Student Clubs

Sponsor: Dan Atwell
Email: dan.atwell@tka.org
Student President Leader: Melody Vuong
Meeting Details: Once a month during lunch
Mission Statement: This student-run literary magazine exists to inspire TKA students by publishing writings, artwork, and photography created by students, teachers, and alumni displaying their God-given talents.

Sponsor: Claudia Sanborn
Email: claudia.sanborn@tka.org
Student President Leader: Chloe Cheung, Anika Huang, Audrey Cai, Sophie Chen Membership:
Meeting Details: Once a week at lunch or after school.
Mission Statement: Empower students in their artistic endeavors by building an art community.

Sponsor: Noah Sanborn
Email: noah.sanborn@tka.org
Student President Leader: Caren Ho and Giselle Stern
Meeting Details: Tuesdays at lunch
Mission Statement: We will meet to learn about Chinese culture and other Asian cultures.

Sponsor: Stephanie Huber
Email: stephanie.huber@tka.org
Student President Leader: Nathan Lilly
Meeting Details: Thursday lunches every other week
Mission Statement: To meet and grow together in our knowledge of ASL.

Sponsor: Alison Schoch
Email: alison.schoch@tka.org
Student President Leader: Jialin Zhang
Meeting Details: Wednesday Lunch twice a month
Mission Statement: This club will create a place where badminton enthusiasts join together and play for fun and exercise.

Sponsor: Faith Shannon
Email: faith.shannon@tka.org
Student President Leader: Joyce Yoo, Caitlyn Barton
Membership: ALL
Mission Statement: This club will focus on helping the community by fundraising and conducting food drives for local programs.

Sponsor: KJ Kingsolver, David Huang
Email: kj.kingsolver@tka.org, david.huang@tka.org
Student President Leader: Andrew Lam
Meeting Details: Twice a semester
Mission Statement: This club aims to build new friendships between junior high and high school students.

Sponsor: Amy Myers
Email: amy.myers@tka.org
Student President Leader: Bella Giles, Evangeline Montgomery
Meeting Details: Once or twice a month during lunch
Mission Statement: To encourage and promote bonds between high school girls and junior high girls in a Christ-centered and fun environment.

Sponsor: Stacey Reed
Email: stacey.reed@tka.org
Student President Leader: Maddie Eskinder
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission statement: Our goals are to elevate and show love, to encourage artistic expression, to establish a high bar for academic performance, and, in the end, to serve as the central hub for Black student life on campus.

Sponsor: Stewart Joslyn
Email: stewart.joslyn@tka.org
Student Membership Leader: Eric Araijo, Samuel Pasumorthy
Meeting Details: Once every other week, Wednesdays or Fridays
Mission Statement: We believe that playing Brawlsters together in a group is a great way to connect and build enduring relationships. Different Modes in game promote teamwork and encourage students to support each other in a welcoming environment where we can all grow in game and real life. Through shared experiences playing together, we will not only grow closer as a community, but strengthen bonds with each other. We are committed to making opportunities to have fun and grow through playing Brawlsters. This is also a safe space to relieve the academic load and hang out with friends and play games and just to chill.

Sponsor: Rick Palm
Email: rick.palm@tka.org
Student President Leader: Benji Hirota
Meeting Details: Tuesdays during lunch
Mission Statement: This club aims to promote the game of bridge and improve strategy and ethical play.

Sponsor: Eddie Mui
Email: eddie.mui@tka.org
Student President Leader: Abigail Pravinata
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: The Business and Entrepreneurship Club is Christ-centered club that guides individuals on the principles and techniques of business, investment, and entrepreneurship, and demonstrates their practical application in the establishment of a startup.

Sponsor: Steve Weiss
Email: steve.weiss@tka.org
Student President Leader: Karissa Tang
Meeting Details: Once a month on Mondays
Mission Statement: Glorify God by learning and showing magic tricks to bring joy to others.

Sponsor: Claudia Sanborn
Email: claudia.sanborn@tka.org
Student President Leader: Camille Jerdonek
Meeting Details: Every two weeks on Mondays
Mission Statement: The ceramics club is for students who seek to glorify God through ceramic art. Ceramics club is a place for students of all skill levels to learn new techniques and inspire each other in their artwork.

