Contents: Being a teacher at Darlington includes typical things like curriculum development, lesson planning, and assessments, but it also means getting involved in the life of the school beyond your classroom. Every January, faculty members like Assistant Director of Upper School Brant Evans host a spirited rally modeled after ESPN’s “College GameDay” to kick off RUMPUS Weekend, a highly anticipated, multi-event competition between the students in each of the dorms. Day students join boarding students and faculty to represent the houses in a series of events that challenge the mind and body, and points are earned based on performance, theme, and spirit. While competition was fierce, it was the boys of Summerbell House who scored enough points throughout the weekend to be named RUMPUS champion.
Brent Bell Head of School
Stefan Eady Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs
Matthew Peer Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management
Natalie Ferguson Chief Financial Officer
Hope Jones Director of Pre-K to 8
Chad Woods Director of Upper School
Julie (Wilson) Lucas (’97) Chief Advancement Officer
Vicki Vincent Director of Alumni Relations
Tannika King Director of Communications Editor, Darlington Magazine
Maddie Chastain Content Manager
Paige Hamil Marketing Coordinator
Andy Calvert Kate Walton Photographic Contributors
FROM THE Head of School
“Joseph J. Darlington had exemplified for Mr. Cooper what he had considered to be the ideal relationship between teacher and pupil, wherein mutual endeavor, interest, and respect was of such a nature as to foster the fullest cooperation, not only in matters of intellectual achievement, but also for the development of character and manhood.” - Jabberwokk, 1937
This quotation, found in the 1937 yearbook, provides insight regarding the reasons why the Cooper family chose to name their new school Darlington, and also sets the framework for the model of a Darlington faculty member. This model began from the very beginning as Mr. Cooper consulted with J.J. Darlington and took his recommendation in the hiring of the school’s first headmaster, Dr. James Ross McCain. When the school started, Dr. McCain was the faculty, teaching every subject and every boy. He set the standard of mutual endeavor, interest and respect that has been followed for 120 years.
Today, our teaching faculty numbers more than 150, and while some of the language has changed, the commitment, competence, and care have not. Like J.J. Darlington, our teachers seek to embody for our students a commitment to Wisdom More Than Knowledge through an active learning environment. While highly trained in their craft, it is their humanity that ultimately separates us from the rest. Today’s Darlington teacher is accessible and
encouraging to all students. This commitment is the outward sign of the mutual respect between teachers and students that is at the heart of Darlington. It is the most vital, and fragile, relationship that we have, and one that must be fostered positively on a daily basis.
In conversation with alumni, in our alumni survey results, and in my conversation with seniors each year, it is their teachers who’ve made the difference in their Darlington experience. It is the teachers that challenge them, that push them to do more than they thought they could, and who demonstrate through their clarity and consistency a desire for student success. You will see those teachers in the pages of this magazine, and I know you will be reminded of those who made a difference in your life.
Dr. Bob Hortman (’72) was presented with the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award during Alumni Weekend last fall.
“Dr. Bob Hortman is a retired dentist whose passion for education and philanthropy has resonated throughout the Darlington and Rome community for decades,” said Scott Dozier (’73), who served as chairman of the Board of
Trustees until May. “His legacy is deeply intertwined with our history, and his commitment to excellence is evident in the numerous roles he has assumed over the years ... in recognition of his unwavering dedication, his tireless efforts on behalf of Darlington, and his commitment to nurturing the school’s future, we are proud to celebrate Bob Hortman as an exemplary member of our community. His remarkable contributions and enduring legacy will continue to inspire generations of Darlington alumni, students, and friends.”
A proud member of the Class of 1972, Hortman’s dedication to Darlington is evident through his past role as a trustee and board chair, and now as Life Trustee. He has been an active participant in Career Day presentations and has served on the Alumni Council and as Athletic Booster Club president. His contributions to The Darlington Fund Board Leadership, Heritage Society, and Strategic Planning Committee further demonstrate his commitment to shaping the future of the school.
Outside the educational sphere, Hortman’s influence extends into various aspects of community life, including First Baptist Church, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Georgia, the Exchange Club of Rome, the Family Resource Center, Habitat for Humanity, Coosa Valley Fair, the United Way of Rome, and the Floyd County Baptist Association’s Free Dental Clinic. In 2013, he was recognized with the Heart of the Community Award for his outstanding service in Rome and Floyd County.
Established in 1983 and given by the Alumni Council, the Distinguished Alumnus/na Award is presented annually to Darlington or Thornwood alumni representing one or more of the following areas: notable achievement in professional field; service to his or her community, state, or nation; service to the arts, sciences, or humanitarian causes; and loyalty to Darlington.
Hortman (’72) named Distinguished Alumnus
Alumni Council President Kristen Rachels (’05, LD ’16) and Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees Scott Dozier (’73) present the Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dr. Bob Hortman (’72).
DarBots qualify for World Championship
After going undefeated in state tournament play against the top 35 teams in Georgia, the DarBots robotics team finished second in the finals and received the Control Award for the most advanced and creative programming in the state. They went on to compete against the top 192 teams from across the world in Houston, Texas, in April, marking their first appearance at the FIRST Robotics World Championship since 2015.
Board of Trustees elects five new members
Darlington’s Board of Trustees elected five new members at the May meeting. Wade Brannon (’79) is the CEO of the Pigtails and Crewcuts franchise. He previously served on Darlington’s Board of Visitors and Centennial Celebration Committee, and is a member of the J. Daniel Hanks Sr. (’27) Heritage Society and the J.J. Darlington Society. He and his wife, Camille, live in Atlanta and have three children.
Paige Collier (’88, LD ’23) is senior vice president of commercial banking for Pinnacle Financial Partners in Atlanta. A graduate of Leadership Darlington, she has served as a volunteer for The Darlington Fund and is a member of the J.J. Darlington Society.
Kevin Evans (’87, LD ’14) is owner and president of Evans Construction Co. in Rome. He returns to the Board of Trustees after serving two previous terms. A graduate of Leadership Darlington, Evans has also served the school through the Alumni Council, The Darlington Fund Leadership Team, Second Century Campaign Cabinet, Ever Forward Campaign Cabinet, Tiger Pride, and the Fine Arts and Athletic Booster Clubs. He is also a member of the J.J. Darlington Society and father of Lindsay (Evans) Willis (’12) and Keara (Evans) Leonard (’16).
Ransom James (’92, LD ’23) is a partner at Grove Mountain Partners in Atlanta. A graduate of Leadership Darlington, he is an Ever Forward
Campaign volunteer and member of the J.J. Darlington Society. He and his wife, Michele, are the parents of Mily James (’25).
Charlie Williams (’82) is the CEO of Charles Williams Real Estate Investment Co. in Rome. He has served the school as a class agent and as a member of The Darlington Fund Leadership Team, Tiger Pride, Athletic Booster Club, and J. Daniel Hanks Sr. (’27) Heritage Society. He and his wife, Liz, are the parents of Kelsey Ann (Williams) Bassell (’12), Chas Williams (’14), and Dawson Williams (’20).
Retiring trustees included Deborah (Heyman) Harris (’72T, LD ’17) and Hank Linginfelter (’79).
Wade Brannon Kevin Evans Paige Collier
Ransom James Charlie Williams
Lectureship features
Malcolm Mitchell
Malcolm Mitchell, a Super Bowl champion, highly decorated Georgia Bulldog, award-winning children’s author, and founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, was the 20th speaker in the annual Class of 1953 Lectureship Series in April. He hosted a READing Rally for students in Pre-K to 5 and an interactive READer to Leader presentation for grades 8-12. The Class of 1953 Lectureship Series was established in 2003 to commemorate the class’s 50th reunion.
Teams, individuals earn state titles in spring sports
Spring season was a big success for Darlington athletics with studentathletes bringing home state titles in boys’ tennis and track.
“Winning a state championship is a huge accomplishment and these studentathletes should be very proud,” said Athletic Director Eddie Guth. “Their hard work, dedication to their teams, and passion for their respective sports was evident throughout the season, and it makes us all very proud to wear purple.”
The boys’ tennis team outlasted Mount Vernon in a long, grueling Class A Division I State Championship Match at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College, highlighted by a clutch win in three sets by No. 2 singles player Murray Ellington (’26) for the decisive point in a 3-2 victory as the Tigers hoisted the championship trophy.
“I’m just so proud of this team,” said head coach Betina Fuentes. “This state title is something we’ve had our eyes on since January, and every move we’ve made has been pointed toward trying to get better and get here to the finals to give ourselves a chance. For these boys to pull it off is just incredible. They are a true team that works hard and pulls for each other.”
The boys’ track and field team put together several strong performances over multiple events during the three-day Class A Division I State Championship to compile 92 points, which was good enough to narrowly edge out Athens Christian by one for the team state title at Barron Stadium.
The Tigers had a trio of statechampionship finishes, including Grant Hutton (’24) in the long jump with a distance of 22 feet, 8 inches; the 4x200 meter relay team of Brooke Temple (’27), Sammy Kunczewski (’25), Link Lignell (’24) and Joe Womack (’24), who crossed the finish line first with a time of 1 minute, 27.86 seconds; and the 4x400 relay team of Womack, Temple, Lignell and Anthony Natarella (’24), who finished first with a 3:22.37.
“What these guys accomplished this season was the result of several years of hard work and dedication,” said head coach Kevin Hunt. “Our coaching staff knew for the last few years that we had a special group, and I could not be more proud of these guys for what they accomplished. Several things need to fall into place to win a championship, and these guys put all of the puzzle pieces together and refused to accept anything but a championship this season.”
The boys’ varsity tennis and track teams celebrate their state titles.
21 participate in Leadership Darlington
Twenty-one alumni representing seven states and two countries participated in the school’s Leadership Darlington program in March.
“Leadership Darlington is a prestigious and competitive opportunity for alumni to engage with their alma mater and school leaders on an in-depth, personal level,” said Vicki Vincent, director of alumni relations. “The program is designed to increase the number of alumni actively engaged with the school and develop the next generation of Darlington’s leadership.”
Members of the Class of 2024 include Robert Alford (’92), Dr. Valerie (Woods) Ambrose (’98), Heather Bowman (’97), Lauren (McDaniel) Chumbler (’09), Steve Chumbler (’07), Steve Earle (’83), Myles Englis (’12), Lucas Greenberg (’14), Vic Hixon (’92), Cooper Holmes (’02), Noah Katz (’14), Sarah (Manning) Keene (’14), Dr. Trey Lee III (’88), Dawit Lemma (’97), Lee (Taylor) Morris (’07), Morgan (Pollard) Patel (’13), Carol (Culpepper) Seal (’90), David Sewell (’75), Katie (Flint) Smith (’09), Lauren (Muller) Stone (’02) and Chase Tolbert (’12).
“Our class had graduate representation covering a 50-year span of Darlington history and regardless of generation, each graduate had one thing in common; they each reflected the school motto of Wisdom More Than Knowledge - Service
Beyond Self - Honor Above Everything,” said Sewell.
Over two days, participants obtained an integrated view of Darlington, including the internal and external forces that affect the school’s direction and the challenges it faces. They also experienced an interchange with senior administrators and participated in discussions about the future. The program featured a keynote address by Honorary Chair Gordon Smith (’71), chairman of Darlington’s Board of Trustees and retired executive director and CEO of the United States Tennis Association.
“Leadership Darlington not only provided a glimpse of the school that I have never seen before, it also was presented in a way that gave me the ability to visualize my contribution to the school,” said Smith.
Lauren Chumbler agreed, adding, “It was an extremely informative and valuable experience in learning about the school’s past, present, and future. Seeing the school from a different perspective was eye-opening. I highly recommend Leadership Darlington to any alumni that have the opportunity to attend.”
To apply for Leadership Darlington 2025, contact alumni@ darlingtonschool.org.
Students earn accolades at State Technology Competition
Thirteen Darlington students competed at the Georgia State Technology Competition (GaSTC) in March, with Annaliese Cargle (’32) and Brileigh Hatcher (’32) placing first in Productivity Design and Ansel Enverga (’25) placing second in Internet Applications. Students became eligible to compete at GaSTC after placing first at one of the 17 regional technology competitions across the state.
Leadership Darlington participants engage with one another during a working session.
CLASS OF 2024
The month of May was a busy one for graduating seniors as they prepared to say farewell to Darlington. End-of-the-year events like Prom, Baccalaureate and Commencement became rites of passage, inspiring lifelong memories that will live in the hearts of each individual. Forever bonded as a group, our 104 new alumni have created their own legacy at Darlington - for no other class in school history will have the same complexion as the Class of 2024.
Among them are a handful of state champions and national team members, servant leaders, a farmer, and a costume designer, to name a few. They hail from 12 countries and 11 states. Seventeen are four-year boarding students, and 11 are Dar Babies (having attended since pre-K or kindergarten). Nine have parents who are alumni, three have grandparents who are alumni and 30 in total have relatives that have graduated from Darlington. They have earned $7.5 million in merit scholarships and will attend 56 different colleges in 21 states and Washington, D.C.
But the Class of 2024 is special for countless other reasons, and the memories they made here will never be forgotten. Best of luck, graduates, as you move on to the next phase of your lives, and remember that your Darlington family is always here for you!
Graham Swancy (’24) celebrates as he is awarded his diploma by Head of School Brent Bell.
Student Body President Oliver Liu (’24) rings the School Bell to kick off Darlington’s 119th school year at Opening Convocation
Head Prefects Phoebe Wilson (’24) and Jennifer Hughes (’24) accept the Centennial Cup on behalf of Cooper House along with Head of House Becks Nolin.
Manon Harrison (’24) enjoys the Baccalaureate address by Upper School history teacher Heather Shores, who was chosen to speak by the class.
Mary Covington (’24) beams while singing the Alma Mater at the conclusion of Commencement.
The Alumni Council welcomes the Class of 2024 into the Darlington Alumni Association with a Senior Picnic at the home of Jaime and Barry Hurley (’83, LD ’20).
Baggett (’24), Manon Harrison (’24), Maya Pandya (’24), Alex Tran (’24), Karina Patel (’24), Mary Kate Bojo (’24) and Mary Blair Fuller (’24) don decorated uniforms that reflect their college choices on the last day of uniforms for seniors.
Link Lignell
one of nearly 15 student-athletes in the class now competing at the collegiate level, signs his letter of intent to run track at Brown University.
Anthony Natarella (’24) introduces Commencement speaker Gordon Smith (’71), chairman of Darlington’s Board of Trustees and retired executive director and CEO of the United States Tennis Association.
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Audrey Abbott (’24), Lucie Lance (’24) and Lindsey Kelley (’24) are all thumbs up for the Senior Retreat.
Maddox Andrews (’24) climbs the rock wall at the Senior Retreat.
Julie Madden (’24), Eva Mosley (’24), Isla McLaughlin (’24), Grace Junger (’24), Grace Armstrong (’24) and Nicky Lawrence (’25) dance the night away “On Cloud Nine” at Prom.
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Kathryn Wilson (’24), Kimberly Johnston (’24), Orafiri Koko (’24), Karina Patel (’24), Elika Lamtar Mohammadi (’24) and Xiya Burton (’24) volunteer at this year’s Senior Service Project, the One Kid! One Kidney! 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run in honor of Gabrielle Culberson (’26).
Ava Belle Holcombe (’24) and Jack Bell (’24) are crowned Homecoming Queen and King at the Homecoming football game.
BB: As you know, Darlington wanted to take a unique approach to the surveying of its alumni. Can you speak to the strategy behind the way our Alumni Engagement Survey was developed and administered, and what the goals were?
JH: Our overall objective was to capture the voice of the alumni base and surface practical insights that would be useful to the strategy and leadership of the school. To reach this goal, we knew we needed to gather enough responses for the results to be representative, capture feedback across the entire living Darlington alumni base, and structure the survey so we could compare sentiments longitudinally and understand how views may have changed with time. Knowing that conversion rates for unexpected surveys can often be low, you had the great idea of targeting specific cohorts as their reunion date approached. We also included a raffle prize for a few randomly selected respondents to increase interest.
BB: There were 718 responses to the survey over the last five years. Can you talk a little bit about the size of the survey sample and the demographics of the respondents?
JH: Our various marketing tactics led to 718 completed responses over the initial five-year program, resulting in a 99% confidence level and +/-2% margin of error. We saw consistent representation across decades, from the 1960s to the 2020s, with slightly more male and more day student respondents when compared to the overall alumni base. Overall we are happy with the number and balance of responses to give us confidence in the results.
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
BB: Please share what the survey says regarding alumni satisfaction with Darlington and our Net Promoter Score.
JH: Net Promoter Score is a common market research method that measures satisfaction across industries with a score ranging from -100 to 100. For reference, the health insurance industry averages an NPS of roughly 13 and the hotel industry averages an NPS of roughly 39. From this survey, Darlington’s implied NPS is 49, which places Darlington above the education industry’s average NPS of ~40. Looking at the question in a different way, satisfaction with Darlington stood at 4.2 out of 5, between “Satisfied” and “Very Satisfied.” Either of these measures shows an above-average level of satisfaction with the school, even if different groups of alumni value different aspects of the school and also would suggest different improvements to the school.
BB: What were the key takeaways from the survey?
JH: In addition to the levels of satisfaction mentioned in the previous question, I found the attitude towards Academics and Community very intriguing. Nearly all respondents list Academics as the most valuable aspect of the school; however, those who report strong Community Connections while at the school –through a mentor, athletics, dormitory life, or other activities – are most associated with high satisfaction and high participation in giving. In other words, Academics is important but considered table stakes. A sense of Community is what creates a satisfied alum and the key conduit for this sense of belonging is a strong mentor or faculty relationship while on campus.
Following that thread, levels of satisfaction while at school are tightly correlated with participation in giving – while valuing Academics is not correlated with higher levels of participation.
Along with Academics and Community, a sense of International Exposure is the third key differentiator discovered as core reasons why individuals are satisfied with their Darlington experience.
Key challenges of the school are identified as Affordability, Diversity, and Traditional Values – both respondents who want to uphold those values and those who want to change those values.
In line with the rise of the House System on campus, Dormitory Life rose over recent decades to be nearly as important as Athletics in terms of how people feel connected to the school.
Finally, we were able to pull apart four key personas or cohorts among the respondents, each with specific desires, experiences, and needs. These personas ranged in their level of satisfaction with the school and hopes for the future, which provides a few key areas for further exploration to ensure we are understanding the needs of our full community.
