven Eckhoff

Spring season was a big success for Darlington athletics with studentathletes bringing home individual and team state titles in golf, tennis and track.

“Winning a state championship is a huge accomplishment and these student-athletes should be very proud,” said Athletic Director Eddie Guth.

“Their hard work, dedication to their teams, and passion for their respective sports was evident throughout the season, and it makes us all very proud to wear purple.”

Ther Kotchasanmanee (’25) and the Darlington girls’ golf team claimed the individual and team state titles in Class A Division I. Kotchasanmanee shot 148 over the two-day tournament to finish as the individual state champion for the second-straight year, while the Lady Tigers shot 328 to win the team championship over Elbert County by 10 strokes.

Gus Gammage (’23) tops the podium at state.

Purple Tie supports parent organizations

Auctioneer Lou Dempsey (’87, LD ’17) and Upper School Tiger Pride President Kimberly (Murphy) Moseley (’87) get the crowd fired up for the Raise the Paddle portion of the evening at the Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate in August. Nearly 500 guests donned their best purple and white attire for the event, which grossed $328,674 for Darlington’s parent organizations: Pre-K to 8 Tiger Pride, Upper School Tiger Pride, Athletic Booster Club, and Fine Arts Booster Club. This annual fundraiser, which takes place the Saturday before the first day of school, features dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, and a reverse raffle.

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Board of Trustees elects three new members Darlington’s Board of Trustees elected three new members at the May meeting.

Allison (Hunter) Brooks (’79, LD ’14) is an administrative assistant for Brooks Building Group Inc. in Rome, a company she co-founded with her husband. She has served Darlington previously as a member of the Alumni Council, Annual Fund Leadership Board and Strategic Planning Committee.

She and her husband, Jeff (’79), are the parents of Kendall (Brooks) Headley (’08) and Hunter Brooks (’10, LD ’23).

“Allison’s deep connections and love for Darlington give her great perspective to serve the school during this important time in our history,” said Head of School Brent Bell. “The fact that Allison was a boarding student who ended up living in Rome and raising two Darlington alums who were day students speaks to

her strong relationships at the school. In addition, as a business person in Rome she understands both the strength and areas of potential of this community.”

Melinda Brown of Rome is a stayat-home mother and former adjunct professor at Shorter University. A dedicated parent volunteer, she is a former president of Pre-K to 8 Tiger Pride. She and her husband, Stephen, are the parents of Banks (’27), Connor (’23), and Lawson Brown (’21).

“Melinda is a thoughtful, discerning, big-picture thinker,” said Bell. “As the mother of two alums and one current student, her relationships with the school are deep. She has a clear understanding of the value of an independent school college-preparatory education and will serve well in helping us to continue

RUMPUS promotes teamwork, unity

While competition was fierce, it was the boys of Moser House who scored enough points to be named RUMPUS champion in January. A highly anticipated weekend each year, RUMPUS is a multievent competition between the students in each of the dorms. Day students join boarding students and faculty to represent the houses in a series of events that challenge the mind and body, and points are earned based on performance, theme, and spirit.

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articulating the value of a Darlington education.”

Luke Lester (’84 LD ’13) of Rome is owner of Bond, James Bond Inc. He returns to the Board of Trustees after serving previously from 2014-2020. He is also a former president of the Alumni Council. He and his wife, Sandy, are the parents of Grace (’19) and Hattie James Lester (’23).

“I am thrilled that Luke agreed to rejoin the Board of Trustees,” said Bell. “I have worked with him on several boards, including Darlington’s, and always appreciate his insight, wisdom, and calm demeanor. Luke is an entrepreneur and that mindset will be valuable to us as we move forward.”

Retiring trustees included Kevin Evans (’87, LD ’14), Mary Helen (Wright) Heaner (’77) and John Ware.

Allison Brooks

Melinda Brown

Luke Lester

Community steps up to surpass Darlington Fund goal by $114,000 Thanks to the generous support of our community and the work of volunteers, the 2022-2023 Darlington Fund surpassed its goal, raising a total of $1,246,864 to support students and teachers.

“Every year, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our community, and it makes me so proud to be a Tiger!” said trustee Andy Welborn (’85), chairman of The Darlington Fund. “Our teachers and students benefit from this every single day. Thank you for supporting their success in the classroom, on the field, on stage, in the lab, and across campus.”

Over 1,400 donors contributed.

“Our donors and volunteers graciously give back in so many ways each year,” said Julia (Douglas) Thomas (’07, LD ’15), director of annual giving. “We love to hear what Darlington means to them and why they continue to support the school however they can.”

Additionally, the third annual Giving Day: Giving for Connections in February brought in more than $130,000 from almost 400 donors.

Top volunteer, Class Agent and Alumni Council member Annie Rosen (’02,

LD ’18), brought her A game. “Giving Day was thrilling,” she said. “I’m always interested in a little friendly competition, and giving back to institutions that matter like Darlington is one of my top priorities. Connecting with former classmates in 2023 to make sure the Class of 2002 won for our decade was a blast.”

Thomas credits the Darlington Fund Leadership Team for their support.

“From Giving Day to Parents for Purple, our volunteers really stepped up to the challenge and made a huge impact in all of our campaigns,” she said.

“We can’t wait to see what they will accomplish in 2024.”

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24 participate in Leadership Darlington Twenty-four alumni representing six states participated in the school’s Leadership Darlington program in March.

“Leadership Darlington is a prestigious and competitive opportunity for alumni to engage with their alma mater and school leaders on an in-depth, personal level,” said Vicki Vincent, director of alumni relations. “The program is designed to increase the number of alumni actively engaged with the school and develop the next generation of Darlington’s leadership.”

Members of the Class of 2023 include Tripp Bagby (’91), Hunter Brooks (’10), Patrick Cash (’91), Jon Chumbler (’04), Paige Collier (’88), Rosemary (McGowin) Corte (’90), Will Coxwell (’98), Kendall (Collins) Duggan (’97), Terar (Stewart) Everhart (’13), Lindsey (Mann) Field (’99), Robert Gaffney (’07), Ashley (Rice) Gomez (’97), Dave Huguenel (’03), Ransom James (’92), Andrew Lawrence (’03), Ben Levy (’93), Mary Elizabeth (Neville) Martin (’90), Amanda Mize (’00), Gillian (Fierer) O’Nan (’98), Kim Parnell (’98), Xaivier Ringer (’04), Austin Spooner (’12), Megan (Gates) Watters (’97) and Kevin Wood (’97).

Over two days, participants obtained an integrated view of Darlington, including the internal and external forces that affect the school’s direction and the challenges it faces. They also experienced an interchange with senior administrators and participated in discussions about the future. The program featured a keynote address by Honorary Chair Gordon Smith (’71), vice chair of Darlington’s Board of Trustees and retired executive director and chief operating officer of the United States Tennis Association.

“Taking part in Leadership Darlington was taking a walk down memory lane while looking into the future,” said Martin. “I was reminded of how unique and life-changing it is to be in education, and especially to be in education at Darlington. While Darlington is moving forward with fresh, invigorating, and inspirational ideas, the school is holding fast to what makes it an institution that cares first about what is best for the whole child.”

Ringer agreed, adding, “I walked away with a greater understanding of the hard work and dedication teachers, staff and administrators have to make Darlington unique. I recommend Leadership

Darlington because it gives such a clear view of where the school is, where it’s going and how we can contribute.”

To apply for Leadership Darlington 2024, which will take place March 24-25, contact contact alumni@ darlingtonschool.org

Gordon Smith (’71), honorary chair of Leadership Darlington, shares career and life lessons.

Wax Museum features famous names Rob Mathews (’32), Thomas Herren (’32), Towns Sawhill (’32) and Frank Stegall (’32) portray The Beatles in the annual Third-Grade Wax Museum. Last year’s theme, “Significant Creators, Innovators, and Trailblazers Who Shaped Our Society,” featured wellknown names such as Princess Diana, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Lucille Ball, and more. Each student researched his or her famous person and prepared a speech in both English and Spanish, a digital presentation, a display with props, and a caricature.

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2023 CLASS OF

Th e mon t h of M ay wa s a bus y on e for graduating seniors as they prepared to say farewell to Darlington. End-of-the-year events like Prom, Baccalaureate and Commencement became rites of passage, inspiring lifelong memories that will live in the hearts of each individual. Forever bonded as a group, our 131 new alumni have created their own legacy at Darlington - for no other class in school history will have the same complexion as the Class of 2023.

Among them are a handful of state champions, four sets of twins and one set of triplets, an author, and several singer-songwriters, to name a few. They hail from 12 countries and 13 states. Eighteen are four-year boarding students, a nd 22 a re Da r Babies (h aving att en ded si nc e pr e-K or k i n derga rt en).

Fourteen have parents who are alumni, four have grandparents who are alumni, and one is a fifth-generation legacy. They have earned over $8.8 million in merit scholarships and are now attending 75 different colleges in 26 states, Canada and Israel.

But the Class of 2023 is special for countless other reasons, and the memories they made here will never be forgotten. Best of luck, graduates, as you move on to the next phase of your lives, and remember that your Darlington family is always here for you!

Ndiana Akpan (’23) beams as she is cheered on by faculty during the Commencement recessional.

Ryland (’23), Parker (’23) and Kate Scott (’23) introduce the Commencement speaker, their father, Dr. Ryland Scott, a local surgeon.

Shayali Patel (’23), Addison Payne (’23), Belle Brooks (’23), Mika Lynn (’23), Michelle White (’23), Emma Adams (’23), Mollie Sabourin (’23) and Joey Kight (’23) don decorated uniforms that reflect their college choices on the last day of uniforms for seniors.

Math Department Head and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Al Shorey presents Philip Lataif (’23) with his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point on Honors Day.

The Alumni Council welcomes the Class of 2023 into the Darlington Alumni Association with a Senior Picnic hosted by Drs. Annie and John Cowan.

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Steve Han (’23) tackles the ropes course at the Senior Retreat.

Head of School Brent Bell awards a diploma to Connor Brown (’23).

Head Prefects Christa Twyman (’23) and Sydnee Barndt (’24) accept the Centennial Cup on behalf of Thornwood House along with Head of House Elizabeth Bruce (’03).

Gwyn Traylor (’23), Jonna Massey (’23), Claire Matherne (’23) and Alden Baker (’23) enjoy a fun evening at the Senior Picnic.

Seniors and friends dance the night away at “The Great Gatsby” Prom.

Ebuka Obioha (’23) escorts Jiji (’23) and Jojo Munroe (’23) in the Prom Senior Lead Out.

Bella Boswell (’23), Caroline Warden (’23), Tommy Bethel (’23) and Sara Botwinik (’23) pack bags of food at the Bagwell Food Pantry during the Senior Service Project.

Student Body President Collin Rego (’23) rings the School Bell to kick off Darlington’s 118th school year at Opening Convocation.

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Elizabeth Richie (’23) introduces Baccalaureate speaker Jaclyn Haynes, Upper School science teacher, who was chosen to speak by the class.

Quin McClarity (’23) was one of nearly 20 student-athletes in the class who signed to compete at the collegiate level.

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Boarding Leaders Then & Now

Lee Redmond (’70), second row far left, and his football teammates.

How did you come to attend Darlington?

LR: I transferred from Columbus High School at the beginning of my sophomore year. A number of boys from Columbus, Ga., had attended or were attending at the time, and my parents thought I would benefit from a Darlington education.

EA: I’m from Mills River, N.C., and came to Darlington to be a member of the Soccer Academy.

Why did you want to attend a boarding school?

LR: My parents wanted me to attend, but I wasn’t sure about being away from home.

I attended summer school at Darlington the summer of 1967 and really enjoyed the experience of being more on my own. From there, I decided that I wanted to attend Darlington full-time.

EA: I originally wanted to attend because I loved Harry Potter growing up and thought going to school away from home was such a cool concept. But now, I realize that I was just ready to take that step of living away from my parents and growing on my own.

What was the boarding community like?

LR: The boarding population and the day students were a pretty homogeneous group of boys. We had students from as far away as Oklahoma and California, but no international students. The move to coeducation and the admission of a broader ethnic spectrum are certainly all for the better, I think.

EA: My freshman year, we had so many options of things to do, and I formed a close friend

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group. However, my sophomore year, we were locked down on campus due to COVID. That year is one of my favorites because the bonds we formed were closer than they would have been any other time. My junior year, I helped create activities for students to bond. I was able to watch new and returning students create their own unique groups and experiences that made an even more amazing boarding community.

What were you involved in?

LR: I played soccer, football, and baseball, and was a member of the D-Club. I was also active on the Dance Committee, which afforded us an opportunity to eat as many Krystal burgers as we could while cleaning the gym after every dance.

EA: I was a part of the Beekeeping Club, president of the Chemistry Club, head tutor of the Writing Center, Cooper House activity leader, head prefect of Cooper House, a member of our Student Activities Committee, a leader in our Weekend Activities Committee, and member of the U19 Soccer Academy.

What made you want to be a dorm leader?

LR: Then-Dean of Boys Dick Barkell had gotten to know me because my roommate, Tom Hendrickson, and I were the paper delivery boys in the dorms. He suggested we become dorm proctors our junior year. We were proctors on the third floor in Old Main and then in the Senior Dorm our last year. We didn’t have different houses, but were generally grouped in dorms by class.

EA: I wanted to be a leader from the day I got to Darlington. Cooper House’s community was indescribable freshman year. Everyone was friends with one another, and you wanted to

Lee Redmond (’70) and his grandson, Kasper, at the Ennis Rodeo in Montana. spend time in the dorm because you knew you were in a safe, welcoming environment. Being a part of such an amazing, tight-knit group of girls made me want to make every incoming student’s first year as amazing as mine was.

What are some of your most memorable experiences?

LR: Getting to know the day students and their families, interactions with girls at Thornwood and East Rome High School, and traveling to play teams in the Mid-South Association all over Georgia and Tennessee. Interacting with the faculty and their families on campus was also entertaining, fun, and impactful, particularly when I returned to Darlington as a member of the faculty and became a peer to those I had once addressed as Mr. or Mrs. That was certainly a weird adjustment to make!

EA: Hanging out in the duty office bonding with the girls; the hectic, sleepless week

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In 1970, Lee Redmond graduated from an all-boys’ day and boarding school. Fifty-three years later, Emma Adams (’23) graduated from a coeducational school community that represents 19 states and 28 countries.

Both served as leaders among their peers, Redmond as a dorm proctor and Adams as head prefect of Cooper House. Here, they reflect on their unique Darlington experiences and though much has changed in 53 years, the foundational values that have defined our school for nearly 120 years remain a guiding force in the lives of our graduates.

preparing for RUMPUS; and watching the girls smile and laugh during our dorm activities. My favorite experience was watching them grow throughout the year, especially the new students.

How has your boarding experience impacted who you are today?

LR: I was so much better prepared than many of my classmates at Washington and Lee who attended public schools and had not had the experience of a more independent lifestyle. The great thing about Darlington was that we were allowed to be more independent but, at the same time, we had faculty there to provide gentle guidance if it seemed we might be headed in a wrong direction.

EA: I would not be the person that I am today without Darlington. I have gained independence, responsibility and confidence. Living without the constant watchful eye of your parents is terrifying, but you grow from it, and with the guiding hand of Darlington’s faculty, I have been able to become my own person and form my own

ideals and opinions. I have also learned to take responsibility for my actions, that you have to be punctual with check-in times and classes, and that sleep actually is a necessity. Lastly, I have grown into a young woman who will, without fault, always be herself because the faculty at Darlington encouraged me to do so.

What comes to mind when you think of your graduation year?

LR: The Vietnam War was in full swing and turning 18 that year, my classmates and I had to sign up for the draft. Richard Nixon was president and anti-war demonstrations were occurring all over the country. Kent State happened that year. Many of the popular songs that year had anti-war themes and lyrics. The Manson trials were happening as Charlie Manson and his followers were tried for the Tate La Bianca Murders. The country was in great turmoil following the recent assassinations of both Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy in 1968. It was clearly an interesting time to be alive, to say the least.

EA: The things that come to mind are panicked coffee runs during office hours; obsessing over Taylor Swift with my best friend; hanging out in Cooper House’s duty office having some of the best conversations; putting my heart and soul into Cooper House; spending a bunch of time with all the heads of house because they are the most incredible people; but, most importantly, every second that I spent with my best friends Mika, Mollie, and Joey.

Describe your path after graduating from Darlington.

Emma Adams (’23) pictured with her roommate, Mika Lynn (’23), at Prom.

