By Aislyn McKernan – Social Media Editor

With the end of the year approaching, Advocate Social Media Editor interviewed Law Principal Mr. Darcy to reflect on the 2024-2025 school year. 

Aislyn McKernan: What was your favorite memory of this year?

Mr. Darcy: My favorite memory is talking to students in the TLC. Just getting to know them and seeing how I can help has been a good memory. 

AM: What are your goals for next year?

MD: My goals for next year are to continue to improve how we provide feedback and assess our students. 

AM: What goals did you meet this year?

MD: We met all of our goals this year related to teaching, communication, and other factors.

AM: What is your advice for the upcoming Class of 2029?

MD: The advice for the incoming Class of 2029 is to get involved with a club, activity, or sport. The more involved you are, the more successful you become. 

AM: What is your advice for the graduating Class of 2025?

MD: Stay connected to each other. Don’t let the fact that you are leaving JLHS disconnect you from the people you are close with now. 

AM: Are there any changes you want to make going into next year?

MD: This will depend on what is needed. We adapt and change based on the students and families we are working with. 

AM: Any summer plans?

MD: I’ll be working here at Law for some of the summer, but also have some exciting plans. Our family owns a house in Narragansett near the beach, so we will be there for two weeks. We are also going to Jamaica towards the end of July. 

AM: What was your biggest victory this year?

MD: Our biggest victory will be when our students walk across the stage on June 10th. We have supported this class as much as possible and now it’s time to see them grow into influential people in society. 

AM: What was your biggest challenge?

MD: Professionally speaking, my biggest challenge is always time. When you’re a Principal of a high school, you need to find time for all stakeholders. I feel I’ve done a good job with this, but can always look into finding different ways to use my time effectively to help all.

AM: Any last messages to the Class of 2025?

MD: Feel free to email me anytime after you leave JLHS. Update me on how you are doing and if I can help in anyway.