HottyToddy.com crossed paths accidentally recently with this ambitious Ole Miss student who happens to be a fourth generation Italian. Her story is quite interesting as her knowledge of life far exceeds her years.
HottyToddy.com: Darian, we always like to inform our readers first where you hail from and how you found Oxford.
Darian Tessone: I was attending Herrin High School near Carbondale, Illinois when a friend invited me to an Ole Miss football weekend. I fell in love with the school immediately, primarily because of the beauty of the campus. Of the 260 students in my class, at the time I decided to come here, I was the only student headed in this direction.
HottyToddy.com: Wow! Does Darian stand for daring? That was quite bold, selecting a university five hours from family and friends, not knowing anyone.
Darian Tessone: No, not really. My dad wanted to name me Jade. However, my mother liked the name Darian because of a young girl’s name in the movie…”The Boy Scout.”
HottyToddy.com: We understand you almost ended up with the wrong family?
Darian Tessone: All except for Paige who has red hair. You can imagine what we call her…”Red.”
HottyToddy.com: Your major of business/marketing could take you on a number of different paths. Getting close yet to a career decision?(By the way, we encountered Darian while at her hostess position at the new Marriott Courtyard.)
Darian Tessone: I haven’t settled yet, but once I do, full speed ahead. My most enjoyable class is IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications) as I thoroughly enjoy social media tweeting 3x daily on an average. My favorite subject has always been math.
HottyToddy.com: We understand your high school life was much more difficult than just cheerleading and playing tennis.
Darian Tessone: My mom passed away on my very first day of high school. We were living in Arkansas at the time. Following her death, I moved to Illinois where I completed high school. She truly made me the person I am today.
HottyToddy.com: I cannot imagine how challenging this must have been for a 13-year-old girl. (Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney lost their mothers at an early age which helped draw the two closer.) Let’s shift gears to Ole Miss. What do you like about this place?
Darian Tessone: Definitely the people. I am a social butterfly. I enjoy meeting new people as you can tell, I like to converse.
HottyToddy.com: Speaking of meeting people, where are some of the students from that you have met?
Darian Tessone: Countries like Uganda; Australia and Thailand are a few where I have met other students from. I enjoy traveling, and for a high school graduation gift, my aunt took me to Paris and London.
HottyToddy.com: (Talking about a generational divide, my graduation gift was to find a job.) As you are a fourth generation Italian, any plans or thoughts about seeing Italy?
Darian Tessone: This is what I would like to do upon graduating in May, 2019. Other places I would like to visit are Hawaii, a return to Paris and Colorado. I could see myself actually living in Paris.
HottyToddy.com: Let’s do a lightning round. We say a word, then you give an immediate response.
“Travel”…..Darian….Planes
“Places”…. ” ….Beach
“Months”…. ” …..Years
“Season”….. ” …..Summer
“Movies”….. ” ……Theatre
“People”…… ” …….Friends
“Famous Actress”….. Darian….Dakota Fanning
HottyToddy.com: Away from school and work, what do you enjoy?
HottyToddy.com: Do you have a roommate?
Steve Vassallo is a HottyToddy.com contributor. Steve writes on Ole Miss athletics, Oxford business, politics and other subjects. He is an Ole Miss grad and former radio announcer for the basketball team. Currently, Steve is a highly successful leader in the real estate business who lives in Oxford with his wife Rosie. You can contact Steve at sovassallo@gmail.com or call him at 985-852-7745.
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