Darlington Academy - Kinesis Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

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The seniors sit together at pep rallies to cheer. What do you think of the sophomore boys’ Christmas tree? Darlington Academy is unique to public schools, and by itself, in several ways. We are close as a school. We feel as if we are one. Our school has a low ratio of teachers to students. In the high school alone, we have an incredible ratio of one to thirteen. This enables the students to get more help from their teachers; plus it lets them learn more in less time than it would take in a public school. The quality of education is also higher than that of public schools. Students in the Academy also have a lot of school spirit. There is a lot of par- ticipation towards clubs, sports, and school projects and functions, and also in the pep rallies. The classes themselves are always in competition to see who can make the best poster or shout the loudest at a pep rally. The students are gen- erally ambitious towards their studies, and make good use of their breaks and lunch periods to brighten up the monotonous days of books and notes. Pride is another factor of our school. We feel as if the school is a part of our belongings, and we take care of the buildings and join in on keeping'them clean. We have had a few students to win essay awards, testing awards, and honors from surrounding colleges. We’ve had Boys Staters and a free trip to Washington was awarded for an essay contest. We are proud of the accom- plishments of our school as it leaves its marks on the community. With the school being in a residential section, the students and the faculty respect the privacy and protection of these people and the children who are out in the streets a lot. The harmony between the school and the community shows how quiet community and a busy school can cope with one another’s need for existence. Never have the two come into conflict with each other. We are proud of this relationship and endeavor to continue the conditions that exist. The annual last year was dedicated to Lillian Goddard. The lower school assembly attracted parents as well as students. 3 The Jr. Sr. last spring came off with great success.