Danielle Gajewski, age 15, is a member of the Portage Seventh-day Adventist Church. At church, Danielle has an infectious smile and a sparkle in her eye. She is a deaconess and frequently operates the sound system. She also assists her pastor with PowerPoint presentations and DVD production for evangelistic meetings. She enjoys children's ministries, Vacation Bible School, and singing.

Danielle is a sophomore at Portage High School. The most important thing she learned was “You can’t judge others too quickly before getting to know them.” Her favorite class was civics. She said, “I had the best teacher. He made it easy to understand and fun.” Her most challenging experience was when her friend, Tom, was killed in a tragic car accident. Danielle was on the Honor Roll and Principal’s List for academic distinction.

She loves the outdoors and joined 4-H when she was eight years old. She successfully competed in knitting and horsemanship at the Wisconsin State Fair and was involved in the "Annie" and "Mary Poppins" productions at the fair, also. Her hobbies include art, drawing, painting, horseback riding, reading, writing, and talking with friends.

Danielle looks forward to graduating from high school, attending college to become an interior designer, and founding her own business.

Jessica Sinnett, age 18, is a member of the Richland Center Seventh-day Adventist Church. She enjoys her church family. Her pastor, David Scofield, reports, "She is a wonderful young member. She leads singing for Sabbath school regularly, provides special music whenever asked, helps younger Pathfinders and Adventurers, has served on nominating committees, and in general is a great young lady."

Jessica graduated from Richland Center High School last year. She is an athletic girl who also excelled in academics and community service. Her achievements speak well of her: vice president of her class in grades 11 and 12, Key Club vice president for two years, Honor Roll for seven of her eight semesters, graduated with honors, and was the recipient of Lion's Club and Kiwanis awards. Jessica was also elected homecoming queen for her high school and was captain of the varsity softball team. The most important thing Jessica learned in school was “You have to do what you feel is right and not what others tell you.”

Jessica plans to pursue higher education and become a sports athletic trainer. Her hobbies center on the outdoors and sports. She enjoys softball, coaching and playing volleyball, canoeing, camping, reading, and cooking.