"I feel that DSHA plays a huge part not only in who I am right now but also in who I have the ability to be in the future. It is a place where I feel confident and have opportunities to grow in knowledge, friendship, and faith." Elizabeth – Class of 2013
"DSHA is a great opportunity for me because it is a stepping stone or the foundation that will lead me to build a better future for myself. I believe that DSHA will help me to get into a good college/university that will eventually help me to be successful as I journey through life." Mariah – Class of 2011
"DSHA to me is a home away from home that helps me advance in my progress as a student. It helps me become the person I want to be and teaches me values that will carry on throughout my whole life." Tess – Class of 2013
"DSHA is not just my school, but my community. A community where I can be myself, and feel comfortable in who I am. A community to make friends and work on keeping the old ones. A community that I can feel able to try my hardest and not be afraid to fail. A community to try all sorts of new things, without judgment from other students. A community with teachers who not only care about academics, but the transformation their students undergo while in their class. A community that will prepare my mind and body to be a woman." Melissa – Class of 2012
"DSHA for me is a comfortable learning environment in which I am able to be myself and learn the way I need to. DSHA allows me to be social while not worrying about the pressures that a coed environment creates." Megan – Class of 2013
"To me, DSHA is a second home. I spend a lot of my time there, but I am happy to do so. DSHA is a place where I am able to be myself while improving myself in all aspects of my life. DSHA is not just my school, it is a place where I belong." Sarah – Class of 2013
"DSHA is a place where I can be who I really am without trying to hide it. It’s a place where one can grow spiritually and mentally while meeting new people and learning. Many say that there is a lot of racism but throughout my two years here, I haven’t experienced anything that had to do with that. All that I felt was a homelike community that accepted you for you." Janely – Class of 2013
"DSHA is a place where I can be myself; increasing my knowledge on a day to day basis while at the same time creating lifelong friendships." Mary – Class of 2012
"DSHA to me is a place where I can feel comfortable being myself and expressing my individuality. It is a place where I enjoy learning, developing, and growing as an independent young woman and finding my own individuality." Hannah – Class of 2012