 | President's Update HCBA/TKA Alumni, Greetings from Seymour, TN, and the campus of The King's Academy. I pray that this email finds you and your family well. Here at The King's Academy, we are excited to be finishing out an incredible school year while preparing for an active summer of improvements and preparations moving forward. Throughout this academic year, we have achieved many exciting milestones and achievements both in and outside of our classrooms. We welcomed students from our 100th and 101st nations (Bonaire and New Guinea) in the history of our boarding program, while also excelling athletically and academically. As our attention turns to the upcoming year, please join us in praying for the Lord's provision in regard to enrollment and favor within our local and global communities. We continue to be in contact with students across the globe as families partner with TKA for their child's educational journey. It is my hope that you will be able to join us on campus for one of the many events coming up for our alumni. We covet your prayers and greatly appreciate your support as we continue to seek to develop servant leaders that will change the world for Christ. In Christ, Jeremy Sandefur
President | Upcoming Alumni Events We love to have our Alumni on campus! Below are a few upcoming dates that we would like for you to place on your calendar and are invited to join us. | Class of 2023 Events Our class of 2023 Baccalaureate service and graduation are just around the corner! We would like to invite you to attend these two events. Baccalaureate Date: Sunday, May 7
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Seymour First Baptist Graduation Date: Friday, May 19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tibbetts | Homecoming 2023 Save the Date! Mark your calendars and save these dates for the 2023 Alumni Homecoming events! We are looking forward to having our alumni on campus on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23. All alumni are encouraged to join us as we celebrate 144 years of faith-based education. Any classes who would like to host a reunion during Homecoming 2023, please notify Lori Campbell (alumni@thekingsacademy.net) for assistance. To purchase your homecoming ticket, use the link below. Alumni Tailgate Date: Friday, September 22
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Reagan Pavilion Football Game Date: Friday, September 22
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Huskey Field Alumni Event Date: Saturday, September 23
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Woody Auditorium | 2023 Legacy Award Recipients Janice Mink & Rich Wallace In February, the annual Legacy Awards were presented during a special presentation at the Love Gala hosted at Johnson University. The Legacy Award was established to honor a lifetime of faithful support to TKA/HCBA to deserving recipients who gave of their time, energy, efforts, resources, and so much more. Ms. Janice Mink was recognized for serving 39 years as a dedicated member of our school faculty and staff. Ms. Janice Mink is a walking legend on the campus of The King’s Academy as she has served faithfully for four decades and is leaving a legacy like few who have come before her, while setting the standard for all who are currently employed and are yet to come. Ms. Mink is the definition of dedication and professionalism as she has ushered hundreds, albeit thousands, of students from across the globe into their opportunity as TKA Lions. Mr. Rich Wallace has long dedicated his time, energy, and resources into the ministry of The King’s Academy. Mr. Wallace has faithfully served as a member of our Board of Trustees, chairing it for some time, along with dedicating his energy to protecting the legacy and the future of The King’s Academy. As a successful lawyer within our community, Mr. Wallace has provided much wisdom, discernment, and encouragement to academy leaders for many years. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Janice Mink and Mr. Rich Wallace on this prestigious and well-deserved recognition. | Janice Mink Retirement Annoucement Ms. Janice Mink will be retiring at the end of December 2023. Ms. Mink has faithfully served HCBA/TKA for forty years as a dedicated and impactful member of our school leadership team, overseeing the admissions process for hundreds of international students. Ms. Mink is an encouragement to everyone she comes in contact with both locally and internationally. The legacy that Ms. Mink leaves behind is one of godly wisdom, kindness, discernment, inclusivity, and a loving heart for the nations. Ms. Mink has graciously agreed to pour into our new leaders and serve until the end of the calendar year. When you see Ms. Mink, please thank her and let her know how she has impacted your life. | J.T. Shen Science Center at Atchley Hall Update As announced earlier this year, we are making renovations to Atchley Hall for the J.T. Shen Science Center. The walls in Atchley Hall have come down and the initial construction phases are beginning. We are looking forward to the many more lives of students who will be impacted for Christ through this new and exciting STEAM building. | Alumni Spotlight David Mosher TKA alum, David Mosher, graduated with the class of 1973. On campus, David is more fondly know as Señor Mosher. He has taught Spanish and other various subjects at The Academy for the past 38 years. David has shared his experience as an alumnus with his students throughout the years. This year, he has decided to join his wife in retirement. However, his lasting legacy will leave an impact on families for generations to come. David is pictured here with is family Wife: Jama (retired TKA Teacher), Daughter: Laurel - Class of 2000 (TKA Librarian) Granddaughters: Enna and Claire (Current TKA Students) | Legacy Fund Update The Legacy Fund was established in 2021 as a general development fund aimed at the ability to allow those willing to leave a legacy of giving at The King's Academy. The 2022 Legacy Fund was well-funded by the generous gifts of many who faithfully gave of their resources. The Legacy Fund was able to provide the following on campus during the 2021-22 academic year: furnishings for the
Dr. Carroll Reece Reagan Pavilion, Love Where We Live campaign needs, bumper stickers and marketing supplies, a new LED sign for the entrance at Boyd's Creek, a new walk-in freezer for the Food Services department, water filling stations throughout campus, bonuses for faculty, mulch for the PreK and Elementary playground, and much more. We are grateful to all who gave so generously to the Legacy Fund and gratefully welcome all gifts to help further the Legacy of The King's Academy! | Prayer Partners Email If you would like to receive a monthly email containing detailed prayer requests along with answered prayers please sign up below. Mr. Sandefur sends our "Prayer Partners" email to stakeholders on the first day of each month to those who are willing to intercede on behalf of the Academy. We would value your commitment to pray for the present and future of TKA. | Lions Weekly Updates Are you interested in receiving a weekly update that is provided to families, students, stakeholders, and members of the Lions community? If so, use the link below to sign up to hear weekly what is occurring on our campus and within our student population. | Helpful Links The following are helpful links for you to be able to quickly access The King's Academy website and social media platforms. | | |
