Darlington Academy - Kinesis Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

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Branching out from the trunk divisions of a tree are the spreading limbs which form the actual visual structure of the plant. The ap- parent need for a fac- ulty, staff, and admin- istration within the school would he greatly nullified with- out the necessary addi- tion of the body of the school students. The students within an in- stitution are perhaps its most active mem- bers. In addition to adding to the charac- terization and reputa- tion of the school, they participate in the many everyday activities within the institution. At Darlington Acad- emy, the student body is the school's main in- gredient, providing the continuous life style within the organization. The Iaiwer, Middle, and Upper Schools arc the three limbs of the Academy. Separately, they conform to their own situations and or- ganize to provide the atmosphere most suit- able to their specified way of life. Together, they work as a united body—constantly striv- ing to share with the community the “better education for which their school is designed. And when they accomplish that goal they will have met one of the necessary requirements in life to he the most you can and get the most out of life. 6

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Behind any true cause, there are people who firmly believe in it and support its functions to the very best of their ability. In much the same way that the trunk of a tree separates into strong divisions supporting the higher limbs and branches, the groups and committees responsible for an institution’s solid foundation and framing must be willing to orga- nize themselves in such a way that will support the institution. In Dar- lington Academy, its administration, faculty, and staff, are the supporting beams of the school. In making the guiding standards pertaining to the Academy, they display the con- fidence invested in them by the body of the institution. They show to the surrounding community that the in- stitution which they repre- sent is an excellent example of quality leadership and individualism.

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™» Hoadrunnar ■«« «» m Rig StHvna £8£@? KS The active role which an institution plays depends upon its members and their function. The activities carried out by the hodv of that institution deter- mine the atmosphere found within its walls and the ideals which its member lean on in forming their future lives. The role of the branches of a tree is to give way to the process of life carried on within the leaves. Without the leaves, the role of the branches would be without purpose and meaning. Therefore, the types of activities perfromed within Darlington Academy, greatly influence the characters, personalities, and moral standards of its students. The reputation of Darlington Academy within the communits is gained bs the activities carried out by its students. Their vers actions displas their thought, motives, and standards and develop for the school a sense of worthiness and usefulness. They show that life is worth living onlv if one as an individual is willing to stand for what he thinks is best for himself. Darlington Academy strives to please each student by allowing that student to develope for himself a sense of character and worth. Bv participating in the school's many activities and functions, the student gains an insight into the real meaning of life and education and what is means to trulv believe in oneself.