Michigan state Rep. David Prestin of the 108th District and his wife, Kathy, recently visited Wilson Junior Academy, a private Seventh-day Adventist Christian school. From left, standing are Principal Ginnie Hakes, Wade DeGrave, Emily Walechka, Alivia Groleau, Colten DeGrave, Dave Prestin, Brianna Jorasz, Miranda Groleau, Cora DeGrave, Ava Groleau, Moesly Messersmith and Cindy Berger; kneeling in front are Nathan Jorasz, Lennon Mykkanen, Ezra Boerschinger, Tred DeGrave, Teddy Messersmith, Cari DeGrave and Danielle Berger. (Contributed photo)

WILSON — Michigan State Rep. David Prestin of the 108th District, accompanied by his wife, Kathy, recently visited Wilson Junior Academy, an accredited private Seventh-day Adventist Christian school.

Wilson Junior Academy, N13925 County Road 551, serves students in kindergarten through 10th grade.

A group of students from the academy’s handbell ensemble performed a rendition of Christian melodies to welcome Prestin and his wife.

Prestin praised their performance, noting how it exemplified the spirit of community and creativity that defines Michigan’s educational institutions. He also presented the academy with a gift: a United States flag that had flown over the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.

The visit culminated in a ceremonial flag-raising outside the school, where students, staff and guests gathered to hoist the banner high on its pole. The assembly then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

“I truly appreciated the opportunity to tour Wilson Academy,” Prestin said. “It is always great to see a small but mighty school like this that embodies U.P. values and the patriotic spirit of our nation.”

For more information on the Wilson Junior Academy, contact Principal Ginnie Hakes at principal@wja-sda.org or go to the school’s website at www.wja-sda.org.