Class of 2026
The King’s Academy celebrated the Class of 2026 through a meaningful season of Baccalaureate and Commencement. Surrounded by family, faculty, and friends, graduates were honored for their academic achievement, faithfulness, and readiness for the opportunities ahead.
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2026 Legacy Gala
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Faithfulness
the Class of 2016
Stories from This Issue
A selection of stories highlighting achievement, stewardship, institutional growth, and the people carrying TKA’s mission forward.
145 Years: God’s Faithfulness Through the Generations
More than 250 guests gathered in a transformed Tibbetts Building for a record-setting evening honoring the generations who have sustained the mission of The King’s Academy.
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Ndurumo Named Person of the Year
Dr. Michael Ndurumo (’73) received United Nations-Kenya’s highest honor for a lifetime of leadership and service.
Read His StoryGrowth
Enrollment Jumps, Reversing Three-Year Slide
TKA opened the 2026–2027 school year with 423 students and boarding students representing 26 countries.
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Building Today for Tomorrow
Summer projects across campus are preserving historic buildings, improving learning spaces, and preparing TKA to serve the next generation of students.
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Summer 2026 · ContentsAthletics
Participation, excellence, and the value of competition.
Explore AthleticsCampus Life
Learning, creativity, faith, and community.
Explore Campus LifeAlumni News
Alumni achievement, service, and connection.
Explore Alumni NewsGiving & Legacy
Stewardship across generations.
Explore Giving & LegacyIn Memoriam
Remembering members of the TKA community.
View In MemoriamLearning in Community
Academic challenge, creativity, faith formation, and relationships shape the everyday experience of students at The King’s Academy.
Learning Comes Alive
Hands-on experiences encourage curiosity, observation, conversation, and meaningful connections across the curriculum.
Discovery Through Inquiry
Students develop confidence and durable skills through experimentation, collaboration, and increasingly independent thinking.
Upper School students prepare for college, leadership, and calling through rigorous coursework, thoughtful discussion, research, collaboration, and real-world application.
Alumni News
Across professions, communities, and countries, TKA alumni continue to serve, lead, create, and contribute in meaningful ways.
Collins Brings New Meaning to “Bull” Market
From the professional rodeo circuit to the world of financial planning, Kyler Collins (’17) is building a life shaped by faith, family, resilience, and hard work.
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Smith Named Distinguished University Alum
Dr. Rachel Smith (’99) received Richmont Graduate University’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her contributions to psychology and mental health.
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Judge Dwight Stokes
Judge Stokes received the 2025 Carson-Newman University Alumni Triumph Award.
Steven E. Kitts
Steven reconnected with President Emeritus Walter Grubb during a gathering in West Knoxville.
Slobodan Kozomara
Slobodan lives in England and remains grateful for the role TKA played in shaping his life.
Dr. Agnieszka Lukaszczyk
Dr. Lukaszczyk continues to influence international space policy and leadership.
Stewardship Across Generations
Alumni, families, churches, and friends have sustained the mission of The King’s Academy for generations. Their generosity continues to shape opportunities for students today.
Which Will Do You Have?
A thoughtful consideration of estate planning, making one’s wishes known, and the importance of determining how resources will serve family, ministry, and meaningful causes for generations to come.
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We Remember
With gratitude, we remember alumni and friends who have gone before us. Their lives remain part of the history, community, and enduring legacy of The King’s Academy.
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The Clarion
DIGITAL EDITION
SUMMER 2026
SUMMER 2026 EDITION
CLASS OF 2026
WALKING IN PURPOSE. PREPARED FOR LIFE.
The King’s Academy celebrated the Class of 2026 through a meaningful season of Baccalaureate and Commencement. Surrounded by family, faculty, and friends, our graduates were honored for their academic achievements, faithfulness, and readiness to serve wherever God leads them next.
250+
GUESTS AT THE
2026 LEGACY GALA
79%
OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
COMPETE IN ATHLETICS
145
YEARS OF GOD’S
FAITHFULNESS
10
YEARS CELEBRATED BY
THE CLASS OF 2016
FEATURED STORIES
LEGACY GALA
145 Years: God’s Faithfulness Through the Generations
More than 250 guests gathered in a transformed Tibbetts Building for a record-setting evening celebrating God’s faithfulness and supporting students.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Michael Ndurumo Named Person of the Year
From Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy to international leadership, Dr. Michael Ndurumo has changed the future of deaf education throughout East Africa.
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS
Building Today for Tomorrow
Summer projects across campus are preserving historic buildings, improving learning spaces, and preparing TKA for the next generation.
CAMPUS LIFE
Moments That Matter
Faith, learning, friendship, creativity, and leadership come together each day at The King’s Academy. Explore a few of the moments that shaped the 2025–2026 school year.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Students brought a beloved story to life through music, acting, design, teamwork, and months of preparation.
FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP
President Dr. Fred Eaves gathered with area pastors to strengthen relationships between TKA and local churches.
ELEMENTARY LEARNING
Lower School students explored new ideas through lessons that made learning active, joyful, and meaningful.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DISCOVERY
Middle School students grew in independence as they collaborated, asked deeper questions, and developed durable skills.
UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS
Upper School students prepared for college and calling through rigorous coursework, discussion, research, and real-world application.
ALUMNI NEWS
Celebrating the impact of TKA alumni around the world.
JUDGE DWIGHT STOKES (’70)
Judge Stokes received the 2025 Carson-Newman University Alumni Triumph Award for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
STEVEN E. KITTS (’71)
Steven reconnected with President Emeritus Walter Grubb during a City-Wide Service Group meeting in West Knoxville.
SLOBODAN KOZOMARA (’95)
Slobodan lives in England, works as a physical therapist, and remains deeply grateful for the role TKA played in his life.
DR. AGNIESZKA LUKASZCZYK (’99)
Dr. Lukaszczyk continues to influence international space policy and recently hosted the Munich Space Summit in Belgium.
A LEGACY THAT LASTS
Generations of alumni, families, churches, and friends have helped The King’s Academy prepare students for lives of faith, service, leadership, and impact. Your support provides financial aid, strengthens academic and extracurricular programs, enhances campus facilities, and creates opportunities for students today and for generations to come.
“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” Psalm 145:4
IN MEMORIAM
We remember with gratitude the alumni and friends who have gone before us. Their lives remain part of the story and legacy of The King’s Academy.