Sarah Elizabeth Rhoby, 16, is a senior at Thonapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, Mich. Sarah and her parents, Phil and Bonnie Rhoby, attend the Revelation Promises Hope Church in Kentwood, Mich.

Sarah enjoys singing, art, and playing the guitar. In her junior year, she was accepted into the National Honor Society. The two most important things she says she has learned from her high school experience are that, "You can't judge a book by its cover, and that there is life after high school."

Sarah's faith has led her to make certain sacrifices. Typical of public high schools, Friday nights and Saturdays are the most popular times for school events. As a young Seventh-day Adventist, Sarah has made a decision to honor the Sabbath day, even when it means she has to miss school functions. It is important to her to remain true to her convictions.

Sarah plans to pursue a career in interior design and decorating.

Tyler Michel Baker, 16, is a junior at Grand Blanc High School in Grand Blanc, Mich. He has learned that public school is one of the best places to witness. Tyler says that the most memorable experience he has had was getting one of his non-Christian school friends to come to the Holly Adventist Church—his home church.

Matthew Pearce, Tyler's U.S. history teacher, says, "At the outset of the first semester, I quickly learned that Tyler was a young man who possessed many qualities that will serve him well in any future career. Tyler likes to participate in class discussions and debates. This willingness to participate immediately set him apart from many other students in his class. Tyler strives for excellence in every aspect of his work. Tyler always comes to class prepared and ready to learn."

"The most important thing I learned from high school was not to judge people by their looks," Tyler says. The son of Michel and Beverly Baker, Tyler's ambition is to become a child orthopedic surgeon.