As TKA students returned to school after Christmas vacation, they were treated to a special
guest speaker during their chapel time, TKA alumna Megan Fraga ’07. Megan, who works
with Partners Worldwide, was TKA’s Homecoming Ministry Focus this year for which the
students raised more than $5,000 through their Homecoming efforts. She joined with Partners
Worldwide to participate in a one-year Program Management Internship in Liberia where she
is instrumental in helping local entrepreneurs by providing capital and business mentorship to
stimulate commerce all while spreading the love of God through partnership with local churches.
Megan shared the path that led her initially to Sudan and now to Liberia as well as the lessons
she has learned from following this path including the insight she has gained from her life
experiences in these civil war torn nations. As Megan spoke to the students, her heart for the
people of these countries was very evident as was her desire to help them become self-sustained
entities. Megan shared, “It is my strange affinity towards challenge, my love for Africa, and
my enthusiasm to serve Christ that I believe is leading me.” Megan’s family still resides in
Wellington and her brother Zach is a senior at TKA. Students were blessed to hear of Megan’s
adventures, especially considering she had been sitting in their seats just a few years prior; they
could see that one person can make a difference in this world.

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.

TKA was honored to have Congressman Allen West speak to the junior and senior classes on
their first day back to school following Christmas vacation. Congressman West eloquently
discussed his personal background growing up in Atlanta, Georgia and serving as an officer in
the U.S. Army as well as delving into current issues facing our government today. It was
particularly poignant that he opened and closed his address with professions of his faith,
encouraging students to start each day, as he does, reading a daily devotional In God We Still
Trust. He added to the assembly’s closing prayer his thankfulness for schools that can still freely
pray. Following his speech, he answered many scholarly questions asked by students. He also
remained behind to take pictures and speak to students and faculty individually. This gave senior
Michael Nisip the opportunity to personally thank Congressman West for nominating him to
the United States Air Force Academy and senior Kimmy Ruch thanked him for her nomination
to the United States Naval Academy. It was truly a pleasure to host Congressman West on our
campus and allow our students the opportunity to personally interact with this distinguished man
of faith.

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 Youth Leadership Hendry and Glades Counties program has accepted several TKAC
students’ applications to be a part of the leadership program’s 2011-2012 sessions. Leadership
Hendry and Glades Counties, a non-profit organization, was established in 2007 to help prepare
youth for community leadership opportunities. Students will learn about the needs, resources
and challenges facing Hendry and Glades Counties by working with community leaders and
business owners.

TKAC students will attend outings led by local leaders and representatives from nearby colleges
in order to learn about close-to-home topics such as county government, local environment,
agri-business and community service. Project Chair, Kim Hamilton, explains, “Our goal is to
provide a safe, meaningful and educational experience for the participants as well as their adult
facilitators. We see the educational flow moving in both directions.”

The participating TKAC students have already attended one session of the leadership program
and are looking forward to learning more about their community in the coming sessions. “The
leadership program is a unique and fun way to meet new people and learn about Hendry
and Glades counties and our community,” said Cheyenne Lusk. “I learned about managing
an agriculture business and business in general,” added fellow sophomore Kaley Pagan. The
next session will take place on January 26, 2012 and will focus on business and financial topics
pertaining to the two counties.

Recently, 118 seniors from The King’s Academy traveled to Ocklawaha for a three-day Senior Retreat at Southwind Camp.  The purpose of the retreat is to strengthen class unity while challenging students with regards to leadership and spiritual commitment.  Their days at camp consisted of team building activities, enjoying s’mores by the campfire, and even braving the chilly waters to swim and go down the water slide.  They also enjoyed a friendly competition between advisory groups in an “Amazing Race” format.  Competition included Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball and Couples Soccer.  During the Amazing Race, students raced to eat baby food, learned the Electric Slide, and memorized Bible verses, among other tasks to gain clues to win.  Students were also challenged throughout the weekend to embrace this year’s retreat theme “I Will.”  TKA faculty members shared personal testimonies and examples of how following God’s will was always better than following their own will.  Many students shared advice for the future and gave thanks to each other for the impact that class members have had on one other.  “The Senior Retreat is always a major highlight of our students’ senior year, allowing them time for team building, personal reflection and fellowship,” stated Michelle Kolar, TKA’s Director of Student Life.

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.