Coming all the way from Maine is this year’s Senior Class President, Macauley Huston. He is ambitious and willing to help wherever needed, and this makes him incredibly likable. Macauley has served our school by helping in the boys’ dorm, directing programs for the Aerokhanas gymnastics team, and editing spectacular videos for the yearbook team. Macaulay hopes to major in Communications and Photography so he can further develop his creativity skills. His favorite memories have been the ones surrounded by the loving faculty at GLAA.

It seems as though Aleia Vanderwaal has never once run out of energy. In her time here at GLAA, she has been part of the Aerokhanas leadership team, Student Association, and the National Honor Society. This year she was selected to be the Head RA in the dorm and the Vice President for her class. Constantly running around and being active, Aleia would love to become a Physical Therapist Assistant one day. Aleia would like to share that she is “very thankful for her friends, family, teachers, La Croix, and Jesus.”

Serving as this year’s Senior Class Pastor, Haley Soper is a cheerfully spirited person. By being a Residential Assistant for two years, a member of the National Honor Society, and participating in the Aerokahnas gymnastics team, Haley is able to share her love for Jesus throughout all of her positions. Haley hopes to pursue a career in emergency outdoor services, or something outdoorsy in general. After being here for three years, she has grown out of her shell and has been able to gain more confidence through her relationship with God. Years ago, Haley prayed to come to GLAA, and those prayers were answered. When asked, Haley says, “God’s timing is amazing.”

Chase Slikkers was born in Holland, Michigan and is a vital leader on our campus.  On a daily basis, you might see him playing the piano or guitar up front for our song services, back-spotting a three high for the Aerokhanas gymnastics team, monitoring the dorm’s phones as a Resident Assistant, or leading the Freshman Flamekeepers’ small group that discusses the Bible together. Chase’s professional goal is to become a Computer Data Analyst, but more importantly, he hopes to share Jesus’ love with everyone he comes in contact with. When asked if he had anything to add, he responded, “GLAA has not only prepared me for this life, but for life eternally.”

Gisele Furaha was born and raised in the beautiful country of Rwanda. After moving from a refugee camp to America at the age of 11, she had to quickly learn to adapt. Gisele has completed two years here at GLAA. Her favorite memory is when she was baptized last fall during the senior recognition weekend. Always laughing and finding amusement in everything, she is guaranteed to make you smile. Gisele is on the Aerokhanas gymnastics team, and is part of the Student Association leadership. Being incredibly ambitious and strong minded, she plans to go through nursing school while incorporating Jesus into everything. As she embarks on a new journey she’d like to add, “Being at GLAA has taught me how to balance my school life with my spiritual life, and for that I will be forever grateful.”

Graduating as a four-year senior, Lenisa Garcia has redefined what it means to reflect God’s character. Whether it be by planning social events as our Student Association President, helping the RAs or leading small groups in the dorm, managing the alto Chamber Singers as their section leader, publishing an article in the Guide Magazine, or serving as Pastor for our National Honor Society, this young woman puts her all into everything she does. As this year’s Caring Heart Award recipient, Lenisa shares Jesus’ love everywhere she goes, and she will leave an amazing legacy here on campus. Lenisa’s goal is to major in Secondary Education and eventually become an English teacher.