Stillwater Christian High School

Stillwater Christian High School students receiving a 4.0 GPA

Brenton Hemp

Age: 18

Parents' names: J.R. and Julie Hemp

Post-graduation plans: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. I plan to major in civil engineering.

Life goal: Graduate from college, become CEO of Stark Industries, model part-time for Abercrombie & Fitch, be elected as the 49th president of the United States, bring about world peace, sail the world and retire to a private island as a satiated bachelor.

Extracurriculars: Student government, student council, National Honor Society, varsity soccer, golf, Leaders of Tomorrow, Kalispell Ski Club

Secrets to achieving top grades: Hopefully this is not a secret. If you want top grades, do the work required to get top grades. This applies not only to high school but to life.

Words of wisdom: If, by the end of high school, you think you have any substantial amount of wisdom, go back and do it again. However, here are some tips to do well: Find your preferred substance that counteracts sleep, dress for success, be polite, pray and take advantage of every opportunity presented to you.

Lindsey Vander Ark

Age: 18

Parents' names: Ric and Lori Vander Ark

Post-graduation plans: I will attend Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, majoring in exercise science.

Life goal: Physical therapist

Extracurriculars: Basketball, volleyball, choir, National Honor Society, student council, Leaders of Tomorrow, Neighbors in Need board

Secrets to achieving top grades: There is no secret -- you simply have to work hard and commit to completing the work that is given to you with the best of your ability.

Words of wisdom: Push yourself to do better than you are expected to.