Ashleigh Brooke Jardine, 17, a four-year senior at Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA), is from Berrien Springs, Mich. She is the daughter of David and Lisa Jardine.

Sietie Heslop, math teacher at GLAA, describes Ashleigh as someone who is friendly to everyone, sensitive to the needs of others, and not easily swayed. "Ashleigh lives by example. She is not shy to speak out about her friend, Jesus."

Ashleigh has shown leadership at GLAA from the start. She has held many offices, such as freshman pastor, sophomore vice president, head of Flamekeepers (a Bible study group) in her junior year, and this year is the editor of the ACADIA, GLAA's school newspaper. She is also the program director of the Aerokhanas gymnastic team.

"In my time at GLAA, I've learned how important friendship is and that sharing the same belief in God is the key to having good friends," says Ashleigh. She enjoys playing sports, playing guitar, hanging out with friends, and going to the beach.

Ashleigh plans to attend Andrews University and major in physical therapy.

Jose "Joe" Antonio Rivera Jr. was born in San Diego, California. His current hometown is Westland, Mich., and he attends the Metropolitan Seventh-day Adventist Church in Plymouth, Mich.

As an 18-year old, four-year senior at Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA), Joe's time at GLAA has been an amazing spiritual journey. Known by students and teachers alike to be unafraid to share his love for God, Joe is often seen praying with someone. His easy-going, friendly disposition makes him easy to talk to, and he loves to hang out with friends. Joe especially enjoyed Bible III classes because they really made him think and study. "Drawing close to God and making personal devotion time a priority is something I've learned while at GLAA," said Joe. "Coming here was God's plan."

Joe has held many offices and is currently a resident assistant in the boys' dorm. Being a member of the Aerokhanas gymnastic team has made the greatest impact on Joe. For two years, Joe has enjoyed giving sermonettes, encouraging high school young people to be drug free, and sharing his faith in many ways. Joe also enjoyed being part of GLAA's witnessing program.

During the summers, Joe has worked hard to earn money for his tuition. He sold Magabooks one summer, and worked at Camp Au Sable another.

Joe enjoys playing soccer, drawing, working out, and studying the Bible. Joe's future plan is to attend Southern Adventist University and major in theology and psychology.