BB: It is good to see that these key takeaways support the strategic direction of the school and conversations we are already having around academic rigor, the sense of community, the importance of faculty relationships, belonging, and engagement. We look forward to sharing more about the Alumni Engagement Survey during Alumni Weekend Oct. 18-20. In the meantime, what would you say to a fellow alum
Head of School Brent Bell interviews developer of Darlington’s 5-Year Alumni Engagement Survey Jeff Hortman (’02, LD ’15), senior vice president of Marketing at Well, a health engagement platform that uses AI to deliver personalized support and improvement pathways. Prior to joining the founding team at Well, Hortman was a senior manager in the digital strategy practice of Monitor Deloitte Consulting. He was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
about the importance of participating in this survey?
JH: We often think of giving money or volunteering our time as the main ways to help institutions we care about, but the truth is that something as simple as sharing your perspective can be extremely valuable as well. We’ve decided to keep this survey open for an additional cycle of five reunion years, so please take the time to give back by spending a few minutes sharing your thoughts.
BB: We are so appreciative of your work with us and your willingness to give back to your alma mater by donating your time and expertise in this way. On a personal note, what has been your favorite part of working on this project for Darlington?
JH: The most rewarding part of this survey has been learning about the impact that Darlington has had on decades of people, both while they were students and after they graduated. Reading through the written responses to open-ended questions weaves a vibrant tapestry of mentors and challenges, friendships and characterbuilding moments. Additionally, it was very interesting to see some of the generational shifts in what makes for a desirable educational experience and to know that Darlington’s leadership has successfully shepherded the school’s strategy over time, in alignment with those changing trends.
BB: Please feel free to share your comments on anything else surveyrelated that may be of interest to the readers of Darlington Magazine.
JH: Given the political and social climate of our
society, it is no surprise to anyone that members of our national and global community have different perspectives and opinions on the best path forward. From analyzing the responses to this survey, the Darlington Community is no different. While the alumni base may have different opinions of the choices and challenges that face the school, I found it extremely encouraging and uplifting that a set of core values and desires were consistent across all decades and demographics. It is from a base of these shared values that I believe Darlington will continue to thrive as a positive force within our larger shared community.
BB: Last but not least, what were some of the highlights of your own Darlington experience and how did it prepare you for your future?
JH: My Darlington experience began in kindergarten and was sandwiched between a brother and sister who were also at the school. My dad and his two siblings previously attended Darlington, or Thornwood, and I had two cousins enrolled at the same time I was. This echoes a key sentiment that we heard from the survey which was that the Darlington experience often became an extension of your family experience. Many alums reflect that Darlington did not teach them new values, but rather the school developed and expanded the values and skills that their families had already instilled in them. I would agree with that reflection. I would also agree with the overall sentiment of the survey respondents, which pointed towards on-campus mentors and teachers as the brightest part of their school days. Some of the teachers who had the greatest impact on my time at Darlington included Raymond Murray, who
provided one of my best friends in the form of his son, Alex; Craig Schmidt, who taught me to distill information into thematic narratives; Skip Saunders, who taught me how to structure an argument; David Powell, who expanded my understanding of critical analysis; Glenn Getchell, who instilled the lessons of hard work; and Reba Barnes, who showed me what a “house” community could look like. Then, of course, Sam Moss (’63), who is responsible for introducing me to London, where I now live, and for putting me up for the Morehead-Cain Award at UNC Chapel Hill.
Yes, my Darlington education prepared me to keep up with the rigors of a collegiate education but, more importantly, it encouraged an inner confidence to say “yes” to new experiences and adventures, which leads to a lifelong sense of learning. The wonderful adventures afforded through the Morehead-Cain eventually led to a job in Los Angeles, where I began a career as a failed screenwriter. I then became a marginally more successful management consultant and recently have found an interest in building and growing new businesses. The skills and passions that Darlington helped to develop in me all those years ago are what keep me curious and open for the next adventure.
FACULTY FOCUS
It only makes sense that Darlington would be named for a teacher – after all, they are the heart and soul of our school. And our 150+ faculty and staff members do so much. They are trusted mentors. Mindful motivators. Confidence-boosters. Lifelong learners. Inspired innovators. Creative collaborators. Problem-solvers. Selfless supporters. Servant leaders. Relationship-builders. And dedicated dream-makers.
Ever focused on helping our students discover the very best parts of themselves, our faculty and staff play a pivotal role in preparing the next generation of Darlington graduates for jobs and challenges that don’t even exist yet. In the next few pages, you’ll hear from a few of them – what inspires them, what they love about Darlington, and why they do what they do.
“I love having the ability to make each day a different learning experience for my students and for myself. I believe science teaching should be a student-centered practice, where learning is active, challenging, and relevant to everyday life. My experiences as a student and a lifelong learner guide my teaching, and I always try to offer learning opportunities that I think would engage a younger version of myself. I enjoy seeing students gravitate toward academic and career paths that bring them joy. Whether it’s environmental engineering, ornithology or software development, being even a small part of their journey is very important to me.”
Owen Kinney Head of the Science Department
“I love watching little people learn. Lots of active learning is key to sparking their motivation and interest. It’s fun to see their minds and hearts grow through a school year! It is so rewarding to see my former students as they grow into teenagers, college students and adults. I know social media often gets a bad rap, but I am so thankful that it allows me to peek into the lives of these incredible people. Knowing that I was a tiny part of their journey is so precious and humbling.”
Jody Deaton Kindergarten Teacher
“The thing I most love about working in education is the moment students realize that they are capable of much more than they ever thought possible. My teaching and coaching philosophy is to do my best to instill a great work ethic in all of my students and athletes. I have found that this is possible by showing them that you have a great work ethic as a teacher or coach, and you are willing to live up to the standards you set for them.”
Kevin Hunt
Assistant Athletic Director
“I love that education is an always-moving, always-changing environment. You never get the same day twice, and I have had the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most amazing students. It’s probably the most rewarding profession. Watching our students through the different transitions of grades and life is such a joy. They grow up so fast, and they learn so much about life in a short amount of time. It’s like they come to Darlington as babies and they leave as very promising young adults.”
Terar (Stewart) Everhart (’13, LD ’23) Dean of Students
“I love working in education because I love my subject matter, but more importantly I love to teach kids how to think. As our students’ minds grow and they become more independent, it’s great to see them form their own opinions with the new knowledge they’ve acquired. They gain a better understanding of the world around them and empathy for others. With the Darlington experience, we as teachers get to see them become responsible citizens of the world. Educators are unique because they work with young people in expectation that these students will go on and accomplish great things. We hope for this. We root for this. When they come back with accolades and all the stories about what they have accomplished, we rejoice knowing we were a small part of it.”
Brian Inman Head of the History Department
FACULTY FOCUS
“My most favorite thing about my roles at Darlington can be summed up in one word... opportunity. The opportunity to work with talented, caring people. The opportunity to grow professionally, be a part of great projects, and help the students and the school in positive ways. The opportunity to live where I work and provide my children with the best educational experience. The opportunity to create a life that is meaningful and impactful. I am forever grateful for the opportunities Darlington has given me and my family!”
Randy Smith Head of Summerbell House
“I see myself as a facilitator of learning, guiding students to discover knowledge independently and encouraging them to realize their full potential. My teaching philosophy is rooted in a profound dedication to student growth and development. I place a high value on fostering critical thinking and creativity, believing these skills are crucial for navigating an ever-changing world. Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment is paramount to me; I strive to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered.”
Rebekah Kinney
Assistant Director of Pre-K to 8
“Watching our students grow into amazing young adults has been the joy of my career at Darlington. Seeing them become independent, successful, confident contributors and now having the chance to work with some of them as alumni volunteers has been a real treat! So many have taken Service Beyond Self to heart and are giving back to Darlington and their communities. It’s special to have been part of their journey!”
Vicki Vincent Director of Alumni Relations
“Being a part of and watching the progression of students learning and growing from day to day and year to year is what I love most about working in education. My favorite thing about my job is being a part of a student’s journey and watching them progress through all of the many aspects of their growth from pre-K all the way to senior year or as long as they are at Darlington. In fine arts, watching students progress as visual artists, musicians, actors and storytellers is truly a joy and a privilege.”
Kim Tunnell
Director
of Fine Arts
Anne H. and Robert K. Zelle
Chair
of Fine Arts
“Darlington is a highly collaborative and deeply caring community. I never feel like I am on an island trying to help a student or tackle a project. There are always colleagues to partner with to create the best plan for each individual student when the need arises. I have been here a pretty long time now, 22 years. In that time, Darlington’s students have collectively and individually experienced tremendous joys and devastating losses. I am most energized every day by being able to show up for our students in all of these highs and lows, and help them through to the other side in a way that lets them know how loved they are by the people around them in the Darlington Community. It is hard, hard work sometimes, but it is so rewarding. On a personal level, as I look back over my time here, I can see that simply being present and walking alongside so many students on their Darlington journey has allowed me to lean further into my own strengths over the years. This is the gift that Darlington and her students have given me.”
Tara Inman Dean of Community Life
“I love knowing that we are part of a special place, creating a wonderful and transformative experience for so many young lives. Our community is hands down the most amazing thing about Darlington. You can find a connection to Darlington no matter where you are, and our community embraces and nurtures everyone in it. Being back on campus as an employee has given me such an appreciation for everything our school has to offer - I love seeing how things are better and new, while also the same in deep ways that matter.”
Julia (Douglas) Thomas (’07, LD ’15) Campaign Director
“My favorite thing about my role at Darlington is working with the seniors and helping them navigate the college process with as little stress as possible, which is not easy for them. I try to help them like I am helping my own boys, with patience and compassion. I know that parents get stressed out, too – been there – but I try to make sure they know that, together, along with the college advisors, we can solve whatever issues arise and hopefully put them at ease. Seeing those faces light up at Commencement is a gift!”
Madge (Brown) Crawford (’84) College Guidance Office Administrator
“Unique is the first word that comes to mind to describe Darlington. This place takes hold of you and doesn’t let go. It becomes who we are, not just where we work or go to school. It is a unique mix of students, faculty, and staff from all corners of the globe, and we have the chance to walk alongside each other in a journey that is anywhere from 1-14 years while we are here. But it is more than just that time spent together here on campus – it develops into a lifelong bond of friendship, brotherhood, sisterhood, and family that bleeds purple and white no matter where we live or where we find ourselves in the world.”
Steve McConnell Third-Grade Teacher
Campus View ALUMNI WEEKEND 2023
Cindy (Hortman) Meeker (’71T, LD ’12) congratulates her brother, Dr. Bob Hortman (’72), the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus.
More than 400 alumni and friends returned to the Lakeside in October for Darlington’s annual Alumni Weekend celebration. Event highlights included the presentation of the Distinguished Alumnus Award to Dr. Bob Hortman (’72), a 35-0 win over Chattooga on Senior Night, and a special presentation honoring boarding alumni for the 100th Year of Boarding during halftime at the football game. Classes ending in 3s and 8s celebrated their reunions with 1988 and 2018 boasting the largest number of returning alumni. A special thanks goes out to the class agents, event hosts, and all those involved in making this year’s celebration a great success. Visit www.darlingtonschool.org/alumniweekend to register to join us Oct. 18-20 for Alumni Weekend 2024!
Jeff Frazier (’73), Ed Gilliland (’73), and Steve (’73) and Sherry Lanier celebrate their 50th reunion at the Golden Tigers and Golden Thistles reception.
Dr. Bob Hortman (’72) is honored during Darlington Celebration.
Lawson Brown (’21), Leah Mayo (’11, LD ’22), Beau Pollard (’10) and Izzy (Hortman) Pollard (’08, LD ’15) volunteer at the Tiger Tailgate.
Ashley (Ware) Anglin (’03) chats with friends at the Alumni Weekend Lawn Party.
Past Board Chairman Scott Dozier (’73) and his wife, Margaret, attend the Golden Tigers & Golden Thistles reception honoring alumni celebrating their 50th or greater reunion.
Alumni Council President Kristen Rachels (’05, LD ’16) pictured with retired faculty member Fran (Formby) Buice (’76) at the Tiger Tailgate.
Quarterback Sammy Kunczewski (’25) prepares to throw a pass to clench the Tigers’ decisive victory over Chattooga.
Members of the Class of 2018 reunite for their five-year reunion at the Alumni Weekend Lawn Party.
Wright Bagby (’63, LD ’12), George Home (’63), Bill Wofford (’63) and Carey Higgins (’63) reunite for their 60th class reunion.
Larry Scruggs (’73), Kendra (Harris) Amsterdam (’08), Travis Amsterdam and Julia (Douglas) Thomas (’07, LD ’15) catch up at Lunch by the Lakeside.
Regan (Maki) Couch (’98, LD ’14) attends Lunch by the Lakeside.
Bess (Husser) Creech (’93), Millie (Payne) Raynor (’93), Shannon (Battle) Tanner (’93) and Ben Levy (’93, LD ’23) reunite at the football game.
Senior Noelle Adams (’24) shares her experience as a Darlington student during the Tiger Talk.
O’Keefe Johnson (’13), Oreofe Aderibigbe (’13), Domi Novotna (’13) and Alex Munn (’13) catch up before their class parties.
To celebrate 100 Years of Boarding at Darlington, boarding alumni are recognized at halftime of the football game.
Angela Pieroni
Road to Retirement
Navigating the middle school years can be tough for students. They are faced with new academic challenges and changing hormones while trying to juggle issues related to friendships, social pressures, self-confidence, and more. Fortunately, there are educators like recently retired Assistant Director of Pre-K to 8 Angela Pieroni.
“Middle school is truly the age that I connect with,” said Pieroni, who retired in June after 23 years of service to Darlington. “They want to have fun, yet be challenged. They are curious and love it when they realize that they know something they didn’t think they knew. They want to figure out the world they live in. They are so egocentric, yet their sense of right
and wrong, justice and injustice, is being formed. When you can get a student to tap into empathy, their whole viewpoint on the world around them can change. Most importantly, they want to believe in themselves, so you can encourage them that anything is possible for their future.”
Pieroni and her family moved on campus in 2000 when her husband, Joe, was hired to teach math at the Upper School. With a decade of teaching experience already under her belt, she joined the middle grades science faculty and residential duty staff the following year.
“I wanted to work at Darlington because I appreciated the educational freedom,” she said. “It felt like the educators were treated like professionals and were given the support to determine what was best for their students in their classroom.”
Pieroni taught Life Science and Physical Science for 21 years in addition to advisory, activity classes, and a Creative Writing class.
“Teaching is my absolute favorite way to spend my time,” she said. “I love the elusive light-bulb moment for students, when you teach them something and they apply it to a completely new concept. I am also really proud that our middle grades science program has evolved from a lecture-based program to a much more hands-on, exploratory model. I want students to live science and experience science, not read about science as historical facts.”
Additionally during her tenure, Pieroni coached varsity cheerleading and middle grades tennis and volleyball, and served as middle school team leader and then middle school dean before being named assistant director of Pre-K to 8 in 2015. She also served on many committees, including the one that wrote the school’s Mission Statement, and helped spearhead initiatives such as Dot Day, Light the Lake, and the middle grades trips.
The proud mother of alumni Gianna (’17) and Jonathan (’19), Pieroni says she is grateful that her children had the opportunity to grow up at Darlington.
“My children have benefited the most from our Darlington years,” said Pieroni. “I required them to take advantage of the outstanding programs the school offers; in particular, they had to engage in a fine arts program, participate in a sport, and explore a technology program every year. Those three programs helped them be extremely well-rounded when they entered college. Self-advocacy and hard work are two skills that have translated to success in their college years and beyond. They embody the ideal of ‘confident contributor.’”
Pieroni added that she is thankful that Darlington gave her children an international perspective, which was formed, in part, by living in the dorms in their early years.
The recent retiree says she will miss working with students every day, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging with parents.
“Being at Darlington requires you to always be learning, exploring and growing,” she said. “Students challenge you to problem solve and always keep you on your toes. I will miss that. I love that every single Darlington student will have a different life experience, and I love seeing how the gift of education has created their path. To see that a student I taught is now a doctor or a teacher, that they have kids, or that they are living halfway around the world puts me in awe. Knowing these amazing Tigers are changing the world is a blessing.”
Retirement for Pieroni may be a slight change of pace, but as a lifelong learner she looks forward to many new experiences.
“We will be traveling in our RV and visiting our family and friends who live all over,” she said. “There are hiking trails to explore and many craft and garden projects I want to complete. I look forward to volunteering and also plan on taking online classes in areas that interest me. The hardest part about retirement will be deciding how to do everything I want to do!”
Angela Pieroni presents Callie Carlton (’28) with the James Ross McCain Award of Leadership at the 8th Grade MovingUp Ceremony in May.
Edgar Shannon, who served as the fourth president of The University of Virginia, is now the namesake of the institution’s largest and most historic library, The Edgar Shannon Library. Shannon, a Rhodes Scholar and an English professor, was president of UVA from 1959 to 1974, a time that coincided with tumult across the nation’s college campuses, and he is credited with deftly navigating the challenging times. For example, Shannon was a decorated World War II combat veteran and an ardent supporter of the armed forces, but he encouraged students to protest the U.S. military’s invasion of Cambodia in 1970. A month later, he urged students to sign petitions denouncing the National Guard’s shooting of students at Kent State University. His stance against the war in Vietnam prompted calls for his dismissal, but the board declined to fire him. At Final Exercises that year, students, staff and families greeted him with a prolonged standing ovation. Shannon later served on the boards of the U.S. Naval and Air Force academies. In 1967, he recommended admitting women to UVA’s College of Arts & Sciences. The board agreed and tasked Shannon with preparing the University to become coeducational. Two years later, he pushed to increase enrollment of Black students. He oversaw the hiring of the university’s first Black admissions officer and the appointment of Black students as student recruiters. “President Shannon’s accomplishments embody the values that the university aspires to in its striving to be both great and good,” said Michael Suarez, an English professor who headed the committee that recommended the library’s new name. “It was President Edgar Shannon who ushered the university into the second half of that century and whose leadership largely gave our university the character, values, and aspirations by which we understand the University of Virginia and its commitments to excellence today.”
Class Agent: Bob Elkins
Sam Moss III attended Homecoming at Sewanee University and had lunch with five young alumni: Grey Fricks (’23), Grayson Davis (’22), Christopher Hagler (’23), Wesley Inman (’23) and Gracie Willerson (’22). He writes: “They are all doing well, have found their individual niches and love Sewanee!”
1977 (next reunion
Class Agent: Beth (Johnson) Higbie
Jim Dent published a book called “Esther, Portraits of the Old and New Covenants.”
Roy Dickinson writes: “For the past few years, other than traveling via dog sitting, I have been sub teaching at Darlington in the spring as well as volunteering as community coach for the boys’ soccer team. I am constantly amazed at how the school has evolved since 1977 into a to- rated college-prep school AND the quality of the students it attracts from all over the world. You would not believe how good the cafeteria is now.”
