On April 28th, our Class of 2021 seniors attended an Academic Awards ceremony. Please join us in congratulating our seniors who earned awards and scholarships this year.
THE HEADMASTER’S AWARD: To senior cadets for outstanding service to the Academy:
- Sylvia Deitche
- Kenneth Fisher
- Isabella Brandreth
- Dominic Friend
- Kathryn Bonilla
- Yijian Lyu
- Hailey Gordon
HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL AWARD: In recognition of the cadets who have embraced their high school experience, and were involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and maintained strong academics:
- Maximilien Burkhardt
- Cooper Bostick
- Aidan Roland
- Liam Renou
- Avicenne Nasr
THE MAJOR MEGAN McCLUNG SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Presented to a female cadet who exhibits honor, courage, commitment, and leadership in the honor of Major Megan McClung, ‘91N:
- Caroline Fiorillo
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF WOMEN DESCENDANTS OF THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD: Presented to the cadet that shows the excellent character as a member of society; and outstanding behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen:
- Cristian Yanez Macedo
THE GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR FOUNDATION AWARD: For outstanding leadership as a senior cadet:
- Caroline Fiorillo
THE ST PETERSBURG CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: For outstanding leadership, military bearing, and excellence of character:
- Mariia Prodayavich
NJROTC DISTINGUISHED CADET: To the cadet with the highest combined average and scholastic standing in NJROTC, academics, and military bearing:
- Naval Science IV: Cristian Rogers-Romero
- Naval Science III: Collin Low
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY EXHIBITION DRILL AWARD: To the cadet who contributed the most to the Exhibition Drill Team:
- Zachary Fisher
JOSEPH C. GILLAM AWARD: Cadets wrote an area essay on leadership.
- Caroline Fiorillo
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLASTIC MEDAL: This award is presented annually to one NS-2 or NS-3 cadet at each unit based on the cadet’s overall scholastic achievements.
- Collin Low
THE AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II, KOREA AND VIETNAM: A certificate and medal for leadership and academic achievement:
- Madison Moore
THE AMERICAN LEGION BRONZE MUSIC MEDAL is awarded to the cadet that excelled to the highest level of their abilities in the fine art of music, while also exemplifying their creativity and leadership.
- Trent McCauley
THE ASSOCIATION OF MILITARY COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS OF THE UNITED STATES “President’s Medal”: This award is presented to a cadet that exemplifies the mission and standards of the schools NJROTC Program.
- Collin Low
THE PRUDENTIAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD: This is the United States’ largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service.
- Casey McKee
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP: The following Seniors have met the initial qualifications for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. The scholarship is based on grades and ACT or SAT test scores. The State of Florida will make a final determination of scholarship recipients over the summer.
- Florida Academic Scholars
- Ansley Fine
- Kenneth Fisher
- Zachary Fisher
- Thomas Le
- Maurice Leon
- Casey McKee
- Turiya Moka
- Ella Sokolowski
- Florida Medallion Scholars
- Devyn Barrett
- Kathryn Bonilla
- Caroline Fiorillo
- Edward Gaines
- Hailey Gordon
- Daniel Krueger
- Scanlin Peyok
- Aidan Roland
Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Award Winners
- Maurice Leon – Silver Award for his poem titled “Gone”; Gold Key Award for his Digital Art Piece “And We Burn Bright and Bitterly”; Honorable Mention for his piece “We Watch these Wicked Things Through Many Eyes”
- Turiya Moka – Honorable Mention, for her poem titled “Basking in Oblivion”
- Casey McKee – Honorable Mention, for her personal memoir titled “What’s Next?”
