Camden Bowman, 17, is a senior at Battle Creek Academy. His favorite subject was Spanish II because "there were only two students in the class, so we were able to get a lot done in a pretty relaxed environment. Plus, I love Spanish!"

His most memorable experience was a mission trip to Honduras last year, where Camden helped build a dormitory for an orphanage. He says, "It was really cool to get to know the kids in the orphanage. They taught me what it meant to love your neighbor." Camden loved the experience so much that one day he plans to work for a disaster relief agency in a third-world country.

The most important thing Camden has learned in academy is to "put God first and keep going, even when you're stressed." And he certainly has enough to keep him busy. Last school year, Camden was president of the National Honor Society, pastor of the Concert Band, and director of Campus Ministries. He presented many chapel programs, led chapel song services, and is very active in youth ministries at church. This year he will have many more leadership opportunities.

Camden's parents are Kristi and Michael Bowman of Augusta, Michigan, and the Bowmans are members at the Battle Creek Tabernacle.

Kristina "Christy" Kubasiak, 17, is the daughter of Gillett and Gary Kubasiak. She lives in Battle Creek, Michigan, and is a member of the Urbandale Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A senior, Christy loves music and is an active participant in the school's extra curricular activities. She has played flute and piccolo in the Concert Band since eighth grade. She also participated in the "Children's Christmas Program," an event for underprivileged community children.

Christy loves the Lord. This became evident after a mission trip to Honduras last spring. Working with orphans and helping with building improvements at the work site increased her enthusiasm and desire to do what God wants. Christy says that "in order to do anything, get anywhere in life, you have to keep God first priority."

Determination is Christy's greatest attribute. Her passion for excellence was rewarded when she became a member of the National Honor Society. Christy has been blessed with the gift of leadership. As a result, she was selected class president each year in high school.

Christy enjoys volleyball, sports, swimming, and camping. After graduation, she plans to study forensic science at a university close to home.