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A Step Above: Tommy “Tad” Darland
Coronado High School
Class of 2011
To be good at many things is one thing, but to be great at one thing takes true passion and commitment, qualities that Coronado High School senior Tad Darland possesses in spades. His goal is clear and simple: to become the very best student, individual and team player he can be while taking his golf skills to greater heights with every stroke. And yet, despite his determination to be a champion in his chosen sport, he’s more than just an ace on the greens. Transferring virtues of patience, leadership and consistency from the game into academia and every other endeavor on his course to succeed, Tad Darland is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.725
Sports/Scholarships/Awards/Community Service:
- Golf, 2008-Present; Captain, 2008-Present
- Golf Scholarship to San Diego State University
- Individual Champion–Nevada State High School Golf Tournament, 2008
- 4th Place–Nevada State High School Golf Tournament, 2009
- 3rd Place–Nevada State High School Golf Tournament, 2010
- Team Champion–Nevada State High School Golf Tournament, 2010
- Top 75–Junior Golf Rankings, 2011
- Jr. World Golf Championship Qualifier
- American Legion Award
- All State Golf Team, 2008-10
- All City Golf Team, 2008-10
- All State Academic Team, 2008-10
- Nevada Boys State Candidate
- Harvard Book Club Candidate
- Student of the Month, 2008
- Anthem Country Club Junior Golf Program
Goals & Aspirations: “I would like to win back-to-back state championships as a golf team; win state individually; become successful in the career I choose; stay dedicated to my goals that I set for myself; and become the best leader possible.”
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “I measure success by the difference I have made in other’s lives; therefore, ten years from now I see myself leading by example and trying to impact other people’s lives for the better.”
Tad is Successful Because: “First, I am thankful for God’s blessings, guidance and the gifts he has entrusted me with. In sports, in order to be successful, you have to work hard and be dedicated. I enjoy practicing/studying and taking on new challenges, and I believe that due to dedication I have been able to achieve many unbelievable things.”
Tad Looks Up To: “There are many people I look up to, but the most influential person in my life is my grandfather. He has always been there for me, encouraging me to achieve greatness. When I fall short of accomplishing my goals and get down on myself he is the one that gives me constructive criticism to become better. He is more than just a grandfather to me; he is my best friend.”
