Show off your Farragut Pride with a Facebook cover photo
Do you want to show everyone that you are a proud graduate, alumni, or parent of Admiral Farragut Academy? We are providing cover photos all ready for Facebook that will show off your BlueJacket...
View ArticleNewDay USA Foundation Scholarship for young women in grades 8 -11
About the Scholarship The NewDay USA Foundation is offering scholarships to young women in grades 8 – 11 to prepare them to become leaders in their chosen industry and/or careers within an academic...
View ArticleMarine science students experience virtual field trip to Shedd Aquarium
On the morning of Tuesday, April 26th our 8th grade marine science students explored shark tanks with aquarists at Shedd Aquarium located in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Sari Deitche, who is originally...
View ArticleTrack boys team is Class 1A region champions, girls 2nd overall region runner up
Here is a recap of last Thursday’s Class 1A Region meet from Calvary Christian in which the boys team captured first and the girls team finished in second. The top four in their respective events move...
View ArticleParents’ Group raised $105,000 this year, new board members announced
The Parents’ Group held their last meeting of the year on Wednesday, May 4th. They celebrated a very successful year, raising approximately $105,000! The group also completed several beautification...
View ArticleSoftball team suffers 4-2 loss in state semifinal
The BlueJackets softball team had its dream season come to an end Thursday, losing 4-2 to Jacksonville University Christian in the Class 3A State Semifinals at Historic Dodgertown in Vero Beach,...
View ArticleGirls on the Run program keeps young girls active, boosts confidence
A group of nine girls ranging from 3rd-5th grade participated in the after school program Girls on the Run program this spring. Girls on the Run is a national youth development organization dedicated...
View ArticlePine Beach Reunion 2016 weekend recap
Ed Philpot ‘76N (Laconia, New Hampshire) and Art Musicaro ‘73N (Wheeling, West Virginia) In the world of casino gaming, seven is the lucky number so it only seems fitting that just a few miles north of...
View ArticleBlueJackets make school history, win first boys track and field state title
Boy’s track team makes history The headline read, “State track: New coach leads Admiral Farragut boys back to the top.” The photo displayed a number of athletes with their index fingers raised in the...
View ArticleOfficer Mike from School Protection Division of CIS visits PreK
Staff Sergeant Michael Marcus, the supervisor of the School Protection Division of Critical Intervention Services (CIS), visited Mrs. Reynolds’ PreK class on Tuesday morning and discussed his role on...
View ArticleImpressive Lower School student accomplishments
At last week’s Lower School assembly (click here for pictures), several students were recognized for their many different accolades. Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding...
View ArticleIt’s time to get in shape — Burn Boot Camp style, courtesy of 1st Sgt. Worthy
Last week, 1st Sgt. David Worthy, who is the AFA Drill Team and Honor Guard coach at Farragut, received word that the City of St. Petersburg would become a marketing partner with the gym he and his...
View ArticleFour poetry club members perform on “Poetry Is…” a radio show on WMNF
“She is a million faces crowded into one. She is sunbaked eyes, pitied picture and smoke skin. She is thick African roots tumbling down to the center of the earth.” — an excerpt from the poem,...
View ArticleAlex Gray ‘16 named BHSN Athlete of the Week
Alex Gray ’16 was selected as BHSN Athlete of the Week because of his accomplishments at the FHSAA State track meet. “Alex is like a quiet storm. He is so humble that he gave two of his medals to his...
View ArticleSaran Polchan ‘16 flies solo in aviation program
Please join the Aviation Department in congratulating Saran “Nynn” Polchan on earning his solo endorsement. Nynn flew solo for the first time on May 9th, 2016 at Albert Whitted Airport in Cessna 172SP...
View ArticleMany students qualified, six students participated in Duke University Talent...
(L-R) Garrett Fisher 5th, Kenneth Fisher 7th, Grace Vernine 4th, Maurice Leon 7th, Ansley Fine 7th, Ben Bridges 7th The Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) is a nonprofit organization...
View ArticleFive 3rd-5th grade students won bookmark contest at local library
We are so proud of our winners: Sophia Bourque, Grace Vernine, Garrett Fisher, Ryan Almstadt, and Sam Wilson. Out of ten winners, five of our 3rd-5th graders from Farragut won the St. Petersburg Public...
View ArticleFarragut is… the stories and students that represent our community
Some members of the Class of 2016 wearing their selected college/university shirt. Too often the branding of an organization, a company, even a school, gets lost in the details. While several...
View ArticleMeet the Class of 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
It is with great pleasure and pride that Admiral Farragut Academy announces Sashinya Nishka DeSilva as its Valedictorian and Michael Edward Cooney as its Salutatorian for the Class of 2016. In the...
View ArticleThe changing of the guard: Richard Dunleavy announced as the 2016-17...
Brooke Liu ‘16 and Richard Dunleavy ‘17 On Friday, May 20th, the sword of command was passed from one to the other as Richard Michael Dunleavy ‘17 took over the duty as Regimental Commander from Brooke...
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