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Holland Christian senior, Kenzie, is a warm spirit who cares about people and advocates for the oppressed. She is passionate about sharing her faith with others, and has recently dedicated her time as a vocalist in the choir for Lamb of God, an oratorio about the life of Christ.

Kenzie has an interest in finding ways to stand against injustice, particularly in the areas of abortion and racism. It’s exciting to see her heading out into the world in a time when more hearts like hers can help to heal what’s broken all around us.

Her mom wrote this about her: “(Kenzie) is caring and compassionate, she loves the Lord and wants to live her life as an example to others so they may see a difference in the life of a believer, she has pledged to remain sexually pure till marriage, she is funny and loves life.”

A people person who loves to laugh, Kenzie will get to your heart with her sweet smile and outgoing personality. It’s a privilege to have her on our model team!

Anabelle Brown is a senior at Zeeland High School, and her heart beats for missions around the world. Through multiple mission trips both stateside and abroad, Anabelle has been able to carry out her passion to show God’s love by loving others.

While recognizing the plight of so many people throughout the world, Anabelle also commits herself to needs here at home, volunteering in her church coffee shop and as a leader for her church’s middle school youth group. She is an eager volunteer and loves to help wherever she can.

Anabelle’s youth leader Patrick wrote these things about her: “She is a wonderful role model for the underclassmen females and has even volunteers her time as a leader in the JRHIGH youth ministry.  Anabelle and I have had a few opportunities to go on retreats and mission trips together, one in particular was last March to the Dominican Republic.  On this trip, Anabelle was the youngest because the trip was made up mostly of young adults but she was such a valuable member of the team!  Over the time that I have know Anabelle, I have seen her grow into a wonderful young women that is has been transformed by the Gospel and radiates with the love of Christ.  This is especially apparent to the leadership of the younger students that she demonstrates on a daily bases in school and church.”

Anabelle’s lives by the motto that “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” She desires to model God’s love to everyone, regardless of their circumstance or background. Anabelle, your inner and outer beauty shine through in these photos. We’re so glad you’re a part of our team this year!

A senior at Hamilton High School, Nena is all about empowering girls to fight for what they believe in and to be confident in who they are. Nena is a strong, brave young woman, who has faced adversity and come through with a new found freedom on the other side. She is inspiring to talk with, and she loves to support girls who have also faced difficulty by offering hope and encouragement to overcome.

Outside of school, Nena works with little ones at a local daycare, and she also tutors a second grade student. She finds it rewarding to see the joy she can bring to younger kids who are struggling in any area, and she is conscientious to recognize children whose hurts might otherwise go unnoticed. Nena also has a heart that breaks for girls and women who have been victims of sexual assault and abuse, and she hopes to be an advocate for them as they heal and grow out of their experiences.

We loved reading what Nena’s mom wrote about her in her referral letter. “[Nena] always carries a positive attitude and smile on her face even when the world is crumbling before her. She cares deeply for those she knows and loves and will fight for them until the bitter end. She is very strong willed, but I see this as a positive trait.  She is not afraid to say what’s on her mind or when she doesn’t agree with something, but she chooses her words carefully to not offend. Throughout the past year, Nena has worked hard to overcome an emotional trauma that rocked her world, but she is a survivor and wakes up every morning ready to persevere through this battle. Nena is a team player and a strong motivator in different activities or events that she participates in. Many look to her for her leadership.”

We are so glad to have you on the team, Nena. Your heart and spirit are just radiant!

We’re thrilled to welcome Taylor DeLange to our senior model team this year. Taylor is a senior at Zeeland High School, where she enjoys participating in the dance program. Taylor is passionate about ethical practices for animals, and animal cruelty is a hot topic for her. She became a vegetarian for a few years in an effort to stand against animal cruelty in the food industry.

Ask Taylor how she feels she can have an impact among peers, and she’ll tell you she does her best to be kind, to avoid gossip, and to build others up. Self harm and domestic abuse are injustices that break her heart, and she hopes to have a positive impact in the world by starting where she can have influence–right where she lives, dances, works and socializes. We love that!

Taylor’s mom wrote these things about her in her referral letter: “I think she is a good role model in her love and passion for dance and all the dreams she has for her future. We aren’t sure where she will be going with dance, but we are so proud of all she has done along the way. Managing such a busy schedule and keeping up with her schoolwork have proven to be quite a task….”

Taylor, you’ve rocked both elegance and glam in this year’s group sessions. So glad to have you!