Lakeland Christian Academy's top graduating seniors for 1998 are Grace Lenox, valedictorian, and Ryan Andrew, Timothian.

Lenox, who has a grade point average of 95.92, has been named to "Who's Who Among American High School Students," has been recognized as a distinguished Christian high school student by the Association of Christian Schools International, and has received the silver LCA Merit Award, the David Award for kindness, the Daniel Award for spiritual boldness and the Jubal Award.

The daughter of Ted and Betty Lenox of Pierceton, she has participated in band, choir, Community Orchestra and Grace College Bells.

After graduation, Lenox plans to attend Grace College, Winona Lake. She has received the Presidential Merit Scholarship and the Music Ensemble Scholarship from Grace College.

Andrew was selected by the LCA faculty to receive the Timothian Award. This honor is given to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the spiritual exhortation of I Timothy, which states: "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

Andrew has been team captain of both the varsity soccer and varsity basketball teams and has received school and national recognition for his athletic accomplishments.

He has been recognized by the Association of Christian Schools International as a distinguished Christian High School student, has received the LCA Character and Citizenship Award, and, during his junior year, was a member of the school's mission trip to the island of Bonaire.

After graduation, he plans to attend Grace College to major in business administration. He is the son of Mike and Bonnie Andrew of Warsaw. [[In-content Ad]]