Meet Olivia Strasser

Name: Olivia Strasser 

Grade: 9th

How long have you been a student at DA?

I transferred to DA this year.

What is your favorite thing about DA?

My favorite thing about DA is the community and how welcoming everyone is. 

Which class has been your favorite and why?

My favorite class has been freshman seminar because we learn a variety of useful things every week. 

How would you describe the classroom environment at DA?

The classroom environment at DA is very hands on and the teachers are always willing to help. If you don't understand something, the teachers will go out of their way to explain it in a way that makes sense to you. 

What is your favorite DA tradition?

My favorite DA tradition is homecoming week. All of the class games and MERGE were such a fun way to get closer with my friends and meet new people. The parade then the game itself was so much fun to be a part of. 

What activities are you involved in at DA? 

Basketball, Softball, Soccer, FCA, and Beta Club.

Choose a DA activity or team that you listed above and describe your experience and how it has impacted you.

Being on the basketball team has been so much fun and I have become so close with my teammates and met some of my best friends because of it. 

Davidson Academy is a God-focused school. How does that impact life at DA and what does it mean to you?

Being able to talk about God and pray with my classmates is one of my favorite things about DA. Having chapel every Thursday creates a great environment within the school and gives me something to look forward to every week. 

If you are a senior, what are your plans for college and do you know what you want to study?

I want to go to college and study agriculture then become an ag. teacher, farmer, or extension agent. 

What would you tell someone who was interested in attending Davidson Academy?

Come! It was one of the best decisions I made and it has given me so many opportunities and friendships all while preparing me for college. 

What has DA taught you about being a leader?

DA has taught me that when I am in a leadership position, to lead with Christ and put others before myself. 

What activities do you participate in outside of school?

Outside of school I show sheep and cattle, I participate in 4-H livestock judging, livestock quiz bowl, dairy judging, and am the Robertson County 4-H vice president.