Local Sonshine Christian Academy students attending Sun Coast Student Convention 2011 in Hudson, Fla., recently are shown in front row, left to right, Kayla Blake, Heather Helmerich, Stephanie Santana, Rachael Santana, Kelsea Noe, Mikaila Shults, Natalie Alexander, Kristyn Hendry, Nicole Hernandez.

Back row, left to right: Matt Speer, David Stone, Kodi Calvert, J.C. Simon, Hector Marquez, Shaun Hermes, Talor Spurlock and Robert Norvell.

The local scholars competed with more than 350 Florida and Bahamas teens.

They won top honors in archery, arts, basketball, checkers, clowns, crafts, photography, puppetry, soccer kick, table tennis, theatre, track & field, ventriliquism, and volleyball girls second state championship for ACE and FCAA four consecutive years.

SCA earned an invitation to the International Student Convention in May at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. The Family Worship Center & Christian Academy on Rt. 80, Ft Myers, Fla., has existed for more than 30 years and serves Lehigh Acres, LaBelle and area residents. Photo by Joni Ferster