The Darlington Podcast

Welcome to Episode 185 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Jordan West, Upper School librarian and Senior Ventures program coordinator, talks with seniors Atlas Kosedag and Charlie Patel, along with Sarah Husser of the Floyd Healthcare Foundation and Cancer Navigators, and William James of Summit Quest. Together, they discuss Darlington’s upcoming event, Light the Lake, a special evening that unites the Darlington Community to honor those who are fighting or have fought cancer. Light the Lake will take place by the Lakeside on Friday, April 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., with an Honor Walk at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event here.

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Welcome to Episode 180 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent talks with Tripp Bagby ('91, LD '23) about his favorite Darlington memories as a student and current parent and why he stays involved as a volunteer. 

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Welcome to Episode 183 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Murray Ellington ('26) talks with varsity coaches Garvin Edwards (wrestling), Andrea Frazier (swim/dive), Betina Fuentes (basketball cheerleading), Samantha Rush (girls' basketball) and Nathan West (boys' basketball) about the winter 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. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 12. 

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Welcome to Episode 182 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with seniors Julia Beauchump and Moa Berglund, junior Harrison Inman, fourth-grader Jack Stone and Upper School learning specialist Justin Bruce about the Darlington Player's upcoming winter musical production of “Newsies.” Together, they give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the production process so far, share their hopes for the show and more. 

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Welcome to Episode 181 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Dean of Students Terar Everhart ('13, LD '23) is joined by Upper School students Bo Brooks, Murray Ellington, Nicky Lawrence, Angeline Myrie, Sophie Piller and Meritt Reed about their involvement in dorm life at Darlington and how important RUMPUS is to the Darlington Community as we look forward to this exciting weekend.  

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Welcome to Episode 180 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent talks with Lauren Bowling ('05, LD '17) about her experience as a Darlington student, her unique career path and how she stays involved with Darlington as an alumni volunteer. 

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Welcome to Episode 179 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Dean of Community Life Tara Inman talks with senior boarding students Arike Akinbolagbe, Linda Pan, Natalia Sands and Eddie Ye about their holiday traditions from around the world in celebration of the holiday season in the United States. 

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Welcome to Episode 178 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of IT Derek Fine talks with Technology Integration Coordinator Leah Lynn, second grade teacher Courtney Cescutti, middle grades science teacher Reilly Thomas and Upper School history teacher John Hintermaier about their use of artificial intelligence, also known as AI, in their classrooms to assist with teaching and enhance the learning experience of their students. 

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Welcome to Episode 177 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with Darlington volunteers Tashia and Chris Twyman, parents of Christa ('23) and Myles ('26) Twyman. The Twymans have been active volunteers since coming to Darlington 11 years ago and currently serve as co-presidents of the Athletic Booster Club. They talk about their family's experience at Darlington, share how other parents can get involved and more. 

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Welcome to Episode 176 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Content Manager Maddie Chastain talks with varsity coaches Sam Clark (volleyball), Brant Evans (boys' and girls' cross country), Betina Fuentes (football cheerleading), Wayne Groves (football), Anna Harris (softball) and Melissa Smyly (competition cheerleading) about the fall athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the spring season, from the pre-season to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. 

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