The Darlington Podcast

Welcome to Episode 195 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Content Strategy and Engagement Maddie Chastain talks with rising seniors Toby Burns, Sammy Lewis, Megan Pinkley and Kensie Waller about their diverse Darlington experiences - from dorm life to the arts and athletics to service and more. 

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Welcome to Episode 194 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Darlington's new Athletic Director Mitch Jordan ('90) about his Darlington story, what it means to be back as athletic director, his vision for the program and more. 

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Welcome to Episode 193 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with Stephen Taylor ('02), Darlington's new director of alumni relations. Together, they reflect on Taylor's experience as a Darlington student and his excitement to be back on campus working with alumni. 

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Welcome to Episode 192 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this special episode, listen to Wendy Fitzwilliam, business executive, entrepreneur and senior parent, give her Commencement address on May 17, following an introduction from her son, Ailan Panton ('25). She encourages graduates to reflect on their Darlington experience and to use it as a launching point for their future, reminding them to adopt qualities of a tiger like confidence, determination, independence, perseverance, resilience, and adaptability.

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Welcome to Episode 191 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this special episode, listen to Kevin Hunt, assistant athletic director and senior parent, give his Baccalaureate address on May 16. Hunt was selected by the senior class to serve as the Baccalaureate speaker. Following an introduction from his daughter Emma Hunt ('25), Hunt reflects on the accomplishments of the class and reminds seniors to stay humble, face adversity head on, lean on one another, and live a life of service.

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Welcome to Episode 190 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Murray Ellington ('26) talks with varsity coaches Justin Bruce (girls' golf), Mallory Collier (girls' lacrosse), Betina Fuentes (tennis), Anna Harris (track and field), Kevin Ivester (boys' soccer), Matt Larry (baseball), Brendan Leezer (boys' lacrosse), Stephani Perkins (track and field), Al Shorey (girls' soccer) and Jared Willerson (boy's golf) about the spring athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the season, from the pre-season to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. 

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Welcome to Episode 189 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell reflects on the Class of 2025 with Upper School Director Chad Woods, Student Body President Atlas Kosedag ('25), Honor Council President Anna Nguyen ('25) and Discipline Committee President Angeline Myrie ('25). They discuss the senior class's academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as some of their most memorable moments as Darlington students.

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Welcome to Episode 188 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent talks with Alumni Council member Chris Jefts ('84, LD '15) about his Darlington experience, his career path and how he stays involved at Darlington. 

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Welcome to Episode 187 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Jordan West, Upper School librarian and Senior Ventures program coordinator, talks with seniors Ansel Enverga, Atlas Kosedag and Brecken Laliberte about year-long Senior Ventures projects and the valuable skills they’ve gained through this program as they prepare to graduate. 

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Welcome to Episode 186 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with David Harvey ('88) and Van Willis ('88) about their Darlington experience, their entrepreneurial career journeys and their current venture, Veo Health, a personalized, physician-led holistic health program focused on preventive care, early disease detection, and continuous health.

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