Seven years in the making… The annual Pine Beach Reunion continues to grow in numbers, focus, and purpose.
“When we first rekindled Farragut Reunions in 2010, we encouraged alumni to bring their wives, family, and friends. We have welcomed alumni from all years, even those who might only had attended for a brief time and did not graduate. Whether you were there one year or six, it has never mattered to us. Our events have always been about the Farragut brotherhood and continuing to nurture those relationships forged so many years ago.” — Frank Porcellini AFA ‘80N – Capt. USN (Ret.)
Whether you graduated in 1961 like our Foundation President Mike Kolchin, or 1991 like Bruce Sarte our 1988-1994 class agent, our Pine Beach Reunion weekend captures the one quality each of our alumni cherish most, their experiences. Over the past seven years, this event has grown and has created new experiences while honoring the memories of times gone by.
“The best part of this event for me is the long lasting relationships that we share! Some of us may have not seen each other since we graduated, while others have kept in contact more frequently. In either scenario, it’s great to see each other and continue to nurture our friendships that were made so many years ago as Cadets. As we are now in our adult lives to be able share our experiences and traditions with our families is priceless! Let’s face it, Farragut changed many of our lives for the better and set the course for our futures. It instilled good moral character and discipline. Most of the things I learned while at Farragut I use today in my daily life and business. At our Pine Beach Reunion from the first event of the weekend to the last, it seems like the time stands still while the details of our memories have become more and more vivid and the experience more positive and important. Attending this event has made me more proud than ever of my time at Admiral Farragut Academy and the relationships I made while at the Academy, plus the new relationships I make at these events are a treasure. Come join us for a fun and memorable weekend.” — Brian Fischer ’76N
The weekend of April 29 & 30, 2016 we have a full schedule of events and we invite you to join us and guest speaker CAPT Eugene Paluso II (ret.) ’85N, Commandant of Cadets, The Citadel. Read biography.
CAPT Eugene Paluso II (ret.) ’85N
Please visit www.Farragut.org/PB2016 for a complete schedule of events and registration.
We encourage you to reach out to your classmates, whether from your own class, upper class, or lower classes “rally the troops” to muster once again in Pine Beach and Little Egg Harbor, NJ. If we can be of any help providing current class lists, email addresses, or any information to help you reach out to your peers, please feel free to ask. Email us at alumni@farragut.org or call 727-343-3678.
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words… Take a minute to look at our incredible photo galleries from the past three years of reunions.
Pine Beach Alumni Reunion 2015
2015 Pine Beach Reunion Weekend