The benefits of Scuba as part of academics
You can experience what astronauts do. Once you master the concept of buoyancy, neutral buoyancy is like experiencing zero gravity, kind of like being in space. For a place where two astronauts are...
View ArticleAviation student Brooke Liu ‘16 earns her private pilot certificate
Brooke Liu, who was enrolled in the Aviation Program at Admiral Farragut Academy, earned her private pilot certificate when she completed the one hour check ride on May 11. “It’s incredible to think...
View ArticleUpper School Awards 2015-2016
During the Senior Class Awards and the Lowerclassmen Awards the following students and teachers were awarded for a multitude of accomplishments including academic, military, leadership, athletics,...
View ArticleScuba program finishes the school year in the Florida Keys; Mr. Davenport...
The students in the Scuba Program finished the 2015-16 academic calendar with some incredible trips to Key Largo and Peacock Springs. On another note, we would like to bid adieu to Scott Davenport,...
View ArticleCongratulations to the Class of 2016, graduation recap
Each year, Admiral Farragut Academy sends an accomplished list of graduates off to college and the working world. The Class of 2016 once again demonstrated excellence, boasting a 100 percent...
View ArticleLower School end of the school year fun, 2015-2016
Many fun Lower School events took place this last week to celebrate the end of another wonderful school year. Students were given awards for the outstanding performance and behavior in class, enjoyed...
View ArticleAthletic Awards Banquet 2016
Farragut held the annual Athletic Awards Day ceremonies on May 19 in the Huntley Gymnasium. Award winners, selected by the coaches and the student athletes, are honored at the event. More pictures of...
View ArticleMeet Sasha DeSilva ‘16, the word whisperer
An award-winning poet and novelist, Sasha DeSilva ‘16 has shaped her path to excellence with an eloquent use of prose. As she moves on to the next chapter of her life, Class of 2016 valedictorian...
View ArticleLower School active learning environment with addition of 3D printer
The Lower School STEM program added a MakerBot 3D printer this school year. The printer is similar to the one in use by the Upper School STEM program. The printer has given the students greater...
View ArticlePassing of Coach Stan Slaby (1923-2016)
Over our 82 year history, one thing that seems to ring true in all alumni, faculty, staff, and families is the true value of the Admiral Farragut Academy experience. Memories of marching, formations,...
View ArticleSchool’s out! Five ideas to make the most out of summer
Make the most out of summer with this list of ideas for things to do with all that free time! Students may be getting a much needed break from homework and other academic responsibilities. Now you’ll...
View ArticleTechnology Department relies on firewall to protect students and campus
Admiral Farragut Academy’s Technology Department, directed by Joe Sloan, was featured in an article by K-12 Tech Decisions, a trusted source for critical information concerning audio, video, control...
View ArticleLittle Captains Summer Camp 2016, educational and fun camp in St. Petersburg
https://www.farragut.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Little_Captains_Summer_Camp_2016_1080p.mp4 The Little Captains Summer Camp, held by Admiral Farragut Academy, finished its fifth year with...
View ArticleBack to school important information 2016-17
Online Bookstore: Bookstore opens on July 15. Order from July 26 – August 9, 2016 to get FREE SHIPPING on orders $99 and over purchased through your Bookstore. *Offer expires at 11:59pm CDT. Free...
View ArticleRecent graduates, Maiya Fudge and Kevin Gordon, featured in The Weekly...
Maiya Fudge and Kevin Gordon were recently featured in The Weekly Challenger, an African-American family-owned publication serving the communities throughout Pinellas County, Florida. Maiya, attended...
View ArticleCatching up with Charlisa Jenkins ’15 basketball student-athlete at...
Our Senior Staff Writer, Chris Girandola, caught up with Charlisa Jenkins, Farragut class of 2015 and Gardner-Webb University (Boiling Springs, N.C.) basketball student-athlete. Learn about how...
View ArticleFall Sports Important Dates
Dates for first practice, try-out period, and parent meetings, along with coach information. Dates: SPORT 1ST PRACTICE TRY OUT PERIOD PARENT MEETING Cross Country 8/15/2016 8/15/16-8/26/16) 8/30/16 @...
View ArticleStudents attend prestigious summer academies for leadership and sailing
Leadership Academy Admiral Farragut Academy has been well represented this summer at various leadership programs, which have included the Naval Academy Summer Seminar, the NJROTC Area Seven Leadership...
View ArticleFarragut sees upgrades to several key areas of campus
While students and most of the faculty at Farragut have been enjoying a break for the summer, the maintenance crew has been hard at work on several projects around the campus. The maintenance crew that...
View ArticleThree Farragut football players compete on the national stage at the Junior...
Over the summer, Marquise Lambert, Keondrae Miller, and Khalan Tolson competed for Team Florida, an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) football team. The three juniors capped the AAU season by earning a...
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