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LR: After Darlington, I attended and graduated from Washington and Lee University with a double major in economics and German. Due to

Emma Adams (’23) clutches her diploma as she exits the Commencement ceremony.

the influence of Bill Supon, my German teacher at Darlington, I was placed directly into thirdyear German classes at W&L. After college, I returned to Darlington and was the alumni director and assistant development director. In addition, I taught German and coached JV soccer along with serving as a dormitory counselor.

From there, I moved on to The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla., as development director.

In 1979, I joined a commercial real estate development company and spent the next 41 years in various capacities in commercial development in Florida and Southern California. I retired in 2020 as CEO of several commercial real estate companies and moved from California to Montana, where we now reside full time.

My wife, K.C., and I have five children and nine grandkids spread all over the country. We now spend time traveling and visiting them.

EA: I am attending The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where I am majoring in Security and Intelligence and Criminal Justice.

What do you hope for the future of Darlington?

LR: I hope Darlington never strays from its traditional values while nurturing young people toward open, exploratory and inquisitive minds. I hope it continues to provide a solid foundation of learning as well as to provide a full understanding of the discipline of learning to excel in college and the world beyond. These young people are the future leaders of tomorrow.

EA: I hope that Darlington continues to be the outstanding institution that it is. Darlington became a home for me, and I hope that it does the same for the many students yet to come.

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C a m p u s F e a t u re

In the fall of 1923, Darlington enrolled its first 30 boarding students, all male, most of whom had been personally recruited by thenC.R. Wilcox. Today, 204 young men President Dr.

women from 19 states and 28 countries and

call Darlington their home away from home.

We asked our boarding alumni to share the

word that comes to mind when they think of

their Darlington experience and tell us why

they chose that word. Here are some of their

responses.

FANTASTIC

PIVOTAL “My experience at Darlington was pivotal for so many reasons. The friends I made and the teachers that I had informed a lot of who I am today. They broadened my worldview, built my sense of empathy, increased my curiosity, and taught me to seek out experiences that challenged me as a person.” - Adrianna Young (’16) pictured with former faculty member Beth Wilson

“My experience at Darlington has made me who I am today. I cherish and appreciate the opportunity and skills that Darlington has given me.”

- Doug Hendrickson (’74)

SALUBRIOUS “I genuinely appreciated my four years at Darlington, the amazing experiences, and people I was able to meet. It was overwhelming at first, moving away at age 14 to an unknown state and school.

By the time I was graduating, I did not want to leave. Everyone who has the privilege to attend Darlington is blessed.

Thank you to my teachers, staff, and friends for the wonderful experience.”

- Banks Mattingly (’11)

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DIVERSE “It was truly a privilege to live, learn, and develop alongside beautiful people who’d come from an array of backgrounds and ways of living. I’m forever grateful for the boarding program and especially grateful to my fellow boarding alumni who were willing to share their amazing cultures with me and the rest of our Darlington Community.”

- Charles King (’11)

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EMPOWERING “The boarding program gave me a chance to be more independent and empowered me to make the right decisions, which set me up for better success in college and life.” - Kate (Daniel) Vinyard (‘96, LD ’15), at right, pictured with Ashley Wright (’96, LD ’20)

FORMATIVE “I believe that my time there helped me grow as a person and prepared me for an independent life after high school/college in so many ways!” - C.J. Cypress (’07, LD ’14)

PURPOSEFUL

EYE-OPENING

“My experience gave me drive, direction and purpose. Prior to Darlington, my high school career represented more of an existence. You don’t get drive, direction and purpose from simply existing. Friends, education, life experiences and the trust Darlington put in me changed my life for the better forever.” - Jeff Cramer (‘90)

“The years I spent on campus really opened me up to new possibilities, meeting people from all parts of the world, and inspired me to explore more.”

- Mark Huang (‘11)

LIFE-CHANGING

PHENOMENAL

“Sitting in a tree behind the Home-on-the-Hill on a cold, dreary, fall day, just having done poorly on a Geometry test even though I had studied so hard, I came to the realization that if you honestly gave 110% – win or lose – that was all that I could do. I should learn from the experience, be proud of what and who I was, and move on being the very best Lee Epting that I could be. This has been my philosophy of life ever since that day. Coming to this realization, while in that tree, as I said, has been life-changing in the best of all ways.”

- Lee Epting (’63)

“As an international student, I got to experience life in the U.S., match with a Rome Family even for the summer, play football (leading me to play football in college), and make a great set of lifelong friends. The education was superb.”

- Marlon Reyes Granados (’92)

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100 FAMILY

EXCEPTIONAL

“During my four years at Darlington, I made an incredible bond with faculty members, their families, and my fellow boarding students. It truly felt like one big family. To this day, I could walk back onto campus and pick up right where I left off with many of those same people.

My greatest friends are the ones I made living on campus through the boarding program and I am so grateful. Truly an amazing experience!” - Alex Gardner (’18), at far left, pictured with housemates after winning RUMPUS

“The combination of the professional staff actually wanting to teach the whole child and the lifelong companionships built while living on campus with students from all over the world make for an exceptional experience. Both the staff and fellow boarders become your new family – a bond that lasts a lifetime and one where you can always pick up from where you last met.” - Eleanor (McClendon) Bond (’84)

SPECIAL “Being a boarding student at Darlington was special because I had a chance to learn about different cultures while getting a first-class education. We supported each other academically and athletically. We celebrated each other’s birthdays, visited each other’s houses during breaks, and competed every year in RUMPUS. It was an overall unforgettable experience.”

- Tyshawn Good (’09)

HOME “A home is usually considered to be a safe place, where happy memories are created and where you are surrounded by some of your closest people in life – to me, that’s just what my Darlington experience as a boarding student was like.” - Hanna Grevelius (‘14)

WORLDLY “It was my first experience learning about people, cultures and religions outside of North America.”

- Mike Jones (‘04, LD ’16)

ENRICHING “Boarding enlarged your extended family. First, your roommate became a surrogate sibling. Your hallmates were like first cousins.

We were in the same boat learning how to become young men. It was a successful journey.” - Gray Tuttle (‘72)

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REWARDING SELF-DISCIPLINE “Darlington instilled in us the importance and discipline of integrity and the Honor System. But also the discipline of hard work, setting goals, persistence, making good choices, unlocking your potential, belief in yourself, and acceptance of others.” - Lewis Glenn (‘64) pictured second from right, with his brothers, Alston (’57), Jack, and the late Bob (’60) Glenn

“The lifelong friendships forged from this experience of living in this close environment exceded any sense of fraternity I felt in college or service after Darlington.” - Moultrie Plowden (‘53), pictured with his wife, Mary Catherine

AWESOME “It was the best experience in my life.”

- Bucky Leach (’85)

TRANSFORMATIVE “I learned I could compete academically and I became self-reliant.”

- Bob Berry (‘64)

INDELIBLE “The experience changed my life and altered my perception of myself and what was possible.” - Richard Scott (’97, LD ’19)

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GROWTH “During my three years at Darlington, I grew into the person I am today. I learned good values and habits.

I learned what a quality friendship is – and still have those friends today. I value my years at Darlington more than the four at college.” - John Stephens (‘86)

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2022

Kate Flory (’17), Tate Morgan (’17), Georgi McCauley (’17) and Avery Smith (’17) reunite for their fifth class reunion.

Alumni celebrating their 50th reunion or greater are inducted into Golden Tigers and Golden Thistles.

Members of the Class of 1972 celebrate their 50th reunion during a special presentation at halftime.

More than 400 alumni and friends returned to the Lakeside last October for Darlington’s annual Alumni Weekend celebration. Event highlights included the presentation of the Distinguished Alumnus Award to Larry Williams (’67), a 34-14 win over the Pepperell Dragons and a special presentation honoring the Class of 1972’s 50th reunion during halftime at the football game. Classes ending in 2s and 7s celebrated their reunions with 1972 and 1992 boasting the largest number of returning alumni. A special thanks goes out to the class agents, event hosts, and all those involved in making last year’s celebration a great success. Look for photos from Alumni Weekend 2023 on Darlington’s website and in the next issue of Darlington Magazine.

Scott Morris (’95, LD ’14) attends Lunch by the Lakeside.

Kevin Wood (’97, LD ’23) and Amanda Wood (’97, LD ’17) pictured with their children, Ila, Birdie, and Evelyn at the Tiger Tailgate.

Members of the Class of 1982 pose for a quick photo at Lunch by the Lakeside.

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The Tigers celebrate after scoring a touchdown.

Lee Thuston (’67), 2017 Distinguished Alumnus, congratulates his friend Larry Williams (’67), 2023 Distinguished Alumnus.

Annie Rosen (’02, LD ’18) and Kristen Rachels (’05, LD ’16) catch up at the Tiger Tailgate.

Larry Williams (’67) is honored during Darlington Celebration.

Chuck Hillis Jr. (’72) and Steve Winkler (’72, LD ’15) enjoy a meal together at the Tiger Tailgate.

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Ivy (’12) and Marissa (McKoy ‘12, LD ‘18) Duggan arrive for the Tiger Tailgate.

Meredith (Gaffney) Agarwal (’12), Raj Agarwal, Becca (Schenk) Martin (’12), Zach Martin (’11) and Rachel Christopher (’12) visit at the Cocktail Party.

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Tommy Atha Road to Retirement

It might surprise you to know that longtime head football coach Tommy Atha, who retired from Darlington this past spring after three decades of service, started his career in retail management. But it didn’t take him very long to realize that he was meant to be on the sidelines.

“I remember sitting in a cubicle on a Saturday afternoon listening to the Georgia game on the radio in September thinking, ‘What in the world am I doing?’” he said. “I picked up the phone and called my dad and said, ‘I can’t do this anymore. I want to be a football coach!’”

The rest is history. Atha spent two years teaching and coaching at his alma mater, Rockmart High School, before he and his wife, Cathe, moved to the Darlington campus in 1993.

During his tenure as a Tiger, he would teach physical education,

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civics, world geography, and American history, and coach varsity football; varsity, JV, and middle school girls’ basketball; and varsity track. He even had the opportunity to coach all four of his children, Maggie Beth (Atha) Ralston (’14), Tommy (’19), Anna Claire (’17) and Katherine.

“It has been a tremendous honor for me to serve as a teacher and coach at Darlington,” said Atha. “This has been a great place for my family and my kids. The relationships with my players and colleagues over the years are what has been most important to me. It has been a heck of a ride.”

With 179 career wins under his belt, Atha is the winningest football coach in Darlington history. He served as an assistant coach during the Tigers’ state championship season in 1998 and, as head football coach for 21 years, he led the team to the state playoffs 19 times and helped them secure seven region championships.

“I believe more life lessons are taught in athletics than anywhere else in our society,” said Atha. “In

athletics, you learn how to fail and go back and try again. You learn the correlation between hard work and success. You learn the value of teamwork and sacrifice for the benefit of others.

“I am proud to see so many successful men and women that I have had the wonderful pleasure to coach through football and basketball,” he continued. “When I see my former players – who are husbands and wives and mothers and fathers who have gone on to be successful in their working careers – it’s extremely rewarding.”

Atha’s passion for coaching dates back to his own experience as a young athlete.

“When I was a boy, there was a painting in the press box at our youth baseball field of a coach tying the shoes of a kid. It read, ‘A man never stood so tall as when he knelt to help a child.’ That always resonated with me,” he said. “I have loved being able to help kids develop self-confidence, whether in the classroom or on the field.

“Education, to me, is much less about expounding what you know and more about encouraging and inspiring kids to seek answers for themselves and learn to push themselves farther than they think they can go,” he added. “I also believe that coaching and teaching are one in the same just in different venues.

Great coaches are great teachers.”

Atha earned numerous accolades during his coaching career at Darlington and was named AllRegion Football Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year last season after leading the Tigers to back-to-back region championships.

Last fall, the school’s newly renovated weight room, the Pierce Tiger Pit, was dedicated in his honor.

“Tommy will long be remembered for coining the phrase ‘Ain’t nothing like a Tiger on Friday night,’” said Head of School Brent Bell, “and we appreciate his hard work and dedication to making this statement true for the past three decades.”

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Class Notes 1958

(next reunion 2028)

1984

(next reunion 2024)

Class Agents: Jeff Godard, Charlie Higgins

Class Agent: Madge (Brown) Crawford

Roby Robinson III, Scott Dozier (’73), Billy Mitchell (’58) and Head of School Brent Bell met for lunch in Alpharetta last October to catch up on all things Darlington.

Madge (Brown) Crawford and several other alumni attended the wedding of Sherral Parris and JeanFrançois Decroocq in Mandelieu La Napoule, France, on May 6, 2023.

1966

(next reunion 2026)

Class Agent: Frank Virgin

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Class of 1972

Walter Elcock III was elected to serve on the University of North Carolina Board of Visitors. A resident of Dallas, Texas, Walter retired as president of the branch banking network of Bank of America and is now board chair of The Dallas Institute of Humanities & Culture.

Frank Virgin and a group of Golden Tigers got together in Atlanta for lunch at the Piedmont Driving Club on Dec. 15. Attending were Stuart Alston (’63), Buford Harbin (’63), Watt Neal (’63), Jimmy, Humphries (’63), Frank Virgin (’66), David Hunter (’65), Joe Orr (’63), Wright Bagby (’63), Louis Glenn (’64), Bill Wofford (’63), Sam Moss (’63), Larry Williams (’67), Gordon Smith (’71), and Al Barron (’63).

Frank Richardson (’84), Barry Dulaney (’84), Madge (Brown) Crawford (’84), Cooper Crawford (’83), Sherral Parris (’83) and Allyson Dulaney (’83)

Class of 1972T

Harry Foss (’65), Richard Hughes (’84) and Wright Bagby (’63, LD ’12) attend the Fathers of Alumni Tailgate in March.

Class of 1977

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Alumni Profile

Larry Williams (’67) Distinguished Alumnus

Upon graduating from Darlington, Larry Williams (’67) was honored to receive the Senior Scroll for Outstanding Service to the Darlington Community. His loyal service to the school continued well after his departure, and so it really was no surprise that – 55 years later – he was awarded the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

“This is a real honor for me to be able to introduce my dear, dear, dear friend of 60 years, Larry Callaway Williams,” said Lee Thuston (’67) during the award presentation last October. “What you don’t read, what you can’t see, and what you don’t understand unless you pay attention to a person like Larry Williams is what he’s done for this school.

“He has spent 22 years as a trustee, which is an enormous commitment.

He has been something high up in all the major campaigns … He’s probably spent thousands of hours on the telephone, writing letters, cajoling people to support these campaigns,” Thuston continued.

“He’s done it with no recognition in mind. He’s done it because of his love for Darlington. He is very, very deserving of this award today.

When our motto – Wisdom More Than Knowledge, Service Beyond Self, Honor Above Everything – was written, I believe that they had a guy like Larry Williams in mind because he epitomizes that to me.”

After Darlington, Williams earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia before beginning his 42-year career in the financial advisory sector. His experience spans a comprehensive range of industries, including printing and packaging, healthcare services, manufacturing, mining, specialty chemicals, and franchising.

He retired in 2017 as a managing director of the investment banking team at Fifth Third Securities. Prior

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Larry Williams (’67) pictured with Alumni Council Past President Robert Hortman (’99, LD ’18), longtime friend Lee Thuston (’67), and Head of School Brent Bell after receiving the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award in October.

to joining Fifth Third, he co-founded the Breckenridge Group Inc., a boutique investment banking firm focused primarily on the middle market that played a significant role in the consolidation of the U.S. long distance telecommunications industry. He served previously as an executive vice president with Stringer, Wyatt & Williams Inc., a vice president for investment banking with The Robinson-Humphrey Co. Inc., director of finance and development for the Cecil B. Day Co., and owner and founder of the Days Inns of America motel chain.

Williams has been involved in numerous philanthropic and community service activities, including the Rotary Club of Buckhead, the Emory University School of Medicine Department of Urology Advisory Board, the Society of International Business Fellows, and the University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship Foundation National Selection Committee.

He is currently a member of the Boards of Directors of Bonanza Royalties LLC, Portola Minerals Co. and Warbird Consulting Partners LLC. He previously served on the BT Capital Investment Advisory Board; the Bankers Trust Co. equity investment subsidiary; and the Boards of Directors of Shorewood Packaging Corp., Portola Packaging Inc., and American Gilsonite Co. “I stand here today in front of you both humbled and grateful for the recognition that Darlington

has decided to bestow on me this morning,” said Williams. “My goal is to just help the school. To help the school succeed as a predominant boarding and day school in the preparation of its students to successfully enter and attend college.”

