Meet Lily Unland

Name: Lilly Unland

Grade: 9th

How long have you been a student at DA? Since Pre-K - 12 years

What is your favorite thing about DA? The DA community and playing soccer. 

Which class has been your favorite and why? Biology Honors with Mrs. Chapman because her class is fun and I love the way she connects with the students.  

How would you describe the classroom environment at DA? I would say the classroom environment is college focused. 

What is your favorite DA tradition? Class trips 

What activities are you involved in at DA? Soccer, FCA, Culinary Club, Beta Club

Choose a DA activity or team that you listed above and describe your experience and how it has impacted you. I am on the soccer team, and we all get along really well. We have built strong connections while getting to play the sport we love. Being on the team has taught me how to be a better teammate and work with others on and off the field.

Davidson Academy is a God-focused school. How does that impact life at DA and what does it mean to you? Being at a God-focused school impacts me because it helps me become a better person and allows me to be transformed through my faith.

If you are a senior, what are your plans for college and do you know what you want to study? When I get to college I want to be in the medical field, possibly be an occupational therapist. 

What would you tell someone who was interested in attending Davidson Academy? I would tell them that we are a Christian based school and we focus on getting students ready for college.

What has DA taught you about being a leader? DA has taught me that being a leader means helping others and setting a good example by showing them what it means to be like Jesus.