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Aaron Barbee SOUTHCREST

Aaron Brand Barbee attends Southcrest Christian School. He loves to go hunting and
fishing in his free time. He loves politics and Ronald Reagan. Aaron plans on attending
the Masters University in California and plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical
Engineering.

to work with efficiency in mind for the betterment of my Dr. Hickey has left a lasting impact on my life. His
performance and grades. example of patience, kindness, and belief in the potential
of others has shaped my character and views. He has not
Dr. Hickey has also significantly impacted my life through only listened to my aspirations but helped refine them
his wisdom and insight. His knowledge spans various into realistic goals that I can achieve. Beyond being an
subjects, and his international travels have allowed him to exceptional teacher, he has been an incredible friend, and
engage in conversations on almost any topic. In our deep I am immensely grateful for the positive influence he has
conversations and debates, he consistently demonstrates had on my life and the lives of those around me. For that,
thoughtful consideration for anything he is interested in I owe him more than words can express.
or supports. He taught me the importance of carefully
examining facts before reaching conclusions, emphasizing
a "trust, but verify" approach. Additionally, he showed
me the strength of maintaining friendships despite
differing viewpoints, a powerful trait of any lasting
friendship. He has taught me, by example, that we
should always choose our words carefully and think
before speaking. By taking this belief to heart, I have NOW
realized that words are incredibly powerful and can
build up or tear down, depending on how I choose to ENROLLING
use them.

Furthermore, Dr. Hickey believes the best of everyone Pre-k-12th Grade
around him. He motivates all his students to pursue
their life goals, inspiring his students that they Southcrest Christian
can achieve them. Personally, he motivated me to
pursue my dream of becoming a pilot, even after School is now enrolling
facing rejection from the United States Air Force
Academy due to asthma. He guided me to see that for the 2024-2025
my dream was not at all lost but existed through a
different doorway. Inspired by him, I plan to pursue school year.
a mechanical engineering degree in college to work
towards my aviation goal of being an airline pilot. Dr.
Hickey has taught me that, even when hope seems Call TODAY &
lost, there is always another way to reclaim it. He also
showed me that by practicing this in my own life, I schedule
can be a better friend to those around me. Because he your tour!
chose to build me up, I can build up my friends and 806.416.7800
family around me, as I hope I can also be someone
whom others can confide in, and that I can give them
encouragement and motivation to keep going even
when times get tough.

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