As part of his lifelong commitment to Darlington, Williams served multiple terms on the Board of Trustees before being named a Life Trustee in 2020. He has also been an active fundraiser in three of the school’s capital campaigns and is a longtime member of the J.J. Darlington Giving Society.

“When I think about the Darlington we experienced and what it meant to me, it’s easy for me to realize that my seven years at Darlington changed my life … It was Darlington that laid the foundation for the later successes in my life,” said Williams.

“To the lucky students here today, I want to stress the importance of the bonds, the friendships, the special relationships forged in your time together here at Darlington. These are friendships for life. Keep them.

Work hard. Make them important for the rest of your lives. It is the legacy of these relationships that the Darlington experience has given you.

Your legacy is more than just giving money to your favorite charities; it is the impact you make on the lives around you with your time and your expertise, in addition to your resources. Your legacy is how you are remembered.”

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Class Notes 1994

Mai Mai (Selman) Kelly (’72T, LD ’12) hugs Allison Watters at the Mothers of Alumni Brunch on Valentine’s Day.

Class of 1982

(next reunion 2024)

1999

(next reunion 2024)

Class Agent: Jimmy Smith

Class Agent: Marie (Hodge) Gordon

Frank Pratt III writes: “Life is going well as the COVID-19 pandemic becomes a part of our past. I am still working with my father in Rome as a mental health counselor. I also do some contract work with Eastchester Family Services and evaluations for adult guardianship for most of the Probate Courts in Northwest Georgia. I’ve been playing the sax with the Etowah Jazz Society Big Band for nearly 10 years. Lastly, I earned a black belt in Universal Martial Arts (formerly Choi Kwang Do) in December. My family has had a setback due to a fire that severely damaged my parents’ home in Rome early in December. Although the damage was very severe, we are thankful that neither one of them were harmed. We deeply appreciate everyone who has offered their love and support during this ordeal, many of whom are from the Darlington Community.”

Jeremy Powell has started a music podcast for Georgia Public Broadcasting called “Peach Jam” in which he highlights musicians from across the state who represent different genres. He previously worked at 99X, Dave FM, B98.5 and Kicks 101.5.

Frank Pratt (’94)

2002

(next reunion 2027)

Class Agents: Tiffany (Payne) Horton, Annie Rosen, Miles Wellesley

Deana Perry is Floyd County’s first black judge. An associate judge in Juvenile Court, she is a graduate of Mercer University and the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University.

2004

(next reunion 2024)

Class Agent: Vacancy

Jake Cook and his wife, Megan, announce the birth of a son, Jacob “Shelby,” on Feb. 9, 2023. The family lives in Panama City, Fla.

Shelby Cook, the son of Jake (’04) and Megan Cook

Class of 1987 Class of 1992 Fall 2023

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Class of 1997

Class of 2002

2005

(next reunion 2025)

2007

(next reunion 2027)

Class Agents: Madison (McRae) Cauthen, Kimberly King, Ford Knight, Brad Large

Class Agents: C.J. Cypress, Christine (Doss) Perrin

Barton Lowrey and his wife, Betsy, announce the birth of a son, Jacob “Jake” Hart, on Sept. 26, 2021. He joins big sister Mary Barton. The family lives in Sandy Springs, Ga.

Brett Henson and his wife, Lauren, announce the birth of a daughter, Rose Margaret, on June 8, 2023. She joins big sister Nora. The family lives in Salisbury, N.C.

Amie Sabourin, Lauren Sklar, Kelly (McClain) Espy, Anne Paige Wilson, Shay Wood and Rhonda Frix attend a brunch for mothers of alumni at the Home-on-the-Hill on Valentine’s Day.

Film, TV and stage actor Kyle Minshew (’97) talks with Darlington students about his career in October.

Mary Barton and Jake Lowrey, the children of Betsy and Barton Lowrey (’05)

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Lauren, Nora, Brett (’07) and Rose Margaret Henson

Xaivier Ringer (’04, LD ’23) browses silent auction items at the Purple Tie Tiger Tailgate.

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Head of School Brent Bell pictured with alumni attorneys Gordon Smith (’71), Bob Berry (’64), Morgan Pollard (’13), Brad Skidmore (’80, LD ’13), Lee Thuston (’67) and Michael Van Cise (’97, LD ’12), who served as hosts and/or panelists at the Darlington Connects Atlanta Networking event at Burr & Forman LLP.

Class of 2007

Retired faculty members Elaine (Hackett) Smith (’71T, LD ’18), Charla Brewster and Debbie (Brice) Greeson (’72T) attend the Mothers of Alumni Brunch in February.

Harley Yancey IV, president of State Mutual Insurance Co., was asked to serve on United Community Bank’s Board of Directors and was recently featured in the University of Georgia School of Law’s Advocate Magazine.

Prior to joining State Mutual, Harley practiced law for Brinson, Askew, Berry, Seigler, Richardson & Davis. He serves on many industry associations, including as chairman for the Georgia Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association and director for the Oklahoma Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association.

2008

2009

(next reunion 2024)

Class Agents: Korea (Black) Gilreath, Elizabeth (Kelley) Graham

Jessica (Moore) Russell graduated from Yale University on May 13, 2023, as a physician’s assistant.

(next reunion 2028)

Class Agents: Mac Gilliland, Izzy Hortman, Patrick Wilson

Robert Hortman (’99, LD ’18), past president of the Alumni Council, speaks at Darlington Celebration last fall.

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Mac Gilliland Jr., assistant professor of chemistry at Furman University, and another Furman professor have been awarded a three-year, $1 million grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to create a prototype of a portable, lightweight mass spectrometer for analyzing chemicals in the air.

Jessica (Moore) Russell (’09)

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Krys (Condello) Street (’82) and Katharine (French) Flory (’82, LD ‘20) visit at Alumni Weekend.

Katharine (French) Flory (’82, LD ’20) A legacy of love for Darlington

You might say that Darlington was Katharine (French) Flory’s (’82) window to the world.

After a transformative three-year boarding experience, she went on to study abroad in college, travel extensively and forge a successful 30+-year career at a large bioph a r m aceutica l compa n y w ith a globa l presence.

“My Darlington experience lives with me every day,” she said.

“Although I didn’t realize it at the time, I appreciate how the education, experiences, friendships, and opportunities gained at Darlington were the catalysts for my future. The educational experience Darlington provided opened so many doors for me and allowed me to be the person I am today. I am so thankful that I attended Darlington. The impact it had on my life has been extraordinary. I love that literally, you can be anywhere and have a Darlington connection.”

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Flory and her best friend, Charlotte (Rushin) Gunby (’83), enrolled at Darlington as sophomores in search of adventure, independence, and opportunity. A resident of the now-razed Trippeer Dorm, she got up early every weekday to take attendance at breakfast and spent a lot of time in the Zelle darkroom developing film for the Jabberwokk.

Her three years as a student were prime preparation for college, while including plenty of fun and friendships that would stand the test of time.

“When I arrived as a freshman at Hollins University, I was way ahead of the game as far as dormitory life and the academic responsibilities required of a new college student,” said Flory, who would go on to work in London and Washington, D.C., before settling down with her husband, John, in their current home city of Columbus, Ga. The couple would have four children – a son and triplet girls – and Flory was thrilled when one of her daughters, Kate (’17), decided she wanted to be a boarding student at Darlington. She enrolled in ninth grade and took advantage of all the school has to offer, even becoming managing editor of her mother’s favorite student involvement, the Jabberwokk.

“Kate had heard about Darlington all of her life and, like me, was excited to take her educational experience to another level,” said Flory, who works in access and reimbursement for AbbVie’s immunology division. “Darlington had grown in so many ways from the early 1980s. The opportunities available to Kate were exponential – educational, leadership, athletic, college counseling, and extracurricular. I am very grateful for the experience Kate had and thankful that she chose to expand on my footsteps at Darlington!”

Since Kate’s graduation from Darlington in 2017, Flory has become even more involved with the school through the Leadership Darlington program and as a member of the Board of Trustees.

“Appreciating my own Darlington experience and my daughter’s as well has made me very passionate about giving back to the school,” she said. “I am very humbled and honored to serve [as a trustee] and have an impact on the direction of Darlington’s future, which is very bright!”

Again following in her mother’s footsteps, Kate also stays connected to the school as an active member of the Young Alumni Council. She even served as chair of Giving Day in February.

“What I have loved and will always love about Darlington is its continued focus on the students and always striving to improve student opportunities and experiences,” said Flory. “I am so thankful for my own experience and Kate’s experience.

I contribute because I want the school to continue to grow and offer opportunities above and beyond for the students. It’s vitally important for alumni to stay engaged because each of us has a part of us that is because of our Darlington experience. It would be wonderful if everyone would give back just a little bit – what a difference it would make for the school.”

Head of School Brent Bell, Amelia (Ross) Ricks (’01, LD ’19), Jeff Snider (’92, LD ’18), Will Thuston (’00, LD ’12) and Thomas Key (’12) visit at the Birmingham Tiger Chapter Gathering at SoHo Social.

Jim Van Es, retired head boys’ basketball coach and middle school administrator, congratulates Tyshawn Good (’09) on his jersey retirement in January.

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Fathers of alumni enjoy a tailgate hosted by the Advancement Office last spring.

(next reunion 2027)

Class Agents: Kelsey Ann (Williams) Bassel, Marissa (McKoy) Duggan, Austin Spooner, John Wilhoite

Enrique Bello reconnected with former faculty members Kila and Tim McCann on a trip to Jacksonville, Fla.

Ashley Borde works in compliance control in the Cayman Islands. She and her fiance, Perry, have a daughter named Zuri.

Kamlyn (Andrews) DeLoach and her husband, Joe (’12), announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Max, on May 12, 2023. The family lives in Little Rock, Ark. 2013

(next reunion 2028)

Class Agents: Camille (Temples) Abney, Mary Lyn Stegall, Blair (Holcombe) Weiksner, Madeline (Gaffney) Welborn

Jordan Lee reconnected with Mack McCann (’10), Marshall McCann (’15), former faculty member Kila McCann, Kane Fitzgerald (’14) and Jordan Doyle (’14) in London last fall.

Melissa Picon (’12), Robert Kuckhoff (’12), Blake Gardner (’10) and Matthew Guitard (’15) attend the Darlington Connects event at Ipanema Restaurant in New York City.

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Enrique Bello (’12) with Kila and Tim McCann

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Class Notes 2015

(next reunion 2025)

2016

(next reunion 2026)

Class Agent: Vacancy

Class Agent: Hanna Jon Lewis

Tina Chea reconnected with Michael Sands (’15), Michael Treco (’14), former faculty member Kila McCann, Johnny Treco (’16) and Mitchell Thurston (’14) last fall in The Bahamas.

Sami dePass runs a personal training business in Jamaica and plans to marry her fiance, Jason, on Nov. 25, 2023, in Ocho Rios.

Stuart Cheney writes: “I now live in Austria where I both live and work in Vienna. I’m also pursuing a Masters in Cultural Differences and Transnational Process at the University of Vienna.”

Katie (Hurley) Lugo is the U.S. Legal Counsel of Weatherford International, a publicly traded oil and gas company in Houston, Texas, known as one of the Big 4 in the industry, with market capital exceeding $4 billion that trades under the symbol of WFRD.

Sami dePass (’16) Jonny Treco’s wedding brought a great group of young alumni to The Bahamas, including Justin Wong (’14), Kane Fitzgerald (’14), Martin Atkins (’15), Michael Sands (’15), Michael Pugh (’16), Ian Winder (’14), Jordan Doyle (’14), T.J. Mbakwe (’16) and Michael Treco (’14).

Elizabeth Sturdivant (’06) visits with new Alumni Council President Kristen Rachels (’05, LD ’16) at the Darlington Connects Atlanta Networking event in November.

Terar (Stewart) Everhart (’13, LD ’23) engages with her Leadership Darlington classmates.

Class of 2017

Avery Smith (’17) and Grace Watters (’20) attend the Birmingham Tiger Chapter Gathering in April.

Leadership Darlington Class of 2023

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Calista (Harden) Smith (’95, LD ’18) Focused on the greater good

Calista (Harden) Smith (’95, LD ’18) knew as early as sixth grade that she wanted to go to boarding school. She was fascinated by the idea of living and learning in the same space, and jumped at the chance to move from Ohio to Georgia to attend Darlington her freshman year.

“I found out about Darlington at a school fair sponsored by the Queen City Foundation in Cincinnati,” she said. “Queen City Foundation was affiliated with A Better Chance, which helps students of color and low-income families find independent schools.”

Smith loved life on campus and stayed busy with friends, band, cheerleading, debate, and her work on The Darlingtonian. Junior year, she became a resident assistant in Trippeer and took great pride in helping ensure that her dormmates’

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boarding experience was as positive as hers.

“My favorite memory as an RA was getting to know the other students, almost like a big sister,” she said.

“When you are young, you have a lot of assumptions about people from other communities or places.

Media may make you think that someone’s life is all perfect, or all dangerous or all boring. I saw up close the humanity in all of us. We all had things that brought us joy and things that brought us pain. No matter if your family is financially rich or poor, if you are from rural or urban communities, if you are from the State of Georgia or the country of Georgia, we can all relate to each other if we make an effort to connect.”

Smith’s success at Darlington helped her achieve her goal of earning a full scholarship to college. She attended Villanova University, where she studied communications and participated in the Honors Program, and would later earn her MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

She returned to Cincinnati and started her career with KnowledgeWorks Foundation, holding various roles in public relations, program evaluation, development, and grant selection and monitoring. She would go on to work in consulting, industrial program management and business development before eventually starting Scale Strategic Solutions in 2011.

“It was a winding journey that was a series of walking through the next open door,” said Smith. “I never wanted to start my own business until I started my own business, but I always wanted to be involved in the social sectors like education, public health, social services.”

Scale Strategic Solutions, which aims to transform information into action with expertise and love, provides continuous improvement services, including strategic planning, organizational development, and program evaluation in education, public health, social services, and

economic development. A certified project management professional (PMP), Smith leads the organization in efforts focused on the greater good for agencies and communities.

The alumna credits Darlington with helping to prepare her for our global world.

“I think there are three parts to preparation for a global world,” she said. “The first is knowing who you are and that you have a unique place in this world. I think Darlington gave space for me to learn more about myself and what God had gifted to me. The second part is exposure to a setting to see what the unique gifts of other students are. The third is the context that we all have to figure it out together, particularly in the spirit of ‘Wisdom More Than Knowledge.’ We have to not just know the facts but understand the facts.

We can’t just know people; we have to understand people.”

Smith often ref lects on her boarding experience at Darlington, how well it prepared her for both college and life, and the connectedness of the school community as a whole. Her appreciation has led her to support and engage with the school in various ways, including participation in Leadership Darlington and service on the Alumni Council.

“Giving back is important to me because I came from a family of generous people,” she said. “It is in my blood to serve and honor my roots. Darlington is a part of my roots; it’s part of where I am from just like the Edgemont neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. I also want to support Darlington in living out its vision and providing an even better opportunity for the next generation.

I hope to see an increasingly inclusive Darlington that continues to transform students into leaders that make our world a better place from boardrooms to barns, from classrooms to shop f loors, from courthouses to legislative assemblies, from homes to public spaces.”

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Class Notes

Calling all alumni…

Distinguished Alumnus Nominations Send us your nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Established by the Alumni Council in 1983, this award recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence in their profession and/or community and who have demonstrated loyalty to Darlington.

Please email your nomination to vvincent@darlingtonschool.org and include the following information: Name and class year of nominee Reason(s) for nomination Your name and class year

The Young Alumni Council hosts its annual Summer Social at BrewDog Atlanta Outpost in June.

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2018

(next reunion 2028)

Class Agents: Tigger Frix, Alex Gardner, Rosalee Kelley, Sam Tackeberry

Russell Shealy and the Syracuse University men’s soccer team won the NCAA National Championship.

Alan Shorey’s artwork was featured at Athens eatery, Gritt. He is an art major at the University of Georgia.

Jamila Wood was awarded a fellowship from the 19th News.

2019

2022

(next reunion 2027)

Class Agent: Vacancy

Landon Liddle, a cadet in the U.S. Air Force Academy, made a Darlington Connection at a recent student session. Lt. Co. Gary Mills (’85), former dean of English at the Academy, was conducting a study session and through conversion, they realized that they were both Darlington Tigers!

(next reunion 2024)

Class Agent: Vacancy

Tejas Reddy’s focus on coastal ecosystems has earned him a 2022 Udall Scholarship. The University of Georgia undergraduate is one of 55 students across the nation being recognized for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment.

Landon Liddle (’22) and Gary Mills (’85)

Legacy members of the Class of 2023 pictured with their alumni family members.

