Akintunde Christian "Chris" Akinsanya, 18, is from Indianapolis, Indiana, where he attends the Glendale Seventh-day Adventist Church. Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Hazel and Abayomi Akinsanya, Chris says his ambition is to be a Seventh-day Adventist pastor or missionary.

While Chris enjoys reading and playing basketball, he also enjoyed missionary trips to both India and Ecuador during this past school year. "Chris is a very dedicated young man concerning his faith," says Gary Macomber, Indiana Academy men's dean. "He is very methodical in spending time in worship, and many of the young men in the dorm came to him for spiritual advice or counsel."

Chris graduated with honors from Indiana Academy in May. He was a member of the National Honor Society, and served as the Student Association religious vice president as well as Junior Class vice president. The most important thing he learned in academy was to "keep God first in your plans and decisions." His favorite class was Bible. He especially enjoyed discussions on world views, marriage and family relationships, and Bible study.

Chris plans to continue his education this fall at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama.

Katie Lynn Ferguson, 19, was born in Mission Viejo, California. She is the daughter of Calvin and Donna Ferguson of Arcadia, Indiana. A member of the Cicero Seventh-day Adventist Church, Katie's ambition is to have a career in the medical field serving God.

Katie graduated from Indiana Academy in May. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Indiana Academy's Lady Eagles basketball team where she served as captain, the academy choir and Keynotes, and Katie is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She has served as Student Association president and secretary as well as Junior Class president. Katie's favorite high school class was English. She enjoys singing, playing her guitar, rappelling, snowboarding, working with children, and serving as a lifeguard and water safety instructor.

Katie preached in India this past school year. "Katie is a wonderful Christian young lady," says Andrew Lay, Indiana Academy music teacher. "She is a talented, spiritual leader who will go far as she helps others."

After working at Camp Au Sable this summer, Katie plans to attend Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.