The Darlington Podcast

Welcome to Episode 135 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, senior boarding student Mary Covington talks with varsity coaches Brant Evans (cross country), Wayne Groves (football), Anna Harris (softball), Christina Kopp (volleyball) and Melissa Smyly (spirit and competition cheerleading) about the fall athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the fall season, from summer workouts to team bonding to their accomplishments and more. 

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In this episode, Head of School Brent Bell talks with Science Department Head Owen Kinney about his history at Darlington, his goals as department head, and much more. This is the first in a new series highlighting each of Darlington's department heads. This episode was recorded on Oct. 10. 

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Welcome to Episode 133 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Theatre Director Shelley Daniel talks with student designers of the fall play, Reese Bell ('26), sound; Mily James ('25), publicity; SK McQueen ('26), lighting; and Seidy Pichardo ('24), costuming. They discuss their creative processes and how their design elements came to fruition in this month's production of "12 Angry Jurors."

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Welcome to Episode 132 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Alumni Relations Vicki Vincent chats with Mac Gilliland ('08, LD '17), assistant professor of chemistry at Furman University. He shares about his experience as a boarding student at Darlington, his recent 15-year class reunion at Alumni Weekend and his career journey. 

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Welcome to Episode 131 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this special episode, listen to Dr. Bob Hortman ('72) give his address as the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award on Oct. 6. Hortman reflects on his life and Darlington experience and offers words of wisdom for Upper School students as they navigate their own journeys. 

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Welcome to Episode 130 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, third grade teacher Steve McConnell talks with fourth grade teacher Carrie Watterson, middle grades math teacher Chris Eberhart, Assistant Athletic Director Nathan West and third-graders Addi Nolin and Sawyer West about after-school clubs for students in grades 3-5 and how they contribute to the student experience at Darlington and benefit the middle grades athletic program.

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Welcome to Episode 129 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Jess Laliberte talks with the leaders of the newly-formed Tiger Tutor team: Orafiri Koko ('24), Brecken Laliberte ('25), Charlie May ('24), Isla McLaughlin ('24), Angeline Myrie ('25), Anthony Natarella ('24) and Seidy Pichardo ('24). They talk about the tutoring program, their new space in the Tiger Lab and more. 

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Welcome to Episode 128 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Director of Events and Engagement Becca Wood talks with Jeff Snider ('92, LD '18) about his boarding experience at Darlington, his current experience as a boarding parent and more as Darlington celebrates 100 Years of Boarding. 

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Welcome to Episode 127 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs Stefan Eady talks with new faculty members Betina Fuentes, Upper School English; Travis Gaug, Upper School history; Keegan Hinsley, middle grades English; and Celeste Rivers, Pre-K to 8 learning specialist. They discuss their career backgrounds, what drew them to Darlington and what they've learned about the community in their first month here. 

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Welcome to Episode 126 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Upper School Learning Specialist and faculty advisor to the Honor Council Justin Bruce talks with fifth-grader Adelyn Fine and senior Maddox Pyle, who serves as president of the Honor Council. They talk about the history and role of the Honor Council and reflect on how Darlington students embody Honor Above Everything.

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