HONOR ROLL Donors Wh eth er you m a de a donation to Th e Darlington Fund or our endowment funds, you have helped to make a difference in the lives of those we are committed to educating.

Thank you for your continued support of Darlington School!

We invite you to visit darlingtonschool. org/honorroll to see all gifts to the school as well as donor lists broken down by giving levels. While we strive for accuracy, if you notice an error or have a question about your donation, please contact Julie (Wilson) Lucas (’97) at 706-802-4390. The Honor Roll reflects gifts made from June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023.

Alumni Class of 1942 Mr. Joseph Slater Brown Class of 1944 Mr. Lyons J. Heyman *Mr. John W. Thatcher Class of 1946 Mr. Howard R. Hart Jr. The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Montgomery Class of 1947 Mr. Edward E. Carter Mr. Edward Miles Mr. Hugh I. Richardson Jr. Class of 1948 Mr. W. Frank Barron Jr. Mr. William H. Clayton Jr. *Mr. Richard A. Denny Jr. The Rev. William F. Henning Mr. Charles S. Heyman Jr. Mr. C. Walker Sullivan Class of 1949 Dr. David A. Mathewes Jr. Class of 1950 Mr. Jack A. Curtis Mr. I. Arnold Hoge Class of 1951 Dr. Jo H. Stegall Jr. Class of 1952 The Hon. Brooks E. Blitch III Mr. Douglas D. Connah Jr. Mr. Gerald M. Lester Class of 1953 Mr. Stanley Abercrombie Mr. Moses E. Brinson VIII Mr. Charles R. Cookson Mr. James H. Dillard II Mr. Jerry M. Dunwoody Mr. Eugene Herrin Mr. James C. Hill Jr. Mr. John P. Hine

*Mr. J. Dudley Ottley Sr. Mr. Moultrie D. Plowden Mr. Harlan M. Trammell Jr. Mr. Marshall P. Walker Class of 1954 Mr. Hugh F. Bryant Mr. James A. Ford Mr. Thomas H. Ford Mr. David D. Harvey Dr. J. Barney Hunter Mr. Rudolph G. Johnstone Jr. Mr. William H. Jordan Mr. William C. Scott Mr. Fred W. Snell Jr. *Mr. Neal L. Williams Sr. Class of 1955 Mr. Charles R. Bamford Mr. James A. Fountain Dr. Bannester L. Harbin Jr. Mr. John Sessions Hill Mr. C. Jerry Spurlin Mr. Carl V. Strayhorn Dr. Sidney H. Yarbrough III Class of 1956 Mr. William S. Ebert Mr. Quill O. Healey Mr. Bradford L. Riddle Sr. Mr. Patrick W. Roche Mr. Richard R. Smith Class of 1957 Mr. Jere A. Drummond Lt. Cmdr. David Franz Dr. Peter G. Gilbert Mr. Alston Glenn Col. R. Ramsey Green Mr. R. Denson Martin Jr. Mr. Donald H. McCamy Mr. John H. McKinley Jr. Mr. Robert A. Ragan Mr. Marvin W. Spearman Jr. Class of 1958 Anonymous *Mr. Harold L. Brewer

Austin Spooner (’12, LD ’23), a class agent and inaugural president of the Young Alumni Council, says Darlington helped instill in him a passion for public service. Now a resident of New York City, the four-year boarding student serves the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) as a staff attorney.

Mr. Robert M. Brinson Sr. Dr. William L. Clark Jr. Dr. Lewis M. Flint Jr. Mr. David H. Hanks Mr. Charles H. Higgins III Dr. Clyde C. Medlock Jr. Mr. William A. Mitchell Jr. Mr. H. Wynn Montgomery Jr. Mr. Roby Robinson III Mr. James D. Rouse Mr. James S. Whelan Mr. Evan H. Wood Class of 1959 Mr. David F. Addlestone Mr. James F. Fitzpatrick III Mr. F. Berry Hayley Mr. Marshall G. Jones Mr. R. Glenn Lesley The Hon. Don Maddox Mr. Edward White V Mr. David H. Young III Class of 1960 Mr. Randall S. Booker Mr. C. Langdon Cheves Jr. Mr. James J. Edmundson Dr. David O. Findley Mr. Seabrook L. Marchant Mr. Edward W. Phifer III Mr. Edward H. Rudert Mr. John W. Walden Jr. Mr. John H. Williams III Mr. Robert E. Withers III Class of 1961 Dr. Robert A. Bethel Dr. Edward W. Brewster Jr. Mr. William E. Coleman III Mr. R. Larry Crutchfield Mr. L. Ray Dempsey Mr. Michael A. Diprima Mr. P. Allen Dodd Jr. Mr. William H. Ford Jr. Mr. Lloyd H. Griffin III Dr. J. Daniel Hanks Jr. Mr. Guy O. Hunter

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Mr. Nevin Patton III *Mr. Osgood P. Willingham II Mr. Robert F. Woodruff Mr. Alexander K. Wyatt Jr. Class of 1962 Mr. Edward E. Brown III Mr. Philip H. Burrus III Ms. Starr Willingham Byrne Mr. Houston L. Crumpler Jr. Mr. James E. Davis Jr. Mr. Daniel E. Gulden Dr. Neel Hammond Jr. Mrs. Adeline Wright Hanks Mr. Gordon Lee Hight II Mr. D. Gary Hill Mr. Jimmy E. Jordan Dr. John S. Kirkland Jr. Mr. Charles S. Lichtman Dr. Claud E. Morgan Jr. Mrs. Joyce Riddle Neely Mr. John H. Noel III Mr. William H. Read Mr. Claude E. Sessions Mr. John A. Shearer Ms. Elaine Duncan Smith Mr. Clarence E. Smith III Dr. Frank D. Stegall Sr. Class of 1963 Mr. Wright W. Bagby Jr. Mr. Alfred L. Barron Jr. Mr. James E. Bethel Mr. John G. Brock Mrs. Kay Wyatt Cheves Mr. Robert N. Elkins Mr. J. Douglass Fox Mr. Robert O. Freeman Dr. Joseph W. Goldston Mrs. Mary Jervis Hayes Mr. John P. Hines Mr. R. Marshall Jackson Jr. Mr. J. Stephen Jenkins Sr. *Mr. James H. Milford Jr. Mr. Samuel G. Moss III Mr. W. Watt Neal Jr. Mr. Joseph K. Orr IV

Mr. James T. Roe III Mr. E. Willingham Smith III Mr. Randolph H. Stokely *Mr. John R. Thoren Mr. Julian C. Whitten Mr. William M. Whittenburg Jr. Class of 1964 Mr. Michael S. Barron Sr. Mr. D. Randolph Berry Mr. Robert L. Berry Mr. J. Roe Burton Mr. Robert C. Covington Mr. George R. Dodge Mr. John L. Dozier Mrs. Anne Turner Ginsberg Mr. J. Lewis Glenn Dr. William C. Gordon Mrs. Julia Todd Holliday Mr. J. Terry Honan Mr. Robert E. Keister Mr. J. Sterling Kilpatrick Jr. Mr. Fountain H. May Jr. Mr. Charles D. Mitchell Jr. Mr. Jerry A. Owen Mr. Donald C. Pooley Mr. Stephen P. Poulsen Mr. Scott Price Mr. Robert E. Rudert Mr. Thomas R. Shevlin Mr. Frank M. Taylor Jr. Class of 1965 Dr. George A. Bosworth Mr. Robert C. Doster Mr. Harry M. Foss Jr. Mr. Robert C. Gaw Mrs. Donna Jacks Griffin Mr. J. Duke Hall Mr. William S. Hattendorf Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth Hardin Hertenstein Mrs. Nancy Smith Hunter Mr. David G. Hunter Mr. Haywood O. Patton Mr. Randal L. Ringhaver Mr. Frank M. Rogers IV Mrs. Karen Boggs Settle

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Capt. Charles M. Vinson Dr. F. Doyle Woodruff Mr. James H. Zachry Class of 1966 Ms. Elizabeth Smith Avery Mr. Robert D. Brannon Mr. William F. Brewster Mr. Hugh Corbett Mr. Graham F. Daniel Jr. Mr. Thomas H. De Buys Mr. H. Patrick Derrick Mr. William G. Harris *Mrs. Villa Sulzbacher Hizer Mr. E. George Johnson Jr. Ms. Douglas T. Maddox Mr. Peter T. Monte Mr. David G. Newton Dr. Robert F. Norton Jr. Mr. Thomas B. Pearce Mr. Edward W. Penn Jr. Mrs. Sally Dahlstrom Rudert Mr. Frank W. Virgin Class of 1967 Mr. William D. Cornwell Jr. Mr. William E. Elmore Jr. Ms. Mary Ayers Felkel Dr. Robert L. Harbin Mr. Charles A. Hight Jr. Mr. William M. Huffman Jr. *Dr. Mell C. Jackson *Mr. W. Brooks Maddox Dr. Duncan B. McRae Jr. Mr. J. Kenneth Morgan Mr. Hall T. Penn Mrs. Marchant Starr Reutlinger Mr. J. Douglas Riddle II Mr. Robert E. Ridgway Jr. Mr. James S. Thomas Mr. W. Lee Thuston Mr. James P. Trotter Jr. Ms. Sue Willingham Upchurch Mr. Allen H. Wellons Mr. Lynn E. Whatley Mr. Larry C. Williams Dr. Stephen P. Wiseman Class of 1968 Mrs. Patti Rogers Barron Mr. Ralph H. Chaney III Mrs. Cathy O’Neill Dollar Mr. Horace P. Dykes Jr. Mr. Charles W. Evans Mr. Floyd H. Farless Mr. Robert L. Garner Jr. Mr. Robert P. Harris Mr. Harry Johnson III Mr. Jack L. McGinnis Mr. Dwight M. Meadors Mr. James W. Moore Mr. F. David Muschamp Mr. William F. Nixon Lt. Col. J. David Pesterfield Ms. Karen Prather Dr. Daniel D. Primm Jr. Mr. S. David Smith Jr. Dr. Leslie C. Watters Class of 1969 Mr. Theodore C. Caldwell Dr. Kenneth F. Davis Mr. William W. Gaffney Jr. Mr. Russell W. Horneman Mr. Michael W. Horner Mr. Scott R. Johnston Jr. Dr. R. Montague Laffitte Jr. Mr. Richard T. Lewis Dr. John M. McCord Sr. *Mr. Gray D. Morrison III Mr. M. Clifton Russell Mrs. Ansley Briley Saville Mr. R. Craig Stiegel Mr. Bert L. Swain Mr. Thomas B. Waller

Mr. Timothy R. Wallis Mr. Cecil B. Wright III

Kate Flory (’17), a four-year boarding student from Columbus, Ga., had always heard about Darlington from her mother, Katharine (French) Flory (’82, LD ‘20), and decided she wanted to forge her own path at the school. Now, the Young Alumni Council member resides in Atlanta, where she works in the wealth management department at Merrill Lynch.

Class of 1970 Mr. Thomas A. Barron Mr. H. Logan Boss III Mr. Steven L. Boyd Mr. Carlton Carden Mr. John A. Carey Mr. Stephen L. Cornwell Mrs. Brooke Milner Cornwell Mrs. Laura Harbin Davis Dr. Bernard H. Eichold II Mr. David P. Fisher Mr. Frank M. Harrison Mr. Jackson M. Heard Mr. Lyons J. Heyman Jr. Mr. Edward W. Hine Jr. Mr. J. Craig McCrary Mrs. Frances Smith McLean Mr. Charles V. Miller Mr. Lee R. Redmond III Mr. Wright W. Smith Mr. Perrin C. Trotter Mr. William C. Wesley Mrs. Kathy Brown Whitman Mr. R. David Whittenburg Class of 1971 Mr. F. Steven Bolding Mrs. Bess Ransom Bosworth Mr. James T. Byars Mr. John C. Catmur Mr. Samuel K. Formby Mr. William A. Kelly Jr. Mrs. Cynthia Hortman Meeker Mr. Gerald W. Moore Mr. Robert C. Powell III Mrs. Suzanne Wright Protz Ms. Karen A. Sachs Mrs. Elaine Hackett Smith Mr. Gordon A. Smith Mr. Steven L. Teeter Mrs. Diane Munchak Wilson Class of 1972 Mr. Claude F. Allen Ms. Karen Andersen Andrews Mr. Mark M. Arnold Mr. James D. Bonham Dr. R. Andrew Bradley Mr. R. Crawford Brock Jr. Mrs. Robin Davis Byars Dr. Benjamin H. Cheek Mr. Logan T. Cox Mr. William B. Dobbs II Mr. Richard L. Gilbert Jr. Mrs. Deborah Brice Greeson Mrs. Deborah Heyman Harris Dr. Robert P. Hortman The Rev. W. Ray Inscoe Mrs. Mary Selman Kelly Dr. Peeler G. Lacey Dr. James R. Lovvorn Mr. Mark W. Manis Mr. Calhoun A. Mays III Mr. Benjamin S. McLean Mrs. Merri Barron McLean Mr. Royce F. Morris Mr. James J. O’Neill Mr. Alan T. Ramsay Mr. Thomas D. Richardson Mr. Charles S. Roach Mr. Kevin E. Sachs Mr. Julius C. Shaw Jr. Mr. Rodney H. Smith Mr. Mark C. Smith Mr. William G. Smith Jr. Mrs. Joan Sisley Stilwell Mr. John F. Taylor Mr. James G. Thwaite Mrs. Beth Garner Tibboel Mr. J. Gray Tuttle Jr. Mrs. Teresa Huffman Watters Mr. J. Thomas Watters Jr.

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Mr. James R. Wilson Mr. Steven R. Winkler Class of 1973 Dr. Ernest W. Beasley III *Mr. Kenneth M. Dickson Mr. Scott C. Dozier Mrs. Nan Ellen Sutton Fuller Mr. Edwin H. Gilliland Mr. Richard L. Green Mrs. Christa Cline Jackson Mr. Robert T. Korski Mr. P. Kimbrough McConkey Mr. Bradford Milner Dr. John G. Moore Mr. Reuben L. Rockwell Dr. Stephen E. Wilhoite Class of 1974 Mr. George P. Avary Mrs. Alyce Brice Bradley Mr. Anthony M. Cantrell Mr. Clayton S. Doss Jr. Dr. Wesley R. Dunn Mr. Douglas A. Hendrickson Mr. David M. Heyman Mr. Henry J. Hine Mr. Robert F. Horsley Jr. Mr. Stafford W. Huff Mr. James M. Kelley III *Mr. Lawrence S. Pritchard Mr. McKie M. Trotter II Mr. Thomas M. Young Class of 1975 Mr. H. Shol Brown III Mr. John R. Cunningham III Mrs. Alice Anderson Dunn Dr. D. Scott Edwards Mrs. Frances Beeland Givhan Mr. James B. Hunter Jr. Mr. James H. Jenkins III Mr. William F. Kelley Mrs. Sue Brock Lane Mr. Benjamin R. Levinson Mr. Fred H. Moore III Mr. James V. Patton Mr. David M. Sewell Mr. Harold M. Storey Mr. W. Frank Stuckey Jr. Mrs. Emily Stegall Stuckey

Dr. Randolph P. Sumner Mr. William P. Trotter Mrs. Karen Candler Tucker Mrs. Melody Wilder Wilson Class of 1976 Mrs. Susan Adair Blanton Mrs. Frances Formby Buice Mr. James E. Cannon Mrs. Jean M. Early Mr. William M. Gilliland Sr. Mrs. Diana Fouriezos Hoyt Mrs. Roberta Munchak Peters Mr. W. Burr Weatherly Class of 1977 Mrs. Helen Rogers Babb Mr. Joseph T. Bennett Mrs. Susan Camp Berry Mr. William M. Bradley Ms. Patience Collier Mrs. Kristy Mack Curtis Mr. James K. Dent Mr. Charles W. Douglas Mr. M. Bryan Freeman Mr. Steven A. Garrett Ms. Bonnie Grizzard Mr. Andrew C. Heaner Mrs. Mary Helen Wright Heaner Mrs. Melinda Proctor Heidt Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Higbie Ms. Judith Hine Mr. Dennis Hodge Jr. Ms. F. Courtenay Huff Mr. John Izard Jr. Mr. Seth L. Knight III Mrs. Deborah Henson Law Ms. Rebecca F. Maddox Mr. David L. Strain Mr. George H. Suhrer Ms. Laura Brackett Weber Mr. Alexander W. Whitaker IV Mr. Delos H. Yancey III Class of 1978 Mrs. Linda Stevens Albrecht Mr. Hendrick L. Cromartie III Ms. Paige Skidmore Dickow Mr. John K. Gilliland Jr. Mr. Gregory R. Glover Mrs. Jennifer Smith Hulgan

Mrs. Rebekah Barron Montgomery Mr. Thornton W. Morris Jr. Mrs. Katheryn Brice Mull Mr. Chason L. Mull Mr. H. Christopher Peacock Mrs. Cynthia Ward Piper Mr. Charles J. Radford Jr. Mrs. Jody Davidson Shahan Ms. Cristina D Smith Mr. J. Henry Trexler Mrs. Margaret Kay Waggoner Class of 1979 Mr. Wade H. Brannon Jr. Mrs. Allison Hunter Brooks Mr. Jeffery K. Brooks Mrs. Eva Marie Kelley Burns Mrs. Susan Hine Duke Mr. Scott Easterwood Mrs. Virginia Johnson Guth Mr. Henry P. Linginfelter Mr. Tony D. Massing Mrs. Linda Grizzard Owens Mrs. Retta Vance Poynter Dr. Gregory C. Rutledge Mr. James J. Wilson III Class of 1980 Mr. Don L. Deal Jr. Mrs. Rosa Ledbetter Kelley Mr. Mark R. Shamblin Mr. Bradley C. Skidmore Mrs. Mary Byrne Vitro Mr. Joseph R. Watters Ms. Alice F. Yurke Class of 1981 Mr. Clinton G. Hubbard Dr. James H. Hudson Jr. Mr. John H. Irby Mr. James W. Johnson Mr. Thomas Reese Sr. Class of 1982 Dr. Ronald D. Dempsey Mrs. Katharine French Flory Mrs. Ruth Moyers Hallman Dr. John K. Hudson Mr. Dwight N. Hutchins Mr. Layton Roberts Mr. Charles S. Williams Jr.

