More than 20 Darlington Band Students participated in the SCBDA Region 5 Honor Band Clinic.
In January of 2022, students from Darlington High School, Mayo Magnet School and Darlington Middle School traveled to St. James High School in Murrels Inlet, SC to audition for placement in the Region 5 Honor band. Of the students that auditioned, more than 20 students were selected and received a placement in the region honor band. The Clinic for the Region 5 Honor Band took place from February 25th to February 26th at Myrtle Beach High School located in Myrtle Beach, SC. These students ended the clinic with a stellar performance representing Darlington County at a high Level. Darlington High School Band is under the Leadership of Mr. Brendan L. Johnson. Darlington Middle School Band is under the leadership of Mr. Carl Sinkler and Mayo Magnet School Band is under the leadership of Mr. Dwayne Johnson.
The Following Students Received Placement
Emily Britt Darlington High School
Kenneth Smith Darlington High School
Sabrina Wynn Mayo Magnet School
Mara Helgenberger Darlington High School
Annie McMurray Darlington High School
Tonia Samuel Darlington High School
Zakiyah McClain Darlington High School
Saqqara Hicks Darlington Middle School
Tamera Benton Darlington High School
Lashae Bunch Darlington High School
Emma Thomas Mayo Magnet School
Nyshayla Cade Mayo Magnet School
Connor Sheppard Darlington High School
Jamaria Jett Darlington High School
Kanyiah Benjamin Darlington High School
Kierston Phillips Mayo Magnet School
Aryeona Garrett Darlington High School
Kamrynne Gregg Mayo Magnet School
Rondell Davis Darlington High School
Sincere Dudley Darlington High School
We are beyond excited for these students and their representation of our school district.