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GA HR1275

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Katie Dempsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Darlington School honor system, founded in 1915 by six students: Hollie Vandiver, Roy Echols, John Wooten, Barrington King, Thompson Hiles, and Earl Shamblin
  • The honor system is enforced by a student-elected, student-run council, with new faculty and students signing a pledge each year to uphold the honor code and keep "honor above everything"
  • Darlington School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school serving grades PK-12, with boarding available for grades 9-12, founded by John and Alice Allgood Cooper
  • The school was named after Joseph James Darlington, Mr. Cooper's former teacher, whose emphasis was on character and service
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to the Darlington School

Legislative Description

Darlington School honor system; 100th anniversary; celebrate

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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