Chuck Douglas writes: “Retired from 30 years in historic preservation and historic site management career and worked to raise money to build Cherokee County Georgia History Museum in Canton, Ga. Now fundraising chairman and in the process of organizing an endowment campaign for its future. Also returned to real estate after a 30-year absence. Continue to enjoy having lunch with old Darlington friends when in Rome.”
1963 (next reunion 2028)
Sam Moss (’63) enjoys lunch with a group of Darlington alumni currently attending Sewannee.
2027)
Class of 1963
Nancy Ivester, Kim Tunnell, Lucy (Griffin) Babcock (’71T), Rebekah Kinney, Charla Brewster and Terri (Huffman) Watters (’72T, LD ’13) catch up at the Mothers of Alumni Valentine’s Brunch.
Class of 1973
Event host Mary Helen (Wright) Heaner (’77) visits with Diana (Dixon) Kelley (’76) at the Darlington Connects reception in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Beth (Bagby) Smith (’87, LD ’12)
Paving the way for future Tigers
Each year, the Smith Smarties pre-K students engage in a variety of fun, hands-on, multisensory learning activities – such as Camp Smartie, the ABC Fashion Show, and even a class musical written by their teacher called “Oh, Rome, Georgia, You are the Place for Me!” – that create the foundation for their educational journeys at Darlington.
Beth (Bagby) Smith (’87, LD ’12) has been educating our very youngest Tigers for the past 30 years, but her own Darlington Story began even earlier when she enrolled as a seventh-grader. The daughter of alumnus Wright Bagby (’63, LD ’12), she was no stranger to Darlington, having spent time at football games and other athletic events with her family as a child.
“I loved every minute of my time as a student!” said Smith. “Mr. Van Es would have a stickball game every afternoon, he gave nicknames to every student, there were lots of great teachers, and many wonderful friendships were formed. I knew it was such a privilege to be at Darlington. The friendships that I made are still strong today. Teachers and coaches pushed me out of my comfort zone, encouraged me, and were beside me each step of the way.”
It’s no surprise that Smith would go on to become a leader among her peers and get involved in many aspects of campus life, including Honor Council, FCA, Darlington Christmas, cheerleading, swimming, and more. Even then, she realized that Darlington was more than just her school; to Smith, it was a way of life.
So when she went off to college at Auburn University, where she would earn her B.S. in Elementary Education and M.Ed. in Learning Disabilities, her goal was always
to return to Darlington one day to teach. This dream came true just two years into her career when she ran into former Darlington faculty member Diane Lumpkin who encouraged her to apply for an open pre-K position. The rest is history.
“I’m very proud to be a part of a great team of teachers and faculty that truly love kids,” said Smith. “I love heralding in new families and helping them to hopefully love Darlington as much as I do! I also love getting to be involved in the life of the school in so many ways. From the Smarties cheering on teams to supporting other teachers in their endeavors, it is a great place. I love watching my former Smarties cross the graduation stage and seeing the great things they do and, more importantly, the amazing people they are becoming.”
During her tenure, Smith has had the opportunity to see each of her three daughters – Bailey (’15), Avery (’17) and Anne Scott (’20) – live out their own unique Darlington experiences and walk across that stage at Commencement.
“Darlington is a special part of our family and there is not a place on this campus that doesn’t hold a memory for us,” said Smith. “When I walk past The Cove, I see my high school self and friends enjoying break on the steps. When I’m at the pool helping with a swim meet, I remember the fun times I had on the swim team and I also think about the fun my girls had as swimmers. Scott and I were married in the chapel, and it’s fun to go look in the wedding book to find our names and our friends’ names. Some things have changed, but the feelings are all the same –love and admiration for a place that shaped me, my brother, my dad, and our girls.”
Looking toward the future, Smith hopes that those who have benefited from their experience at the school will choose to pay it forward in order to help make a Darlington education attainable for more students like her. “We all benefit from those that go before us,” she said. “Someone paved the way for me to have a great education, so I feel that it’s important for me to help those that come after me.”
Beth (Bagby) Smith (’87, LD ’12) gathers her pre-K students for a fun learning activity on Pirate Day.
1978
1984 (next reunion 2024)
Class Agent: Madge (Brown) Crawford
Eleanor (McClendon) Bond has launched a new business called FocalFabrics.com, an online home design resource. Eleanor writes: “I’d love to extend a 20% discount (Enter: DAR2024) to my Darlington Family on my website.”
(next reunion 2028)
Class Agent: John Gilliland, Chris Peacock
Melissa (Pyle) Hamilton and Kenneth Knight Hamilton (’74) have been happily retired for 10 years. Melissa retired as the first director of work-based learning for Floyd County Schools in 2013. Kenny retired for the second time from the University System of Georgia after first retiring from a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy, following in the footsteps of his late father, Cmdr. Lee Monroe Hamilton. She writes: “We are enjoying part-time life at our beach property and living the dream.”
1980 (next reunion 2025)
Class Agent: Brad Skidmore
Mary (Byrne) Vitro visited the Darlington campus with lifelong friends Susan (Campbell) Marable (’80) and Jack Brisco (’81). They enjoyed seeing their old haunts as well as the many improvements on campus.
1982 (next reunion 2027)
Class Agents: Ruth (Moyers) Hallman, Charlie Williams
Katharine (French) Flory writes: “We hosted a party in Columbus … and five of us there were Dar graduates!”
and Perry Borom (’81)
Eleanor (McClendon) Bond (’84)
Mary Kate (Vick) Fuller writes: “My daughter, Mary Blair, graduated from Darlington last spring and will be attending Auburn University.”
David Ivester writes: “We moved from Sugar Land, Texas, to Greenville, S.C., in April due to my acceptance of a new job as chief commercial officer at Applied Engineering Solutions in Greenville. Also, our daughter (Abby Ivester) graduated from Auburn. Look forward to seeing everyone in October for 40!”
Michelle (Wilkins) Johnson writes: “I am a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Atlanta and head the firm’s Atlanta Employment Group. My daughter, Emily, is a first-year associate at Nelson Mullins in the Atlanta Mergers and Acquisitions group. My husband of 33 years, Trip, and I live in Atlanta. Our son, Daniel, is a senior at California Lutheran University.”
Joan Pedley writes: “I recently took a new role as the head of marketing for Riverside Insights. It’s an educational assessment company and I love the impact that we have on helping learners through a strengths-based approach. I’m also serving on the Board of Directors at the New York Junior League and spending lots of time volunteering at the hospital with my dog, Ellie, who is a therapy pet.”
John Tuggle (’80), Kate Flory (’17), Katharine Flory (’82, LD ’20), Beth (Barnes) Borom (’84)
Career Day keynote speaker Dwight Hutchins (’82), who left Darlington after his junior year to accept a four-year engineering scholarship to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is presented a Darlington diploma on Career Day.
Class of 1983
Class of 1988
Kevin Ivester (’87)
A family legacy of love for Darlington
Few people get the opportunity to work alongside one of their parents, but Kevin Ivester (’87) was fortunate enough to spend the first decade of his career teaching with and learning from his mother, retired middle grades English teacher Nancy Ivester.
“My mom was the ultimate professional and approached every day as if it was her duty to give her students everything she had,” he said. “Then-Principal Jim Van Es always said he never had to worry about what Mrs. Ivester was doing because he could guarantee she was teaching nonstop until the last bell rang. I took that as a lesson early on to make sure I utilized every minute in the classroom to the best of my ability, like my mom did.”
His Darlington Story began when he and his brother, Kyle (’87), enrolled as seventh-graders in the fall of 1981, their mother’s first year teaching at the middle school. Over the next six years, the relationships Kevin built and experiences he had –with the soccer team, in particular, during their back-to-back Final Four appearances – would be some of the most memorable and impactful times of his life.
or about something that happened in middle school and we laugh about that. It is an incredible evolution that we witness as teachers, to see a kid go from a middle-schooler to a highschooler, then a college student, and eventually a 20-something adult. I am now teaching the kids of students that I taught in the 90s. Knowing that I played even a tiny role in the process of this evolution is very meaningful.”
Being able to coach soccer and mentor his players – just like Mr. Neville did with him and his teammates – has been a highlight of Ivester’s career, especially the opportunity to coach his daughter, Lily (’25), and son, A.J. (’28).
“In a lot of ways, Darlington shaped my values,” he said. “Other than my dad, I would say Mr. [Gordon] Neville and Mr. Van Es have been the two most influential men in my life. Mr. Neville, my soccer coach, taught me what it meant to be a gentleman and how to treat everyone with respect. Mr. Van Es always spoke about doing the right thing, no matter the situation. Integrity and honesty are the values I learned from Mr. Van Es. If you go through life showing respect to everyone and proving to be an honest person, you will do alright.”
Ivester would go on to earn his B.S. in Science, Technology and Culture from Georgia Tech, where he played four years of soccer. Upon returning to Rome after graduation, he taught summer school at Darlington, which quickly turned into a middle school basketball and soccer coaching gig for the upcoming year, and a fulltime job as a middle grades math teacher starting in 1995.
“One of the things I love most about teaching is when I run into a kid I taught many years ago and see that they have become mature adults,” he said. “Most of the time, in my head I still see them as a sixth-grader, but they have grown into these incredibly well-spoken, intelligent, mature individuals who are contributing to their communities and thriving in life. They always have some funny story they remember from my class
“After coaching here for over 30 years, being able to coach my own kids has been one of the pleasures of my career here,” he said. “To have my son and daughter on my team and go through multiple seasons with them in middle school has been a great experience for us as a family. It will be an honor to coach my son in the varsity program this year and continue to play a role in his evolution as a player.”
For the Ivesters, life seems to have come full circle, and as Ivester looks to Darlington’s future, he’s confident that one thing will never change.
“The impact Darlington has had on my children is similar to the impact it had on me,” he said. “They’ve been able to go to school at a place that seems like home to them because they’ve been around it their whole lives. I was a faculty kid who was always hanging around my mom’s classroom after school, and they are the same. They grew up in my room and around school, and Darlington is just home.
“The same way I had amazing teachers who impacted me, they’ve also had incredible teachers who have impacted them,” he continued. “I’ve been at Darlington since 1981, so in 43 years one thing that has always been consistent is that we have had teachers who are invested in helping kids become better people. The names may change, but the mission doesn’t.”
Kevin Ivester (’87) works with Siya Patel (’28) in class.
Sean Suttles writes: “We live on Lake Logan Martin in good ol’ Pell City, Alabama. Updates on our five kids… Chandler works for the Army/ DOD and will have our second grandbaby by Alumni Weekend! Whitney, the family cornhole champion, graduated from UAB Dental School and is starting with a practice in Montana. House near the slopes with a guest bedroom TBD. Bennett just finished his Masters in Biology which apparently qualifies him to be overworked and underpaid doing clinical research. He will start medical school next fall. He also has the distinct honor of being pledge brother and all around bro with Met Proctor (Paige Latham Proctor’s son...small world). Jane Katherine is, in order of importance, a Kappa and a junior at Alabama. She has achieved the amazing feat of getting As while being honored with a plaque of achievement at Anchor Tiki Bar in Tuscaloosa. Ella graduated from Mountain Brook and will attend Alabama. Notable achievements withheld to avoid any possible sibling rivalries. I work for a tech start up and spend my spare time checking the Distinguished Darlington Alumnus page for my name. My wife, Deana, is gathering content to write a book, “Wives of husbands with ADHD.....Actually They Did Listen To You, but They Could Only Focus For The First 3 Seconds. See ya in the fall!”
Chief Advancement Officer Julie (Wilson) Lucas (’97) and Billy Mitchell (’58) at the Darlington Connects Atlanta event.
1997 (next reunion 2027)
Class Agents: Julie (Wilson) Lucas, Vann Morris
Ginny (Smith) Parrino writes: “This was a fun night! We met up in March, the night before Dawit went to Leadership Darlington. He apparently put out a message on Facebook to see if anyone wanted to get together, Genny Holmes jumped on it, and she and Regan worked together to make it happen!”
Dawit Lema (’97, LD ’24), Regan (Maki) Couch (’98, LD ’14), Ginny (Smith) Parrino (’97, LD ’22), Genny (Holmes) Sanford (’97), Jennifer Brookins (’97), Win Stewart (’97, LD ’12), and Michael Van Cise (’97, LD ’12)
1998 (next reunion 2028)
Class Agents: Regan (Maki) Couch, Kimberly Parnell, Molly (Kelly) Steeves
Edward Mundy’s company, Pig Apple, was named to the 2024 Bulldog 100! Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or led by UGA alumni.
1999 (next reunion 2024)
Class Agent: Marie (Hodge) Gordon
Matthew Jones Jr. recorded his 100th win as the head football coach at Kentucky Country Day in Louisville on Sept. 1, 2023, with an overtime victory over DeSales. Matthew has been at KCD for 13 years after serving on the faculty at Darlington for seven years (20042011). His 12-year head coaching record is 108-42 with seven District titles and three state semifinal appearances. He lives in Louisville with his wife of 15 years, Jill, and their 7-year old son, Preston.
2005 (next reunion 2025)
Class Agents: Madison (McRae) Cauthen, Kimberly King, Ford Knight, Brad Large
Micah Duke and his wife, Ashley (Alexander) Duke (’05), announce the birth of their son, William Alexander, on Feb. 21, 2024.
Class of 1993
Steve Earle (’83, LD ’24), Michael Van Cise (’97, LD ’12), Kimberly Earle and Wade Brannon (’79) pictured at the Darlington Connects Atlanta event.
Class of 1998
Class of 2003
Allison Watters visits with Melinda Brown at the Mothers of Alumni Valentine’s Brunch.
Mike Hudson (’94, LD ’18)
A lifestyle of leading through learning
If you were to sit in one of Mike Hudson’s (’94, LD ’18) science classes, we guarantee that you’d never get bored – and there’s a reason for that.
“[Retired Darlington history teacher] Craig Schmidt had a very effective method of combining rigor, humor, interesting stories, and a grading scheme that made me feel like my hard work would be rewarded,” said Hudson. “Since I became a teacher, I’ve tried to emulate that. I always learned best when I was in a positive environment and having fun. It can be a real challenge sometimes as a teacher to find a balance between fun and rigorous, but I try. I feel like I can reach the most number of kids with that approach. I have a mantra which is, ‘If I am bored, then I lost the students a long time ago.’”
The Upper School Biology and Zoology teacher attended Darlington from grades 9-12 before earning his B.S. in Biology from Georgia Tech and M.S. in Biology from the University of West Georgia.
“At Darlington, I learned how to learn; I was able to develop my time management habits and how to go about grasping material,” said Hudson. “Teachers shared strategies and insights about how to discern useful information and how to use that information. The habits I picked up at Darlington carried me through the rest of my education and life in general. Tech is tough and thanks to Darlington, I felt very well prepared for it.”
After eight years of teaching in Atlanta and Rome, he joined Darlington’s Upper School science department faculty in 2008 – or, as he says, he returned home.
“I had a number of great teachers throughout my education,” said Hudson. “Time after time, I found
myself thinking that I would like to do what they were doing. I decided to give it a try and it has been a great experience. I get to talk about my favorite topics all the time, and working with bright and hard-working people has been very rewarding. Whether it’s administration, other teachers, or students, being around so much talent and industry just makes everything feel more rewarding and worthwhile.”
During his tenure at Darlington, Hudson has coached a variety of sports, but in recent years, he’s been able to focus his extracurricular efforts solely on working with students to run the DarFarm, a program he created in 2015 thanks, in part, to a Carla & Leonard Wood Distinguished Faculty Fellowship Grant he wrote.
“We work in the greenhouse, with grow lights in my classroom, and behind the Old Gym, where we have outdoor beds, bees, and chickens,” said Hudson. “My mom and dad have had a garden every year since the early 1970s, and I have always enjoyed watching it progress through the season and working in it. They also had a herd of cattle for about 50 years, so I spent a lot of time growing up with plants and animals.
“Years ago, I had students plant some seeds for a science class and
some of the students didn’t know what to do with the seeds. It made me realize that I had an experience growing up that some people aren’t exposed to,” he continued. “The students that work with the DarFarm learn how to start and grow plants and help with the composting of the coffee grounds that we collect from the dining hall and other material that we find. They feed and water the chickens, and collect the eggs they lay. Sometimes we incubate eggs, and they raise the chicks to the point that they move to the big coop. Science teacher Jaclyn Haynes takes the bravest kids and shows them how to care for the bees. Working with students on the DarFarm gives me the biggest sense of accomplishment outside of my regular teaching role.”
As he begins his 17th year at the school, Hudson says Darlington has become more of a lifestyle than a career.
“I am here every day checking on the plants and animals, even over the holidays and summers,” he said. “I use the pool and weight room most mornings, and I probably shower at the Huffman Athletic Center more than at my own home. While there’s always a lot of work to do, I rarely feel like I am ‘at work.’ It’s been really good for me, and Darlington has treated me very well.”
Mike Hudson (’94, LD ’18) works with Isabella Spears (’24) in the greenhouse
2006 (next reunion 2026)
Class Agents: Wes Henderson, Strom Mull Johana (Bucci) Gerheim was elected as a Mobile County District Judge in Alabama.
Oliver York and his wife, Lauren, announce the birth of their daughter, Madeleine, on March 10, 2023.
2008 (next reunion 2028)
Class Agents: Mac Gilliland, Izzy (Hortman) Pollard, Patrick Wilson
Gibbens Monteleone Jr. reconnected with classmate Justin Rufen-Blanchette (’08) in May 2024.
Tea (Pozgajcic) Prpic and her husband, Vedran, stopped by the Darlington campus on a recent visit to the United States. They had the opportunity to connect with Aliya Smith (’11) and visit downtown Rome. Tea and Aliya also connected in Croatia last fall when Aliya was on vacation.
Tea (Pozgajcic) Prpic (’08) and Aliya Smith (’11)
Courtney (Stevens) Warren was named one of the Herzog Foundation’s 2024 Teachers of the Year. She teaches English at MadisonRidgeland Academy in Madison, Miss.
2009 (next reunion 2024)
Class Agent: Korea (Black) Gilreath, Bess (Kelley) Graham
Cris Lowe was named RandolphMacon College “10 under 10,” a young alumni award for RMC alumni who have had remarkable success in their short time since graduating. Cris currently works for the Richmond Strikers Soccer Club as the assistant zone one director.
Cha-ame Napombejara, Arm Napombajera (’08) and Kosuke Morimura (’09) gathered in Bangkok.
Cha Ame Napombajera (’09), Arm Napombajera (’08) and Kosuke Morimura (’09)
2010 (next reunion 2025)
Class Agent: Cole Daniel
Katherine Hortman connected with Andrew Smith (’07) and Sarah Storey, daughter of Hal Storey (’75), during a trip to Seattle, Wash.
