What does Darlington mean to you personally? Darlington was a very formative experience that prepared me for my journey ahead. I believe it changed my trajectory for the better.
When did you attend Darlington and what were you involved in as a student? I attended as a boarding student from 19701973 and enjoyed being in the Glee Club, which also kept me on Mr. Moser’s good list. My senior year, they asked me to head the Weekend Activities Committee to plan activities for dorm students. I had a popular idea of attending concerts in Atlanta, which was great until the school president, Gordon Bondurant, decided to go with us. He didn’t think they were an activity that met the school’s objectives! I also participated in many community volunteer projects, which started my lifelong love of volunteering.
Who were your favorite teachers and/ or coaches and why?
Scott Dozier ('73) A member of Darlington’s Board of Trustees since 2014, Scott Dozier (’73) was named chairman of the governing body in May. A graduate of Florida State University, he has been in the financial services industry since 1983 and currently serves as senior vice president at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Atlanta. He frequently appears on NABCAP’s list of Georgia Premier Advisors and Forbes magazine’s “Best in State Wealth Advisors.” He is also a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council, Georgia Society of CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, the Investments & Wealth Institute, and the Association for Corporate Growth. Civically, he and his wife, Margaret, have played a significant role with the annual High Museum of Atlanta Wine Auction, which has raised over $25 million for the museum since its inception. He served on the High Museum Board of Directors for six years and remains a member of the Woodruff Arts Center's Investment Committee. The Doziers live in Vinings, Ga., and have two sons, John and Taylor, and a daughter, Margaret.
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Doc Regester and George Awsumb -- two great English teachers who provided me with strong writing skills and guided me through the classic Upper School literature. My college freshman English professor was impressed with how I jumped into the works of Kurt Vonnegut. It was obvious I was well prepared.
How have the values instilled in you at Darlington played a part in your adult life, both personally and in your career? Darlington’s focus on Service Beyond Self has influenced me in my adult life. From serving in homeless shelters to building Habitat houses, I have always been motivated to serve the less fortunate in the community.
We often talk about the fact that Darlington connections span the globe and you never know when you might meet a fellow alum. Do you have any stories about connecting with other Darlington alumni unexpectedly either in your career or otherwise? When I began dating my wife-to-be in college, I did not know that her father, Dick Denney, was Class of 1948. I began my career in investments with the Robinson Humphrey Co. not knowing that two top executives, Roby Robinson (’58) and Bob Glenn (’61), were strong supporters and
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