Sponsor: Edward Njoo
Email: edward.njoo@tka.org
Student President Leader: Harahng Lee
Meeting Details: Once a month on Monday
Mission Statement: This club is designed to allow students taking chemistry to build relationships and study together.

Sponsor: Rick Hardy
Email: rick.hardy@tka.org
Student President Leader: Derek Huang; Andrew Wong
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: Students will build friendships while playing chess.

Sponsor: Shirley Tseng
Email: shirley.tseng@tka.org
Student President Leader: Grant Hur
Meeting Details: Fridays during lunch
Mission Statement: The Coding Club is a community of students from a vast array of coding familiarity, who share a common interest in coding and who want to learn more. We aim to collaborate with others to improve our coding skills and have fun with challenges while building relationships and using our work to honor God.

Sponsor: Ryan Bortz
Email: ryan.bortz@tka.org
Student President Leader: Abigail Pinto
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: We will spread the love of God by collaborating with other musicians so we can perform for individuals in our community.

Sponsor: Shirley Tseng
Email: shirley.tseng@tka.org
Student President Leader: Matthew Chang, Daniel Yang, Benjamin Wong
Meeting Details: Tuesdays, once every two weeks
Mission Statement: The goal is to practice and prepare for coding contests and develop skills.

Sponsor: Tanya Terry
Email: tanya.terry@tka.org
Student President Leader: Alina Yang, Annalyn Javate
Meeting Details: Once a month Wednesday lunch
Mission Statement: A relaxing environment to crochet and give back to the community by donating items to local institutions or people in need.

Sponsor: Joe Maemone

Email: joe.maemone@tka.org
Student President Leader: Emily Oh
Meeting Details: One Wednesday every quarter, when weight room is available Mission Statement: Growing our bodies stronger for God’s glory.

Sponsor: Julie Somers
Email: julie.somers@tka.org
Student President Leader: Jay Kim, Anvita Kumar
Meeting Details: Biweekly on Wednesday
Mission Statement: This club will teach fundamental music in percussion, while building enduring relationships with others by performing together.

Sponsor: Jason Terry
Email: jason.terry@tka.org
Student President Leader: Kagan Terry
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: To allow a place for student-athletes to share their testimonies and for others to learn about the Lord.

Sponsor: Ed Lanning
Email: edward.lanning@tka.org
Student President Leader: Pax Grosjean and Connor Esson
Meeting Details: Twice a month - One fishing outing a month
Mission Statement: We will teach fishing skills and explore the wonders of fishing. We will be servant leaders in the art of fishing, promoting the humane treatment of fish and the protection of God’s natural world.

Sponsor: Laura Tompkins
Email: laura.tompkins@tka.org
Student President: Grace Enjiaxu
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: To inspire student’s love for nature and conservation by educating them about the scientific knowledge behind God’s creation.

Sponsor: Calina Okazaki
Email: calina.okazaki@tka.org
Student President Leader: Maximus Lee
Meeting Details: Twice a month at lunchtime on Fridays

Mission Statement: The High School Book Club aims to motivate people to read and connect to other people through their passion for books.

Sponsor: Joshua Stricker
Email: joshua.stricker@tka.org
Student President Leader: Aaron Chin
Meeting Details: Once a month
Mission Statement: The Health Professions Club attempts to educate students about the medical field and encourage them to consider medicine as a future profession.

Sponsor: Jon Shieh
Email: jon.shieh@tka.org
Student President Leader: Kyle Zheng, Jason Lee
Meeting Details: Once every other week
Mission Statement: This club will allow kids who are passionate about history to bond together and to also, study and help each other.

Sponsor: Winnie Huang
Email: winnie.huang@tka.org
Student President Leader: Xiaoyu (Luna) Xiong
Meeting Details: Once a month
Mission Statement: This club will unite diverse perspectives, foster personal growth, and build connections under God’s guidance.

Sponsor: Joanie Burnside
Email: joanie.burnside@tka.org
Student President Leader: Aaron Chen
Meeting Details: Every Monday during lunch
Mission Statement: To use our talents in theater to share God's love with others through acting.

