Hard work, perseverance and determination; those are words that come to mind when thinking of our next featured student, Milo Nikolic.

Most everyone can recognise Milo as Sandalwood's unofficial greeter, making sure newcomers and returning students alike feel welcome and at home in our  dojang. However, another side of Mr. Nikolic has been shining through this year - that of a man on a mission. Milo set his sights on getting his 1st degree black belt this summer and nothing has stood in his way. Whether it's training at 5 am, coming to the dojang early, or simply laying it all out on the floor during class, Milo has made huge strides in Taekwon-Do and yet still finds the energy to continue being the heart-warming Milo we all know and love.

There is one other word that must be mentioned: inspiration. His attitude and work ethic has inspired everyone around him, students and instructors both, showing us all that Milo is already a black belt; it's just a simple matter of making it official at some point down the road.