Josh Robert James (18) is in his second semester at Wisconsin Academy. Josh joined the class of 2007 the second semester of his junior year and was welcomed with open arms by his class and the school. He and his parents, Mark and Patricia James, attend the Frederic Church.

Even though Josh hasn’t been at the academy long, he has a leadership role. This year he is Student Association spiritual vice president. “I look forward to working with Josh. He seems like such a dynamic student and really has a passion to share Jesus with his fellow students,” says D.J. McKenzie, chaplain. Josh says he ran for spiritual vice president because he wanted to help the students better understand and know about Jesus, and he also wanted to grow in his spiritual walk with Christ.

Josh's passion is outreach. “I look forward to helping plan community service activities. It is so important that we not only touch lives of the people on this campus, but reach out to the neighborhoods around us,” said Josh.

After graduation next May, Josh plans to go to college and possibly go into dentistry. Right now he says, “Wherever God leads is where I am supposed to be.”

Marlyn Aracely Santiago (16), daughter of Hector and Emma Santiago, is a four-year senior at Wisconsin Academy (WA). She attends the Waukesha Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Marlyn has been a member of the Bell Choir and Choralaires and is a Praise Team member. “It is a blessing to have Marlyn as a member of Praise Team; she always comes with a great attitude, ready to lead this group and show others Christ,” says Beau Baartz, Praise Team leader.

Marlyn has been a class officer each year. She served on the Student Association and was junior class vice president. This year she is senior class president and a resident assistant.

Every year, Marlyn has made it to the top of the honor roll for her class. She was inducted into the National Honor Society her sophomore year and has played a big part within the organization helping with its tutoring program.

A member of the Lady Knight Varsity basketball team, Marlyn loves to participate in all sports. She says she is just an average, everyday girl who enjoys talking on the phone and being with friends.

Everyone who knows her says she isn’t just average—she is exceptional. “I just love being involved in many different activities, and WA has given me the opportunity to experience so much,” says Marlyn.