Dayna Jenaé “Nae-Nae” Wilhite, (17), a senior at Peterson-Warren Academy (PWA), is the daughter of Dwayne and Diana Wilhite and a member of the City Temple Church in Detroit, Mich.

Dayna has traveled to many different parts of the world since her father is in the Air Force. This taught her "to make friends and become closer to my family.” She adds, “...not only do I recreate new friendships, but allow my positive qualities to shine in many cases, also allowing me to share my faith.”

Nettie Gray, a PWA teacher says, "Dayna is a 'helper.' When asked to assist with lower elementary classes or in the office, she does so willingly and does not complain."

At PWA, Dayna learned “not to focus on the drama and commotion of others, but to concentrate on my schoolwork and keep my eye on the goal.” Her favorite class was her eleventh grade class. She says, “I learned a lot spiritually and I believe I’ve grown closer to God.”

Recently, Dayna enjoyed visiting Oakwood College for college days where she met other Christian students and learned more about activities and projects she could participate in when she becomes a student. Dayna plans to become a nurse anesthetist.

Dayna’s hobbies are drawing/sketching and playing the piano, and she also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Randy King Jr., (17), is also a senior at Peterson-Warren Academy. He is the son of Yolanda Coleman and Randy King Sr., and a member of the City Temple Church in Detroit, Mich.

An accomplished musician, Randy has been featured in concerts at the Detroit Orchestra Hall as a protégé of Basilio White and James Taturn. One day when he was 12 years old, Randy was encouraged to try out a piano on display at a mall. Shoppers gathered as he played Beethoven’s Für Elise by memory. Imagine his surprise when a listener thanked him with a $100 bill.

Randy has also shared his musical gift with the PWA choir and youth choir. “Randy has been a guest in my home for Friday evening vespers,” boasts Joyce Bone, Randy’s homeroom teacher. “His music makes him special,” she added. His teacher, Nettie Gray, said, "We will miss his musical abilities when he graduates."

Randy's ambition is to become a better person in Christ. In academy he learned to “put my trust in God and allow Him to work with me until His will is done.” Bible is Randy’s favorite class where he "learned to apply my lessons to everyday life.”

Randy’s hobbies include basketball, playing snare drum and saxophone, singing in the choir, and hanging with friends.