DTCS Graduate - Aaliyah Hall

Robert Skead • June 23, 2025

Aaliyah Hall

On her career choice and plans

As I look ahead, I’m excited to share that I want to become a psychiatrist. I’ve always been
curious about how the mind works and want to help people who are going through tough
times. Being a psychiatrist will let me support others, bring hope and help them heal. I want to spend my life listening, guiding and making a real difference in people’s lives.


Her favorite memory:
As I prepare to leave Dawn Treader Christian School, I want to say thank you and remember the special memories I’ve made here. One of my favorite memories isn’t just one moment, it’s the whole journey. I started unsure and took small steps forward. Sometimes I struggled or doubted myself, but little by little, I rose to the challenges and became better. I was helped by kind teachers, supportive classmates and the strong values of this school.


Those small steps turned into real growth. I didn’t just learn from books, I learned about faith in Christ, hard work and trusting the process. I’ll always be proud of how much I’ve grown at
Dawn Treader and thankful for everything I’ve learned.


To my teachers: thank you for your patience and for believing in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. To my friends and classmates: thank you for walking this path with me and making school a brighter place. I’ll always remember this school as the place where I found out who I could become.


Proverbs 4:18
"But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until
full day."


With a full heart,
Aaliyah

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Imani Baker , a rising 8th grader at Dawn Treader, seamlessly blends her passion for music with a deep-rooted faith. From harmonizing with her beloved Ensemblet o navigating the supportive halls of Dawn Treader since kindergarten, Imani's journey is a testament to the power of community, mentorship, and a clear vision for the future. Her story, marked by a love for abstract art, a dedication to her studies, and an ambition to return to Dawn Treader as a teacher, highlights a young woman already living out the quiet yet impactful life described in her favorite Bible verse. Favorite thing about being in the Ensemble: My favorite thing is praising God. I like the people too. It’s really fun. We have so much fun together. I especially like how we do harmonies for specific songs. It was sometimes tricky to learn, but Ms. Williams taught and encouraged us, and we got it. Favorite thing about Dawn Treader : My fellow students and the staff members. I’ve been at dawn Treader since kindergarten, so I’ve met lots of people through the years. Some have moved on, some are still here. Mr. Berra does everything and I know I can always go to him when I have a problem. When I need help, all the teachers are there to listen. They pray for me and give me Bible verses and biblical advice. Favorite school subject: Music On what she wants to be when she grows up: I want to come back and be a teacher at Dawn Treader. I’d love to be the music teacher like Ms. Williams, who has taught me so much, but I’d teach any subject. Hobbies: Singing, painting (abstract art), dancing, reading, swimming Favorite Bible verse :1 Thessalonians 4: 11-12, NIV, which says, “and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that yo uwill not be dependent on anybody. ”“XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,” says Ms. Williams, music teacher and Ensemble leader
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