The King’s Academy is pleased to announce the establishment of an International Program which will introduce its first students into our student body for the 2012-13 school year.  TKA anticipates ten students from China, eight boys and two girls, will enroll in the fall and will be integrated directly into mainstream classes.  These students will be seeking to complete their remaining high school years at King’s and go on to attend college in the United States. The King’s Academy has partnered with The Cambridge Institute of International Education to identify strong candidates and offer their expertise and comprehensive services in our student acceptance process.  The students who attend The King’s Academy will be fully vetted and will even undergo a face-to-face interview process with personnel from the admissions office, secondary administration and the Headmaster via Skype.

It is King’s desire for the International Program to bring cross-cultural cooperation and cultural diversity as international students are given the opportunity to excel academically in our exceptional college preparatory program and as they develop lasting friendships with their American counterparts.  Current TKA students will benefit from the International Program as they gain greater appreciation and awareness of global cultures.  Students will be housed with families of current TKA students who understand the King’s philosophy and will provide warmth and support not found in traditional boarding programs.

In the future, The King’s Academy looks forward to hosting students from other countries around the globe.  King’s is grateful for this opportunity to open their doors to the international community.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach. More information about The King’s Academy is available online at http://www.TKA.net.

The TKA Track and Field program is headed to state once again under the watch of Head Coach Glenn Roeback and assistant Anita Simpson.  Both boy’s & girl’s teams were Regional Runner-Up.  Congratulations to the individual Regional Champions – Scott Simpson in 1600 & 3200, Caleb Walz in 800, and Kimmy Ruch in 100, 200 AND Long Jump.  Kimmy set a new school record in the Long Jump (18’0.75”) and anchored our Regional Champion Girls 4×100 relay (together with Tia Francavilla, Sarah Collins and Katie Wentz).  All of the relay teams qualified to compete at the State Championship next week, as well as individuals in 13 events.  The following is a list of athletes who scored for the teams (*top 4 in each event move on to State Championship):

Kimmy Ruch – 1^st in Long Jump, 100 and 200

Tia Francavilla – 6^th in Long Jump, 5^th in 400

J.C. Charles – 4^th in Long Jump, 6^th in High Jump

Cat Urso – 6^th in Discus, 2^nd in 800

Kaelen Crowley – 3^rd in Discus. 4^th in Shot Put

Tyler Chaisson – 3^rd in Shot Put

Katie Wentz – 8^th in Pole Vault, 6^th in 200

Danielle Hurme – 5^th in Triple Jump

Ben Sorber – 3^rd in High Jump

Sarah Collins – 6^th in 100, 7^th in 200

Brian Grove – 7^th in 100

Julia Corley – 5^th in 1600

Ashley Pisciottano – 7^th in 1600, 8^th in 800

Scott Simpson – 1^st in 1600 and 3200

Emily Cohen – 7^th in 400

Ricky Roy – 2^nd in 400, 7^th in 200

Gregory Roy – 6^th in 400

Chris Machiela – 7^th in 400

Caleb Walz – 1^st in 800

Nicolas Sexton – 8^th in 800

Girl’s 4×100 Relay – Kimmy Ruch, Tia Francavilla, Sarah Collins, Katie Wentz

Boy’s 4×100 Relay – Brian Grove, Chris Machiela, Zach Fraga, Gregory Roy

Girl’s 4×400 Relay – Daysi Wilkinson, Tia Francavilla, Emily Cohen, Cat Urso

Boy’s 4×400 Relay – Chris Machiela, Ricky Roy, Caleb Walz, Gregory Roy

Girl’s 4×800 Relay – Ashley Pisciottano, Emily Cohen, Julia Corley, Cat Urso

Boy’s 4×800 Relay – Caleb Walz, Nick Sexton, Luke Albert, Scott Simpson

Congratulations to our Track & Field Teams.  Our boy’s team won the District Championship for the 4th straight year.  Our girl’s team brought home the Runner-Up trophy.  Our boys & girls 4×100, 4×400, and 4×800 relays all came in first place and will advance to the Regional Championship next week.  There were 14 girls and 15 boys who qualified in individual events for Regionals.

The following athletes were District Champions in individual events:

Kimmy Ruch – 1st place in the Long Jump, 100m Dash and 200m Dash

J.C. Charles – 1st place in High Jump and Long Jump

Ricky Roy – 1st place in 200m Dash and 400m Dash

Caleb Walz – 1st place in 800m Run

Scott Simpson -1st place in 1600m run and 3200 meter run

In addition to our relays and 1st place winners, the following is a list of all of our Regional Qualifiers:

Girls:

Victoria Crocetti – High Jump

Katie Wentz – Pole Vault and 200m Dash

Avery Eddlemon – Long Jump

Tia Francavilla – Long Jump and 400m Dash

Danielle Hurme – Triple Jump

Cathryn Urso – Discus and 800m Run

Sarah Collins – 100m and 200m Dash

Emily Cohen – 400m Dash

Emily Cardinal – 100m Hurdles

Ashley Pisciottano – 800m and 1600m Run

Julia Corley – 1600m Run

Makayla Richardson – 3200m Run

Grace Goebel – 3200m Run

Boys:

Robert Bankert – High Jump and Triple Jump

Ben Sorber – High Jump

Jacob Percy – Pole Vault

Kaelen Crowley – Shot Put and Discus

Tyler Chaisson – Shot Put

Brian Grove – 100m Dash

Chris Machiela – 400m Dash

Greg Roy – Long Jump and 400m Dash

Luke Albert – 800m and 1600m Run

Lucas Mayer – 800m and 3200m Run

Nick Sexton – 800m Run