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T h a n k Y o u t o O u r CSlua ps sp oNrot teer s Class of 1983 Mr. Cooper C. Crawford Mr. Steven M. Earle Mr. W. Byron Hurley Mrs. Katherine Persons Kelly Mr. William C. Mizell Mr. Edwin C. Watters Class of 1984 Mr. John B. Cain Mrs. Deanna Reeves Carrillo Mr. C. Vick Collins Mrs. Madge Brown Crawford Mrs. Mary Kate Vick Fuller Dr. J. Timothy Green Ms. Julia Ward Hamilton Mr. David B. Ivester Mr. Christopher P. Jefts Mr. Winfred M. Jones Jr. Mrs. Carol Moody Keough Mr. Robert H. Ledbetter Jr. Mr. J. Luke Lester IV Mr. Jeffrey C. Martin Mr. Michael R. Rowan Class of 1985 Anonymous Mrs. Amy Gilbert Carter Mrs. Leslie Anne Finley Mrs. Raney Langley Henley Ms. Sara C. Johnston Mr. Robert L. Leach Mr. E. Wright Ledbetter Mrs. Mary Burke Wimbish Nadeau Dr. Lisa Hudson Saye Mr. Jarrett E. Shadday Sr. *Mr. L. Clayton Shaw Mr. R. Hyun Soo Song Mr. Andrew G. Welborn Sr. Mr. Henry L. Worthy Class of 1986 Ms. Betty Rana Andrews Mr. Jeffrey W. Chambers Mr. Byron L. Eberhart III Dr. Scott A. Edwards Mrs. Patricia L. Hubbard Mrs. Rachel Crawford Hyde Dr. P. Eugene Parrino Ms. Sallie T. Ransom Mr. James F. Short Mrs. Christa Lowe Welborn Mr. Harold W. Wyatt III Class of 1987 Mr. Stephen H. Brewster Sr. Mr. Carter R. Clark Mr. Louie R. Dempsey Jr. Mr. Kevin C. Evans Mr. J. Kevin Ivester Mr. E. Bedell James III Mrs. Christine Roberts Morgan Mr. Timothy D. Morgan Mrs. Kimberly Murphy Moseley Mr. Chad L. Payne Mrs. Elizabeth Hackett Pride Mrs. Elizabeth Bagby Smith Mr. Andrew Y. White Class of 1988 Mr. D. Brooke Brinson Mr. Bryan K. Clontz Mrs. Kim Lathbury Clontz Ms. Paige Collier Mr. David D. Harvey III Mr. James P. Hazelrigs Mr. Robert L. Keith Mr. David D. Ledbetter Dr. George R. Lee III Mrs. Paula Kay Lyon-Womack Ms. Kimberly B. McCoy Mrs. Kaatje Pels Morris Mr. Enryk E. O’Callaghan Mr. John Frank Rosenblum Dr. LeAnn Simmons Stokes

Class of 1989 Mr. Mark E. Brewster Mrs. Anne Dorough Green Mr. Lee J. Hark Mrs. Rachel Gross Langley

Mr. Scott W. Morris Dr. Leverett C. Neville Mrs. Calista Harden Smith Mr. Charles B. Temple Dr. Tselane P. Ware

Class of 1990 Mrs. Rosemary McGowin Corte Mrs. Ana Gonzalez DeHart Mrs. Christine Lehman Gallagher Mr. H. Kirk Hargett Mr. Patrick L. Hopkins Mr. Jason H. Jones Mrs. Jodi Rhodes Jones Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Neville Martin Mrs. Carol Culpepper Seal Mr. Chad P. Sharp Mr. Charles C. Shaw Jr. Mrs. Tasha Reese Shaw Mr. H. Carey Snider III Mrs. Stefanie Russell Taylor Mr. William B. Temple Mrs. Camille Schroeder Temple

Class of 1996 Ms. Carroll Soffe Baker Mr. James H. Booker III Mr. Robert Day Ms. Kenley Maner Hostetter Ms. Brooke Walker Irby Mrs. Sarah Carwell Jackson Mrs. Leah Waits Lambert Mr. Matthew T. Sawhill Mrs. Mary Hight Sawhill Mr. Jonathan E. Selig Mr. John F. Sisley IV Ms. Katherine Daniel Vinyard Ms. C. Ashley Wright Mrs. Amanda Zelenak

Class of 1991 Mr. Wright W. Bagby III Mr. Patrick C. Cash Sr. Mrs. Stephanie Denney Dunton Mrs. Nicole Idnani Julian Mr. Benjamin W. Maddox Class of 1992 Mr. Robert D. Alford Mrs. Holly Ford Baer Ms. Mary Elizabeth Gill Bonds Mr. Gary P. Chiou Mrs. Sarah Fox Hindman Elmer Mr. Jason M. Haney Mrs. Randolph Miller Hite Mr. Victor Hixon Mr. Ransom James Mrs. Cheryl Keith Dr. Matthew David Kosboth Mr. Brents H. Lee Mr. Scott T. Lothmann Mr. Ryan Stanton Murphy Mr. William T. Neville Mrs. Michelle Simmons Payne Mr. Marlon Reyes Granados Mr. Jeff Snider Mrs. Claire Drummond Strowd Ms. Dawn A. Young

Class of 1997 Mrs. Laura Collier Darnell Mrs. Sara Weeks Dima Mrs. Kendall Collins Duggan Mr. Wesley M. Foss Mrs. Ashley Rice Gomez Mr. David D. Hatch Mr. Samuel L. Lucas Mrs. Julie Wilson Lucas Mrs. Jane Hess Nunez Mrs. Virginia Smith Parrino Ms. Ivy Patton Mr. Andrew B. Saville Jr. Mrs. Heather Bowman Spears Mr. Winburn E. Stewart III Dr. Neely Davis Thornton Mr. Michael L. Van Cise Mrs. Megan Gates Watters Mr. Joseph T. Watters III Mrs. Margaret Jane Courtney Willoughby 2nd Lt. Kevin J. Wood Mrs. Amanda Millinor Wood

Class of 1998 Dr. Valerie Woods Ambrose Mr. Michael S. Barron II Mrs. Regan Maki Couch Mr. William J. N. Coxwell Mr. A. Lee Donahue IV Ms. Christy Eastlake Mr. Lindsey D. Evans Mrs. Paige Booker Felker Dr. Cline T. Jackson Sr. Mr. Wesley Jordan Knight Dr. Robert B. Lindsley Ms. Kimberly R. Parnell Mrs. Berry Lowden Perkins Mrs. Elizabeth Hight Richie Mrs. Mary Kelly Steeves Mr. Joseph I. Swedish Mrs. Rachel Rice Turner Class of 1999 Mrs. Amanda Dye Arnold Mr. Sean R. Atkins Mrs. Emily Conrad Beaver Mrs. Carolyn Seigler Brearley Ms. Katherine Gates Farrar Mrs. Lindsey Mann Field Ms. M. Claire Ginn Mr. Michael B. Gordon Mrs. Marie Hodge Gordon Ms. M. Magdalen Hackett Mr. J. Daniel Hanks III Mr. Jonathan W. Harris Ms. Ivelyn B. Harrison Mr. Robert P. Hortman Jr. Mr. John Scott Husser Jr. Mr. Harry Johnson IV Mr. Todd H. Lindsey Mrs. Reagen Lowrey Lozar Mrs. Holly Hoag Owens Mrs. A. Kennedy Penn-O’Toole Mr. T. Blake Segars Mr. Jonathan M. Sparks Ms. Jennie Hutchins Wright Ms. Emi Yamada Mr. William P. Young

Class of 2000 Mr. R. Allen Babcock Jr. Mr. Benjamin H. Bagley Mr. Blake Cescutti Dr. Z. Luke Farmer Dr. Raul S. Gonzalez Mrs. Maury Stegall Hitchcock Mr. C. Vann Knight Mrs. Jennifer Poley Mason Mrs. Amanda Mize Mr. Jonathan Stitt Mr. William L. Thuston Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney Wellesley Mr. J. Skye Wellesley Class of 2001 Dr. Omar S. Ahmed Mr. Christopher Connelly Mr. Hans Bauhofer Davidson Mrs. Jennifer Crews Davis Mrs. Michelle Ward Deanes Mr. Ryan L. Fox Mrs. Katherine H. Griffin Mrs. Rhonda Wilson Hennessy Mr. Kristopher H. Kim Mr. Chesley David Martin Mr. Hilary G. McWhorter Jr. Mrs. Caroline Dasher McWhorter Mrs. Anna Sargent Miller Ms. Rebecca F. Rhodes Mr. Stephen D. Smith III Dr. Kellen A. Spivey Mrs. Whitney Keene Whittington Class of 2002 Mr. Henry H. Alexander Mr. Andrew Winstead Alias Mrs. Rebecca E. Ankar Ms. Charlotte Baker Mr. Wendell W. Barnes III Ms. Megan C. Bevill Mrs. Bowen Hollis Cook Mr. Jason D. Eberhard Ms. Elizabeth K. Fine Mr. Daniel E. Gay

Class of 1993 Mr. Kent E. Capps Mrs. Elizabeth Husser Creech Mr. Kareem S. Elkhatib Mrs. Kathryn Hatch Hollingsworth Mr. Benjamin J. Levy Mrs. Mildred Payne Raynor Mr. Scott Whitworth Mr. J. Alan Zachry Class of 1994 Mrs. Lauren Payne Brewster Mrs. Lacy Keef Clack Mr. C. Gaines Dempsey Mrs. Amy Holmes Dempsey Mr. T. Alexander Ezell III Mr. Michael J. Hudson Mrs. Natalie Murphy Mr. Frank G. Pratt III Ms. Christina D. Robertson Mr. Mark A. Rogers Ms. Leigh Peace Shepard Mr. Walter D. Steadman Mr. Jon M. Wade Mr. James G. Wilson III Class of 1995 Mrs. Anna Lowden Averyt Mrs. Danielle Joyce Ezell Mr. Charles Hight III Mrs. Manal Khatib Ms. Monica I. L’Esperance

Boarding alumnus Bob Elkins (’63, LD ’13), a retired attorney, has been designated “Class Agent for Life” because of his efforts to keep his classmates connected to Darlington and each other over the past 40+ years. They recently established a Teacher Salary Enhancement Endowment in honor of their classmate, Sam Moss’ (’63), retirement after 40 years of service to Darlington.

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Mr. T. Harrison Douglas Mr. Tyshawn M. Good Mrs. Kathryn Aldrich Guo Mr. Cleveland N. Jackson Mrs. Abigail Vincent Key Mr. Ian D. McKenzie Mrs. Jessica Moore Russell Mr. E. Connor Somerville Mr. Samuel G. Tumlin Class of 2010 Mrs. Hannah Montgomery BaySchuck Mr. J. Hunter Brooks Mrs. Jaclyn Brass Brooks Mrs. Payton Payne Guest Dr. Beau P. Pollard Mr. Andrew J. White

David Stelly’s (’11) four-year boarding experience helped transform the young man from Atlanta into a leader on campus and a fashion connoisseur. Now, his successful career as a stylist and fashion publicist affords him the opportunity to work with high-profile clients and brands around the country, from Los Angeles to New York City.

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Mr. Mikala K. Glanton Mr. Jeffrey W. Green Mrs. Helen Davis Hanavich Mrs. Susan Harbin Mr. J. Cooper Holmes Mr. W. Jeffreys Hortman Mrs. Tiffany Payne Horton Ms. Lily M. Ingram Mr. Christopher R. Jackson Mrs. Emily Griffin Johnson Mrs. Kathleen Floyd Lloyd Mr. Benjamin H. McElrath Mr. R. Alexander Murray Mr. Jason D. Paul Ms. Katherine Lee Pritchett Ms. Sarah J. Rhodes Ms. Annie I. Rosen Ms. Jessica M. Shelley Dr. Frank D. Stegall Jr. Mrs. Lauren Muller Stone Mr. Robert W. Sturdivant III Mr. J. Stephen Taylor Mr. Miles G. V. Wellesley Mr. Stephen W. Whatley Mrs. Georgia Harris Wooller Class of 2003 Mrs. Ashley Anglin Mr. R. Kent Barber Mrs. Blair Stegall Bowden Mrs. Elizabeth Collier Bruce Mr. Padrick D. Dennis Mrs. Christina Elliott Douglas Mr. J. Griffin Duncan Ms. Jane M. Hortman Mr. David P. Huguenel Mrs. Charly Montague Jones Mr. Andrew J. Lawrence Mrs. Sarah Ellis Lemons Ms. Sarah H. Mooney Mrs. Elena Farinas Phillips Mr. Michael Scott Poley

Mr. Whitford E. Remer Mrs. Karen Stuenkel Saville Mr. Ryan Somerville Class of 2004 Mrs. Ellen Collier Beasley Mrs. C. Neal Brown Mr. Jonathan Carl R. Chumbler Mr. Jacob S. Cook Dr. Hunter Edwards Mr. David C. Hoyt Mrs. Whitney Smith Hsu Mr. Chantz L. McClinic Dr. J. Grant Muller Mr. Parrish Owens Ms. Xaivier Ringer Ms. Alexandria Wysocki Samaddar Mr. Brightman S. Thomas Mr. Preston D. Ward Mr. Lawton H. Wilson Class of 2005 Mrs. Mary Kathryn Watters Boston Mrs. Kristi Buice Brigman Ms. Madison McRae Criswell Mrs. Jody Milford Huguenel Mr. Stanton B. Ingram III Ms. Kimberly M. King Mr. J. Ford Knight Jr. Mr. Bradley C. Large Mr. Barton D. Lowrey Mrs. Anne Montgomery Parker Mr. Bradley J. Pierson Ms. Kristen Holland Rachels Mr. William Richardson Mr. Daniel M. Sabet Class of 2006 Ms. Christen Crosby Mrs. Mary Owens Ethridge Mr. Wesley M. Henderson Dr. Clark C. McGehee Ms. Strom S. Mull

Ms. Rachel E. Peller Mrs. Fatema Bandukwala Salehbhai Dr. Taylor R. Smith Ms. Elizabeth A. Sturdivant Mr. T. Oliver York Class of 2007 Mrs. Margot Wallis Barber Mr. Steven R. Y. Chumbler Mr. Cornell Jerome Cypress III Mrs. Tiffany Dempsey des Cognets Dr. William L. Edwards Mr. Robert M. Gaffney Mr. Jonathan T. Gilreath-Harvey Dr. Brett R. Henson Mrs. Natalie Elizabeth Jay Dr. Anna Krueger Melnikoff Mrs. Lee Taylor Morris Ms. Caitlin B. Murray Mr. Benjamin C. Pate Mr. Bradford L. Riddle Mrs. Jennifer A. Ryan Hall Mr. B. Gregory Thomas Jr. Mrs. Julia Douglas Thomas Ms. Dorothy S. Vincent Mr. T. West Watters Jr. Mr. Delos Harley Yancey IV Class of 2008 Mr. Benjamin M. Cantrell Mr. Patrick L. Collier Dr. W. McKay Gilliland Jr. Ms. Brandi L. Greenwald Ms. Elizabeth A. Hortman Mrs. Elizabeth Buice McGehee Mrs. Claire Davis McWhorter Ms. Kelly R. O’Mara Mrs. Katherine Knight Patterson Ms. Alison Brooke Wilkins Mr. Patrick R. Wilson Class of 2009 Mrs. Lauren McDaniel Chumbler