Stanley Shallet Short Story Competition Pinellas County:
- Thomas Le – Third Place, for his story titled “Black Ink”
MR. AND MRS. FRANK WENDT DISTINGUISHED MUSICIAN AWARD: To the senior outstanding musician in the Band during the 2020-2021 school year. The award was established by Frank P. Wendt Class of 42N:
- Brandon McClellan
THE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER-4, VICTOR SHUL, US MARINE CORP, BAND SERVICE AWARD: To the senior cadet making the most outstanding contribution to the band program over four years:
- Casey McKee
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD: To the senior cadet who has shown the greatest interest and improvement in Social Studies:
- Zachary Fisher
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY ENGLISH AWARD: To the senior cadets who have shown the greatest interest and achievement in English:
- AP Literature: Ansley Fine
- English IV Honors: Sabrina Burke
- English IV: Yesica Johnson
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY JOURNALISM AWARD: For excellent performance on a school-produced publication:
- Sabrina Burke
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY DRAMA AWARD: For excellent performance in the drama program:
- TaiJuan Lucas
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY FINE ARTS AWARD: To the senior cadet who has shown the greatest interest and achievement in Fine Art:
- Maurice Leon
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY MATHEMATICS AWARD: To the senior cadets who have shown the greatest interest and achievement in mathematics:
- Turiya Moka
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SCIENCE AWARD: To the senior cadet who has shown the greatest interest and achievement in science:
- Isabella Brandeth
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY FOREIGN LANGUAGE AWARD: To the senior cadets who have shown the greatest interest and achievement in foreign languages:
- Chinese: Ansley Fine
- Spanish: Turiya Moka, and Ella Sokolowski
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY AVIATION AWARD: To the senior cadet who has demonstrated the most proficiency in aviation:
- Andrew Jeon
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY ENGINEERING AWARD: To the senior cadets showing the greatest interest and achievement in engineering:
- Ella Sokolowski
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SCUBA AWARD: To the senior cadets who have demonstrated the most proficiency, excellence, and participation in the dive program:
- Will Rice
THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SAILING AWARD: To the senior cadet who showed the most proficiency, excellence, and participation at the waterfront:
- Hudson Riggs
THE ORIE T. BANKS BEST SENIOR ATHLETE AWARD: To the cadet selected as the best senior athlete of the year in memory of Orie T. Banks, a former Head of Lower School and Dean of Students of Admiral Farragut Academy who served for over 40 years, a medal, his or her name engraved on a permanent plaque, and a $750 award goes to:
- Ronald White
THE GRIMES MEMORIAL TROPHY: To the cadet contributing most to the athletic program at Admiral Farragut Academy. A medal and his and her name engraved on a permanent plaque:
- Dillon McCauley
- Trent McCauley
THE RAVEN O. DODGE AWARD: In memory of the longest-tenured headmaster in Admiral Farragut Academy’s history, who served over 30 years at the Toms River, New Jersey Campus. $500 is awarded to the senior cadet who has demonstrated dedication to Admiral Farragut Academy through character, service, and leadership:
- Casey McKee
CAPTAIN WILLIAM R. MASCIANGELO AWARD: In honor of the formal organizer of the first Alumni Association of Admiral Farragut Academy, who dedicated himself to bringing the North and South campus alumni together, was the first Parent’s Group liaison and the first Development Director. $500 is awarded to the student for their outstanding contributions to the school and society through academic and personal excellence.
- Scanlin Peyok
THE FORCARDI AWARD: In honor of a past board member of Admiral Farragut Academy, who has been a strong supporter and active AFA community participant for over 35 years. $500 is awarded to the senior who has demonstrated exemplary character through their involvement on and off-campus and their impact on the lives of others.
- Maurice Leon
THE EDWARD L. GILGENAST AWARD: In memory of Admiral Farragut Academy South’s former Spanish teacher, Upper School Head, and Headmaster, who served the school and its cadets for over 30 years. A $500 award goes to the senior who has embodied our core values of perseverance, integrity, health and wellness, and self-discipline:
- Maximilien Burkhardt
THE EARL M. CLARK AWARD: To honor the longest-serving headmaster of Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida from 1949-1976, this award of $750 is given to the senior in appreciation of their dedication, enthusiasm, cooperation, and hard work while at the Academy:
- Cristian Yanez Macedo
THE NATHANIEL “NATE” LEWIS WILKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD for $3,000.
- Liam Renou
AP Capstone Diploma Candidates
To the graduating seniors who have taken and passed AP Seminar, followed by AP Research and earned scores of 3 or higher in the AP Seminar and the AP Research exams, as well as four additional AP Exams of their choosing, are candidates to receive the AP Capstone Diploma
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- Kathryn Bonilla
- Ansley Fine
- Kenneth Fisher
- Zachary Fisher
- Dominic Friend
- Hailey Gordon
- Daniel Krueger
- Thomas Le
- Maurice Leon
- Turiya Moka
- Madison Moore
- Ella Sokolowski
Salutatorians
Three students from the Class of 2021 have earned the honor of Salutatorian. These students have earned a GPA of 4.59.
- Maurice Leon
- Turiya Moka
- Ella Sokolowski
Valedictorian
Our Class of 2021 Valedictorian this year has earned an outstanding GPA of 4.63.
- Ansley Fine