Dentistry. In the midst of that, he has been raising a very cute miniature retriever named Rosie. She just recently turned one! He is keeping in touch with some of the people from SFS. He hopes everyone is doing well during this pandemic.
Joon Kim ’14 yearbook photo
Joon Kim ’14 started a new job during the pandemic working at LinkedIn in San Francisco, California. His proudest accomplishment during the pandemic was running his first marathon with Sunwoo Hong ’14. His least proudest accomplishment was his newfound unhealthy interest in golf. He has also joined the SFS Alumni Association Executive Committee and looks forward to serving in the role in helping a stronger SFS Alumni community in the future. 19 12
In Memoriam while leading social work efforts with orphanages, hospitals, and a center for single mothers. She authored countless newsletters and reports about the work of the Lutheran Church in Korea, taught English to college and seminary students, and served as an editor and food columnist at an English language newspaper. She established the junior kindergarten program at Seoul Foreign School, where she taught for ten years. Shirley did Shirley Ann Dorow, former teacher extensive research in the principles of and founder of the junior kindergarten nutrition and protein complementarity, program at SFS, died at her home in and campaigned throughout her life Roseville, MN on December 7, 2021, at the for responsible global food resource age of 90 after living with cancer for six stewardship. In retirement, Shirley years. Shirley began her life-long ministry continued to be an ardent advocate for the of service and education as Field Secretary work of the church in Korea, passionately for the Lutheran Deaconess Association promoted earth care and food sharing, from 1953 to 1956, then accompanied her and served in many ways at her beloved husband Maynard, of Garner, Iowa, to Jehovah Lutheran Church in St. Paul. South Korea in 1957 to establish Lutheran Memorial gifts may be made to Bread for missionary work there. During her forty the World or Christian Friends of Korea. years in Korea, Shirley raised four children
SFS Award 2021
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he SFS Award is presented by the SFS Board of Governors to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of the SFS Mission Statement. A belated congratulations to the 2021 recipient of the SFS Award - Kenzo Nakamura. The message of commendation from the award committee is as follows. “Demonstrating strength of character and integrity, Kenzo is a shining embodiment of the SFS Mission Statement. We found him to be passionate, reflective, and a living testament to the Christ-like values and principles upon which Seoul Foreign School is based. Kenzo is clearly a highly motivated student and has demonstrated a passion for learning and a commitment to academic and creative excellence, as well as community leadership. During our time with Kenzo, we found him to be genuine, heartfelt, articulate, and overflowing with school spirit, giving us the strong impression that he will continue to embody the ideals of the SFS Mission Statement long after he has graduated. We believe that Kenzo Nakamura will continue to be a wonderful ambassador for SFS as he continues his journey out in the world.”
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