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SCHOOL AMBASSADORS
IT TAKES A TEAM
Interview with student Coco on her journey to Delphian
Delphian would not be what it is today without the continued support of our amazing alumni, parents, and friends. One of the most impactful and lasting ways you can give your support is to refer a family to the school. The impact of that gift continues on for years to come, as many families who have been referred to the school end up referring even more to Delphian.
This past 2020-2021 school year, over fifty students enrolled at Delphian who were referred by current or past parents, alumni, or by a friend or supporter of the school. This summer over eighty students attended Summer at Delphian after hearing about the summer program from some form of word-of-mouth promotion. That is a significant contribution to the Delphian culture and family.
A very heartfelt thank you to all of you who have supported the school by talking to others about Delphian and sending new students our way. Admissions loves working with you as volunteer ambassadors for the school!
We interviewed one of these students, Coco Rose-Coates, about her journey to Delphian.
Delphian Magazine: Where do you call home?
Coco: I’m from Florida! So Delphian is pretty far away from home.
D: Coco, how did you find out about Delphian?
Coco: I found out about Delphian School from my family and friends, and it is generally known within my community. I also went to an Applied Scholastics school which uses some of the same teaching philosophies as Delphian. Mostly though, Delphian School is just very well known as THE school to go to. And THE best place to be within my community!
D: Was the fact that Delphian School is an international boarding school part of your decision-making process?
Coco: It was! But for the most part, it was the actual school and the idea that Delphian is this big, perfect environment to learn and create anything you want for yourself and for your future. It being itself was enough. It being an international boarding school is a bonus. I can relate to a lot of the students here because my home is far away and theirs is, too.
D: For some people the idea of boarding school far away from home is daunting. What’s your advice to them?
Coco: I can relate to others feeling a little bit homesick in the beginning because it’s a big change. But, it’s amazing once you get here. Everyone has been so welcoming and they really care about what and how you’re doing and want to help you with everything. You would think that because it’s so far away that you would get homesick but you don’t.
D: Who was the Delphian Ambassador who helped you decide to come to Delphian?
Coco: My friend Gemma! I’ve known her since I was born and she came to Delphian a couple of years ago. She kept telling me how wonderful and amazing the school is and about the opportunities and her achievements. She kept telling me how much she wanted that for me and it helped me realize that I wanted that for myself as well. Having a friend like that was one of the biggest parts of it. Also, my parents have a lot of alumni friends and have known about the school for a while. They encouraged me all the way! Their support helped me so much in making my decision.
D: What is your relationship like with your parents now that you are on opposite sides of the country?
Coco: I call my mom every day, sometimes multiple times a day. She wants to know everything that’s happening. I want to tell her everything that’s happening. She’s really gung-ho about the school and it helps my excitement towards the school grow.
D: How did you prepare for traveling across the country, changing schools, and being away from your family all in one go?
Coco: Well, it’s a long plane ride but that’s not that difficult [laughs]. I tried to prepare the best I could for a different school and for missing my parents and family
Gemma Bell & Coco Rose-Coates
before getting here. I even changed to another school before I went here so I would be somewhat prepared for what a different school would be like. Mostly, though, it was the people in my community who were really supportive of me coming that prepared me best. There were so many people that were so helpful with everything towards me coming. Mom, Dad, family friends, Gemma, my sister; it takes a team. It takes a team to do anything but especially for me in coming here.
D: The school year has been in session now for a few months, how has the transition been going?
Coco: I think just the fact that I’m so excited to do this interview says something. And not about me specifically but the school and the environment and the people. I am having so many successes and so many accomplishments. It’s not as awkward changing from one school to the next as I previously thought it might be.
D: What sort of advice would you have for a student or parent who is considering Delphian School?
Coco: Well, certainly they must know the school. That’s a must. Just even look at the website and check it out. I would also just like them to know that this is the most beautiful and amazing place where people just learn and students grow and children become adults and they all do it with helping hands. Everyone here is so friendly and really wants you to succeed and we have the facilities and the technology to help you really really do that.
Delphian School is the place students who are amazing and have ambition go to nurture that talent or gift. And if they are unsure about their direction, they discover that they actually do have talent and they are very competent and they become even more competent at anything they choose to do.
Also, Delphian is really just a home that people go to. It’s a second home and it’s a place that people go to to become themselves and learn how to become successful.
