Senior Spotlight: Lewis Jerke
As graduation draws near, we’re sitting down with the class of 2026 to talk about their time at Sioux Falls Lutheran School and what the future holds.
Name: Lewis Jerke
College/University accepted to: Augustana University
Intended field of study: Finance and Art
What makes Augustana a good fit for you?
I can continue to play hockey, and it’s close to home.
Which classes, programs, and/or faculty at SFLS helped support your interest in your school of choice?
Brooklyn Rozenboom, SFLS Class of 2022, also attended Augustana and played a role in my decision.
Please share any other activities that had a significant impact on you during your time at SFLS?
The USD art field trip during junior year.
What is your favorite high school memory or class?
Our senior trip and anatomy class were a few of my favorites.
I am inspired by or grateful for…
My friends and teachers.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” –1 Timothy 4:12
About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is a family community committed to developing 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, our vision is to partner with families in preparing children, as led by the Holy Spirit, for faithful and bold use of their God-given gifts to navigate and serve a complex world with the love of Christ.