Chett Thomas Clayton, an 18-year-old senior at Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA), is from Alpena, Mich. Chett and his parents, Bevin and Jeanne Clayton, are members of the Alpena Church. Chett has attended GLAA for two years, and after graduation he plans to pursue a career in nursing and chaplaincy at Southern Adventist University.

"I have never seen such a passion for witnessing as in this young man," says Skip Hann, development, recruiting and alumni director at GLAA. Chett desires to make a difference in the lives of his peers and point them to Christ. He says he has learned even more while at GLAA about how important it is to share God's love with others, to treat everyone equally, and that everyone can work for God.

During his junior year, Chett assisted in a student-led evangelistic campaign and was a speaker at another. He also assisted with three seminars for the community. He has been actively involved in witnessing at GLAA, and this year coordinated groups to conduct Sabbath school and church in Michigan churches. Chet was the junior class senator, and this year is boys' club senator. His favorite class was Bible III, because he loved learning about prophecy and enjoyed the "Ultimate Witness" opportunities that allowed students to show someone why they believe what they do.

Chett enjoys evangelism, snowmobiling, snowboarding, water-skiing, wakeboarding, horseback riding, all sports and running.

Kasia Lynn Nephew is an 18-year old senior at Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA). She and her parents, Jim and Jeanne Nephew, are members at the Pine Mountain View Church in Iron Mountain, Mich., where Jim is the pastor.

Kasia has dreamed of being a missionary to a faraway place ever since she was a little girl. As she grew, Kasia realized she can witness wherever she is. "It's the little things that make a difference," says Kasia. Taking time for others, talking to them in the dorm or halls, and just being there for them is the way she fulfills that dream right now.

As girls' captain of the Aerokhanas gymnastics team this year and girls' club pastor her junior year, Kasia has had lots of memorable times at GLAA. "I've learned to make the most of the opportunities God gives you," she says. Recently, Kasia enjoyed presenting the Sabbath school lesson at a local church where she also called for the offering.

Kasia's favorite classes have been Leadership and Bible IV. "These have helped me focus on others and think about the future," says Kasia. She sees herself in a medical field one day and ultimately fulfilling her dream to go to the mission field.

Kasia enjoys rock climbing, riding horses, gymnastics, singing and teaching others.