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High-achievers earn inaugural Honor Scholarships
Sam Tackeberry
Emily Edwards
Freshmen Emily Edwards of Rome, Ga., and Sam Tackeberry of Matthews, N.C., have been named the recipients of the 2014 Darlington Honor Scholarship. This full scholarship is awarded to one freshman day applicant and one freshman boarding applicant each year. “The Honor Scholarship is the most prestigious merit award offered by Darlington, and we are proud of Emily and Sam for the countless hours of hard work and dedication that earned them this achievement,” said Derek Perkins, director of admission. “I am confident
International Fair
Gracy Zeng (’15) urges Ava Ann Woods (’26) to sample some traditional Chinese dishes at Darlington’s annual International Fair in March. All ELA-12 students were invited to this celebration of diversity to learn about the different countries and cultures represented by the Darlington Community. Students and faculty members set up tables to represent their home countries, featuring ethnic food, jewelry and other trinkets, activities, and educational materials.
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that each of these students is a great fit for Darlington and will make longlasting contributions to our school community.” Edwards completed eighth grade at Berry College Middle School, where she played basketball, ran cross country and was an award-winning member of the forensics team. At Weddington Middle School, Tackeberry was a member of Junior Beta Club and played basketball, tennis and golf. Established in 2011 as a result of Darlington’s Second Century Campaign,
the Honor Scholarship is a full-tuition award that also covers room and board, books, and any other materials and fees. It also provides for a six-week internship the summer before the student’s senior year; a Mastery Award, which is set aside to help the student develop in an area of his or her choice; and a leadership retreat. The multistage selection process involves a required campus visit and interview. For more information, contact admission@darlingtonschool.org.
Alumni Council welcomes new members Darlington’s Alumni Council welcomed seven new members for the 2014-17 term and named Luke Lester (’84, LD ’13) president-elect. Lester of Cartersville, Ga., is the owner of Bond James Bond Inc. A new member of the Board of Trustees and graduate of Leadership Darlington, he is an active Annual Fund volunteer and a member of the J.J. Darlington Society. He also served on the Second Century Campaign’s Northwest Georgia Cabinet. He and his wife, Sandy, are the parents of Grace (’19) and Hattie James (’23). Jennifer (Crews) Davis (’01, LD ’14) of Rome is employed at her family’s business, Crews Chemical Inc. She is a graduate of Leadership Darlington and has volunteered for the Annual Fund. She and her husband, Hal, have one son. Katie (Brindell) Diefes (’04, LD ’13) of Raleigh, N.C., is the manager of a ladies’ apparel and jewelry store named Charlotte’s and a graduate of Leadership Darlington. Her husband’s name is Hunter. Kevin Evans (’87, LD ’14) is president of Evans Construction in Rome. An active volunteer and Leadership Darlington graduate, he has served on the Second Century Campaign’s Northwest Georgia Cabinet, as a member of the Athletic Booster Club and various school committees, and as
an Annual Fund volunteer. Evans is also a member of the J.J. Darlington Society. He and his wife, Candi, are the parents of Lindsey (’12) and Keara (’16). Chris Jackson (’02, LD ’13), an attorney at McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith & Manning LLP, lives in Rome with his wife, Catherine. A graduate of Leadership Darlington, he is the son of Christa (Cline) Jackson (’73T) and the brother of Chas Jackson (’98), Cline Jackson (’98) and Cleve Jackson (’09). Regan Maki (’98, LD ’14) of Atlanta is a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners. A graduate of Leadership Darlington, she is a class agent and has volunteered for the Annual Fund. She has one son. Chantz McClinic (’04, LD ’14) of Rome is associate operations manager at Southeastern Mills Inc. in Rome. A graduate of Leadership Darlington, he has volunteered as a phonathon caller for the Annual Fund and is a member of the 1905 Society. Whit Remer (’03, LD ’12) is senior manager of federal government relations for the American Society of Civil Engineers in Reston, Va. He and his wife, Katie, live in Silver Spring, Md. A member of the Leadership Darlington’s inaugural class, he has been an Annual Fund supporter for a number of years.
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