Senior Spotlight: Braxton Johnson

As graduation draws near, we’re sitting down with the class of 2025 to talk about their time at Sioux Falls Lutheran School and what the future holds.

Name: Braxton Johnson

College/University accepted to: Southeast Technical College

Intended field of study: Construction Management

What makes Southeast Technical College a good fit for you?
It’s only two years, not four years.

How did you feel when you received the news of your acceptance?
I felt excited.

How did you decide on a school/field of study?
I like construction, so I went with it.

Which classes, programs, and/or faculty at Sioux Falls Lutheran School helped support your interest in your planned career field?
I’d say that personal finance was a good class that taught me how to manage my money.

Please share any other activities that had a significant impact on you during your time at SFLS.
Track and helping to run the coffee shop.

What is your favorite Bible verse? 
“While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” —Matthew 4:18-20

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.