Michelle Lynn Roderick, 18, is a four-year senior at Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA). Michelle radiates happiness! She says she has long ago discovered the secret: “True happiness comes from serving and loving God.” Michelle is a member of the Cedar Lake Adventist Church, and is the daughter of Steve and Kathy Roderick of Edmore, Mich.

Michelle shares God’s love through music. An excellent musician, she has played clarinet in the orchestra, participated in the choral program, and sung on 3ABN’s Kids Time program for five years.

Inducted into the National Honor Society, Michelle ranks number two in her class. Her natural gift with children and her love for them played a major role in her desire to pursue a career in elementary education.

Michelle was Sophomore Girls Sports coordinator, AYBL (Adventist Youth for Better Living) president, and Student Association secretary. She has also been active in community service. “Michelle has a passion to help people enjoy the benefits of healthy living, both physically and spiritually,” says Mickey Mallory, Cedar Lake Church pastor.

“Michelle is an exceptional Christian young lady whose walk with God shows in everything she says and does,” says Arlene Leavitt, Alumni/Development assistant director.

Michelle also enjoys playing sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Brockton “Brock” Richard Willey, 17, is also a four-year senior at GLAA. Born in Calif., Brock has lived all his life in Peoria, Ill., with his parents, Rod and Donna Willey. He is member of the Richland Seventh-day Adventist Church.

At GLAA, Brock says he learned “to really own my own beliefs. This school teaches you everything you’ll ever need to know about God, from personal devotions to Bible studies, outreach programs, and witnessing.”

Brock witnesses through the Aerokhanas gymnastics team. On the team all four years, and captain this year, he enjoys promoting a drug-free, healthy lifestyle and sharing what God has done for him personally.

He was a Week of Prayer speaker when the Aerokhanas visited Fletcher Academy in North Carolina and also spoke for an evangelistic series this fall. On campus, he is a group leader in Flamekeepers, a student-led dorm Bible study program. Mickey Mallory, Cedar Lake Church pastor, says, “Brock has a burden to help people find Jesus and strives for them to increase their relationship with God.”

Brock enjoys snowboarding, gymnastics, basketball, and spending time with family and friends. His ambition is to become a dentist like his father.