Linda Michelle Ferguson is a 17-year-old senior at Indiana Academy (IA). She is a fun-loving, kind, industrious young lady whose ambition is to study nursing or elementary education.

"Linda was very pleasant, helpful, efficient, and always did more than she was asked to do," says John Taylor, IA biology teacher and former work supervisor.

A mission-minded individual, Linda has found the most important thing she learned in high school is to "... depend on God, to put Him first, and everything else comes together." Her most memorable experiences have been mission trips to the Bahamas and Dominican Republic.

Her favorite classes were world history and journalism. She found the teachers enthusiastic in their teaching, which helped her learn more.

Linda has been a member of choir, Keynotes (small choir), National Honor Society, and has received awards in science, Bible, and English. She has served as class vice president her freshman, junior, and senior years, and senator, treasurer, and vice president for Student Association.

Her hobbies include: snowboarding, rappelling, shopping, camping, and working as a Certified Nurse's Aide.

A member of the Cicero (Ind.) Church, Linda is the oldest daughter of Calvin and Donna Ferguson of Arcadia, Ind.

Ryan Bradley Thurber is a 17-year-old senior at Indiana Academy. He is a trust-worthy, kind, loving individual whose ambition is to become a lawyer. "Ryan is a great student who has a natural talent for music, as well as a lot of other subjects," says Andrew Lay, IA music teacher. "He is a great example of a person who allows God to lead in his life."

Ryan has learned, "If you don't study, it catches up with you. Also, there always has to be a space for God." His more memorable experiences have been in the men's dorm and leadership conference. His favorite class is physics because "... it is a big puzzle."

Ryan has been a member of the band, choir, bells, Keynotes, basketball team, and National Honor Society—serving two years as president. He has been religious vice president, treasurer, and involved with student relations in Student Association, resident assistant in the men's dorm, and a Timber Ridge Camp counselor. Ryan is a National Merit Scholarship Corporation Commended Student and has maintained a 4.0 grade point average in academy.

His hobbies include: basketball, golf, football, guitar, band, and choir.

Ryan is member of the Cicero Church, and the son of Gary and Diane Thurber of Noblesville, Ind.

These students have been selected and profiled by faculty members at their school. To recommend outstanding students for recognition, speak with your pastor or a faculty member. Visit www.lakeunionherald.org for selection criteria.