Maggie Billingsley, a senior at Battle Creek Academy, has a quick, enthusiastic smile that spreads infectiously. Her friends say she is outgoing, dedicated, and always cheerful. Maggie is involved in so many things; it is hard to keep track of them all. She was the pastor of her class two years in a row, and then became S.A. president and yearbook editor.

As a junior, Maggie was National Honor Society president, a Campus Ministries leader, band vice president, and S.A. secretary and treasurer. She has won numerous awards and scholarships, including being elected the Battle Creek Exchange Club’s student of the month.

Maggie enjoys spending time with her friends, as well as reaching out to others. Most recently, she went on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic where she gave a sermon to the youth as part of the evangelistic meetings. Maggie enjoys using her many talents to witness for Christ.

When asked about life goals, Maggie said, “My purpose in life is to be an example of God so I can lead others to Him by what I do and say.” Maggie will attend Andrews University this fall, where she plans to study elementary education.

Seth Day, a senior at Battle Creek Academy, is an example of how God can work through the positive influences of family, church, and a Christian school to impact a person’s life. Seth is also evidence that God still performs miracles.

Seth’s upper elementary years, and the first two years in high school, were troublesome times. Rebelliousness, lack of motivation, drugs, and anti-spirituality were all a part of his life. But during the second semester of his sophomore year, Seth allowed God to change his life.

Seth has now become a spiritual leader at school and in his other youth groups. He has developed into a solid, dependable individual, who can be trusted to carry out any assigned task. He likes to write music that expresses his love for God and how God can work in our lives.

Weeks of prayer, youth church services, mission trips, and the local rescue mission are all venues Seth uses to share his faith either through his music or his verbal testimony.

The recent loss of his brother, Tyler, to cancer, has only increased his reliance on God and his determination to share the truth about his Lord.

This fall Seth will attend Andrews University, where he plans to study theology.

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