Rachel Hopkins graduated with the class of 2004 from Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA), where she served this past year as student association (SA) president. Rachel is planning to continue her education at Andrews University. A four-year senior, Rachel has learned how to make Christ the center of her life.

Rachel has served in several leadership positions at GLAA. Aside from being SA president this past year, she has served as SA public relations director, junior class pastor, sophomore class president, and girls' club chorister. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the United States Achievement Academy.

Her favorite memory from her senior year was going on the class trip to Washington, D.C., and her favorite class was Advanced Composition where she learned valuable writing skills. She will always remember the important things she has learned in her years at GLAA.

Rachel is the daughter of Jim and Trudy Hopkins of Kettering, Ohio.

Jacob (Jake) Conner just completed his senior year at Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA). After attending GLAA for four years, Jake plans to attend college and study physical education and sports broadcasting. In his free time, Jake loves to fix up older cars and play golf and other sports. He has served his class as the guy's sports coordinator all four years he has attended GLAA.

Jake has also involved himself in the school through music. His favorite memory from his senior year was winning third place and the audience appreciation award for a vocal duet he did with one of his best friends. A member of Witnessing Class for three years, Jake has also been a strong spiritual example through his Bible studies and other activities.

After surviving several car accidents during his years at GLAA, Jake's greatest lesson has been to never take life for granted. Jake is the son of Ronnie and Margie Conner, who live in Cedar Lake, Mich.