Senior Spotlight: Ka’Marrien Garcia
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: Ka’Marrien Garcia
College/University accepted to: Dakota State University (DSU)
Intended field of study: Business Marketing
What makes DSU a good fit for you?
What makes Dakota State a good fit for me is the culture and the experience of college life, which can help me reach my full potential throughout my career.
How did you decide on a school and field of study?
By looking for colleges online or getting recommendations from others. I want to do something that will allow me to be wealthy in the future. Business makes good money.
Which classes, programs, and/or faculty at SFLS helped support your interest in your planned career field?
All of my teachers have helped put my interest into getting into business, because it’s a good path to follow. I’m just interested in business.
Please share any other activities that had a significant impact on you during your time at SFLS.
Thank you to my coaches, teachers, faculty, family, and friends who have been there for me, helping me through hard times and good times at SFLS. Go Eagles!
What is your favorite high school memory?
Winning games during football season with my team.
What advice would you share with underclassmen at SFLS?
Get good grades, don’t mess around in class, and have fun.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” –Isaiah 26:3
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.