Larry D. Brooks, 19, is the son of Annette Berry and Larry Brooks of Gary, Indiana, where he attends the Mizpah Church.

Larry is a senior at Indiana Academy. He has been a member of the school choir, the Choralanas, and drama team. Larry has served as Guys Club member-at-large and pastor. He received awards in English for literary analysis and a Most Accomplished in Chemistry award.

Gary Macomber, men's dean, says, "Larry Brooks is a very helpful resident assistant who is always looking to help ease the burden of the dean. He will often observe a student who seems down and walk over to share a word of encouragement. He is our dorm pastor, and every morning he can be found having personal devotions. Larry is interested in a variety of subjects ranging from politics to camping. Larry's best trait is that he cares about people."

Larry's advice to the younger student is to "be yourself, but also be willing to adapt. Pray constantly in every situation."

Math classes are Larry's favorite classes. He says, "I like to break down problems and reconstruct them again in solving them." But the most important thing Larry learned in school was, "You can always trust God. He will never let you down." He added, "By attending this academy, I found that I wasn't alone or weird in my beliefs."

After academy graduation, Larry plans to take a year off to decide his future plans, which he says may include majoring in computer science.

Tonya "Toni" N. Crumley, 17, is the daughter of George and Rhonda Crumley of Atlanta, Indiana. She attends the Cicero Church.

A senior at Indiana Academy (IA), Toni has been involved in many different areas. She has been a member of the gymnastic team, band, bell choir and the National Honor Society. Toni has earned her certified nursing assistant license and works in area nursing home facilities. She has served as class secretary and vice president, and received awards in World History.

Beth Barlett, IA registrar, says, "Toni combines the qualities of caring, competence and gentleness in her work and her interactions with others. She is a dependable young lady who provided outstanding support during the time she worked in the Registrar's Office. In all my interactions with her, I have never heard a complaint or cross word. From local mission work as a certified nursing assistant to global mission trips, Toni exemplifies the compassion of Jesus."

Toni's advice to underclassmen is to remember that "it doesn't matter what other people think. It matters what God thinks." The most important things Toni learned in school are, "No matter how busy you get, always put God first, and don't procrastinate." Her favorite class was World History, because "it was interesting and the class was challenging."

After graduation, Toni plans to attend college and major in elementary education.