With an eye on medical school, Justin Weaver knows his grades are critical to his success as an Andrews University honors student. But he knows a balanced life must include time for fun, friends, and service. He believes God has a plan for his life.

A 2002 Great Lakes Adventist Academy graduate, Justin is now a junior biochemistry major who spends his summers working at Camp Au Sable and participates each summer in Maranatha’s Ultimate Workout in South and Central America.

Jason has exhibited leadership in student government at Andrews, serving as senator-at-large his freshman and sophomore years, Student Association (S.A.) vice president this year, and is currently in the running for S.A. president for next year.

"Student Government is an opportunity to be the change you want to see," says Weaver. "Our S.A. wants to encourage a broad range of clubs and organizations to serve our international student population—socially and spiritually—in a smorgasbord of offerings throughout the year." Justin also enjoys working with the praise team for Higher Ground Sabbath school and University chapel services.

Will he be next year’s S.A. president? "Whatever the Lord wants for me and for the Andrews students," he replies buoyantly. "If I don’t win the election, I’m here to support and serve the next group of officers—or maybe I’ll study abroad and start learning Spanish!"

Marianne Kordas is a senior honors student majoring in music with an emphasis in violin. She jokingly refers to herself as a "crazy musician." Originally from West Bend, Wis., Marianne has enjoyed finding ways to use her musical talents at Andrews University. She is currently a violinist in the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, has sung in the University Chorale, and occasionally played with the Andrews University Early Music Ensemble. Marianne also uses her knowledge of music as an announcer for Andrews’ classical radio station, WAUS 90.7 FM, and as a student assistant in the Music Materials Center.

Marianne uses her talents to minister to others. She served as the nursing home director for AU-outR.E.A.C.H. for three and a half years, organizing a music and worship program at a Benton Harbor nursing home weekly.

Marianne also enjoys painting and drawing, cooking, hiking, writing, and studying history. She also enjoys studying languages; Marianne is fluent in both French and English, and is currently studying German.

In the future, Marianne hopes to complete graduate studies in musicology, where she will combine her love of music and history. She plans to eventually teach music history in a college setting.