Maida Jeanette Hage, 16, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved with her parents Jose and Quelli Hage to the United States in 2000. Maida is a member of the Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church.

"Maida is a wonderful Christian young woman, and the type of student every teacher enjoys having in class," says Rebecca Garrett, marketing director at Hinsdale Adventist Academy (HAA). "She is hard-working, dependable, enthusiastic, helpful, and is always smiling. It is evident that Maida loves Jesus, and does her best to ensure that everyone feels welcome at HAA."

A member of the National Honor Society, Maida has been a Student Association officer for all four years of high school—this year serving as president. She has held a class office each of her four years of high school as well. Maida loves music and has been in band and choir since her freshman year. She is also a member of the Lady Hurricanes basketball team.

Upon graduating in May 2008, Maida plans to attend Southern Adventist University. She will study pre-optometry and biology, and then continue her education at Illinois School of Optometry. She plans a career as an optometrist.

Janeen Arielle Morgan, 17, of Evanston, Illinois, is the daughter of Valerie Morgan. A member of the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of Evanston, Janeen's ambition is to be an optometrist or ophthalmologist, and a professional pianist.

Janeen attended North Shore Junior Academy for grades nine and ten, and she completed her junior year of high school through Broadview Academy's distance learning program. Now a senior at Hinsdale Adventist Academy, Janeen enjoys music, volleyball, tennis, and swimming.

"Janeen is a gentle soul, and has blended seamlessly into the HAA family," says Martiza Newman, English teacher at Hinsdale Adventist Academy. Lovelyn Sampayan, HAA music teacher, calls Janeen "a phenomenal young lady, who is a gifted musician. She will succeed in anything she chooses to do with her life."

A member of the National Honor Society, Janeen is also listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students. She has held both Student Association and class officer positions, and is the flute section leader in band.

When asked about her plans for the future, she stated, "to put God first in my life, graduate from La Sierra or Loma Linda University, travel, get married and have three children, and go to Heaven!"