Sponsor: Suna Kim
Email: suna.kim@tka.org
Student President Leader: Nila Rajkumar
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: The purpose of the club is to get Junior Highers interested in books. We will talk about books at meetings and play fun games such as doing raffles, scavenger hunts, and trivia challenges.

Sponsor: Stacey Reed

Email: stacey.reed@tka.org
Student President Leader: Dayeon Lim, Iris Hong
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: This club will foster a community where students can explore and appreciate Korean culture through music, dance, and more. We strive to build servant leadership and enduring relationships through collaborative projects, community service, and shared interests.

Sponsor: Jerry Nastari
Email: jerry.nastari@tka.org
Student President Leader: Soham Matalia Membership: High School Only
Mission Statement: Student will gather to practice

Sponsor: Jen Vawter
Email: jen.vawter@tka.org
Student President Leader: Keanan Vawter
Meeting Details: Twice a month, Fridays
Mission Statement: The Mountain Biking Club strives to build enduring relationships while being good stewards of God’s creation and our bodies.

Sponsor: Matt Berry
Email: matthew.berry@tka.org
Student President Leader: Shin-En Chen
Meeting Details: Once a week
Mission Statement: Our mission is to create works that reflect the beauty and intricacies of music. Music is a gift from God that we believe everyone can cherish. We intend to spread the joy of music composition to our members.

Sponsor: Pauline Park
Email: pauline.park@tka.org
Student President Leader: Caren Ho
Meeting Details: Twice a month during lunch on Wednesdays
Mission Statement: This club provides chances for students to learn more about the human brain that God created.

Sponsor: Christiana Kim
Email: christiana.kim@tka.org
Student President Leader: Aidan Chin
Membership: ALL
Mission Statement: This club will spread smiles by helping children born with a cleft lip or cleft palate.

Sponsor: Youngki Lee
Email: youngki.lee@tka.org
Student President Leader: Bowen Vuan, Roy Lee, Kyle Lei, Rocky Liu, Timothy Yan 
Meeting Details: Weekly
Mission Statement: The goal of this club is to promote interest in physics and to inspire a deeper understanding of the subject to help students discover the beauty of how God’s creation works.

Sponsor: Mary Dowden
Email: mary.dowden@tka.org
Student President Leader: Catherine Xu
Meeting Details: Once every other week at lunch on Wednesdays
Mission Statement: This club is meant to bring students who are interested in psychology together to learn more and improve through discussions.

Sponsor: Claudia Sanborn
Email: claudia.sanborn@tka.org
Student President Leader: Elizabeth Lin, Kaydence Chang
Meeting Details: Every two weeks
Mission Statement: The Purple Links Club strives to promote the well-being of others through a spirit of service and compassion.

Sponsor: Kate Adams
Sponsor Email: kate.adams@tka.org
Student President Leader: Joshua Lee
Meeting Details: Every Tuesday
Mission Statement: The Puzzle Game Club is a community devoted to connecting people and creating relationships through puzzle games.

Sponsor: Michael Wilton
Email: michael.wilton@tka.org
Student President Leader: Cynthia Gao
Meeting Details: Twice a month on Tuesdays at lunch
Mission Statement: This club provides an opportunity for students to use their talents to serve the community while encouraging the heart for community service.

Sponsor: Dean Otsuka
Email: dean.otsuka@tka.org

Student President Leader: Maya Heeren 

Meeting Details: Once a month
Mission Statement: This club seeks to encourage nationwide participation in the elections. This is a non-partisan club.

Sponsor: Christiana Kim
Email: christiana.kim@tka.org
Student President Leader: Rose Zheng
Meeting Details: Twice a month on Tuesdays during lunch
Mission Statement: The Sisters in Christ is a club for girls to meet together to grow in faith, build honest relationships, and serve God and others.

Sponsor: Elisa Ting
Email: elisa.ting@tka.org
Student President Leader: Elaine Rasti
Meeting Details: Tuesdays during lunch every other week
Mission Statement: The Soulwinning Club trains students to clearly and simply be able to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to unbelievers.

