Senior Spotlight: Melina Khamzina

As graduation draws near, we’re sitting down with the class of 2023 to talk about their time at Sioux Falls Lutheran School and what the future holds.

Name: Milena Khamzina

Accepted to: I am still in the process of deciding on a school.

Intended field of study: Architecture 

How did you decide on a school/field of study?
I feel like this is what I have to do in life, based on my interests.

What made SFLS a good fit for you?
It's small so teachers have time to help you with your studies.

Which classes, programs, and/or faculty at Sioux Falls Lutheran School helped support your interest in your planned field of study?
It was a combination of many.

What advice would you share with underclassmen at SFLS?
Your only life’s goal should be God’s will and happiness will be added to that.

What is your favorite Bible verse?
“Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” –1 Timothy 4:16

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About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
At Sioux Falls Lutheran School, our mission is to develop capable, Christian servant-leaders in a complex world who are World Ready and Faith Secure. We are passionate about giving our students the tools they need to be successful academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We strive to accomplish this goal by maintaining high academic standards, employing excellent teachers, and upholding a Christian worldview drawn from Scripture. Ultimately, we are committed to partnering with parents and the church to raise lifelong learners who use their gifts and the fruits of the Spirit, in faith, to touch a troubled world with God’s grace.