Lisa M. Cunningham, 18, is a recent graduate of Wisconsin Academy. She attends the Meadow Creek Church in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Lisa is a cheerful, positive girl who is a friend to all. She worked hard as the senior class secretary and girls club pastor during the 2007–2008 school year. Her gentle personality helps her to be a servant/leader with a love for her fellow students.
The most important thing Lisa learned in school is "to trust in God for everything and to rise above difficult situations and let God handle it."
Lisa says the most memorable experiences she had at Wisconsin Academy were the mission trips she went on to Mississippi and Texas. Both trips were for Hurricane Katrina relief. She also enjoyed the opportunity to be yearbook editor. She said, "Working on it and accomplishing it was a very good learning experience."
During academy, English and Choralaires were her favorite classes. Lisa says, "I like reading different books ... and I love to sing."
After graduation, Lisa plans to pursue a psychology degree at Andrews University. She also plans to spend a year as a student missionary following her freshman year in college.
Lacy M. Swaningson, 18, is a recent graduate of Wisconsin Academy. She attends the Milwaukee Northwest Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Lacy has a friendly attitude that makes students feel welcome. She was selected by her peers to be both the senior class pastor and Student Association pastor. She has many interests in her life, including her horses, her friends, traveling and seeking to understand people.
The most important thing Lacy learned in school is to "get along in different environments, with many different types of people." Her most memorable experience at Wisconsin Academy was "the continuous growth of relationships developed."
Lacy enjoyed Bible class, "because it presented some interesting views on life and relationships that were Christian based."
After graduation, Lisa plans to attend Barron Technical College in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to take general education classes. Then she will go to Andrews University to study elementary education.