Class of 2011 Mr. T. Lee Couch Jr. Ms. Madeline E. A. Duncan Ms. Wendi Betting Gill Ms. Anna E. Harris Ms. Chandler D. Holcombe Mr. Jackson B. Kelly Mrs. Margaret S. Mathis Ms. Leah C. Mayo Mrs. Margaret Hjort Morin Ms. Anna K. Shea Mrs. Danielle Baker Wilson Class of 2012 Mrs. Meredith Gaffney Agarwal Ms. Rachel N. Christopher Dr. Joseph P. DeLoach Mrs. Kamlyn Andrews DeLoach Mrs. Marissa McKoy Duggan Mr. Ivy Stewart Duggan III Ms. Lindsay K. Evans Mr. Sean T. Healy Ms. Anna Grace Rutledge Newton Ms. Laura C. Owens Ms. Melissa M. Picon Mr. Austin K. Spooner Mr. Chase M. Tolbert Ms. Mary Morgan Yancey Class of 2013 Ms. Katherine P. Cox Mrs. Terar Stewart Everhart Ms. Megan K. Healy Ms. Amber Person Ms. Morgan A. Pollard Ms. E. Catherine Reese Ms. Caroline Schley Ms. Bailey B. Schmitt Mrs. Camille Temples Abney Class of 2014 Mr. Jordan T. Beck Ms. Sarah E. Cline Mr. Lucas M. Greenberg Ms. Virginia G. Ingram Mrs. Anne T. Miller Mr. Luke O. Sikinyi Class of 2015 Ms. Charlotte A. Boyd Ms. Destiny S. Calhoun Sewell Ms. Kinslee B. Clevenger Ms. Jazlyn M. Green Ms. Hannah G. Harper Mr. Marshall C. McCann Mr. Jack H. Wall Class of 2016 Mr. Joseph G. Brandon IV Ms. Abigail M. Cantrell Mr. W. Willingham Crawford Ms. Keara F. Evans Mr. Robert H. Ledbetter III Ms. Hanna Jon Lewis Mr. J. Daniel Morris Mr. Ethan M. Pender Mr. Alexander J. Roberts Mr. William J. Robertson

Ms. Emily V. Robertson Mr. Jacob E. Walker Ms. Gracen K. Wilson Class of 2017 Mr. Carson H. Barnes Mr. Ethan M. Delashmit Ms. Olivia D. Drake Ms. Bernadette K. Ebri Mr. Cameron D. Evans Mr. Henry I. Fields Ms. Katharine W. Flory Mrs. Ella C. Givens Mr. William R. Groover Mr. Hollis W. Ledbetter Mr. Blake A. Lowenberg Mr. Matthew J. McConnell Ms. Emily N. Orr Mr. Gamble G. Shadday Ms. Avery T. Smith Mr. Griffin J. Wheeler Class of 2018 Mr. M. Reid Blackmon Ms. M. Ellison Brewster Ms. Jacqueline J. Cline Ms. Emily G. Edwards Ms. Aisling K. Fields Mr. Elijah R. Frix Ms. Madeleine G. Sabourin Mr. Randall M. Smith Jr. Mr. Samuel J. Tackeberry Class of 2019 Mr. Jackson C. Eady Ms. Kathryne E. Ledbetter Mr. Smith P. Wheeler Class of 2020 Ms. Veeka M. Malanchuk Ms. Anne Scott M. Smith Ms. Grace H. Watters Class of 2021 Ms. Ivy C. Watters Class of 2022 Mr. Grayson J. Davis Mr. Weizhe Feng Current Parents Mr. and Mrs. Greg Abbott Mr. Robert K. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Adderley Mr. Jiang Bian and Ms. Yan Ai Mr. and Mrs. Segun Akinola Ajiboye Mr. and Mrs. Keesjan Albers Mr. and Mrs. B. Christopher Allen Mr. and Mrs. Brant Aaron Amerman Ms. Betty Rana Andrews ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Anglin ’03 Mrs. Mary S. Ashworth Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby III ’91 Dr. and Mrs. Charles Brandon Baggett Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Bagley ’00 LD ’20 Dr. Wei Xu and Mrs. Haitao Bai Dr. and Mrs. Lee House Baker Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Flynt Barksdale Mr. and Mrs. Ames Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Barron II ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Cedric O. Battle Mr. Bradley Beauchamp and Dr. Mary Beauchamp Mr. and Mrs. L. Brent Bell LD ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bethel Mrs. JaNae Blackmon Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Bogue Mr. and Mrs. Brian R. Bojo Mr. Bryant Bolds and Dr. Taiwanna Brown-Bolds

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T h a n k Y o u t o O u r CSlua ps sp oNrot teer s Mr. and Mrs. James H. Booker III ’96 LD ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jay Botwinik Dr. and Mrs. Scott G. Bowerman Mr. and Mrs. P. Wayne Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Sam Marks Boykin III Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brasington Mr. and Mrs. David Brearley ’99 Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Brewster ’89 ’94 Mr. and Mrs. D. Brooke Brinson ’88 LD ’14 Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Justin A. Bruce ’03 Dr. and Mrs. Lucas N. Butler Ms. Liza Byrd Mr. Zhuangyong Chen and Mrs. Pearl Cai Mr. Bonny Cao and Mrs. Lifang Wang Mr. and Mrs. Bradley A. Cargle Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Carlton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Carpenter Mrs. Suni Hamm Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Cash Sr. ’91 LD ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Blake Cescutti ’00 LD ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Chandler Dr. and Mrs. Garvin L. Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Childers Mr. and Mrs. Carter R. Clark ’87 LD ’17 Mr. and Mrs. W. Mark Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Connelly ’01 Mr. Davide Conti and Mrs. Elisa Giannelli Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Daniel Cooper Mr. and Mrs. H. Lindsey Cordell III Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Courtnay Mr. and Mrs. Robert Culpepper Covington Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Covington IV

Dr. John A. Cowan Jr. and Dr. Anne R. Cowan Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Cox Mr. and Mrs. Steven Craig Mr. and Mrs. Matt Crane Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick L. Cromartie III ’78 Ms. Ronda Culberson Mr. and Mrs. George William Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Daniel Ms. Shelley E. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Scott Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Brian Keith Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Jason Paul Davis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Day ’96 LD ’19 Mr. Louie R. Dempsey Jr. ’87 LD ’17 Mr. and Mrs. C. Gaines Dempsey ’94 ’94 Mr. and Mrs. Reed Deupree Mr. Jarrod Johnson and Dr. Bridgette Dingle-Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chadric Dixon Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Donadio Mr. and Ms. Arthur Lee Donahue IV ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Draper Mr. and Mrs. I. Stewart Duggan Jr. ’97 LD ’23 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Patrick Dunagan Dr. and Mrs. Justin M. Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Eady Ms. Lulie D. Ebaugh Mr. Christopher and Dr. Karen Eberhart Mr. Clay T. and Dr. Nancy A. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Edwards Mr. Kareem Elkhatib and Mrs. Dana Alsabi Dr. Kent Chastain Ellington Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Ellison Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Enderle Mr. and Mrs. T. Grant Espy Mr. and Ms. Ty Ethridge ’06 Mr. and Mrs. Brantley D. Evans

Mr. Lindsey Evans ’98 and Mrs. Tonja Owens Mr. and Mrs. Lorenta Everhart ’13 LD ’23 Mrs. Ying Fan Mr. and Mrs. G. Brian Ferguson Mr. Timothy Tyrell Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fife Mr. and Mrs. Derek J. Fine Dr. and Mrs. Mark William Floyd Mr. Kevin B. Fountain Ms. Amanda Nicole Fox Mr. and Mrs. John Reed Freeman Mr. Brandon Williams and Ms. Ashley Fricks Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Fuller ’84 Mr. Olin L. Gammage III Mr. and Mrs. Andy Garner Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Garrett Ms. Christy Garrett-McClain Mrs. Aminat Gbajabiamila Ms. Tierney Gearon Mr. Rodolfo Giotto and Mrs. Marcela Savoy Buscato Mr. Giuliano Gobbo and Mrs. Tatiana Pedroso Gobbo Mr. and Mrs. Derrell Goode Ms. Anna Katherine Gray Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Griesbach Mr and Mrs. Gianluca Grioni Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Hagler Mr. Along Han and Mrs. Chen Zhu Mr. and Mrs. Scotty E. Hancock Mr. and Mrs. H. Kirk Hargett ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan W. Harris ’99 LD ’22 Dr. Gregory E. Harris and Dr. Sonbol Shahid-Salles Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hatcher Jr. Ms. Jaclyn Holt Haynes Mr. Alan Lee Haynes Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Lyman Henning Jr Dr. and Mrs. David J. Herren Dr. Carl J. Herring

Dr. Shazia Ahmed (’95), an ophthalmologist at Arlington Eye Center in Washington, D.C., found stability as a boarding student at Darlington after attending three previous high schools due to her mother’s consulting work around the country. Looking back, she appreciates the opportunities Darlington provided to step outside of her comfort zone and grow.

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hight III ’95 LD ’22 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Hight Mr. Victor Hixon ’92 Ms. Mary A. Hixon Dr. and Mrs. M. Paul Holcombe Mr. and Mrs. Justin Blake Holder Mr. and Mrs. J. Troy Hopper Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hortman Jr. ’99 LD ’18 Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Horton ’02 Mr. Zinan Liu and Dr. Xuejing Hou Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hoyt ’04 Mr. and Ms. Matthew David Hoza Mr. and Mrs. P. Kevin Hunt Mr. and Mrs. W. Byron Hurley ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Huskey Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Inman Mr. and Mrs. J. Kevin Ivester ’87 Dr. and Mrs. Cline T. Jackson Sr. ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Ransom James Dr. and Mrs. H. Whitney Jennings Ms. Sally Johnson Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Jones Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Alan Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jason S. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Keith ’88 ’92 Mrs. Jennifer L. Kelley Mr. Ismat Yassin and Mrs. Manal Khatib ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kimani Mr. and Mrs. R. Darrin Kines Dr. Robert E. and Dr. Toni P. King Mr. and Mrs. Corey Kinnebrew Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. Kinney Dr. and Mrs. M. Kirk Kizziah Dr. Ben W. and Dr. Mandy C. Knaak Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jordan Knight ’98 Dr. Arman Kosedag Mr. Santhaya Kotchasanmanee Mr. and Mrs. Anton Zigmunt Kunczewski Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Dana Laliberte Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lansdell Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthew Larry Ms. Jennifer Annette Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. E. Wright Ledbetter ’85 LD ’19 Mr. and Mrs. David D. Ledbetter ’88 LD ’20 Mr. Brendan Leezer and Dr. Kristen H. Leezer Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Lemons ’03 Mr. and Mrs. J. Luke Lester IV ’84 LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Eric Levy Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Lignell Mr. Yong Liu Mr. and Mrs. John Lowrey Mr. and Mrs. Shannon T. Loy Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Lucas ’97 LD ’13 ’97 Dr. and Mrs. Damus Lufadeju Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Lundy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Womack ’88 LD ’22 Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Machat Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Martin ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Massey Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Blake Matthews Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. May Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chantz L. McClinic ’04 LD ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. McElrath ’02 LD ’15

Dr. and Mrs. Chris Merritt Dr. and Mrs. Brandon L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cade Miller Mr. and Mrs. Justin Corey Milmeister Mr. Kevin Mitchell and Dr. Lucie Mitchell Mr. Brian L. Talley and Mrs. Amanda Faye Mize ’00 Ms. Amber Momon Mr. and Shay Lewis Momon Dr. and Mrs. Aman Mongia Dr. and Mrs. E. Clark Montague Mr. Craig K. Smith and Mrs. Tracey Lynn Morgan-Smith Mr. Jeremy J. Morris Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Moseley Sr. ’87 Ms. Mayra Munoz Mr. and Mrs. Ryan S. Murphy ’92 ’94 Mr. and Ms. Freddy Nagle Dr. and Dr. Michael Natarella Mr. Prophete Charles and Dr. Magalie Nelson Mr. Trang X. Pham and Mrs. Thu Thanh Thien Nguyen Mr. Eddy Ntayagabiri and Mrs. Jocelyne Ninteretse Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Nolin Dr. and Mrs. J Norris Dr. and Mrs. William Chastain Ostuw Mr. Jianbing Pan and Mrs. Shumei Wei Dr. and Mrs. Darshak Pandya Mr. and Ms. Terry Ray Parker Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus J. Parsa Dr. and Mrs. Pulin Patel Dr. and Mrs. Himanshu Patel Mr. and Mrs. Jigar Patel Mr. and Mrs. Chirag A. Patel Dr. and Mrs. Michael K. Paxten Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Peer Mr. and Mrs. Lon Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pettit Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Pewitt Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Daniel Phillips Ms. Kimberly Pichardo Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stephen Pilgrim Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Patrick Piller Mr. Joseph Pitts Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Powers Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Allen Prior Ms. Beth E. Pruitt-Hall Mr. Mark Will and Mrs. Monica Puente de la Vega Mr. John Quandt and Dr. Mary Quandt Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rachels Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler D. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reese Sr. ’81 Dr. and Mrs. Rayburn Rego Mr. and Mrs. Ryan H. Remsen Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson ’05 LD ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Richie ’98 LD ’18 Mr. and Mrs. David E. Roberts Mr. Layton Roberts ’82 LD ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rodney Mr. and Ms. Mark A. Rogers ’94 LD ’12 Mr. and Mrs. J. Keith Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Rush Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Russell ’09 Mr. and Mrs. Trey Salmon Dr. and Mrs. Gregory San

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Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sanker Mr. Alan R. Saye and Dr. Lisa Hudson Saye ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Saville Jr. ’97 ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Sawhill ’96 LD ’20 ’96 LD ’16 Ms. Richardene Scipio Dr. and Mrs. J. Ryland Scott Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Shamblin ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Shaw Jr. ’90 ’90 Mr. Qiang Cui and Mrs. Ping Shen Mr. and Ms. F. Martin Shepard ’94 Mr. C. Andrew Shropshire Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Shropshire III Mr. Brandon Derek Shurley Ms. Shanika R. Skonieczny Ms. Paula Smith Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Smith III ’01 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Smyly Mr. and Mrs. R. Hyun Soo Song ’85 Mr. and Mrs. E. Kirk Spears ’97 Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Spears Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spence Ms. Kristy Ann Spivey Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Steeves ’98 LD ’12 Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stegall Jr. ’02 LD ’22 Mr. and Mrs. Richie Julius Stephens Mr. Brent L. Stepp Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Stitt ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Ryals D. Stone ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Louis Strack Mr. and Mrs. P. Justin Strickland Mr. and Mrs Robert W. Sturdivant III ’02 Dr. and Mrs. Greg Sumner Mr. and Mrs. Wesley C. Swancy Mr. James R. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Derek Afton Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Teasley Mr. and Mrs. William B. Temple ’90 LD ’15 ’90 LD ’18 Mr. J. Chad Terry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aaron Tesch Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Thoem Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Tidwell Mr. and Mrs. Rachata Tippayapaphanupap Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Traylor Mr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Twyman Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas Valancius Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Wade ’94 Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Wade Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Wampler Mr. Kai Wang and Mrs. Lan Xu Mr. Yonggang Sheng and Mrs. Lan Sheng Mr Bin Wang and Mrs. Jun Li Dr. and Mrs. Jason Scott Ward Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Warden Mr. and Mrs. Jeff M. Waters Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Watters III ’97 ’97 LD ’23 Ms. Carrie Elaine Watterson Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Barnes Webb Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Weekley Mr. Jianfeng Wei and Mrs. Xiaoqian Chen Mr. and Mrs. J. Skye Wellesley ’00 LD ’14 ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Nathan C West Ms. Alison Wilkins ’08 Mr. and Mrs. Jared L. Willerson Dr. and Mrs. David Bailey Wilson Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyler Wood Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Chadrick E. Woods Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Wright Mrs. Yujun Xia Mr. Shizheng Ye and Mrs. Chunqin Yu Mr. and Mrs. Michal Zelenak ’96 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jeffrey Zeller

Mr. Weifu Zhang and Mrs. Haizhen Zhou Ms. Hanping Zhu Faculty & Staff Mrs. Stacy Albers Mr. B. Christopher Allen Ms. Rana Andrews ’86 Mr. Thomas F. Atha Sr. Mrs. Christie M. Atkins Mrs. Jennifer Willingham Bagby Mrs. M. Cristina Baldwin Mr. Andrew B. Beckman Mr. L. Brent Bell LD ’14 Mrs. Kristen B. Bell Mrs. Kimberly Bell Mr. Paul Bell Ms. Breonna N. Blankenship Mrs. Misty Boling Mrs. Carolyn Seigler Brearley ’99 Ms. Ivy H. Brewer Mrs. Dawn Brock Mrs. Tori R. Brown Mrs. Elizabeth Collier Bruce ’03 Mr. Justin A. Bruce Mrs. Ann M. Camp Mrs. Cassidy Carter Mrs. Courtney A. Cescutti Ms. Maddie G. Chastain Mr. Samuel Clark Ms. BeBe Cline Ms. Mallory Collier Mr. Patrick L. Collier ’08 Mr. John E. Cox Mrs. Madge Brown Crawford ’84 Ms. Shelley E. Daniel Mrs. Jody C. Deaton Ms. Madeline E. A. Duncan ’11 Mrs. Carrie A. Eady Mr. Stefan Eady Mr. Christopher Eberhart Mr. Garvin S. Edwards Mr. Matthew Enderle Mrs. Ashley Evans

Dave Huguenel (’03, LD ’23), managing director of political strategic media firm Go Big Media Inc., came to Darlington as a freshman boarding student from Saudi Arabia. His father worked for Exxon Mobil, so the alum spent much of his childhood in places like Australia and the Middle East.