2013 (next reunion 2028)
Class Agents: Camille
Allison Wetherington is an assistant soccer coach at NCAA Final Four team, Clemson University.
Sarah Storey, Andrew Smith (’07) and Katherine Hortman (’10)
Kia Sims (’14), Rachel Christopher (’12) and Morgan Fambro (’15) visit at the Darlington Connects Atlanta event.
Attorney Mark Rogers (’94, LD ’12) presents on Career Day.
Morgan (Pollard) Patel (’13, LD ’24), Ellen Gaffney, and Meredith (Gaffney) Agarwal (’12) visit at the Darlington Connects Atlanta event.
Class of 2013
2014 (next reunion 2024)
Class Agent: Jordan Beck
Bethany Cagle graduated from Emory University in 2018 with a degree in pre-med and Creighton School of Medicine in 2023. She is currently in her second year of a fiveyear residency in General Surgery at Swedish Hospital in Seattle Washington.
Mitchell Kelly Thurston visited with former faculty member Kila McCann and Tina Chea (’15) in Nassau, Bahamas.
Ian Winder visited with former faculty member Kila McCann and Tina
Ian
2015 (next reunion 2025)
Class Agent: Vacancy
Juan Angulo Reyes connected with fellow Darlington School Soccer Academy alum Marshall McCann (’15) while playing soccer in Vancouver, Canada.
Mike Sands connected with former faculty member Kila McCann on a recent visit she made to the Bahamas. Mike is running a charter service in Nassau.
2016 (next reunion 2026)
Class Agent: Hanna Jon Lewis
Madeline (Drummond) Tidwell married Burt Michael Tidwell (’17) on June 22, 2024, in Rome. She writes: “We met at Darlington in middle school and have been together since 2013. I’m so lucky Darlington gave me my high school sweetheart!”
Madeline (Drummond ’16) and Burt Michael Tidwell (’17)
Adrianna Williams-Young writes: “I probably should have sent this in sooner, but in April of 2023, I married my husband, Benton Williams. In December of 2023, I graduated with my M.A. in clinical mental health counseling from the University of North Alabama. I am now an associate licensed counselor working primarily with children and adolescents in the Medicaid population.”
2017 (next reunion
Class Agent: Ethan Delashmit, Kate Flory, Brock Gardner, Olivia
Anna Kate Cagle graduated from Mercer University in 2021 with a degree in public health and received her Masters in Public Health from John Hopkins University in 2023. Currently, she is in her third year at the University of Maryland School of Law.
(Hight) Richie (’98, LD ’18) and her mother, Lee Hight,
Class of
Tina Chea (’15), Kila McCann and Mitchell Kelly Thurston (’14)
Chea (’15) in Nassau, Bahamas.
Tinai Chea (’15), Kila McCann and
Winder (’14)
Juan Angulo Reyes (’15) and Marshall McCann (’15)
Mike Sands (’15) and Kila McCann
2027)
(Drake) McFall
2018
Betsy
pictured at the Mothers of Alumni Valentine’s Brunch.
Vascular surgeon Dr. Frank Stegall (’02, LD ’22) presents on Career Day.
Young alumni reconnect at the Darlington Connects Atlanta event.
Miles Wellesley (’02, LD ’13), Elizabeth Hamilton and Strom Mull (’06, LD ’12) attend the Darlington Connects event in Austin, Texas.
Patrick Collier (’08) Capitalizing on Darlington connections
Patrick Collier’s (’08) journey to becoming an educator began in high school with encouragement from Darlington coaches like Kevin Hunt, Tommy Atha, and Mitch Jordan.
“I decided to get into education at the end of my freshman year of college,” said Collier, who earned his B.S. in General Social Science Education from Auburn University.
“My mother, Perree Collier, was a teacher at Darlington, and I saw how much she loved her job. I had always enjoyed history thanks to some
great teachers in high school and in college, and knew I also wanted to coach football. Having kept in touch with many of my coaches, they made it a very easy decision for me to get into education.”
Collier attended Darlington from grades 3-12 and after a stellar high school athletic career, he was fortunate to play football at the next level.
“Darlington helped prepare me for this by teaching me what it meant to be a student-athlete,” he said. “At Darlington, I learned how to manage my time wisely to make sure I was prepared each day for class and for whatever sport I was in at the time. After Auburn, I moved out to Colorado to work at Rainbow Trout Ranch. Again, the work ethic I learned at Darlington would carry over.”
While out West, he got a call from Atha suggesting he apply for an open middle school history position and the opportunity to coach football and track, sports he had played in high school. He returned to Darlington in the fall of 2014.
“It has been a great experience to teach at the same school I attended,” said Collier. “While there have been many changes since I graduated, such as teachers, leaders and schedules, it has been great to see that the values that were in place while I was a student still stand strong today.
“Darlington is a great place to be a student; you know you are going to be pushed, but you also know that the teacher’s goal is for you to succeed,” he continued. “My teaching philosophy is to help students not only acquire a lifelong passion for learning, but to also make them independent learners. I think this has guided my work because in order for students to have a passion for learning, they need to enjoy it. In my classroom, the students know that we are going to work hard, but there are also moments where we have fun. It also means that you have to meet students where they are, knowing each student is going to learn differently.”
Since returning to his alma mater, Collier has had the opportunity to help reimagine the history curriculum in grades 6-8 and mentor numerous student-athletes through coaching, which has led to many region championships in both football and track as well as this year’s boys’ state track title. He has also been named an FCA Coach of the Year.
Interestingly, Collier’s sister, Elizabeth (Collier) Bruce (’03), and her husband, Justin Bruce, have joined him on the faculty as head of Thornwood House and learning specialist/registrar, respectively.
“Darlington is more than just a job for me in many ways,” Collier said. “Not only did my mom work here, but my sister and her husband also do. Darlington is where most of my and my family’s time is spent. I think what I am most passionate about when it comes to Darlington is the community. The community within the teachers and their drive to serve the students and develop them. The community in athletics and the support you see whether you are at a home game or traveling multiple hours away to play. You also see it with our school’s willingness to serve the surrounding community as a whole.”
For Collier, it’s the community and connections that set Darlington apart, and he has a bit of advice for today’s students.
“Take advantage of everything Darlington has to offer,” he said. “There are so many opportunities for students, and the connections that you make here will last way past your time here at school. Darlington had a profound impact on me in many ways. One of the biggest was the connections that were made. When looking back, the majority of jobs that I’ve had – including my role as a Darlington teacher now – all came from a connection at Darlington.”
Patrick Collier (’08) works with Rosemary Holcombe (’30) in class.
Calling all alumni…
Distinguished Alumnus Nominations
Send us your nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Established by the Alumni Council in 1983, this award recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence in their profession and/or community and who have demonstrated loyalty to Darlington.
Please email your nomination to vvincent@darlingtonschool.org and include the following information:
Name and class year of nominee
Reason(s) for nomination
Your name and class year
Ethan Delashmit married Callie (Maffett) Delashmit (’18) on April 27, 2024, in Beaufort, S.C.
Ethan (’17) and Callie (Maffett) Delashmit (’18)
Matthew McConnell is the digital content creator for university communications at Florida State.
Olivia (Drake) McFall married Bradley McFall (’15) on April 28, 2024, in Charleston, S.C.
2018 (next reunion 2028)
Class Agent: Tigger Frix, Alexandra Gardner, Rosalee Kelley, Samuel Tackeberry
Ellison (Brewster) Kearns married Patrick Kearns
on June 15,
at
2021 (next reunion 2026)
Class Agent: Vacancy
Katie Carlton, a senior at Samford University, was selected as a scholarship recipient by the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network Foundation.
2022 (next reunion 2027)
Class Agent: Vacancy
Grace Ann Lundy was named Miss Jacksonville State University in January 2024.
Bradley (’15) and Olivia (Drake) McFall (’17)
(’16)
2024,
Darlington School’s Morris Chapel.
Patrick (’16) and Ellison (Brewster) Kearns (’18)
Alumni reconnect at the Darlington Connects UGA/Athens Area event.
Luke Lewis (’21), Annabelle Braden (’19) and Hanna Jon Lewis (’16) catch up at the Darlington Connects event.
Sophi Shumate (’23), Elsa Quay Corbin (’22), Allie Cordell (’23) and Jonna Massey (’23) attend the Darlington Connects UGA/Athens Area event.
Dan Powell (’08), New York City-based audio engineer, sound designer and composer, presents on Career Day.
HONOR ROLL Donors
Whether you made a donation to The Darlington Fund or our endowment funds, you have helped to make a difference in the lives of those we are committed to educating. Thank you for your continued support of Darlington School!
We invite you to visit darlingtonschool. org/honorroll to see all gifts to the school as well as donor lists broken down by giving levels. While we strive for accuracy, if you notice an error or have a question about your donation, please contact Julie (Wilson) Lucas (’97) at jlucas@darlingtonschool.org. The Honor Roll reflects gifts made from June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024.
Alumni
Gifts to The Darlington Fund or any other fund
Class of 1941
Mr. Harold F. Gallivan Jr.
Class of 1944
Mr. Lyons J. Heyman
*Mr. John W. Thatcher
Class of 1947
Mr. Edward E. Carter
Mr. Edward Miles
Mr. Fred H. Moore Jr.
Mr. Hugh I. Richardson Jr.
Mr. Preston S. Stevens Jr.
Class of 1948
Mr. W. Frank Barron Jr.
Mr. William H. Clayton Jr.
Rev. William F. Henning
Mr. Charles S. Heyman Jr.
Class of 1949
Dr. David A. Mathewes Jr.
Mr. J. Julian Roche
Mr. Charles H. Simmons
Class of 1950
Mr. Jack A. Curtis
Mr. I. Arnold Hoge
Class of 1951
Mr. William A. Dunlap
Dr. Jo H. Stegall Jr.
Class of 1952
The Hon. Brooks E. Blitch III
Class of 1953
Mr. James H. Dillard II
Mr. Jerry M. Dunwoody
Mr. James C. Hill Jr.
Mr. John P. Hine
Mr. Moultrie D. Plowden
Mr. Harlan M. Trammell Jr.
Class of 1954
Mr. Hugh F. Bryant
Mr. Thomas H. Ford
Mr. James A. Ford
*Mr. David D. Harvey
Mr. J. Cantey Heath
Dr. J. Barney Hunter
Mr. Rudolph G. Johnstone Jr.
Mr. William C. Scott
Mr. Fred W. Snell Jr.
Class of 1955
Mr. Charles R. Bamford
Dr. Bannester L. Harbin Jr.
Mr. John Sessions Hill
Mr. Gordon H. Little Sr.
Mr. C. Jerry Spurlin
Mr. Carl V. Strayhorn
Dr. Sidney H. Yarbrough III
Class of 1956
Mr. William S. Ebert
Mr. Byron E. Foy
Mr. Edward B. Hamler
Mr. Quill O. Healey
Mr. Bradford L. Riddle Sr.
Mr. Patrick W. Roche
Dr. Alex B. Russell Jr.
Class of 1957
Rev. Elliotte L. Brewton Jr.
Mr. Jere A. Drummond
Lt. Cmdr. David Franz
Dr. Peter G. Gilbert
Mr. Alston Glenn
Col. R. Ramsey Green
Mr. R. Denson Martin Jr.
Mr. John H. McKinley Jr.
Mr. Robert A. Ragan
Mr. Marvin W. Spearman Jr.
Mr. Benjamin C. Wetherington
Class of 1958
Mr. Richard J. Beam Jr.
Mr. Robert M. Brinson Sr.
Dr. William L. Clark Jr.
Mr. Barry Ralph Cooper
Mr. John R. DiPrima
Dr. Lewis M. Flint Jr.
Mr. David H. Hanks
“I will really miss Mr. Jared Willerson after graduation. He not only provided a great learning environment, but was also a great advisor. He conducted a chill-yet-productive classroom to learn about Economics. He also helped me greatly with my college process and decision. Thank you, Mr. Willerson!”
Jack Chandler (’24) of Silver Creek, Ga. University of North Georgia
*Mr. Charles H. Higgins III
Mr. George H. McElveen
Dr. Clyde C. Medlock Jr.
Mr. William A. Mitchell Jr.
Mr. H. Wynn Montgomery Jr.
Mr. B. Wayne Ozment
Mr. Roby Robinson III
Mr. James D. Rouse
Mr. James S. Whelan
Mr. Evan H. Wood
Class of 1959
Mr. David F. Addlestone
Mr. James F. Fitzpatrick III
Mr. F. Berry Hayley
Mr. John W. Hiers
Mr. Marcus G. Keown II
Mr. R. Glenn Lesley
Mr. Edward White V
Dr. C. Stanford Wilbanks Jr.
Mr. David H. Young III
Class of 1960
Mr. Randall S. Booker
Mr. Edwin C. Bynum Jr.
Mr. C. Langdon Cheves Jr.
Mr. James J. Edmundson
Dr. David O. Findley
Mr. Robert J. Glenn
Mr. Frank A. Graham III
Mr. Edward W. Phifer III
Mr. Edward H. Rudert
Mr. John W. Walden Jr.
Mr. John H. Williams III
Mr. Robert E. Withers III
Mr. James L. Yeargan Sr.
Class of 1961
Dr. Robert A. Bethel
Dr. Edward W. Brewster Jr.
Mr. William E. Coleman III
Mr. R. Larry Crutchfield
Mr. L. Ray Dempsey
Mr. Michael A. Diprima
Mr. P. Allen Dodd Jr.
Dr. J. Daniel Hanks Jr.
Mr. Guy O. Hunter
Mr. Nevin Patton III
Mr. Robert F. Woodruff
Mr. Alexander K. Wyatt Jr.
Class of 1962
Mrs. Ann Oswalt Brierley
Mr. Edward E. Brown III
Mr. Philip H. Burrus III
Ms. Starr Willingham Byrne
Mr. Houston L. Crumpler Jr.
Mr. James E. Davis Jr.
Mr. George C. Gibson
Mr. Daniel E. Gulden
Dr. Neel Hammond Jr.
Mrs. Adeline Wright Hanks
Mr. Gordon Lee Hight II
Mr. D. Gary Hill
Mr. Jimmy E. Jordan
Dr. John S. Kirkland Jr.
Dr. Jerome E. Lahman
Mr. George H. Lanier II
Mr. Charles S. Lichtman
Dr. Claud E. Morgan Jr.
Mrs. Joyce Riddle Neely
Mr. Frederick L. Neely
Mr. William H. Read
Mr. Claude E. Sessions
Mr. John A. Shearer
Mr. Clarence E. Smith III
Dr. Richard F. Spanjer
Dr. Frank D. Stegall Sr.
Mr. William D. Stutts
Class of 1963
Mr. Wright W. Bagby Jr.
Mr. Alfred L. Barron Jr.
*Mrs. Mary McCamy Beachum
Mr. James E. Bethel
Mr. John G. Brock
Mr. Robert C. Bryson
Mrs. Emmelyn Flint Byrd
Mrs. Kay Wyatt Cheves
Mr. James P. Coleman III
Dr. Joel E. Dendy Jr.
Mr. Robert N. Elkins
Mr. Robert O. Freeman
Dr. Joseph W. Goldston
Dr. Thomas S. Harbin Jr.
Dr. Buford G. Harbin
Mrs. Mary Jervis Hayes
Mr. John P. Hines
Mr. George E. Home III
Mr. R. Marshall Jackson Jr.
Mr. J. Stephen Jenkins Sr.
Mr. James S. Johnston Jr.
Mrs. Anita Berry Lowden
Mr. Maxwell B. Mitchell
Mr. Samuel G. Moss III
Mr. Joseph K. Orr IV
Mr. James T. Roe III
Mr. E. Willingham Smith III
Mr. Randolph H. Stokely
Mr. Julian C. Whitten
Mr. William M. Whittenburg Jr.
Class of 1964
Mr. Michael S. Barron Sr.
Mr. D. Randolph Berry
Mr. Robert L. Berry
Mr. J. Roe Burton
Mr. Robert C. Covington
Mr. George R. Dodge
Mr. John L. Dozier
Mr. George W. Eason
Mrs. Anne Turner Ginsberg
Mr. J. Lewis Glenn
Dr. William C. Gordon
Mrs. Julia Todd Holliday
Mr. J. Terry Honan
Mr. Robert E. Keister
Mr. J. Sterling Kilpatrick Jr.
Mr. Fountain H. May Jr.
Mr. Charles D. Mitchell Jr.
Mr. John T. Newton Jr.
Mr. Jerry A. Owen
Mr. Donald C. Pooley
Mr. Scott Price
Mr. Thomas R. Shevlin
Mr. Frank M. Taylor Jr.
Mr. Hall Wilson
Class of 1965
Mr. Robert C. Doster
Mr. Harry M. Foss Jr.
*indicates deceased
Mr. J. Duke Hall
Mrs. Elizabeth Hardin Hertenstein
Mr. Wynne T Huff II
Mr. David G. Hunter
Mrs. Nancy Smith Hunter
Mr. David C. Lanier
Mrs. Martha Nabors McClellan
Mr. Haywood O. Patton
Mr. Randal L. Ringhaver
Mr. Frank M. Rogers IV
Mr. Charles I. Small
Mr. Joseph E. Teague Jr.
Ms. Martha Stanton Van Der Mallie
Capt. Charles M. Vinson
Dr. F. Doyle Woodruff
Mr. James H. Zachry
Class of 1966
Mr. E. Roy Baggett
Mr. Robert D. Brannon
Mr. William F. Brewster
Mr. Frank A. Brown Jr.
Mr. Wilbert W. Brown
Mr. Hugh Corbett
Mr. Graham F. Daniel Jr.
Mr. H. Patrick Derrick
Mr. Frederick W. Dick
Mr. William G. Harris
Ms. Douglas T. Maddox
Mr. Peter T. Monte
Mr. David G. Newton
Dr. Robert F. Norton Jr.
Mr. Thomas B. Pearce
Mr. Edward W. Penn Jr.
Mr. Lamar W. Sizemore Jr.
Mr. Frank W. Virgin
Class of 1967
Mrs. C. Lee Lovvorn Albright
Mr. John C. Brewster
Mr. William D. Cornwell Jr.
Mr. William E. Elmore Jr.
Mr. Dudley H. Greenhut
Dr. Robert L. Harbin
Mr. Charles A. Hight Jr.
Mr. William M. Huffman Jr.
Mr. Randolph G. Lewis
Mrs. Rhyne Morgan Lipsey
Mr. W. Brooks Maddox
Mr. J. Kenneth Morgan
Mr. Hall T. Penn
Mr. Everett E. Porter III
Mr. J. Douglas Riddle II
Mr. Robert E. Ridgway Jr.
Mr. Michael B. Swain
Mr. James S. Thomas
Mr. W. Lee Thuston
Mr. James P. Trotter Jr.
