Bradley Bennison, 17, is a senior at Battle Creek Academy (BCA). Bradley is the son of Bruce and Edelbis and is a member of the Battle Creek Tabernacle.

A talented musician, Bradley plays the trombone in BCA's award-winning concert band. He also plays the acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and has his own home music studio. Bradley also loves to play basketball and is the center for the Battle Creek Tabernacle team.

Bradley's favorite subject in school was chemistry. He said, "It was really interesting learning about things that we can't even see. I think that science helps prove that there is a God."

His favorite experience at BCA was the concert band tour to Florida in 2007. "The trip lasted about two weeks, and it was loads of fun. ... A lot of people were blessed with our music, and in return we got blessed."

Bradley has held many class and organizational offices, including Campus Ministries In-Reach Coordinator, concert band pastor, and junior class pastor, and is a National Honor Society member. Eric Velez, BCA principal, says that every accomplishment Bradley receives is well deserved. "He is always very involved and willing to step up and help. He will serve the student body well as this year's campus ministries director."

After graduation, Bradley plans to attend Southern Adventist University to pursue a degree in the medical field.

Jessica Eberhard, 18, is a senior at Battle Creek Academy (BCA). Jessica is the daughter of Russell and Betty Lou, members of Battle Creek Tabernacle.

Determined to achieve, Jessica is a member of the National Honor Society, plays flute in the concert band, and has held a class office every year of academy and is currently senior class president. This summer Jessica also took Human Anatomy at Kellogg Community College.

When asked about BCA, Jessica said, "I appreciate how safe and spiritual BCA is. The teachers know us each so personally and help us with our weaknesses and our strengths. The staff at BCA truly cares about our earthly goals, but most of all our eternal goals in preparing us for Heaven."

Jessica does not limit her accomplishments to school. She has been involved in the 4-H horse program for ten years and is a four-year member of the Battle Creek Central equestrian team. "I enjoy showing horses and going to the county fair with my horse and various other projects that I have made throughout the year."

After graduation, Jessica says that she'll miss the intimate class sizes, band trips and close friendships. Jessica plans to pursue a degree in nursing with a minor in photography.