Darlington and Rome truly became “home,” so much so that he and his wife, Jody (Milford ’05) moved back to the area in 2022 to raise their family.

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Mr. Brant D. Evans Mrs. Terar Everhart ’13 LD ’23 Mrs. Natalie L. Ferguson Mr. Derek J. Fine Mrs. Julie D. Fine Mrs. Leslie A. Finley ’85 Mrs. Mary Kate Fowee Mrs. Kristy A. Garrett Mrs. Chloe Garth-Fielder Ms. Carmen Gonzalez Mrs. Cindy A. Gordon Mrs. Tonya S. Greene Mrs. Payton Payne Guest ’10 Mr. Edward Guth Mrs. Virginia Johnson Guth ’79 LD ’20 Ms. Leigh Hadaway Mr. M. Douglas Hamil Ms. Anna E. Harris ’11 Mr. Damon M. Harvey Mrs. Katherine Hayes Ms. Jaclyn H. Haynes Mrs. Allison C. Holst Ms. Julia Houston Ms. Tracy J. Hoza Mr. Michael J. Hudson ’94 LD ’18 Ms. Chrissy R. Hughes Mr. P. Kevin Hunt Mr. Brian D. Inman Mrs. Tara K. Inman Mr. J. Kevin Ivester ’87 Mrs. Alexandra T. Johnson Mrs. Hope A. Jones Mrs. Charly M. Jones ’03 Mrs. Molly F. Jordan Mrs. Jennifer L. Kelley Dr. Toni P. King Ms. Tannika King Mr. Owen M. Kinney Mrs. Rebekah A. Kinney Ms. Christina Kopp Mrs. Barbara Kuckhoff Mrs. Jessica P. Laliberte Mr. J. Matt Larry Mr. Brendan C. Leezer Mr. Chad A. Liddle Mrs. Darcy D. Liddle Mr. Alan Liow Mrs. Kay A. Lowe Mrs. Lauren M. Loy Mrs. Julie Wilson Lucas ’97 Mrs. Jennifer E. Luitwieler Mr. Kurt A. Luitwieler Mrs. Jamie L. Massey Mr. Raymond Matherly Mr. Aaron J. McCollum Mr. Steve D. McConnell Mr. Samuel G. Moss III ’63 Ms. Strom S. Mull ’06 LD ’12 Mrs. Kerri Nagle Dr. Michael Natarella Mr. Matt D. Nolin Mrs. Rebecca Nolin Mrs. Kathryn W. O’Mara Mr. A. Reid Owens Mrs. Taylor M. Owens Mrs. Monisha Patel Mrs. Wendy L. Payne Mrs. Jessica Peer Mr. Matthew Peer Mr. Ethan M. Pender ’16 Ms. Paige Peppers Ms. Kimberly Pichardo Mrs. Angela T. Pieroni Mr. Joseph Pitts Mrs. C. Paige Rogers

Mrs. Samantha L. Rush Ms. Andrea Shiera Ms. Heather Shores Mr. Alan B. Shorey Mrs. Elizabeth Bagby Smith ’87 LD ’12 Mr. Randy M. Smith Mrs. Melissa M. Smyly Mr. Charles H. Steeves Mrs. Julie Swartz Mrs. Caitlyn Terry Mrs. Jenifer Thoem Mrs. Julia D. Thomas ’07 LD ’15 Mrs. Kimb H. Tunnell Mr. Mark V. Tunnell Mrs. Vicki S. Vincent Ms. Carrie E. Watterson Mr. Nathan C. West Mr. Jordan E. West Mr. Jared L. Willerson Ms. Abby Wiseman Mrs. Rebecca A. Wood Mr. Chadrick E. Woods Mrs. Lindsay H. Woods Mrs. Bebe Zazzaro Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby Jr. ’63 LD ’12 Mr. W. Frank Barron Jr. ’48 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bell Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Bouton Mr. and Mrs. Morton Boyd Dr. Edward W. Brewster Jr. ’61 Mr. Robert M. Brinson Sr. ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Moses E. Brinson VIII ’53 Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carroll Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Clift Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Covington ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Daly II Mr. L. Ray Dempsey ’61 *Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Denny Jr. ’48 Ms. Jo Anne B. Dulaney Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ferguson Mrs. Peyton K. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Gates Dr. and Mrs. Peter G. Gilbert ’57 Mrs. Barbara Jan Harrison Mr. and Mrs. David D. Harvey ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hight Jr. ’67 Mrs. Joan H. Hill Mr. Edward West Hine Jr. ’70 Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hortman ’72 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hudson Sr. Dr. and Mrs. J. Barney Hunter ’54 *Mr. and Mrs. John Ivester Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. James Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jordan ’54 Mrs. Sue Brock Lane ’75 Ms. Sylvia B. Lanier Mrs. Betty Wright Ledbetter Mrs. Kay A. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Alex Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Peer Mr. and Mrs. Don Pirkle Mr. and Mrs. Bradford L. Riddle Sr. ’56 Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Saville Jr. ’69 T LD ’18

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T h a n k Y o u t o O u r CSlua ps sp oNrot teer s Mr. and Mrs. David L. Shuford Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stegall Sr. ’62 Dr. Jo H. Stegall Jr. ’51 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt M. Stuenkel Ms. Ginny Swann Mr. and Mrs. Brooke J. Temple Mrs. Priscilla J. Tunnell Mr. Wesley Walraven Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Waters Mr. and Mrs. Marti Watkins Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Watters Jr. ’72 ’72T LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Lowell R. Wilkins Ms. Elizabeth B. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Milton L. Wood Ms. Marsha Zhookoff Parents of Alumni Anonymous Mr. Robert K. Adams Ms. Blake H. Albar Mr. and Mrs. B. Christopher Allen Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrew Ms. Betty Rana Andrews ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Atha Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Atkins Mrs. Martha Avery Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby Jr. ’63 LD ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby III ’91 Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Bagley Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Baldwin Mr. Ronald Banford and Mrs. Suzanne A. Beckles Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Barfield Mr. W. Frank Barron Jr. ’48 Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Barron Sr. ’64 ’68T Mr. Alfred L. Barron Jr. ’63 Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Berry ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Berry ’77 Ms. Diane Black Mr. Randall S. Booker ’60 Dr. and Mrs. George A. Bosworth ’65 ’71T Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jay Botwinik Mr. and Mrs. William M. Bradley ’74 Ms. Ivy H. Brewer Dr. Edward W. Brewster Jr. ’61 Mr. and Mrs. William F. Brewster ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Brewster Sr. ’87 LD ’18 Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Brewster ’89 ’94 Mr. Brian K. Bridges and Mrs. Lori S. Bridges Mr. and Mrs. D. Brooke Brinson ’88 LD ’14 Mr. Robert M. Brinson Sr. ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Moses E. Brinson VIII ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brock Mr. and Mrs. John G. Brock ’63 LD ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery K. Brooks ’79 ’79 LD ’14 Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Brown Mr. and Mrs. H. Shol Brown III ’75 Mrs. Joan D. Brown Mr. and Mrs. T. Neal Brunt Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Buice ’76 Mrs. Eva Marie Kelley Burns ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Butler Mr. and Mrs. E. Rhett Butler Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Lucas N. Butler Mr. and Mrs. James T. Byars ’71 ’72T Mr. and Mrs. William G. Camp Mr. and Mrs. Anthony M. Cantrell ’74

Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Carlton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carroll Jr. Dr. and Mrs. H. McCreal Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Chumbler Mr. and Mrs. Carter R. Clark ’87 LD ’17 Mrs. Nancy D. Clark Ms. Mary E. Cline Mr. and Mrs. Lynn B. Collier Dr. and Mrs. M. Dwayne Collier Mr. and Mrs. Danny J. Coning Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Conrad Mr. and Mrs. David L. Corbin Mr. and Mrs. H. Lindsey Cordell III Mrs. Charlene Covington Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Cox Mr. John E. Cox and Mrs. Sonja Wescott Cox Mr. and Mrs. Cooper C. Crawford ’83 ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Houston L. Crumpler Jr. ’62 The Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Culpepper Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Daniel Mrs. Sue Anne Davidson Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson Davis Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Davis ’69 ’70T Mr. and Mrs. Robert Day ’96 LD ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Deaton Dr. and Mrs. John DeLoach Jr. Mr. L. Ray Dempsey ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denson Mr. and Mrs. James H. Dillard II ’53 Ms. Janice P. Dismuke Dr. and Mrs. David M. Dohrmann Mr. and Mrs. Terry Dollar ’68T LD ’17 Dr. and Mrs. Appa R. Donthamsetty Mr. Clayton S. Doss Jr. ’74 Mr. D. Kevin Dougherty Ms. Patsy R. Douglas Mr. and Mrs. I. Stewart Duggan Jr. ’97 LD ’23 Ms. Jo Anne B. Dulaney Dr. and Mrs. Wesley R. Dunn ’74 ’75 Mrs. Ann H. Dunwody Mr. Jerry M. Dunwoody ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Eady Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. Eberhart Jr. Mr. Clay T. and Dr. Nancy A. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Ellison Mr. and Mrs. T. Grant Espy Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Evans ’87 LD ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Evans Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul Fambro Mr. James E. Farish Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Finley ’85 Dr. Lewis M. Flint Jr. ’58 Mr. and Mrs. John D. Flory ’82 Mr. James A. Ford ’54 Mr. William H. Ford Jr. ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Foss Jr. ’65 Mrs. Peyton K. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gaffney Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Garrett Ms. Christy Garrett-McClain Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Gates Mrs. Aminat Gbajabiamila Dr. and Mrs. Peter G. Gilbert ’57 Mr. and Mrs. William M. Gilliland ’76 Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis Glenn ’64 Dr. and Mrs. John Glover Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Glover ’78

Lang Cheves (’60, LD ’12) enrolled as a boarding student in the fall of 1957 after losing his father in a tragic car accident. As one of four children, he says Darlington helped him mature and provided the kind of discipline only a father can give. It was also the place where he first met his wife, Kay (Wyatt ’63T), who he would start dating in college.

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Mr. Giuliano Gobbo and Mrs. Tatiana Pedroso Gobbo Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Greene Mrs. Deborah Brice Greeson ’72 T Mr. and Mrs. William L. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Griffin III ’61 ’65T Mr. and Mrs. Leonardo Grinstein Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Hagler Dr. and Mrs. J. Daniel Hanks Jr. ’61 LD ’12 ’62T LD ’12 Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Harbin ’67 Dr. and Mrs. Bannester L. Harbin Jr. ’55 Mr. and Mrs. Huell T. Hargett Mrs. Barbara Jan Harrison Mr. and Mrs. William B. Harrison Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Harrison ’70 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harrison Mr. and Mrs. David D. Harvey ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hawkins Mrs. Wanda M. Henson Dr. Carl J. Herring Mr. Lyons J. Heyman ’44 Mr. Gordon Lee Hight II ’62 LD ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hight Jr. ’67 Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hine ’53 Mr. Edward West Hine Jr. ’70 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Hogan Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hortman ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Hubbard ’81 Mrs. Patricia C. Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hudson Sr. Dr. and Mrs. James H. Hudson Jr. ’81 Mr. and Mrs. William M. Huffman Jr. ’67 Ms. Christine R. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. P. Kevin Hunt Dr. and Mrs. J. Barney Hunter ’54

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hunter Jr. ’75 Mr. and Mrs. W. Byron Hurley ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Inman Mrs. Nancy R. Ivester Mr. John Izard Jr. ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Jackson Jr. ’73T Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. James Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joerg Dietmar Janke Mr. and Mrs. Eric Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson III ’68 Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Johnston Jr. ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jones Jr. Mr. Herb C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jordan ’54 Mr. Wayne Jupiter Dr. and Mrs. P. David Kearns Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kelley III ’74 LD ’17 ’80 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kelly Jr. ’71 ’72T LD ’12 Mr. Ismat Yassin and Mrs. Manal Khatib ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. Kinney Dr. and Mrs. John S. Kirkland Jr. ’62 Dr. Arman Kosedag Mr. and Mrs. John Krawiec Mrs. Barbara Kuckhoff Mrs. Sue Brock Lane ’75 Ms. Sylvia B. Lanier Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Law ’77 Mrs. Betty Wright Ledbetter Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Ledbetter Jr. ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Lester ’52 Mr. and Mrs. J. Luke Lester IV ’84 LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Jon K. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Chad A. Liddle

Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Lignell Mrs. Kay A. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Kurt A. Luitwieler Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Lundy Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. MacKimm The Hon. and Mrs. Don Maddox ’59 Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Manis ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Massey Mr. and Mrs. Fountain H. May Jr. ’64 Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. May Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James P. McCallie Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. McConnell Dr. John M. McCord Sr. ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Minshew Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Montgomery ’78 Mrs. Jacquelyn B. Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Morgan ’87 LD ’17 ’87 LD ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Chason L. Mull ’78 ’78 Dr. and Mrs. J Norris Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. O’Mara Mr. and Mrs. Ugo Okafor Mr. and Mrs. James A. Owens ’79 Mr. Haywood O. Patton ’65 Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Nevin Patton III ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Joshua N. Payne Mr. and Mrs. George R. Payne Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hall T. Penn ’67 Dr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Pickens Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Pieroni Ms. Elizabeth W. Pollard Mr. and Mrs. David L. Powell

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Charlotte Boyd (’15, LD ’22), an investment banking analyst at Truist Securities in Atlanta, says “Service Beyond Self” continues to be a guiding pillar of her life. The four-year boarding student from St. Simons Island helped found the Knox Martin Foundation for Brain Cancer research in 2000 in memory of one of her dear friends following his valiant fight with Glioblastoma.