Mr. Gilbert H. Watts Jr.
Mr. Lynn E. Whatley
Mr. Larry C. Williams
Mr. Stuart C. Witham IV
Class of 1968
Mrs. Patti Rogers Barron
Mrs. Cathy O’Neill Dollar
Mr. Charles W. Evans
Mr. Floyd H. Farless
Mr. John C. Fletcher Jr.
Mr. Robert L. Garner Jr.
Mr. Robert P. Harris
Mr. Harry Johnson III
Mr. Kent Maury
Mr. Jack L. McGinnis
Mr. Dwight M. Meadors
Mr. James W. Moore
Mr. F. David Muschamp
Mr. William F. Nixon
Lt. Col. J. David Pesterfield
Mrs. Karen Prather
Dr. Daniel D. Primm Jr.
Mr. S. David Smith Jr.
Dr. Leslie C. Watters
Mr. W. Bew White Jr.
Class of 1969
Mr. Theodore C. Caldwell
Mr. Richard W. Calhoun
Dr. Kenneth F. Davis
Mr. William W. Gaffney Jr.
Mr. Michael W. Horner
Mr. Scott R. Johnston Jr.
Mr. Dan G. Knight
Dr. R. Montague Laffitte Jr.
Dr. John M. McCord Sr.
*Mr. Gray D. Morrison III
Mr. M. Clifton Russell
Mrs. Ansley Briley Saville
Mr. Charles D. Scott
Dr. John F. Sisley III
Dr. J. Thrower Starr Jr.
Mr. Mark B. Thompson
Mr. Thomas B. Waller
Mr. Timothy R. Wallis
Mr. Cecil B. Wright III
Class of 1970
Mr. Thomas A. Barron
Mr. H. Logan Boss III
Mr. Steven L. Boyd
Mr. Carlton Carden
Mr. John A. Carey
Mrs. Brooke Milner Cornwell
Mr. Stephen L. Cornwell
Ms. Barbara G. Covington
Mrs. Laura Harbin Davis
Dr. Bernard H. Eichold II
Mr. Jackson M. Heard
Mr. Lyons J. Heyman Jr.
*Mr. Edward W. Hine Jr.
Mr. J. Craig McCrary
Mrs. Frances Smith McLean
Mr. Charles V. Miller
Mr. Lee R. Redmond III
Mr. Wright W. Smith
Mr. Perrin C. Trotter
Mr. William C. Wesley
Mrs. Kathy Brown Whitman
Mr. R. David Whittenburg
Mrs. Jackie Webster Wiggins
Class of 1971
Mr. F. Steven Bolding
Mr. James T. Byars
Mr. John C. Catmur
Mr. Samuel K. Formby
Mrs. Virginia Starr Gunther
Mr. Thomas L. Jones Jr.
Mr. William A. Kelly Jr.
Mrs. Cynthia Hortman Meeker
Mr. Gerald W. Moore
Mr. Robert C. Powell III
Mrs. Suzanne Wright Protz
Ms. Karen A. Sachs
Mrs. Anne Morgan Sisley
Mrs. Elaine Hackett Smith
Mr. Gordon A. Smith
Mr. Steven L. Teeter
Mrs. Diane Munchak Wilson
“Although I will miss all of my teachers, I will probably miss Mr. Owen Kinney the most! I have gotten to be in his Zoology and AP Environmental Science classes this year, and he makes them so fun and interesting. Mr. Kinney is so kind and passionate about these subjects, and it truly shows in his teaching. He is considerate and caring, and I will miss him very much!”
Maya Pandya (’24) of Rome, Ga. Georgia Tech
*indicates deceased
Class of 1972
Mr. Claude F. Allen
Mr. James D. Bonham
Dr. R. Andrew Bradley
Mr. R. Crawford Brock Jr.
Mrs. Robin Davis Byars
Dr. Benjamin H. Cheek
Mr. J. Russell Clarke
Mr. Logan T. Cox
Mr. William B. Dobbs II
Mr. Richard L. Gilbert Jr.
Mrs. Deborah Brice Greeson
Mrs. Deborah Heyman Harris
Dr. Robert P. Hortman
Rev. W. Ray Inscoe
Mr. Micajah B. Jones
Mrs. Mary Selman Kelly
Dr. Peeler G. Lacey
Dr. James R. Lovvorn
Mr. Calhoun A. Mays III
Mrs. Merri Barron McLean
Mr. Benjamin S. McLean
Mr. Royce F. Morris
Mr. James J. O’Neill
Mr. Alan T. Ramsay
Mr. Thomas D. Richardson
Mr. William G. Smith Jr.
Dr. Carlos A. Sotolongo
Mrs. Joan Sisley Stilwell
Ms. Jane G. Sullivan
Mr. James G. Thwaite
Mrs. Beth Garner Tibboel
Mr. J. Gray Tuttle Jr.
Mr. J. Thomas Watters Jr.
Mrs. Teresa Huffman Watters
Mr. James R. Wilson
Mr. Steven R. Winkler
Mr. Charles S. Roach
Class of 1973
Dr. Ernest W. Beasley III
Mrs. Ann Hollingsworth Croft
Mr. Kenneth M. Dickson
Mrs. Julianne Garner Douglass
Mr. Scott C. Dozier
Mrs. Nan Ellen Sutton Fuller
Mr. Edwin H. Gilliland
Mr. Richard L. Green
Mrs. Christa Cline Jackson
Mr. Robert T. Korski
Mr. P. Kimbrough McConkey
Dr. John G. Moore
Mr. Michael L. Scott
Mrs. Claire Dempsey Snedeker
Dr. Stephen E. Wilhoite
Mr. Reuben L. Rockwell
Class of 1974
Mr. George P. Avary
Mrs. Alyce Brice Bradley
Mr. Anthony M. Cantrell
Mr. Blair H. Dickinson
Mr. Clayton S. Doss Jr.
Mr. Peter A. Fleming
Mr. Douglas A. Hendrickson
Mr. David M. Heyman
Mr. Henry J. Hine
Mr. Robert F. Horsley Jr.
Mr. Stafford W. Huff
Mr. James M. Kelley III
*Mr. Lawrence S. Pritchard
Mr. F. Daniel Rutledge
Mr. McKie M. Trotter II
Mrs. Michelle Denney Worley
Mr. Thomas M. Young
Class of 1975
Mr. H. Shol Brown III
Mr. John R. Cunningham III
Mrs. Ann Tate Dickinson
Dr. D. Scott Edwards
Mrs. Frances Beeland Givhan
Mr. James H. Jenkins III
Mrs. Sue Brock Lane
Mr. Benjamin R. Levinson
Mr. Fred H. Moore III
Mr. James V. Patton
Mr. Alfred N. Riddle
Mr. David M. Sewell
Mr. Harold M. Storey
Mrs. Emily Stegall Stuckey
Mr. W. Frank Stuckey Jr.
Mr. William P. Trotter
Mrs. Karen Candler Tucker
Mrs. Melody Wilder Wilson
Class of 1976
Mrs. Susan Adair Blanton
Mrs. Frances Formby Buice
Mrs. Jean M. Early
Mr. William M. Gilliland Sr.
Mrs. Diana Fouriezos Hoyt
Mrs. Lianne Hill Lockey
Mr. Seth B. Mellen III
Dr. Daniel D. Pate III
Mrs. Shelly Stein Peller
Mrs. Roberta Munchak Peters
Ms. Elizabeth Birdsong Summer
Class of 1977
Mr. Joseph T. Bennett
Mr. William M. Bradley
Ms. Patience Collier
Mrs. Kristy Mack Curtis
Mr. Charles W. Douglas
Mr. M. Bryan Freeman
Ms. Bonnie Grizzard
Mrs. Mary Helen Wright Heaner
Mr. Andrew C. Heaner
Dr. Elizabeth Johnson Higbie
Mr. Dennis Hodge Jr.
Ms. F. Courtenay Huff
Mr. John Izard Jr.
Mr. Seth L. Knight III
Mr. H. Gordon Pettit III
Mr. Alexander W. Whitaker IV
Mr. Delos H. Yancey III
Class of 1978
Mrs. Linda Stevens Albrecht
Mr. Hendrick L. Cromartie III
Ms. Paige Skidmore Dickow
Mr. J. David Fitts
Mr. John K. Gilliland Jr.
Mr. Gregory R. Glover
Mr. David P. Heaner
Mr. Bob H. Howell
Mrs. Mary Jane Hall Huegel
Mrs. Jennifer Smith Hulgan
Mr. C. Stephen Jager
Mr. Rodney R. Mitchell Jr.
Mrs. Rebekah Barron Montgomery
Mr. Thornton W. Morris Jr.
Mrs. Katheryn Brice Mull
Mr. Chason L. Mull
Mr. H. Christopher Peacock
Mr. Charles J. Radford Jr.
Mr. John L. Todd
Mr. J. Henry Trexler
Mrs. Margaret Kay Waggoner
Class of 1979
Mr. Wade H. Brannon Jr.
Mr. Jeffery K. Brooks
Mrs. Allison Hunter Brooks
Mrs. Eva Marie Kelley Burns
Mrs. Susan Hine Duke
Mr. Scott Easterwood
Mrs. Virginia Johnson Guth
Mr. Henry P. Linginfelter
Mr. Tony D. Massing
Mr. John M. Nixon Sr.
Mrs. Linda Grizzard Owens
Mrs. Retta Vance Poynter
Dr. Gregory C. Rutledge
Class of 1980
Mr. Charles R. Boyles IV
Mr. Don L. Deal Jr.
Mr. T. Bradley Fricks
Mrs. Rosa Ledbetter Kelley
Mr. Mark R. Shamblin
Mr. Bradley C. Skidmore
Mrs. Mary Byrne Vitro
Mr. Joseph R. Watters
Ms. Alice F. Yurke
Class of 1981
Mr. A. Brian Estroff
Mr. Clinton G. Hubbard
Mr. John H. Irby
Mr. James W. Johnson
Mr. Thomas Reese Sr.
Class of 1982
Dr. Ronald D. Dempsey
Mrs. Katharine French Flory
Mrs. Ruth Moyers Hallman
Mr. Dwight N. Hutchins
Mr. Layton Roberts
Mr. James S. Talley II
Mr. Charles S. Williams Jr.
Class of 1983
Mrs. Mary Anne Butler Brocato
Ms. Sylvia Dickinson Brophy
Mr. Cooper C. Crawford
Mr. Steven M. Earle
Mrs. Janis Brumit Hoge
Mr. W. Byron Hurley
Mrs. Katherine Persons Kelly
Mr. A. Scott Manfredo
Mr. William C. Mizell
Mrs. Laura Bozard Richardson
Mr. Edwin C. Watters
Mr. Jim M. Williams III
Class of 1984
Mrs. Cardin Wyatt Bradley
Mr. John B. Cain
Mr. C. Vick Collins
Mrs. Madge Brown Crawford
Mrs. Mary Kate Vick Fuller
Dr. J. Timothy Green
Ms. Julia Ward Hamilton
Mrs. Camden Jones Hoch
Mr. C. Wilson House
Mr. David B. Ivester
Mr. Christopher P. Jefts
Mr. Winfred M. Jones Jr.
Mr. Robert H. Ledbetter Jr.
Mr. J. Luke Lester IV
Mr. Jeffrey C. Martin
Mr. Michael R. Rowan
Class of 1985
Mr. Martin H. Bradshaw III
Mrs. Amy Gilbert Carter
Mrs. Mary Kane Chambers
Mrs. Leslie Anne Finley
Ms. Sara C. Johnston
Mr. Robert L. Leach
Mr. E. Wright Ledbetter
Mrs. Laura Culpepper Martin
Ms. Elizabeth A. Mulvaney
Mrs. Mary Burke Wimbish Nadeau
Dr. Lisa Hudson Saye
Mr. Jarrett E. Shadday Sr.
Mr. Richard Song
Mr. Andrew G. Welborn Sr.
Class of 1986
Ms. Rana Andrew
Mr. Jeffrey W. Chambers
Mr. Byron L. Eberhart III
Mrs. Patricia L. Hubbard
Mr. Bryan S. McClendon
Mrs. Julia Barton Pollard
Ms. Sallie T. Ransom
Mr. James F. Short
Mrs. Christa Lowe Welborn
Mr. Harold W. Wyatt III
Class of 1987
Mr. Stephen H. Brewster Sr.
Mr. Carter R. Clark
Mr. Louie R. Dempsey Jr.
Mr. Kevin C. Evans
Mrs. Carla Ward Graf
Mr. J. Kevin Ivester
Mr. J. Kyle Ivester
Mr. E. Bedell James III
Mr. Timothy D. Morgan
Mrs. Christine Roberts Morgan
Mrs. Kimberly Murphy Moseley
Mr. Thomas F. Muller
Mrs. Elizabeth Hackett Pride
Mrs. Elizabeth Bagby Smith
Mr. Andrew Y. White
Class of 1988
Ms. Elizabeth V. Awsumb
Mr. D. Brooke Brinson
Mr. Bryan K. Clontz
Mrs. Kim Lathbury Clontz
Ms. Paige Collier
Mr. Bryan M. Grant IV
Mr. David D. Harvey III
Mr. James P. Hazelrigs
Mr. David D. Ledbetter
Ms. Kimberly B. McCoy
Mrs. Kaatje Pels Morris
Mr. Enryk E. O’Callaghan
Ms. S. Katherine Patton
Mr. John Frank Rosenblum
Mrs. Paula Lyon Womack
Mrs. Kelly Hampton Yanko
Class of 1989
Mr. Coen Dahlhaus
Mrs. Anne Dorough Green
Mr. Lee J. Hark
Mrs. Rachel Gross Langley
Mrs. Holly Dudley Shadday
Class of 1990
Mrs. Rosemary McGowin Corte
Mrs. Ana Gonzalez DeHart
Mrs. Christine Lehman Gallagher
Mr. H. Kirk Hargett
Dr. Alden Berkeley Maier
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Neville Martin
Mrs. Lucy Bethell Reynolds
Mrs. Carol Culpepper Seal
Mr. Chad P. Sharp
Mr. H. Carey Snider III
Mrs. Stefanie Russell Taylor
Mrs. Cammie Schroeder Temple
Mr. William B. Temple
Class of 1991
Mr. Wright W. Bagby III
Mr. Burt G. Bagley
Mr. Patrick C. Cash Sr.
Mrs. Stephanie Denney Dunton
Mrs. Nicole Idnani Julian
Mrs. Suzanne Stewart McWhorter
Class of 1992
Mr. Robert D. Alford
Mrs. Holly Ford Baer
Mr. Stratton H. Brock
Ms. Smita R. Donthamsetty
Mrs. Sarah Fox Hindman Elmer
Mr. Jason M. Haney
Mr. Victor Hixon
Mrs. Annabelle Jordan Hubbell
Mr. Ransom James
Mr. Scott T. Lothmann
Mr. Ryan Stanton Murphy
Mr. William T. Neville
Mrs. Michelle Simmons Payne
Mr. Marlon Reyes Granados
Mr. Jeff Snider
Class of 1993
Mr. Kent E. Capps
Mrs. Elizabeth Husser Creech
Mr. Kareem S. Elkhatib
Dr. Joseph C. D. Gillespie
Mrs. Kathryn Hatch Hollingsworth
Mr. Benjamin J. Levy
Mr. M. A. Nevin Patton IV
Thank You to Our Supporters
Mrs. Shannon Battle Tanner
Mr. J. Alan Zachry
Class of 1994
Mrs. Lacy Keef Clack
Mr. T. Alexander Ezell III
Mr. Michael J. Hudson
Mrs. Natalie Murphy
Mr. Frank G. Pratt III
Ms. Christina D. Robertson
Mr. Mark A. Rogers
Ms. Leigh Peace Shepard
Mr. James H. Smith
Mrs. Haynes Maier Studstill
Mr. Jon M. Wade
Mr. James G. Wilson III
Class of 1995
Mr. Trent Davis
Mrs. Danielle Joyce Ezell
Mr. Charles Hight III
Mrs. Manal Khatib
Ms. Monica I. L’Esperance
Ms. Barbara Anita Lee
Mr. Scott W. Morris
Dr. Leverett C. Neville
Rev. L. Cameron O’Riley
Mrs. Calista Harden Smith
Dr. Tselane P. Ware
Class of 1996
Mr. James H. Booker III
Mr. Robert Day
Dr. Supriya R. Donthamsetty
Ms. Brooke Walker Irby
Mr. Matthew T. Sawhill
Mrs. Mary Hight Sawhill
Mr. Jonathan E. Selig
Mrs. Mary Katherine Husser
Simmons
Mr. John F. Sisley IV
Ms. Katherine Daniel Vinyard
Mrs. Amanda Zelenak
Class of 1997
Ms. Heather Bowman
Ms. Jennifer Bruner Brookins
Mrs. Laura Collier Darnell
Class Notes
“Throughout my academic journey, U.S. History teacher Ms. Heather Shores has been an unwavering beacon of inspiration and guidance. With her captivating lectures and profound insights, she ignited within me a passion for understanding the complexities of the past. Her dedication to fostering critical thinking and empathy has not only shaped my academic pursuits, but has also profoundly influenced my perspective on the world. I can’t help but feel a lot of sadness knowing that I will no longer have her wisdom and mentorship to rely on after graduating. I will sorely miss Ms. Shores’ impactful presence and the profound impact she has had on my intellectual growth.”
Aden Davis (’24) of Anniston, Ala. East Carolina University
Mrs. Kendall Collins Duggan
Mr. David D. Hatch
Mrs. Julie Wilson Lucas
Mr. Samuel L. Lucas
Mrs. Jane Hess Nunez
Mrs. Virginia Smith Parrino
Ms. Ivy Patton
Ms. V. Reynolds Pepper
Mr. Andrew B. Saville
Mr. Winburn E. Stewart III
Dr. Neely Davis Thornton
Mr. Michael L. Van Cise
Mrs. Megan Gates Watters
Mr. Joseph T. Watters III
Mrs. Margaret Jane Courtney Willoughby
Mrs. Amanda Millinor Wood
2nd Lt. Kevin J. Wood
Class of 1998
Dr. Valerie Woods Ambrose
Ms. Lauren P. Baker
Mr. Michael S. Barron II
Mrs. Regan Maki Couch
Mr. William J. N. Coxwell
Mr. A. Lee Donahue IV
Mr. Lindsey D. Evans
Mrs. Paige Booker Felker
Dr. Cline T. Jackson Sr.
