Four of our Adopt a Student scholarship students are quickly approaching a new set of challenges as they begin the next stage of their education following their graduations in May.

John Okine, a new American from Ghana, graduated from Lutheran High School South in May. In addition to his college prep curriculum heavy on math and science, John was a four-year member of the track and field team, running sprints and relays. In his first several years, he was also a member of the math team, which was quite successful in state and regional competitions. Each year he has also volunteered to work with a Special Olympics athlete during the competition hosted by Lutheran South.

John will be going to Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, where he is planning to study mechanical engineering. John is a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, where his father is the pastor.

Three new freshmen will join the nine Adopt a Student scholarship recipients currently enrolled at Lutheran South and Lutheran North. David Mulat, a Word of Life alum from Ethiopia (via Sudan and Israel) and Karina Ferguson, a Green Park Lutheran alum from Honduras, will both attend Lutheran South.

Secondo Kaka, a Word of Life alum from Eritrea (via Sudan and Ethiopia), will attend Lutheran North. He will be a mentor in the Kitebridge program, where he will live with international exchange students from Asia.

Our sincere thanks to those who, through their donations, have made the scholarships possible. Should you be inclined to consider the possibility of a contribution, please be in thouch with me at judithwmeyer@gmail.com.

By Judith Meyer

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