Early last Saturday morning as the fog was lifting, TKA students from both the Clewiston and West Palm Beach campuses were starting their day serving at the Vinceremos Riding Center. The Center serves to enhance the lives of special needs people in Palm Beach County by using gentle movement of the horse as therapy and recreation.

Throughout the day, TKA students assisted the riders, painted fences, raked and cleared manure on the horse fields; truly demonstrating what it means to be Christ-like. While the students gave of themselves through their service, they were blessed in turn by the lives of the individuals they assisted.

Last weekend, TKA entered three choirs in the Florida Vocal Association’s Music Performance Assessments: His People, The King’s Men and the Ladies of His People. All three choirs performed beautifully and received rave reviews. All judges commented that TKA was one of the top schools they heard all weekend. Choir director Mrs. Sonia Santiago stated, “Our students shine wherever we go and I feel honored to be associated with these high caliber young people.” The ratings received by the choirs reflected their excellence (overall receiving 12 ratings: 10 Superiors and 2 Excellents):

His People received straight Superiors: a perfect score with all A’s resulting in three possible Superior ratings for their onstage performance and a Superior in Sight-Singing.

Ladies of His People received straight Superiors: a perfect score with all A’s resulting in three possible Superior ratings for their onstage performance and a Superior in Sight-Singing.

The King’s Men received 2 Superiors & 2 Excellents: a nearly perfect score with A’s & high B’s for their onstage performance and a Superior in Sight-Singing.

Of particular note, all three choirs received a perfect Superior rating for Sight-Singing. This is a wonderful accomplishment as this is the most challenging part of the competition. This shows that we not only have talented singers but are educating musicians as well. TKA is proud of our singers and their efforts in producing exceptional music as a team.

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.

Recently, four TKA seniors traveled to Palm Beach Atlantic University with Business teacher, Mrs. Anne Spell, to compete in the PBA Business Challenge. The students had previously competed at the school level by “pitching their business plans” to a panel of TKA business experts. Two entrepreneurial companies were then selected to move on to Palm Beach Atlantic’s Business Challenge. The two groups that moved on included:

Business Name: Single Digits
Students: Madison Collins, Danielle Hurme, Destiny Gombos

Business Name: Common Scents
Student: Cecilia Breland

Both groups presented their business plans to mock investors in the PBAU competition against more than 30 teams from other schools. Our TKA students were so well prepared that both groups were selected as one of the six finalists and Cecilia Breland with her “Common Scents” brand captured Second Place overall and a cash prize! Cecilia is now creating her own business from this project and is designing her own solid perfumes and containers. TKA is thrilled at the dedication and preparation that these Business students and their teacher put into this competition and for their success in the first year of entering the competition.

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.

Loins, tigers and bears oh my! That is just what the little 2’s from the Greeenacres campus were cheering as they began their odyssey through their African Savannah “playground”! Sadly, mother nature didn’t allow the expedition to take place outside, but that didn’t stop these busy little explorers, they were just as excited to search for their beloved animals in the church sanctuary. With safari hats, African attire and homemade cardboard tube binoculars in hand they searched anxiously to find hidden elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, cheetahs and monkeys. Each time another animal was found exited little screeches could be heard throughout the “jungle”.

The children’s safari wraps up their lesson on Into The Wild in which they studied wild animals and zoo life. Their bible teaching was on Noah’s Ark and their vocabulary focused on words that supported their activities throughout the month.

Join us soon to see what these little guys are up to next!

The King’s Academy’s Kahlert Stadium was abuzz Tuesday February 28th as the
inaugural season of lacrosse kicked off against John I Leonard High School. The team
raced out to an early 8-2 lead midway through the second quarter behind a solid
defensive effort and timely goals being scored on the offensive end. The team held on
in the second half to secure the programs first victory 13-7 behind 5 goals from junior
Austin Masi.

The attack group is led by Andrew and Jonathan Neal. As an eighth grader,
Jonathan brings a wealth of lacrosse skills, knowledge and speed. His older brother
Andrew will provide the size, muscle and intimidation. Junior Greg White and Senior
Josh Shorey will round out the attack group. Both have demonstrated quickness, speed
and an eagerness to learn and improve. Sophomore Andrew Berg and eighth grader
Chris Berg will also be competing for playing time.

Offensively, the TKA midfield group is led by Junior Austin Masi, Junior Shaefer
Slavic and Freshmen Seth Gatchell. Defensively, the midfield group will look to Junior
Pedro Ojeda, Sophomore Garrett Larson and Senior Sean Meyer. Junior Beau
Hoskins, Freshmen AJ Biehl and Junior Joey Agnello will also compete for playing
time.

Defensively, the team is led by seniors Steven Kranz, and Brandon Miles. Both
are standout athletes from the football program and transitioned easily to the physical
demands of lacrosse. Juniors Daniel Delgado, Matthew Criser, Junior Jake McCarty,
Senior Austin Titus and Junior Cody Weber will round out the low defenders in 2012.
Junior Hunter Reed and Freshmen Dominick DeMarsico will be sharing the Long Stick
Midfield Spot.

The starting Goalie spot has been earned by Senior Talbot Keating. Talbot has
worked hard in the off season to be able to provide a consistent and reliable player
between the pipes. Junior Remy Colter has also shown impressive strides as a goalie
and will look to see playing time during the 2012 campaign.

New head coach Brett VanAlstyne is excited about the potential of this young
program and is poised to take the Lions to the next level competing for championships.
Come out and support the team as they take on the Park Vista Cobras Thursday March
1st at TKA’s Kahlert Stadium at 6:30 p.m.