Mr. Wesley Jordan Knight
Ms. Margaret Gammage Kramer
Dr. Robert B. Lindsley
Ms. Kimberly R. Parnell
Mrs. Elizabeth Hight Richie
Mrs. Mary Kelly Steeves
Mr. Joseph I. Swedish
Mrs. Rachel Rice Turner
Class of 1999
Mrs. Amanda Dye Arnold
Mr. Sean R. Atkins
Mrs. Emily Conrad Beaver
Mrs. Carolyn Seigler Brearley
Ms. Katherine Gates Farrar
Mrs. Lindsey Mann Field
Mrs. Marie Hodge Gordon
Mr. Michael B. Gordon
Ms. M. Magdalen Hackett
Mr. J. Daniel Hanks III
Mr. Jonathan W. Harris
Ms. Ivelyn B. Harrison
Mr. Robert P. Hortman Jr.
Mr. John Scott Husser Jr.
Mr. Harry Johnson IV
Mr. Todd H. Lindsey
Mrs. A. Kennedy Penn-O’Toole
Mrs. Elizabeth Ogletree Ponder
Mr. T. Blake Segars
Ms. Jennie Hutchins Wright
Ms. Emi Camilla Yamada
Class of 2000
Mrs. Katy Clawson Allan
Mr. R. Allen Babcock Jr.
Mr. Benjamin H. Bagley
Mr. C. Blake Cescutti
Dr. Z. Luke Farmer
Dr. Raul S. Gonzalez
Mrs. Maury Stegall Hitchcock
Mrs. Jennifer Poley Mason
Mrs. Amanda Mize
Mr. Jonathan Stitt
Mr. William L. Thuston Jr.
Mr. J. Skye Wellesley
Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney Wellesley
Class of 2001
Mrs. Jennifer Crews Davis
Mrs. Michelle Ward Deanes
Ms. Acquania Gibbs Escarne
Mr. Ryan L. Fox
Mrs. Katherine H. Griffin
Mr. Kristopher H. Kim
Mrs. Anna Sargent Miller
Ms. Rebecca F. Rhodes
Mr. John M. Seegars
Mr. Stephen D. Smith III
Dr. Kellen A. Spivey
Mrs. Whitney Keene Whittington
Class of 2002
Mr. Henry H. Alexander
Ms. Charlotte Baker
Mr. Wendell W. Barnes III
Mr. Jason D. Eberhard
Ms. Elizabeth K. Fine
*indicates deceased
Mr. Mikala K. Glanton
Mr. Jonathan C. Glen
Mr. Dax I. Griggs
Mrs. Helen Davis Hanavich
Mrs. Susan Harbin
Mr. J. Cooper Holmes
Mr. W. Jeffreys Hortman
Mrs. Tiffany Payne Horton
Ms. Lily M. Ingram
Mr. Christopher R. Jackson
Dr. Dusty W. Large
Mr. Benjamin H. McElrath
Mr. R. Alexander Murray
Mr. Jason D. Paul
Ms. Sarah J. Rhodes
Ms. Annie I. Rosen
Ms. Jessica M. Shelley
Dr. Frank D. Stegall Jr.
Mrs. Lauren Muller Stone
Mr. Robert W. Sturdivant III
Mr. J. Stephen Taylor
Mr. Miles G. V. Wellesley
Mr. Stephen W. Whatley
Mrs. Georgia Harris Wooller
Class of 2003
Mr. Justin J. Albury
Mrs. Ashley Ware Anglin
Mr. R. Kent Barber
Mrs. Blair Stegall Bowden
Mrs. Elizabeth Collier Bruce
Mr. Jeffrey S. Connelly
Mr. Padrick D. Dennis
Mr. J. Griffin Duncan
Ms. Jane M. Hortman
Mr. David P. Huguenel
Mrs. Anna Lee Jones
Mrs. Charly Montague Jones
Ms. Alicia Bennett Lanier
Mr. Andrew J. Lawrence
Mrs. Sarah Ellis Lemons
Mr. Lawrence J. B. Liebler
Ms. Sarah H. Mooney
Mrs. Elena Farinas Phillips
Mr. Michael Scott Poley
Mr. Whitford E. Remer
Mrs. Karen Stuenkel Saville
Mr. Ryan Somerville
Ms. Amanda Tadajewski
Dr. Lauren Jane Tharp
Ms. Rachel Leigh Wiggins
Class of 2004
Mrs. Ellen Collier Beasley
Ms. Jennifer Blair
Mrs. Jennifer Burch
Mr. Benjamin C. Burch
Mr. Jonathan Carl R. Chumbler
Mr. Jacob S. Cook
Dr. Hunter Edwards
Mr. David C. Hoyt
Mrs. Whitney Smith Hsu
Dr. J. Grant Muller
Ms. Alexandria Wysocki Samaddar
Mr. H. Clark Seydel
Mr. Brightman S. Thomas
Mr. Preston D. Ward
Mr. Lawton H. Wilson
Class of 2005
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Watters Boston
Ms. Lauren Ashley Bowling
Mrs. Kristi Buice Brigman
Ms. Madison McRae Cauthen
Mrs. Jody Milford Huguenel
Mr. Stanton B. Ingram III
Ms. Kimberly M. King
Mr. J. Ford Knight Jr.
Mr. Bradley C. Large
Mr. Barton D. Lowrey
Mr. J. Finley Niedrach
Mrs. Anne Montgomery Parker
Mr. Bradley J. Pierson
Ms. Kristen Holland Rachels
Mr. William Richardson
*indicates deceased
Class of 2006
Ms. Mary Ethridge
Mr. Wesley Henderson
Ms. Emily C. Hendrickson
Mrs. Andrea Riddle Kelley
Dr. Clark C. McGehee
Ms. Strom S. Mull
Mrs. Fatema Bandukwala Salehbhai
Dr. Taylor R. Smith
Ms. Elizabeth A. Sturdivant
Mr. T. Oliver York
Class of 2007
Mr. Robert W. Baker
Mr. Steven R. Y. Chumbler
Mrs. Marlowe Brant Cross
Mr. Cornell Jerome Cypress III
Mrs. Tiffany Dempsey des Cognets
Dr. William L. Edwards
Mr. Robert M. Gaffney
Mr. Jonathan T. Gilreath-Harvey
Dr. Brett R. Henson
Ms. Avery L. Holcombe
Mr. Preston J. Jacobs
Mrs. Natalie Elizabeth Jay
Dr. Anna Krueger Melnikoff
Mrs. Lee Taylor Morris
Mr. Benjamin C. Pate
Mrs. Christine Doss Perrin
Mr. Bradford L. Riddle
Mrs. Jennifer A. Ryan Hall
Mrs. Julia Douglas Thomas
Mr. B. Gregory Thomas Jr.
Ms. Dorothy S. Vincent
Mr. T. West Watters Jr.
Mr. Delos Harley Yancey IV
Class of 2008
Mrs. Kendra Harris Amsterdam
Mrs. Mary Beth Montgomery Ball
Mr. Benjamin M. Cantrell
Mr. Patrick L. Collier
Ms. S. Nash Cooper
Dr. W. McKay Gilliland Jr.
Mr. John M. Graham V
Mr. Garrett N. Henderson
Mrs. Katherine Powers Lightner
Mrs. Elizabeth Buice McGehee
Mrs. Claire McWhorter
Ms. Kelly R. O’Mara
Mrs. Katherine Knight Patterson
Mrs. Elizabeth Hortman Pollard
Mrs. Brennen Riddle Smith
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones Tumblin
Ms. Brooke Wilkins
Ms. Annie F. Williams
Mr. Patrick R. Wilson
Class of 2009
Mrs. Lauren McDaniel Chumbler
Mr. T. Harrison Douglas
Mr. Tyshawn M. Good
Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley Graham
Mr. Cleveland N. Jackson
Mrs. Abigail Vincent Key
Mr. Ian D. McKenzie
Ms. Laurie S. Pope
Mrs. Jessica Moore Russell
Mrs. Katherine Flint Smith
Mr. E. Connor Somerville
Mr. Gavin Andrew Tumblin
Class of 2010
Mrs. Jaclyn Brass Brooks
Mr. J. Hunter Brooks
Mr. Cole P. Daniel
Mr. Adewale A. Desalu
Mrs. Payton Payne Guest
Mr. C. Thad Mathis
Dr. Beau P. Pollard
Class of 2011
Ms. Charlotte N. Burns
Mr. Lucas R. Cook
Mrs. Madeline E. A. Cornwell
Mr. Benjamin C. Davidson
Class of 2016
Mr. Owen S. Greeson
Mrs. Anna E. Harris
Ms. Chandler D. Holcombe
Ms. M. Allison Hubbard
Ms. Leah C. Mayo
Ms. Anna K. Shea
Mr. J. Henderson Stegall IV
Mrs. Danielle Baker Wilson
Class of 2012
Mrs. Kelsey Ann Williams Bassel
Ms. Darlene C. Chikezie
Ms. Rachel N. Christopher
Mr. Ivy Stewart Duggan III
Mrs. Marissa McKoy Duggan
Mr. Sean T. Healy
Mr. Robert J. Kuckhoff
Ms. Anna Grace Rutledge Newton
Ms. Kirin C. Pandit
Mr. Austin K. Spooner
Mr. Theodore M. Summer
Mr. Chase M. Tolbert
Mrs. Lindsay Evans Willis
Ms. Mary Morgan Yancey
Class of 2013
Mrs. Camille Temples Abney
Mr. Jesse W. Cook
Mr. Charles H. Copeland
Ms. Katherine P. Cox
Mrs. Terar Stewart Everhart
Ms. Madeline J. Krafcheck
Ms. Mary Austin Morgan
Mrs. Morgan Pollard Patel
Ms. Amber Person
Ms. E. Catherine Reese
Ms. Caroline Schley
Mrs. Bailey Brock Schmitt
Ms. Mary Evelyn Stegall
Mr. Samuel K. Talley
Mrs. Blair C. Weiksner
Class of 2014
Mr. Jordan T. Beck
Mr. Lucas M. Greenberg
Mr. Noah J. Katz
Mrs. Sarah Manning Keene
Mrs. Anne T. Miller
Class of 2015
Ms. Charlotte A. Boyd
Ms. Jazlyn M. Green
Ms. Hannah G. Harper
Mr. Bradley J. McFall
Ms. Bailey E. Smith
Ms. Grace Welborn
Mrs. Kinslee Clevenger Wood
“The teachers I will miss the most are Mrs. Christie Atkins and Mr. Joe Pitts. They have both been incredible role models for me during my time at Darlington. Mrs. Atkins, my Geometry Honors teacher, has shown me unrelenting kindness every single interaction I’ve ever had with her. Mr. Pitts, my head of house, has shown me how to be a leader and always makes duty nights fun.”
Jack Bell (’24) of Rome, Ga. Clemson University
Ms. Lillian S. Bertelkamp
Mr. R. Trenton Blankenship II
Ms. Abigail M. Cantrell
Mr. W. Willingham Crawford
Mr. Robert H. Ledbetter III
Mrs. Keara Evans Leonard
Ms. Hanna Jon Lewis
Mr. Ethan M. Pender
Mr. Alexander J. Roberts
Ms. Emily V. Robertson
Mr. William J. Robertson
Ms. Victoria E. Samuels
Mr. Jacob E. Walker
Ms. Adrianna R. Williams-Young
Ms. Gracen K. Wilson
Class of 2017
Mr. Carson H. Barnes
Mrs. Annaliese Clevenger Cameron
Mr. Ethan Mark Delashmit
Mrs. Farrin Mumpower DiRuggiero
Ms. Bernadette K. Ebri
Ms. Katharine W. Flory
Mrs. Ella Carpenter Givens
Mr. J. Burchfield Givens
Mr. Hollis W. Ledbetter
Ms. Olivia Drake McFall
Ms. M. Grace Padgett
Mr. Gamble G. Shadday
Ms. Avery T. Smith
Class of 2018
Ms. Stacy Chen
Ms. Jacqueline J. Cline
Ms. Caroline B. Cordell
Mr. Elijah R. Frix
Ms. Alexandra G. Gardner
Mr. David L. Hagler
Mr. Randall M. Smith
Mr. Samuel J. Tackeberry
Mrs. Aisling Fields Walding
Class of 2019
Ms. Kathryn A. Chunn
Ms. Madison C. Day
Ms. N. Flynn Flaherty
Ms. Gabrielle L. Fuller
Ms. Kathryne E. Ledbetter
Mr. Smith P. Wheeler
Class of 2020
Ms. Veeka M. Malanchuk
Ms. Anne Scott M. Smith
Ms. Grace H. Watters
Class of 2021
Mr. J. Lawson Brown
Mr. Luke E. Lewis
Mr. Aug Ningombam
Class of 2022
Mr. Grayson J. Davis
Ms. Stephanie H. Hughes
Class of 2023
Ms. Alden Elizabeth Baker
Mr. Jacob A. Day
Mr. Samuel A. Fricks
Mr. Boyd B. Rachels
Current Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Abbott
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy D. Absher
Dr. and Mrs. Peter Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Adderley
Mr. Jiang Bian and Ms. Yan Ai
Mr. and Mrs. Segun Akinola Ajiboye
Mr. and Mrs. Keesjan Albers
Mrs. Katy Clawson Allan ’00
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Blake Alvey
Mr. and Mrs. Brant Aaron Amerman
Ms. Betty Rana Andrews ’86
Mr. and Mrs. Justin M. Anglin ’03
Ms. Christy M. Archer
Mrs. Mary S. Ashworth
Mr. and Mrs. Rasheed B. Atolagbe
Mr. and Ms. Benjamin Ayers
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Babigumira
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby III ’91 LD ’23
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Brandon
Baggett
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Bagley ’00 LD ’20
Dr. Wei Xu and Mrs. Haitao Bai
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Barndt
Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Joseph
Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Ames Barnett
Mr. and Mrs. Cedric O. Battle
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Beatty
Mr. and Mrs. L. Brent Bell LD ’14
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Bickers
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Bogue
Mr. Bryant Bolds and Dr. Taiwanna Brown-Bolds
Thank You to Our Supporters
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Booker III ’96 LD ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Verne Hanson Borders
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bouckaert
Mr. Joseph W. Williams and Ms. Nathalie Elizabeth Bouckaert
Dr. and Mrs. Scott G. Bowerman
Ms. Heather Nicole Bowman ’97
LD ’24
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brasington
Mr. and Mrs. David Brearley ’99
Mr. and Ms. Roger Bregenzer
Mr. and Mrs. D. Brooke Brinson ’88 LD ’14
Mr. and Mrs. Jason E. Broce
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Justin A. Bruce ’03
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Burch ’04 ’04
Dr. and Mrs. Lucas N. Butler
Ms. Liza Byrd
Mr. Zhuangyong Chen and Mrs. Pearl Cai
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cannon
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley A. Cargle
Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Carlton
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cabe Carney
Mrs. Suni Hamm Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick C. Cash Sr. ’91 LD ’23
Mr. and Mrs. C. Blake Cescutti ’00 LD ’19
Dr. and Mrs. Garvin L. Chandler
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Chapman
Mr. Grant Bittle and Mrs. Laura Charlier
Mr. Omar J. Chemaly
Mr. Jianjun Yang and Ms. Lili Chen
Mr. Martin Chen and Mrs. Anna Dong
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Childers
Mr. and Mrs. Carter R. Clark ’87
LD ’17
Mr. and Mrs. W. Mark Cochran
Mr. Davide Conti and Mrs. Elisa Giannelli
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Courtnay
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Covington IV
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Culpepper
Covington Jr.
Dr. John A. Cowan Jr. and Dr. Anne R. Cowan
Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Craig
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Crane
Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick L. Cromartie III ’78
Ms. Ronda Culberson
Mr. and Mrs. George William Cummings
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Daniel
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Daniel
Ms. Shelley E. Daniel
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Keith Davidson
Mr. and Mrs. T. Davis ’95
Mrs. Omorinsojo Desalu
Dr. Belete Desimmie and Mrs. Freweini Gebremedhin
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Deupree
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee Donahue IV ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Draper
Mr. and Mrs. I. Stewart Duggan Jr. ’97 LD ’23
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Patrick Dunagan
Dr. and Mrs. Justin M. Dunn
Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Eady
Ms. Lulie D. Ebaugh
Mr. Christopher and Dr. Karen Eberhart
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Edwards
Mr. Clay T. and Dr. Nancy A. Edwards
Mr. Kareem S. Elkhatib and Mrs. Dana Sabi ’93
Mr. Warren C. Ellison
Ms. Kippi Bohannon Ellison
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon J. Elrod
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Enderle
Mr. and Mrs. Arnel Enverga
Mr. and Mrs. Ty Ethridge ’06
Mr. and Mrs. Brantley D. Evans
Mr. Lindsey Evans ’98 and Mrs. Tonja Owens
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenta Everhart ’13 LD ’23
Mrs. Ying Fan
Dr. Coleman Fannin and Dr. Jordan Fannin
Mr. and Mrs. G. Brian Ferguson
Mr. Timothy Tyrell Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fife
Mr. and Mrs. Derek J. Fine
Dr. and Mrs. Mark William Floyd
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Forrister
Ms. Amanda Nicole Fox
Ms. Carla Fox
Mr. and Mrs. John Reed Freeman
Mr. Brandon Williams and Ms. Ashley Fricks
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Fuentes
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Fuller ’84
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Garner
Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Gaug
Ms. Tierney Gearon
Mr. Curtis J. Gilbert
Mr. Rodolfo Giotto and Mrs. Marcela Savoy Buscato
Mr. Giuliano Gobbo and Mrs. Tatiana Pedroso Gobbo
Mr. and Mrs. Derrell Goode
Mr. David Nigel Gordon
Mr. Christopher Todd Graham
Ms. Anna Katherine Gray
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Griesbach
Mr and Mrs. Gianluca Grioni
Mr. and Mrs. Scott T. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. H. Kirk Hargett ’90
Dr. Gregory E. Harris and Dr. Sonbol
Shahid-Salles
“I will genuinely miss Coach Mark Tunnell so much after graduation. Not only was he the first staff member I met from Darlington, but he was also a basketball coach and mentor to me throughout all four years at Darlington. He has helped me grow in my competitive spirit, while also teaching me when it is best to reign it at times. He’s always open and easy to talk to, and will never make you feel less than. I am definitely going to miss all the laughs I have had with him over these four years.”
Audrey Abbott (’24) of Rome, Ga. Augusta University
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan W. Harris ’99 LD ’22
Dr. and Mrs. Jason Franklin Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harrison
Mr. and Mrs. Damon M. Harvey
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hatcher Jr.
