Erik Caceras, age 18, arrived at Broadview Academy the second semester of his junior year. Erik grew up in Wisconsin and is the son of Alex and Elsie Caceras. He attends the Gurnee Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Though very busy academically, Erik holds three very important offices on campus: Student Association president, Senior Class pastor, and Boys Club pastor. He is also a resident assistant in the dorm, helping to create a more spiritual dorm atmosphere.

Erik takes his responsibilities seriously and is a role model for his classmates. As he interacts with students, he believes God has blessed him with the ability to understand the trials they may be going through and is then able to speak words of encouragement.

Erik is very thankful to attend Broadview Academy because he feels Broadview has been instrumental in bringing about a change in his life. He is growing spiritually there and desires to serve the Lord any way he can, whether it is going on mission trips, public speaking for Jesus, or simply being a friend on campus.

After graduation, Erik plans to attend an Adventist university and major in corporate business. He feels God will use him to reach people in the business world who might otherwise not hear the good news of the gospel—that Jesus is coming soon.

Heidi McNeal, age 18, is a four-year senior at Broadview Academy. She is the daughter of Ryan and Sabrina McNeal from Kankakee, Illinois, and attends the New Jerusalem Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Even though Heidi’s senior-year schedule is very full, she finds time to play basketball and also enjoys taking piano lessons and singing. Heidi loves to cook and appreciates learning new things. As a senior, she feels the need to be a positive role model for her fellow classmates.

Many things have contributed to Heidi’s spiritual growth at Broadview Academy, such as her involvement with the Passion Play last year and also school pastor Jason Calvert's influence her junior year. She was also inspired by visiting speakers for week of prayer and other special events.

After graduating in May, Heidi would like to attend Andrews University. She wants to help people live healthier lives by becoming a dietitian. This issue is very close to her heart since her father and other family members suffer from diabetes. Heidi wants to follow in the footsteps of Jesus to minister to those who need physical and spiritual healing.