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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Powell Ms. Beth E. Pruitt-Hall Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rachels Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler D. Reed The Rev. and Mrs. Douglas E. Remer Mr. and Mrs. Ryan H. Remsen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Richardson ’72 Mr. and Mrs. David E. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Brenton J. Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. J. Keith Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Rudert ’60 Mr. and Mrs. William Rudolf Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sabourin Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. Safigan Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Saville Jr. ’69 T LD ’18 Mr. Vernon H. Scarborough Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Schrimsher Dr. and Mrs. Forrest F. Schrum III Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Seigler Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Sewell ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Shamblin ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry P. Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Julius C. Shaw Jr. ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Shorey Mr. C. Andrew Shropshire Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Marc J. Sklar Ms. Shanika R. Skonieczny Mr. and Mrs. Todd Sledge Mr. and Mrs. Tye D. Smith Mr. and Mrs. E. Willingham Smith III ’63 Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Smith ’70 ’71T LD ’18 Mr. and Mrs. S. David Smith Jr. ’68 Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Smith ’87 LD ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Smith Ms. Cristina D Smith ’78

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Smyly Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spence Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stegall Sr. ’62 Dr. Jo H. Stegall Jr. ’51 Mr. Brent L. Stepp Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Stuckey Jr. ’75 ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt M. Stuenkel Mr. Jack D. Summerbell Dr. Randolph P. Sumner ’75 and Dr. Susan M. Butler-Sumner Dr. and Mrs. Greg Sumner Mr. and Mrs. William B. Temple ’90 LD ’15 ’90 LD ’18 Mr. and Mrs. Brooke J. Temple Mr. J. Chad Terry Mr. and Mrs. W. Lee Thuston ’67 Dr. and Mrs. W. Larry Tucker ’75 LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Mark V. Tunnell Mr. and Mrs. Alvin B. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy P. Vincent Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wade Mrs. Deana M. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Wallis ’69 Mr Bin Wang and Mrs. Jun Li Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Warden Lt. Col. John R. Ware II Mrs. Nancy Ware Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Watters Jr. ’72 ’72T LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Watters ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Watters ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wayt Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Welborn Sr. ’85 ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Lynn E. Whatley ’67 LD ’15 Dr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Wilhoite ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Lowell R. Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Jared L. Willerson Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Williams

Jr. ’82 Ms. Anne Paige Wilson Mr. and Mrs Steven Patrick Worsham Mr. and Mrs. Cecil B. Wright III ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Delos H. Yancey III ’77 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Zachry ’65 Mrs. Bethany Zazzaro Mr. and Mrs. Michal Zelenak ’96 Friends Ms. Mary Austin Mr. and Mrs. Harris Bagley Ms. Susan Bell Ms. Paula Bonner Ms. Sidney W. Boozer Mr. James Brearley Ms. Mary Ann Brearley Ms. Anna Brooks Mrs. Margaret Dozier Carr Mr. Robert S. Carter Ms. Betty Jo Casey Mr. and Mrs. John Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Douglas DiRuggiero Mrs. Ann H. Dunwody Ms. Suzzanne Durbin Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Finn Mr. Averett H. Flory Ms. Peyton K. Flory Ms. Virginia W. Flory Mrs. Carmento Floyd Mrs. Mary Dunn French Ms. Dorotheau Gay Mr. Steve Goodyear Ms. Alexandra Rosen Gourvitch Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gravitt Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Haarlow Mr. Allen Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hudson Mr. Jeff Kauffman *Mrs. F. Frederick Kennedy Jr. Ms. Sharon Kohler

Mr. Carl Kreitler Mrs. Betty Wright Ledbetter Ms. Joanne Lyon Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Martin Mr. and Mrs. Nils C. Melkerson Ms. Helen Mills Ms. Madison Moseley Ms. Ani Ohanian Mrs. Catherine T. Ottley Mr. Yiming Pan Mr. and Mrs. John Pew Mr. Robert Rice Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Smith Mr. Ryan Smith Ms. Jennifer Tory Dr. Joe Vargo Dr. Harrison F. Warner Mr. Robert Weston Mrs. Wadleigh C. Winship AmazonSmile Foundation Anonymous D. Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Inc. Camp Family Foundation Coosa Valley Tennis Association Inc. Donthamsetty Family Foundation Inc. Dunn French Foundation W. R. J. Dunn Trust Evans Grading Company The Garner Foundation Inc. Heyman Family Foundation A. W. Ledbetter Foundation Rome Orthopaedic Center PC Spangler Companies Inc. Summit Hill Foods Trotter Foundation Inc. Wadleigh C. Winship Charitable Fund Capital & Endowment Gifts Ms. Mary Austin Ms. Elizabeth Smith Avery ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby Jr. ’63 LD ’12 Mr. Charles R. Bamford ’55 Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Flynt Barksdale Mr. Alfred L. Barron Jr. ’63 Ms. Susan Bell Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. D. Randolph Berry ’64 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bethel Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bethel ’63 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Bouton Dr. and Mrs. Scott G. Bowerman Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Brannon ’66 Mr. Robert M. Brinson Sr. ’58 Mr. and Mrs. John G. Brock ’63 LD ’17 Ms. Anna Brooks Mrs. Joan D. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Buice ’76 Mr. Peter M. Candler Mr. Robert S. Carter Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Chumbler Mr. and Mrs. Danny J. Coning Mr. and Mrs. William D. Cornwell Jr. ’67 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Cornwell ’70 ’70T Mr. Logan T. Cox ’72 Mr. and Mrs. John Cramer Mr. and Mrs. Houston L. Crumpler Jr. ’62 Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Daly II Mrs. Sue Anne Davidson Mr. Louie R. Dempsey Jr. ’87 LD ’17 Ms. Paige Skidmore Dickow ’78 LD ’14

*Mr. Kenneth M. Dickson ’73 Estate Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Dozier ’73 *Mrs. W. R. J. Dunn Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Elkins ’63 LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Evans ’87 LD ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Finn Mr. James A. Ford ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Freeman ’63 Mrs. Mary Dunn French Dr. and Mrs. Peter G. Gilbert ’57 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Goldston ’63 Mr. Steve Goodyear Ms. Julia Ward Hamilton ’84 Dr. and Mrs. J. Daniel Hanks Jr. ’61 LD ’12 ’62T LD ’12 Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Harbin ’67 Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Harris ’72T LD ’17 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Harris ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Heaner ’77 ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Hendrickson ’74 Mrs. and Mr. Rainey K. Henley ’85 Mr. Charles S. Heyman Jr. ’48 Mr. and Mrs. David M. Heyman ’74 Mr. and Mrs. Lyons J. Heyman Jr. ’70 Mr. Lyons J. Heyman ’44 Mr. Gordon Lee Hight II ’62 LD ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Hine ’74 Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hine ’53 *Mrs. Villa Sulzbacher Hizer ’66T LD ’12 Mr. Allen Holmes Mr. Jonathan E. Glidden and Ms. Patricia L. Hubbard ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hunt Mr. and Mrs. David G. Hunter ’65 ’65T Mr. and Mrs. John H. Irby ’81 Mr. and Mrs. E. Bedell James III ’87 Mr. J. Stephen Jenkins Sr. ’63 Dr. and Mrs. H. Whitney Jennings Mr. Jeff Kauffman Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kelly Jr. ’71 ’72T LD ’12 Mr. Jackson B. Kelly ’11 *Mrs. F. Frederick Kennedy Jr. Mr. Carl Kreitler Dr. and Mrs. R. Montague Laffitte Jr. ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Law ’77 Mr. and Mrs. David D. Ledbetter ’88 LD ’20 Mrs. Betty Wright Ledbetter Mr. and Mrs. Jon K. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lichlyter Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Lignell Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Lucas ’97 LD ’13 ’97 Ms. Joanne Lyon Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Manis ’72 Mr. and Mrs. J. Rick Martin ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Fountain H. May Jr. ’64 Mr. and Mrs. George N. Meeker ’71T LD ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Nils C. Melkerson *Mr. James H. Milford Jr. ’63 Ms. Nancy Millett Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Milner ’73 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mitchell Jr. ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Montgomery ’78 *Mr. Gray D. Morrison III ’69 Mr. Samuel G. Moss III ’63 Mr. and Mrs. Chason L. Mull ’78 ’78 Mrs. Joyce Riddle Neely ’62 T

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T h a n k Y o u t o O u r CSlua ps sp oNrot teer s Mr. William T. Neville ’92 Dr. Leverett C. Neville ’95 Mr. and Mrs. James A. Owens ’79 Dr. and Mrs. P. Eugene Parrino ’86 Mr. Haywood O. Patton ’65 Mr. Thomas B. Pearce ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Hall T. Penn ’67 Mr. Edward W. Penn Jr. ’66 Mr. and Mrs. John Pew Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Moultrie D. Plowden ’53 *Mr. Lawrence S. Pritchard ’74 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Protz ’71T Mr. Robert A. Ragan ’57 Dr. and Mrs. Rayburn Rego Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rich Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Richardson ’72 Mr. and Mrs. J. Douglas Riddle II ’67

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ridgway Jr. ’67 Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rudert ’64 ’66T Ms. Karen A. Sachs ’71 T Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Sachs ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Steve J. Safigan Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Saville Jr. ’69T LD ’18 Dr. and Mrs. Forrest F. Schrum III Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Shaw Jr. ’90 ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Julius C. Shaw Jr. ’72 Mr. James F. Short ’86 Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sisley IV ’96 LD ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Bradley C. Skidmore ’80 LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Smith Jr. ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Smith ’72

Mr. and Mrs. Randolph H. Stokely ’63 Mr. Harold M. Storey Mr. Michael Sutton *Mr. John W. Thatcher ’44 *Mr. John R. Thoren ’63 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Thuston Jr. ’00 LD ’12 Mr. Bruce D. Tillman and Mrs. Paula Gately Tillman-Hoffberger Ms. Jennifer Tory Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Tuttle Jr. ’72 Ms. Sue Willingham Upchurch ’67T Mr. and Mrs. Lee F. Upshaw Dr. Joe Vargo Mr. Wesley Walraven Mrs. Nancy Ware Dr. Harrison F. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Watters ’80 Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Watters Jr.

’72 ’72T LD ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Watters ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Watters III ’97 ’97 LD ’23 Mrs. Elizabeth E. Webster Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Welborn Sr. ’85 ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander W. Whitaker IV ’77 LD ’15 *Mr. Osgood P. Willingham II ’61 Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Winkler ’72 LD ’15 2nd Lt. and Mrs. Kevin J. Wood ’97 LD ’23 ’97 LD ’17 Mr. and Mrs. Delos H. Yancey III ’77 Heyman Family Foundation Evans Grading Company Spangler Companies Inc. Summit Hill Foods Dunn French Foundation

Camp Family Foundation Raiden W. Dellinger Charitable Trust Samuel E. and Mary W. Thatcher Foundation Inc. W. R. J. Dunn Trust D. Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Inc. Coosa Valley Tennis Association Inc. Rome Orthopaedic Center PC

THANK YOU to our over 250 volunteers who supported the great work at Darlington School during the 2022-2023 school year! This group of leaders supported the work of advancing the school’s mission every day.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES LIFE TRUSTEES DARLINGTON FOUNDATION CLASS AGENTS ALUMNI COUNCIL YOUNG ALUMNI COUNCIL DARLINGTON FUND LEADERSHIP TEAM PARENTS 4 PURPLE CAMPAIGN CABINET PARENTS COUNCIL PURPLE TIE COMMITTEE To learn more about getting involved, please contact advancementoffice@darlingtonschool.org

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Leaving a Legacy Jim Fort (’44), Life Trustee Jim Fort, who died Sept, 9, 2022, was a man of many talents who did remarkable things for the betterment of his community.

He is remembered for his many business accomplishments through his work with Sonoco Products Co. in Hartsville, S.C., and American Media

Vernon Grizzard Sr., Life Trustee Vernon Grizzard, who died June 16, 2022, served on the Board of Trustees during a formative time in Darlington’s history and made a lasting impact on the school.

“He was a strong advocate and leader in the integration of the school and the enrollment of our first black students,” said Head of School Brent Bell. “He was also on the committee

Villa (Sulzbacher) Hizer (’66T, LD ’12), Distinguished Alumna Villa (Sulzbacher) Hizer (’66T, LD ’12), who died Feb. 6, 2023, set the example of what it means to give to the greater good.

Being active in the Rome community was her family’s legacy, and Hizer served and helped guide numerous organizations over the years, including the Boys & Girls

Dr. Frank Wilson (’46), Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Frank Wilson (’46), who died May 31, 2023, lived his life to embody the ideals of wisdom, service and honor.

“A highly respected physician and teacher, Frank started his career in medicine as an orthopedic physician,” said Head of School Brent Bell.

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Services, as well as for his extensive service to organizations that aligned with his passion for education, art, history and nature, to name a few.

Throughout his life, Fort loved and supported Darlington as an alumnus, chairman of the Board of Visitors, Campaign for Darlington committee member, and member of the Board of Trustees.

“Jim was one of Darlington’s most loyal and generous donors, giving considerably throughout his life to support the mission and growth of the school,” said Head of School Brent Bell. “He was a true gentleman who lived the Darlington ideals of wisdom, service, and honor.”

assigned to study co-education at Darlington and co-signed the motion that led to the merger of Darlington School and Thornwood School. Both decisions are profound moments in the history of the school.”

Though Grizzard is remembered for his many business accomplishments and his contributions to the economic development of Rome and Floyd County, those who knew him best understand that his joy came from helping others lift themselves up,

bettering themselves through education and life experiences.

A loyal supporter of Darlington, Grizzard’s generosity has made it possible for hundreds of students to attend the school. He and his family established the Vernon and Gaynelle Grizzard Scholarship to provide financial aid to young people from Rome and Floyd County. He also supported many other scholarships and financial aid awards.

Clubs of Northwest Georgia, Junior Service League, and Chieftains Museum, to name a few.

Her legacy of service to Darlington runs deep and includes 12 years on the Alumni Council and 16 years as a class agent. A generous supporter of the school, she also served on the Thornwood Cabinet for the Second Century Campaign and the Thornwood Restoration Campaign Cabinet. Her dedication is among the many reasons she was given

Darlington’s 2016 Distinguished Alumna Award.

“Villa was a true light in the Darlington Community,” said Head of School Brent Bell. “Whether she was making calls for a fundraising campaign or writing notes to welcome new students to Darlington, she made everyone around her feel like they were loved. Her strength, grace, and fighting spirit were an inspiration to me, and to many in our community.”

“He worked tirelessly to care for the well-being and health of others and a lifelong pursuit of passing that knowledge along to the next generation by being named chief of the Division of Orthopedics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until his retirement in 1996.”

His distinguished career is among the many reasons he was selected to be Darlington’s 1997 Distinguished Alumnus.

Wilson was a generous man to everyone, including his alma mater.

In addition to giving annually and supporting capital campaigns, he and his wife, Ann, established the Frank and Ann Wilson Scholarship to provide financial aid to a deserving student based on his or her academic achievement, character, and leadership qualities. He also contributed a collection of books to the school’s library.

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oNroei tawems C o m ImnCulM naiestsm yN 1944

1946

Jim Fort died Sept. 9, 2022

Frank Wilson died May 31, 2023

Dean Atkinson died Sept. 25, 2022

Frank Manning died May 20, 2023

1952

1953

1955

1956

John Hartley died Aug. 30, 2022

Jerry Minge died Oct. 27, 2022

Miller Liston died Dec. 28, 2022

Rainey Sellars died Oct. 26, 2022

1960

1961

Tommy Huguenin died Nov. 23, 2022

Ralph Van Pelt died March 1, 2023

1947

1993

Dean Newton died March 20, 2023

Allan Strand died July 26, 2022

Stewart Lyman died July 8, 2022

Lathrop Smith died Oct. 27, 2022

Charles Keown died June 12, 2023

Don Johnson died July 4, 2023

Will Jordan died Sept. 28, 2022

1964

Mell Jackson died June 5, 2023

Jim Neese died Aug. 11, 2022

Bill Tate died Dec. 11, 2022

John Ross died July 30, 2022

1976

1979

1980

Edmund Goddard died Dec. 14, 2022

Bill Bryan died Jan. 29, 2023

Tricia Beall died Oct. 24, 2022

Jenny (Burt) Colditz died June 28, 2022

1997

1999

Former Faculty

1973

John Leak died Nov. 8, 2022

Walker Sullivan died July 9, 2023

1950

1963

1967

Butch Carroll died Feb. 20, 2023

1948

Dick Denny died Dec. 19, 2022

Billy Clinkscales died July 19, 2022

Gardner Gould died Aug. 3, 2022

1957

1958

1959

Bucky Webster died July 15, 2022

Jerry Watson died Sept. 9, 2022

Daniel Cook died Sept. 16, 2022

1964

1965

1966

Barbara (Daniel) Ellis died March 20, 2023

Tom Coppedge died Sept. 8, 2022

Villa (Sulzbacher) Hizer died Feb. 6, 2023

1969

Mike Daniel died July 14, 2022

Gray Morrison died May 2, 2023

1984

Joe Blanchard died July 14, 2022

Todd Taylor died Dec. 24, 2022

1970

Davis Cosey died July 17, 2022

1985

Clay Shaw died April 4, 2023

Tim Collier died Oct. 7, 2022

1990

Shammah Autry died Dec. 30, 2022

Not Pictured – 1951: Robert Andrews died Sept. 14, 2022 1953: William McDonough died Oct. 14, 2022 1955: Tommy Roe died July 2, 2022 1956: Oliver Jenkins died July 19, 2022 1958: Richard Heard died Nov. 2, 2022 1959: Walter Selman died Dec. 14, 2022 1968: Greg Fricks died Aug. 16, 2022 1969: Bill Crawley died Dec. 20, 2022 1975: David Covington died Oct. 20, 2022 1991: Mike Harrison died Jan. 27, 2023 1993: Jeri (Jeppersen) Meadows died June 23, 2023 Memorials published in this issue reflect those who passed away between July 8, 2022, and July 18, 2023. Additional memorials reported to the Advancement Office during the past year can be found at www.darlingtonschool.org. Alumni and former faculty who passed away after July 18, 2023, will be included in the next issue.

Kristy (Keef) Erwin died March 22, 2022

Fall 2023

Lacey Whittington died Aug. 30, 2022

Jay Selman died March 18, 2023

Barbara Cordle died June 4, 2023

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