Ms. Jaclyn Holt Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. William Lyman Henning Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. David J. Herren
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Hight
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hight III ’95 LD ’22
Ms. Hillary DeAnna Hilliard
Mr. Victor Hixon ’92
Mrs. Mary A. Hixon
Dr. and Mrs. M. Paul Holcombe
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Blake Holder
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Holmes Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Troy Hopper
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hortman Jr. ’99 LD ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Horton ’02
Mr. Zinan Liu and Dr. Xuejing Hou
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hoyt ’04
Mr. and Mrs. P. Kevin Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. W. Byron Hurley ’83 LD ’20
Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Inman
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kevin Ivester ’87
Dr. and Mrs. Cline T. Jackson Sr. ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jacobson
Mr. and Mrs. Ransom James
Dr. and Mrs. H. Whitney Jennings
Ms. Sally Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Alan Jones
Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Jason S. Jordan
Dr. and Mrs. Todd Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Bassel Munif Khateeb
Mr. Ismat Yassin and Mrs. Manal Khatib ’95
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kimani
Mr. and Mrs. R. Darrin Kines
Dr. Robert E. and Dr. Toni P. King
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Kinnebrew
Dr. and Mrs. M. Kirk Kizziah
Dr. Ben W. and Dr. Mandy C. Knaak
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jordan Knight ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Keith Koon
Dr. Arman Kosedag
Mr. Santhaya Kotchasanmanee
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Zigmunt Kunczewski
Mr. Johnson Kuo and Mrs. Yan Zhou
Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Dana Laliberte
Ms. Alicia Lanier Middleton ’03
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lansdell
Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthew Larry
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Michael Lawrence
Ms. Jennifer Annette Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Ledbetter ’88 LD ’20
Mr. and Mrs. E. Wright Ledbetter ’85 LD ’19
Mr. Brendan C. Leezer and Dr. Kristen H. Leezer
Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Lemons ’03
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Levy
Mr. Zhinong Li and Mrs. Qingyao Wan
Mr. and Mrs. Gang Li
Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Lignell
Mr. and Mrs. John Lowrey
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon T. Loy
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Lucas ’97 ’97 LD ’13
Dr. and Mrs. Damus Lufadeju
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Lugo
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lunsford
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chance Lynn
Mrs. Gin Lynn
Mr. Feng Lyu and Mrs. Ting Zhou
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffery Machat
Dr. Alden Maier ’90
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Martin ’84
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Blake Matthews
Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. May Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Lee McDowell Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. McElrath ’02 LD ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. McGuire
Rev. and Mrs. Will McQueen
Mr. Douglas Meredith and Ms. Laura Bledsoe
Dr. and Mrs. Chris Merritt
Mr. and Mrs. William Taft Middleton
Dr. and Mrs. Brandon L. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cade Miller
Mr. Kevin Mitchell and Dr. Lucie Mitchell
Mr. Brian L. Talley and Mrs. Amanda Faye Mize ’00 LD ’23
Dr. and Mrs. Jonathon Richard Molnar
Mr. and Mrs. Shay Lewis Momon
Dr. and Mrs. E. Clark Montague
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Moseley
Sr. ’87
Ms. Mayra Munoz
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan S. Murphy ’92 ’94
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Kyle Musgrave
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Nadu
Mr. and Ms. Freddy Nagle
Dr. and Dr. Michael Natarella
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Clay Nations
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neil
Mr. Trong Nghia Nguyen and Mrs. Thi My Hanh Pham
Mrs. Tam Thi Minh Nguyen
Mr. Eddy Ntayagabiri and Mrs. Jocelyne Ninteretse
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Nolin
Dr. and Mrs. J Norris
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ndubuisi Obioha
Ms. Toyosi Okurounmu
Dr. and Mrs. William Chastain Ostuw
Mr. Alp Ozsoy and Mrs. Natalia Villagra-Ozsoy
Mr. Jianbing Pan and Mrs. Shumei
Wei
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ray Parker
Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus J. Parsa
Ms. Heather Hulette Parton
Dr. and Mrs. Himanshu Patel
Dr. and Mrs. Pulin Patel
Mr and Mrs. Amit H. Patel
Mr. and Mrs. Alpesh N. Patel
Mr. and Mrs. Jigar Patel
Dr. and Mrs. Michael K. Paxten
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Peer
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Peterson
Mr. Charles Pettit
Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. Pewitt
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Daniel Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Phillips
Ms. Kimberly Pichardo
Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pilcher
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip S. Pilgrim
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Patrick Piller
*indicates deceased
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Pitts
Mr. Joseph Pitts
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Michael Pollard Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Todd Ponder ’99
Mr. Kent Wilson Popham
Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Powers
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Allen Prior
Ms. Beth E. Pruitt-Hall
Mr. Mark Will and Mrs. Monica Puente de la Vega
Mr. You Qiu
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler D. Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reese Sr. ’81
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan H. Remsen
Mr. and Mrs. James Reynolds
Dr. John Rhodarmer and Dr. Amanda Rhodarmer
Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson ’05
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Richie ’98 LD ’18
Ms. Amy Patrice Ringer
Mr. Layton Roberts ’82 LD ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rodney
Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. J. Keith Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Rogers ’94 LD ’12
Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Rush
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Russell ’09
Mr. and Mrs. Trey Salmon
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory San
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sanker
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew B. Saville Jr. ’97 ’03
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Sawhill ’96
LD ’20 ’96 LD ’16
Mr. Alan Saye and Dr. Lisa Saye ’85
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Segura
Mr. and Mrs. Juan P. Selle
Mr. Qiang Cui and Mrs. Ping Shen
Mr. and Mrs. F. Martin Shepard ’94
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Shropshire III
Mr. C. Andrew Shropshire Sr.
Mr. Brandon Derek Shurley
Mr. and Mrs. Corbin Bryce Sisson
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Smith III ’01
Ms. Paula Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Smyly
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Snider ’92 LD ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. S. Song ’85 LD ’20
Mr. and Mrs. Seth S. Sorrells
Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Spears
Mr. E. Kirk Spears
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spence
Ms. Kristy Ann Spivey
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Steeves ’98 LD ’12
Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stegall Jr. ’02 LD ’22
Mr. and Mrs. Richie Julius Stephens
Mr. Brent L. Stepp
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Stitt ’00
Mr. and Mrs. Ryals D. Stone ’02 LD ’24
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Louis Strack
Mr. and Mrs. P. Justin Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. Justin D. Studstill ’94
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Sturdivant III ’02
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sukhanath
Dr. and Mrs. Greg Sumner
Dr. and Mrs. Larkin Swartz
Mr. and Mrs. David Mark Tanner
Mr. Derek A. Taylor and Dr. Lindsey Ryan Taylor
Mr. James R. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Teasley
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Temple ’90
LD ’15 ’90 LD ’18
“I will miss Mr. Al Shorey. His commitment to the Math Team was truly exceptional. From driving us to various tournaments to consistently showing pride in our efforts, regardless of the results, he exemplified dedication and support. The impact he has had on my mathematical journey and the Math Club is immeasurable.”
Oscar Jin (’24) of Shanghai, China University of California, Los Angeles
*indicates deceased
Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Martin Teran
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Thoem
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Tidwell
Mr. and Mrs. Stevie Timm
Mr. and Mrs. Rachata Tippayapaphanupap
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Twenge
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Twyman
Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Wade ’94
Mr. Trenton Wade
Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Walley
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Wampler
Mr Bin Wang and Mrs. Jun Li
Mr. and Mrs. Min Wang
Mr. Kai Wang and Mrs. Lan Xu
Dr. and Mrs. Jason Scott Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Watchorn
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff M. Waters
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Watters III ’97 ’97 LD ’23
Ms. Carrie E. Watterson
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Watts
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Barnes Webb
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Weekley
Mr. Jianfeng Wei and Mrs. Xiaoqian Chen
Mr. and Mrs. J. Skye Wellesley ’00 LD ’14 ’00
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan C. West
Mr. Thorsten Wilkening
Ms. Brooke Wilkins ’08
Mr. and Mrs. Jared L. Willerson
Mr. Phillip L. Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. David Bailey Wilson
Mr. Mark Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Womack ’88 LD ’22
Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyler Wood
Mr. and Mrs. Chadrick E. Woods
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kenneth Woods Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Wright
Mr. Mack Wright
Mrs. Yujun Xia
Mr. Tao Xiong and Ms. Yanju Yan
Mr. Yu Zhang and Ms. Shanshan Ye
Mr. Yi Yao and Mrs. Jie Shen
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Yoo
Mr. and Mrs. Michal Zelenak ’96 LD ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jeffrey Zeller
Ms. Hanping Zhu
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Mrs. Stacy Albers
Mr. B. Christopher Allen
Ms. Sara R. Alt
Ms. Rana Andrews
Ms. Christy Archer
Mrs. Christie M. Atkins
Mrs. Jennifer Willingham Bagby
Mrs. M. Cristina Baldwin
Mrs. Kimberly Bell
Mr. Paul Bell
Mr. L. Brent Bell LD ’14
Mr. Drew Besson
Ms. Breonna N. Blankenship
Mrs. Misty Boling
Ms. Ivy H. Brewer
Mrs. Dawn Brock
Mrs. Tori R. Brown
Mrs. Elizabeth Collier Bruce ’03
Mr. Justin A. Bruce
Mrs. Ann M. Camp
Mr. Mario Cantin
Mrs. Cassidy Carter
Mrs. Madeline Fox Chastain
Ms. Allison Clark
Mr. Samuel Clark
Ms. BeBe Cline
Mrs. Mallory Collier
Mr. Patrick Collier ’08
Mrs. Madeline Duncan Cornwell ’11
Mr. John E. Cox
Mrs. Madge Brown Crawford ’84
Ms. Shelley E. Daniel
Mrs. Jody C. Deaton
Mrs. Carrie A. Eady
Mr. Stefan Eady
Mr. Christopher Eberhart
Mr. Garvin Samuel Edwards
Mr. Matthew Enderle
Mrs. Ashley Evans
Mr. Brant D. Evans
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Mrs. Natalie L. Ferguson
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Mrs. Julie D. Fine
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Mr. Damon Harvey
Ms. Jaclyn H. Haynes
Mr. Keegan Hinsley
Mr. John Hintermaier
Dr. Julia Houston
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Ms. Chrissy R. Hughes
Mr. P. Kevin Hunt
Mr. Brian D. Inman
Mrs. Tara K. Inman
Mr. J. Kevin Ivester ’87
Mrs. Alexandra Trahan Johnson
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Mrs. Jennifer L. Kelley
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Dr. Toni P. King
Mr. Jason King
Mr. Owen M. Kinney
Mrs. Rebekah A. Kinney
Ms. Christina Kopp
Mrs. Barbara Kuckhoff
Mrs. Jessica P. Laliberte
Mr. J. Matthew Larry
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Mr. Chad A. Liddle
Mrs. Darcy D. Liddle
Mr. Alan Liow
Mr. Mark Loudermilk
Mrs. Lauren M. Loy
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Mrs. Jennifer E. Luitwieler
Mr. Kurt A. Luitwieler
Mrs. Jamie L. Massey
Mr. Aaron J. McCollum
Mr. Steve D. McConnell
Ms. Strom S. Mull ’06 LD ’12
Ms. Kerri Nagle
Dr. Michael Natarella
Mr. Matt Nolin
Mrs. Rebecca Nolin
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Mrs. Jessica Peer
Mr. Matthew Peer
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Ms. Paige Peppers
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Mr. Joseph Pitts
Mr. Kevin Ray
Dr. Celeste Rivers
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Mrs. Samantha L. Rush
Mr. Juan P. Selle
Ms. Heather Shores
Mr. Alan B. Shorey
Mrs. Elizabeth Bagby Smith ’87 LD ’12
Mr. Randy M. Smith
Mrs. Melissa M. Smyly
Mr. Charles H. Steeves
Mrs. Caitlyn Terry
Mrs. Jenifer Thoem
Ms. Reilly Thomas
Mrs. Julia D. Thomas ’07 LD ’15
Mrs. Kim H. Tunnell
Mr. Mark V. Tunnell
Mrs. Kaleigh Tutorow
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Ms. Carrie E. Watterson
Ms. Jordan E. West
Mr. Jared L. Willerson
Mrs. Rebecca A. Wood
Mr. Chadrick E. Woods
Mrs. Lindsay H. Woods
Mrs. Bebe Zazzaro
Grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby Jr. ’63 LD ’12
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Bagley
Mr. W. Frank Barron Jr. ’48
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bell Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Bouton
Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Bragg
Dr. Edward W. Brewster Jr. ’61
Mr. Robert M. Brinson Sr. ’58
Mr. and Mrs. R. Crawford Brock Jr. ’72
Mrs. Glenda C. Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carroll Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cheek
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Cherry Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Clift
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Covington ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Daly II
Mr. and Mrs. Erroll B. Davis Jr.
Mr. L. Ray Dempsey ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie G. Dudley Jr.
Ms. Jo Anne B. Dulaney
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Fuller Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Peter G. Gilbert ’57
Mrs. Gaynelle Parrish Grizzard
Dr. Buford Harbin ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hight Jr. ’67
Mrs. Joan H. Hill
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hortman ’72
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hudson Sr.
Dr. and Mrs. J. Barney Hunter ’54
Mrs. Nancy R. Ivester
Thank You to Our Supporters
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. James Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Johnson
Mrs. Sue Brock Lane ’75
Ms. Sylvia B. Lanier
Mrs. Betty Wright Ledbetter
Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Martin
Mrs. Madge McCown
Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Miller
Ms. Jacquelyn B. Mooney
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Parrish
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Peer
Mr. and Mrs. Don Pirkle
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford L. Riddle Sr. ’56
Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Saville Jr. ’69T LD ’18
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Shuford
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Smith
Dr. Jo H. Stegall Jr. ’51
Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stegall Sr. ’62
Mr. Preston S. Stevens Jr. ’47
Ms. Vivian S. Stitt
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt M. Stuenkel
Ms. Ginny Swann
Rev. Anne E. Swiedler
Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. Tillery
Mrs. Priscilla J. Tunnell
Mr. Wesley Walraven
Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Waters
Mr. and Mrs. Marti Watkins
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Watters Jr. ’72 ’72T LD ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell R. Wilkins
Parents of Alumni
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Segun Akinola Ajiboye
Mr. and Mrs. B. Christopher Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrew
Ms. Rana Andrews ’86
Ms. Alisa G. Ansley
Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Atkins
Mr. and Mrs. Rasheed B. Atolagbe
Mrs. Martha Avery
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby Jr. ’63 LD ’12
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby III ’91 LD ’23
“I will miss my head of house, Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce (’03), so much after graduation! She has been such a great second mom figure to me and my Thornwood House girls, especially as boarding students who live away from home. She makes us all feel at home, gives each and every one of us a sense of belonging, and spreads kindness and a love for life any and everywhere she goes. I will forever cherish and miss our duty nights filled with laughter and jokes. She is truly one of the kindest humans I’ve ever met, and I’m so grateful and lucky to have had her as my head of house!”
Sydnee Barndt (’24) of Eagle River, Alaska
Wingate University
Mr. and Mrs. Harris Bagley
Mrs. Beth H. Baker
Dr. and Mrs. Lee House Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Baldwin
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Barfield
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Barron Sr. ’64 ’68T
Mr. W. Frank Barron Jr. ’48
Mr. Alfred L. Barron Jr. ’63
Dr. and Mrs. John J. Beninato
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Berry ’64
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bethel
Ms. Diane Black
Mr. Randall S. Booker ’60
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Mr. and Mrs. William M. Bradley ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Martin H. Bradshaw III ’85
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Brasington
Ms. Ivy H. Brewer
Dr. Edward W. Brewster Jr. ’61
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Brewster ’66
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Brewster Sr. ’87 LD ’18
Rev. and Mrs. Elliotte L. Brewton Jr. ’57
Mr. and Mrs. D. Brooke Brinson ’88 LD ’14
Mr. Robert M. Brinson Sr. ’58
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brock
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Brock ’63 LD ’17
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery K. Brooks ’79 ’79 LD ’14
Mrs. Glenda C. Brooks
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Brown Jr. ’66
Mr. and Mrs. H. Shol Brown III ’75
Mrs. Joan D. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Buice ’76
Mrs. Eva Marie Kelley Burns ’79
Mr. and Mrs. E. Rhett Butler Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Lucas N. Butler
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Byars ’71 ’72T
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Camp
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony M. Cantrell ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Carlton
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Carpenter
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carroll Jr.
Dr. Basil G. and Dr. Paula D. Englis
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Evans ’87 LD ’14
Mr. Lindsey Evans ’98 and Mrs. Tonja Owens
Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul Fambro
Mr. James E. Farish Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Finley ’85
Dr. Lewis M. Flint Jr. ’58
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Flory ’82
Mr. James A. Ford ’54
Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Foss Jr. ’65
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gaffney
Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Garrett
Ms. Christy Garrett-McClain
Dr. and Mrs. Peter G. Gilbert ’57
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Gilliland ’76
Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis Glenn ’64
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Glenn
Dr. John D. Glover
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Glover ’78
Mr. Giuliano Gobbo and Mrs. Tatiana Pedroso Gobbo
Mrs. Deborah Brice Greeson ’72T
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Griffin
Mrs. Gaynelle Parrish Grizzard
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Gunther ’71T
Mr. and Mrs. Scotty E. Hancock
Mr. and Mrs. Carter R. Clark ’87 LD ’17
Ms. Mary E. Cline
Ms. Paige Collier ’88 LD ’23
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn B. Collier
Dr. and Mrs. M. Dwayne Collier
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Conrad
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Corbin
Dr. John A. Cowan Jr. and Dr. Anne R. Cowan
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Cox
Mr. John E. Cox and Mrs. Sonja Wescott Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper C. Crawford ’83 ’84
Mr. and Mrs. Houston L. Crumpler Jr. ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Daniel
Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson Davis
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Davis ’69 ’70T
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Day ’96 LD ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Deaton
Mr. Louie R. Dempsey Jr. ’87 LD ’17
Mr. L. Ray Dempsey ’61
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denson
Mrs. Omorinsojo Desalu
Mr. and Mrs. Blair H. Dickinson ’74 ’75
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Dillard II ’53
Ms. Janice P. Dismuke
Dr. and Mrs. David M. Dohrmann
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Dollar ’68T LD ’17
Dr. and Mrs. Appa R. Donthamsetty
Mr. Clayton S. Doss Jr. ’74
Ms. Patsy R. Douglas
Mr. Malcolm B. Douglas
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie G. Dudley Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Stewart Duggan Jr. ’97 LD ’23
Ms. Jo Anne B. Dulaney
Mrs. Ann H. Dunwody
Mr. Jerry M. Dunwoody ’53
Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Eady
Mr. and Mrs. Byron L. Eberhart Jr.
