The Darlington Podcast

The Darlington Podcast

Welcome to The Darlington Podcast, a production of Darlington School. Join us each week as we take a quick look inside and outside our classrooms and connect with students, teachers, alumni and more. Find out how we help our community develop their interests, passions and pursuits , because we believe every individual has something to contribute. Founded in 1905, Darlington School is an independent day and boarding school in Rome, Georgia that serves students in grades pre-K to 12 with boarding available in grades 9-12. The Darlington Podcast is a collaboration between the Communication, Advancement and I.T. teams. Listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out show notes and all episodes at www.darlingtonschool.org/podcast.

Episodes

August 7, 2025 39 mins

Welcome to Episode 195 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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Welcome to Episode 194 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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Welcome to Episode 193 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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June 26, 2025 21 mins

Welcome to Episode 192 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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June 12, 2025 32 mins

Welcome to Episode 191 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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May 29, 2025 25 mins

Welcome to Episode 190 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Murray Ellington ('26) talks with varsity coaches Justin Bruce (girls' golf), Mallory Collier (girls' lacrosse), Betina Fuentes (tennis), Anna Harris (track and field), Kevin Ivester (boys' soccer), Matt Larry (baseball), Brendan Leezer (boys' lacrosse), Stephani Perkins (track and field), Al Shorey (girls' soccer) and Jared Willerson (boy's golf) abo...

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May 15, 2025 29 mins

Welcome to Episode 189 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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Welcome to Episode 188 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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April 17, 2025 25 mins

Welcome to Episode 187 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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Welcome to Episode 186 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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Welcome to Episode 185 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Jordan West, Upper School librarian and Senior Ventures program coordinator, talks with seniors Atlas Kosedag and Charlie Patel, along with Sarah Husser of the Floyd Healthcare Foundation and Cancer Navigators, and William James of Summit Quest. Together, they discuss Darlington’s upcoming event, Light the Lake, a special evening that unites the Darli...

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March 6, 2025 28 mins

Welcome to Episode 180 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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February 20, 2025 13 mins

Welcome to Episode 183 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Murray Ellington ('26) talks with varsity coaches Garvin Edwards (wrestling), Andrea Frazier (swim/dive), Betina Fuentes (basketball cheerleading), Samantha Rush (girls' basketball) and Nathan West (boys' basketball) about the winter athletic season at Darlington. You'll hear a little bit about each team and their highlights of the seas...

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February 6, 2025 21 mins

Welcome to Episode 182 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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January 24, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to Episode 181 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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January 9, 2025 16 mins

Welcome to Episode 180 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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December 26, 2024 17 mins

Welcome to Episode 179 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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December 12, 2024 32 mins

Welcome to Episode 178 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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November 28, 2024 15 mins

Welcome to Episode 177 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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November 14, 2024 21 mins

Welcome to Episode 176 of The Darlington Podcast! 

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

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