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.
SUMMER WIRED
Students learned through hands-on challenges designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving.
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.
TODD PERKINS (’80)
Todd serves as President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile, Alabama, and remembers his academy years with gratitude.
MARY SHEPHERD FULLER (’83)
Mary lives in Ringgold, Georgia, and serves alongside her husband, Robert, through Harvest Deaf Ministries.
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.