Mr. Clay T. and Dr. Nancy A. Edwards
Ms. Kippi Bohannon Ellison
Mr. Warren C. Ellison
Dr. and Mrs. John S. Kirkland Jr. ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Dan G. Knight ’69
Dr. Arman Kosedag
Mr. and Mrs. John Krawiec
Mrs. Barbara Kuckhoff
Mrs. Sue Brock Lane ’75
Ms. Sylvia B. Lanier
Ms. Alicia Lanier Middleton ’03
Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Ledbetter
Jr. ’84
Mrs. Betty Wright Ledbetter
*Mrs. Irby L. Ledbetter
Mr. and Mrs. J. Luke Lester IV ’84 LD ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Jon K. Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Chad A. Liddle
Dr. and Mrs. Mark D. Lignell
Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Lowden ’63T
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt A. Luitwieler
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. MacKimm
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Massey
Mr. and Mrs. Fountain H. May Jr. ’64
Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. May Jr.
Mr. R. Kelly Mayo
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. McConnell
Dr. John M. McCord Sr. ’69
Dr. and Mrs. J. Daniel Hanks Jr. ’61 LD ’12 ’62T LD ’12
Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Harbin ’67
Dr. and Mrs. Bannester L. Harbin Jr. ’55
Dr. Buford Harbin ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Huell T. Hargett
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Harrison Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hawkins
Mr. and Mrs. Barry R. Henderson
Mrs. Wanda M. Henson
Mr. Lyons J. Heyman ’44
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell E. Hicks
Mr. Gordon Lee Hight II ’62 LD ’17
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hight Jr. ’67
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hine ’53
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Hogan
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hortman ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Hubbard ’81
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hudson Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Huffman Jr. ’67
Ms. Chrissy R. Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. P. Kevin Hunt
Dr. and Mrs. J. Barney Hunter ’54
Mr. and Mrs. W. Byron Hurley ’83 LD ’20
Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Inman
Mrs. Nancy R. Ivester
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kyle Ivester ’87
Mr. John Izard Jr. ’77
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Jackson Jr. ’73T
Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. James Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson III ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Johnston Jr. ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jones Jr.
Mr. Herb C. Jones
Dr. and Mrs. P. David Kearns
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kelley III ’74 LD ’17 ’80
Dr. and Mrs. Todd Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kelly Jr. ’71 ’72T LD ’12
Mr. Ismat Yassin and Mrs. Manal Khatib ’95
Ms. Patricia Kidd
Dr. Robert E. and Dr. Toni P. King
Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. Kinney
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Minshew
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Montgomery ’78
Ms. Jacquelyn B. Mooney
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Morgan ’87 LD ’17 ’87 LD ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Chason L. Mull ’78 ’78
Dr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Mumber
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Nadu
Mrs. Kay Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Newton Jr. ’64
Dr. and Mrs. J Norris
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. O’Mara
Mr. and Mrs. Joe O’Neal
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ndubuisi Obioha
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Owens ’79
Mr. and Mrs. B. Wayne Ozment ’58
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Pate III ’76 LD ’13
Dr. and Mrs. Himanshu Patel
Mr. and Mrs. Jigar Patel
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Nevin Patton III ’61
Mr. Haywood O. Patton ’65
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua N. Payne
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Payne Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Peller ’76
Mr. and Mrs. Hall T. Penn ’67
Dr. Sean B. and Dr. Annette R. Peppard
Ms. Marianne Pepper
Mr. Douglas S. Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Pieroni
Ms. Elizabeth W. Pollard
Mr. Brian S. Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Powell
Ms. Beth E. Pruitt-Hall
Mr. John G. Quandt and Dr. Mary Frederick Quandt
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rachels Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler D. Reed
Dr. and Mrs. Rayburn Rego
The Rev. and Mrs. Douglas E. Remer
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan H. Remsen
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Richardson ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Richie ’98 LD ’18
*indicates deceased
Mr. and Mrs. Brenton J. Robertson
Mr. Robert O. Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. J. Keith Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rosen
Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Rudert ’60
Dr. and Mrs. James J. Santoro
Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Saville Jr. ’69T LD ’18
Mr. Vernon H. Scarborough
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Schrimsher
Dr. and Mrs. J. Ryland Scott
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Sewell ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett E. Shadday Sr. ’85 LD ’18 ’89
Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Shamblin ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry P. Sharp
Mr. Robert E. Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. F. Martin Shepard ’94
Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Shorey
Mr. C. Andrew Shropshire Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Shropshire III
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Siegel
Mr. and Mrs. Marc J. Sklar
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Sledge
Mr. and Mrs. Tye D. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. E. Willingham Smith III ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Smith ’70 ’71T LD ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Smith ’87 LD ’12
Mr. and Mrs. S. David Smith Jr. ’68
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Smyly
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Sparks
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spence
Dr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stegall Sr. ’62
Dr. Jo H. Stegall Jr. ’51
Mr. Brent L. Stepp
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Stevenson
Ms. Vivian S. Stitt
Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Stuckey Jr. ’75 ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Justin D. Studstill ’94
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt M. Stuenkel
Ms. Elizabeth Birdsong Summer ’76
Mr. Jack D. Summerbell
Dr. and Mrs. Greg Sumner
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Temple ’90 LD ’15 ’90 LD ’18
Mr. J. Chad Terry
Mr. and Mrs. W. Lee Thuston ’67
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Tidwell
Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. Tillery
Mr. and Mrs. Rachata Tippayapaphanupap
J.L. Todd Auction Company
Dr. and Mrs. W. Larry Tucker ’75 LD ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Mark V. Tunnell
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Turner
Mrs. Dorothy Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Twyman
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy P. Vincent Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Waddell
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wade
Mrs. Deana M. Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Wallis ’69
Mr Bin Wang and Mrs. Jun Li
Lt. Col. John R. Ware II
Mrs. Nancy Ware
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Watters Jr. ’72 ’72T LD ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Watters ’83
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Watters ’80
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wayt Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Welborn Sr. ’85 ’86
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn E. Whatley ’67 LD ’15
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas White
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Wilhoite ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell R. Wilkins
“I will miss my Chemistry teacher, Ms. Jaclyn Haynes, the most when I graduate because she is a very kind and encouraging teacher. She moved into the dorm last year, so I spent a lot more time with her outside of class, and I really appreciate how easy it is to talk to her and how great of a listener she is. Ms. Haynes will be very missed by me!”
Grace Junger (’24) of Malibu, Calif. University of Tampa
*indicates deceased
Mr. and Mrs. Jared L. Willerson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Williams Jr. ’82
Ms. Anne Paige Wilson
Mr. Mark Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kenneth Woods Jr.
Mr. and Mrs Steven Patrick Worsham
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil B. Wright III ’69
Mr. and Mrs. Delos H. Yancey III ’77
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Zachry ’65
Mrs. Bethany Zazzaro
Mr. and Mrs. Michal Zelenak ’96
Friends
Anonymous
Ms. Sidney W. Boozer
Mr. Cade Breland
Ms. Betty Jo Casey
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas DiRuggiero
Mrs. Ann H. Dunwody
Merle J. Elmore
Mr. Joe Elmore
Mr. Michael Farah
Ms. Martha Farah
Mrs. Mary Dunn French
Mr. Thomas Gatliff
Ms. Alexandra Rosen Gourvitch
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gravitt
Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Haarlow
Mr. Court Hurst
Mr. Shelton Kidd
Mrs. Betty Wright Ledbetter
Ms. Tyesha K. Love
Ms. Dalal McCarthy
Ms. Helen Mills
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Mrs. Catherine T. Ottley
Mr. Yiming Pan
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Ms. Morgan Pope
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Randalls
Mr. Robert Rice
Mrs. Mary Jo K. Roche
Mr. Robert Salem
Ms. Marie Salem
Mrs. Jody Selman
Mrs. Michelle Shaw
Mr. Jimile Shunnarah
Ms. Denise Sims
Ms. Melissa Stanford
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thornton
Mr. Robert Ticknor
“I will definitely miss Mrs. Alli Clark the most after graduating. She has been my rock since she was my advisor freshman year, and - as our school counselor - has been there with a shoulder to cry on and helpful advice through some really difficult times in high school. I will always think of her as my second mother and reach out to her whenever I need help. Her role in my life has shaped me in more ways that I can express, and I hope to keep in touch in the years to come.”
Isabella Spears (’24) of Rome, Ga. University of Georgia
Dr. Joe Vargo
Dr. Harrison F. Warner
Ms. Kristyn Wilson
Mrs. Wadleigh C. Winship
*Mrs. Anne H. Zelle, The Anne H. and Robert K. Zelle Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
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Dunn French Foundation
Heyman Family Foundation
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Summit Hill Foods
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Capital & Endowment Gifts
Mr. and Mrs. Claude F. Allen ’72
Ms. Christy M. Archer
Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Atkins
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby Jr. ’63 LD ’12
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Bagby III ’91 LD ’23
Mr. Charles R. Bamford ’55
Mr. Alfred L. Barron Jr. ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bell
Ms. Breonna Nicole Blankenship
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Bouton
Dr. and Mrs. Scott G. Bowerman
Ms. Ivy H. Brewer
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brierley ’62T
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Brock ’63 LD ’17
Mrs. Glenda C. Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery K. Brooks ’79 ’79 LD ’14
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Mr. and Mrs. James T. Byars ’71 ’72T
Mr. and Mrs. Kent E. Capps ’93 LD ’15
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carroll Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Cescutti ’00 LD ’19
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Chastain
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Cornwell ’70 ’70T
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Cornwell Jr. ’67
Dr. John A. Cowan Jr. and Dr. Anne R. Cowan
Mr. John E. Cox and Mrs. Sonja Wescott Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper C. Crawford ’83 ’84
Mrs. Ann Hollingsworth Croft ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Houston L. Crumpler Jr. ’62
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Daly II
Ms. Shelley E. Daniel
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. Davis ’69 ’70T
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Deupree
Ms. Paige Skidmore Dickow ’78 LD ’14
*Mr. Kenneth M. Dickson ’73 Estate
Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Dozier ’73
Mr. and Mrs. Jere A. Drummond ’57
Mrs. W. R. J. Dunn Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Eady
Mr. Garvin Samuel Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Enderle
*Dr. J. Paul Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. G. Brian Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Flory ’82
Mrs. Mary Kate Fowee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Freeman ’63
Mrs. Mary Dunn French
Mr. and Mrs. Jason W. Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Gilbert Jr. ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Alston Glenn ’57
Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis Glenn ’64
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Glenn
Mrs. Robert J. Glenn ’60
Mrs. Carmen Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. W. Kerry Gordon
Mrs. Gaynelle Parrish Grizzard
Ms. Bonnie Grizzard ’77
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Guest ’10
Mr. M. Douglas Hamil
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Parham
Hammontree
Dr. and Mrs. J. Daniel Hanks Jr. ’61
LD ’12 ’62T LD ’12
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Harbin Jr. ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Harris ’72T LD ’17
Mr. and Mrs. Damon M. Harvey
Mr. Charles S. Heyman Jr. ’48
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Heyman ’74
Mr. and Mrs. Lyons J. Heyman Jr. ’70
Mr. Lyons J. Heyman ’44
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell E. Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hine ’53
Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Hine ’74
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hortman ’72
Dr. Julia Houston
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hudson ’94 LD ’18
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kevin Ivester ’87
Mrs. Alexandra Trahan Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jones Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kelly Jr. ’71 ’72T LD ’12
Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kimani
Mr. Jason King
Mr. and Mrs. Owen M. Kinney
Mrs. Barbara Kuckhoff
Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Dana Laliberte
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Leach ’85
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Ledbetter ’88 LD ’20
Mr. and Mrs. J. Luke Lester IV ’84 LD ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Jon K. Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lichlyter
Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Linginfelter ’79
Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Lowden ’63T
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon T. Loy
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Martin ’90 LD ’23
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mathews
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew S. McClellan ’65T
Mr. Jack L. McGinnis ’68
Rev. and Mrs. Will McQueen
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell B. Mitchell ’63
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mitchell Jr. ’58
Mr. Gray D. Morrison III ’69
Mrs. Joyce Riddle Neely ’62T
Dr. Leverett C. Neville ’95
Mr. William T. Neville ’92
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Payne Jr.
Mr. Ethan M. Pender ’16
Mr. Edward W. Penn Jr. ’66
Mr. Douglas S. Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Pieroni
*Mr. Lawrence S. Pritchard ’74
Mr. Robert A. Ragan ’57
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ray
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred N. Riddle ’75
Mr. and Mrs. Randal L. Ringhaver ’65
Mr. and Mrs. J. Julian Roche ’49
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Roe III ’63
Mrs. Jody Selman
Mr. Robert E. Shaw
Mr. James F. Short ’86
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Smith ’71
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Smith Jr. ’72
Mr. and Mrs. Randall M. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Wright W. Smith ’70 ’71T LD ’18
Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Smith ’87 LD ’12
*Mr. John W. Thatcher ’44
Ms. Reilly Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray Tuttle Jr. ’72
Ms. Martha Stanton Van Der Mallie ’65T
Dr. Joe Vargo
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy P. Vincent Jr.
Mr. Wesley Walraven
Dr. Harrison F. Warner
Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Waters
Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Watters Jr. ’72 ’72T LD ’13
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Watters III ’97 ’97 LD ’23
Ms. Carrie Elaine Watterson
Mr. William C. Wesley ’70
Mr. and Mrs. Julian C. Whitten ’63
Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Williams ’67
*Mrs. Anne H. Zelle, The Anne H. and Robert K. Zelle Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Heyman Family Foundation
Spangler Companies Inc.
Dunn French Foundation
R. H. Ledbetter Family
Raiden W. Dellinger Charitable Trust
Samuel E. and Mary W. Thatcher Foundation Inc.
The Jack and Anne Glenn Charitable Foundation
W. R. J. Dunn Trust
Summit Hill Foods
Trees Unlimited
AbbVie Foundation Bank of America Thank You to Our Supporters
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Womack ’88 LD ’22
2nd Lt. and Mrs. Kevin J. Wood ’97 LD ’23 ’97 LD ’17
Mr. and Mrs. Chadrick E. Woods
Mrs. Bebe Zazzaro
YOUR Taxes, YOUR Choice
Thanks to the support of the Darlington Community, more than $5.8 million has been awarded through 845 scholarships via the Georgia GOAL program since 2009. You can easily redirect a portion of your Georgia state income tax to support students seeking a Darlington education. For more information, contact Cassidy Carter at ccarter@darlingtonschool.org.
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Leaving a Legacy
Dick Trippeer (’57), Life Trustee
Richard Allen “Dick” Trippeer Jr. (’57), who died Dec. 2, 2023, led a life marked by exceptional leadership and a spirit of adventure, leaving an indelible impact on his community and on Darlington School.
A successful banker, Trippeer retired as chairman of Union Planters Corporation, Memphis, in 1989. He is remembered for his professional accomplishments as well as for his extensive service to community organizations such as the Brooks Museum and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, which were especially dear to his heart.
Betsy
Over the years, Trippeer maintained a strong connection with Darlington, serving on the Board of Visitors and the Board of Trustees before eventually being named a Life Trustee.
In 1968, Trippeer Hall was constructed on the Darlington campus, initially serving as a dormitory for young men. However, when the school became co-ed in 1973, it was transformed into a residence for girls, providing housing for generations of students until its eventual dismantling in 2003. The Trippeer Arch at the entrance to The
Awsumb, Former Faculty
Elizabeth “Betsy” Aswumb, who died Dec. 24, 2023, was a legendary lifelong educator who impacted countless lives during the four-plus decades that she and her late husband, George, taught at Darlington. She began her teaching career at Thornwood School, which merged with Darlington in 1973 to create the co-educational institution we know today, and would go on to teach at Shorter College and Darlington, where she established the international student program and spent 20 years as international student director before she and George retired in 2009.
“Betsy was a good friend to me when we arrived in Rome,” said Head of School Brent Bell. “Her care and support for Darlington students is her legacy here. Betsy believed that every student was important and she worked to create an environment where everyone felt they belonged.”
The Awsumbs legacy at Darlington lives on in many ways. Each spring, student artwork is selected for permanent display in The George and Betsy Awsumb Senior Art Collection, and the Awsumb Faculty Award is presented to a teacher who exemplifies a personal commitment to the education and well-being of the superior and average student
Quad remains a permanent nod to the generosity of the Trippeer family.
“As we mourn the loss of Dick Trippeer, we celebrate a life well-lived – a life marked by generosity and a deep commitment to others,” said Head of School Brent Bell. “His legacy at Darlington and beyond serves as a testament to the enduring impact one person can have on the world, leaving a lasting imprint on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.”
alike, empowering students with selfconfidence and instilling in them the desire to learn not only while at Darlington, but also for a lifetime. Additionally, Upper School students take classes in the George W. Awsumb Room, which was named in memory of the beloved arts and humanities teacher two years after his passing in 2013.
published in this issue reflect those who passed away between July 18, 2023, and July 8, 2024. Additional memorials reported to the Advancement Office during the past year can be found at www.darlingtonschool.org. Alumni and former faculty who
away after July 8, 2024, will be included in the next issue.
David Harvey died on Feb. 3, 2024
Jim Ham died on Nov. 20, 2023 Wink Jenkins died on May 1, 2024 Granville Tilghman died on Aug. 6, 2022 Walter Alford died on Feb. 10, 2024
Trippeer died on Dec. 2, 2023
Charlie Higgins died on Jan. 22, 2024
John Wiggs died on Feb. 29, 2024
Horace Stewart died on Aug. 4, 2023
Roberts died on
24, 2023 Mary (McCamy) Beachum died on May 3, 2024
Poulsen died on Feb. 3, 2024 Carol McSwiney died on Aug. 29, 2023 Barry Wright died on Oct. 3, 2023
Ed Hine died on Feb. 10, 2024
Jane (Mooney) Morgan died on Oct. 28, 2023
Jim Kinnaird died on Jan. 11, 2024
John Wilcox died on Nov. 11, 2023 Bill Atkins died on Oct. 8, 2023 John Reed died on July 20, 2023
Stephanie (Smith) Walker died on April 7, 2024
Sarah McFather died on July 21, 2023
Grant Harbin died on Jan. 11, 2024
Betsy Awsumb died on Dec. 24, 2023
Natalie (Garrett) Wilson died on Nov. 6, 2023
Former Faculty
Rena Storey died on April 2, 2024
Not Pictured – 1954: Bob McKaughn died on April 10, 2024 1963: Frank Lea died on Oct. 8, 2023
Memorials
passed
Jack Taylor died on Aug. 8, 2023
Slater Brown died on Sept. 4, 2023
Bobby Hattaway died on April 6, 2024
Gene Scott died on Jan. 13, 2024
Frank Collier died on March 16, 2024
William Newton died on July 28, 2023
Charles Cobb died on Aug. 21, 2023
Fred Ware died on April 15, 2023
George Griffin died on March 31, 2024
Catherine (Awsumb) Nelson died on March 25, 2024
Evy Molnar (’29) plays the fairy, Moth, in the middle grades’ Drama class production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the Zelle Black Box Theatre in May.