Sponsor: Chris Schoppet-Panzarini
Email: chris.schoppet@tka.org
Student President Leader: Brooklyn Durbin

Meeting Details: Weekly Wednesdays at Lunch
Mission Statement: Using our collective creativity and imagination, players create a collaborative story in a supportive environment where everyone can find a sense of belonging.

Sponsor: Jennifer Kau
Email: jennifer.kau@tka.org
Student President Leader: Jordan Baldovino
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: The Filipino Club exists to preserve and promote universal friendship, “kaibigan”, among all people of different ages and cultural backgrounds through our Filipino heritage while emphasizing the love of Christ.

Sponsor: Shirley Tseng
Email: shirley.tseng@tka.org
Student President Leader: Ryan Injaty
Meeting Details: Twice a month on Tuesdays
Mission Statement: This club will bring students together over the popular game Minecraft.

Sponsor: Jen Urano
Email: jen.urano@tka.org
Student President Leader: Vera Cho
Meeting Details: Every three weeks
Mission Statement: The Sisterhood Collective is a group of sisters in Christ dedicated to deepening their relationships with one another and with God. Our mission is to build meaningful connections that bridge differences in grade levels and backgrounds. We aim to support each other in academic pursuits, casual interactions, and moments of vulnerability.

Sponsor: Jason Terry
Email: jason.terry@tka.org
Student President Leader: Aden Mexicano
Meeting Details: Once a month on Wednesday
Mission Statement: We will teach everyone rules of boxing and boxing techniques. 

Sponsor: Christiana Kim
Email: Christiana.kim@tka.org
Student President Leader: Mary Engelkemier, Natalie Chamness, Bella Giles
Meeting Details: 2-3 times per dance event
Mission Statement: The dress exchange club aims to provide a safe space for high school girls to connect across grades while offering a quick, sustainable, and affordable way to dress shop/find your dream dress.

Sponsor: Rachel Hirota
Email: rachel.hirota@tka.org
Student President Leader: Annie Mao
Meeting Details: 2-3 times a month
Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide a student perspective of The King’s Academy and encourage school spirit. We use social media as a news platform for sports, events, and other activities happening both during and after school hours. Through social media, we connect students, staff, and parents. We hope to learn how to use this relatively new platform in a beneficial way to help and display the unique culture and achievements of our school.

Sponsor: Calina Okazaki
Email: calina.okazaki@tka.org
Student President Leader: Theo Haddad
Meeting details: Once a month
Mission Statement: Pokemon is a game of strategy and bonding. Instead of bonding with Pokemon, you will bond in a game filled with action with many new students. Pokemon also allows students to lead their own teams as student leaders.

Sponsor: Chris Davis
Email: chris.davis@tka.org
Student President Leader: Elias Yao
Meeting Details: Once a month or once every other month
Mission Statement: Our mission is to teach fellow students to develop connections with both other students and God, via surfing in His creation.

Sponsor: Christiana Kim
Email: christiana.kim@tka.org
Student President Leader: Joanna Lee
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: The club strives to help TKA’s new students and staff feel welcome and supported through their first year at TKA. We want to grow in our relationship with God and our relationships with one another.

Sponsor: Dean Otsuka
Email: dean.otsuka@tka.org
Student President Leader: Daniel Ha
Meeting Details: Once a month
Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide the TKA community with an opportunity to learn about how shoes impacted the history of various countries such as the US, Europe, and Asia. We aim to create a safe space for all students eager to delve into how history connects with shoes.

Sponsor: Jon Shieh

Email: jon.shieh@tka.org
Student President Leader: Linha Park
Meeting Details: Twice a month
Mission Statement: Create packages with sanitary and menstrual products for homeless women.

Sponsor: Leanne Mariscal
Email: leanne.mariscal@tka.org
Student President Leader: Rose Zheng
Meeting Details: Once a month during lunch
Mission Statement: This club encourages students to build relationships and glorify God through writing.

Sponsor: David Howe

Email: david.howe@tka.org

Student President Leader: Micah Yang
Meeting Details: Once a week on Tuesdays during lunch
Mission Statement: This club will come together to play the popular game Yugioh.