Tyler Day, a 2004 Battle Creek Academy graduate, is an inspiration to everyone who knows him. He perseveres through trials and pushes himself beyond what would normally be expected of a young person. Tyler is battling terminal cancer that has forced him into a wheel chair and required four surgeries over his high school years.

When most students were juggling school, homework, friends, jobs, and activities, Tyler was coping with daily physical therapy, countless doctor appointments, and a barrage of medicines and treatments. Tyler still came to school even when he was in incredible pain, and used every spare minute to do homework as he pushed toward graduation.

Through all of this, Tyler has gained an incredible faith and uplifts God in a way that touches the hearts of his family, friends, and countless others who have come to know him because of this disease. Tyler’s brother, Seth, shared that "they [Tyler's family] have been able to see God’s purpose for Tyler’s life as letters came in from people from all over whose lives have been changed as they witnessed Tyler’s hard work, persevering spirit, and love for God."

Tori Steely, also a 2004 Battle Creek Academy graduate, always pushed herself to know more. A motivated National Honor Society student, she took both Advanced Math and Calculus in the same year to better prepare herself for college, and excelled in both.

Tori was one of 30 teenagers chosen from the Battle Creek area to be a member of the Youth Alliance Committee, an organization that works "to empower and improve the lives of young people through philanthropy or learning and demonstrating the desire to help humankind."

Tori's love for her fellow students also made her the perfect choice for Student Association president; Tori made many contributions toward school spirit through this position.

Tori was involved in many different spiritual activities, including campus ministries and youth vespers at Battle Creek Tabernacle where she attends. Her love for God shows through in all areas of her life. Tori believes "the most important thing I learned is how to use my talents for God." She credits her teachers with encouraging her to use her God-given talents, showing her how to use them in the best possible way, and allowing her to learn and grow from mistakes.

Tori is attending Andrews University, where she is studying Biology/Pre-medicine and plans to be a pediatrician.