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Two scuba students earn sidemount certification
Max Kostyashkin ’17, a 5-day boarder from Miami Beach, and Josh Biggins ’17, a 7-day boarder from Palm Beach Gardens, completed their sidemount certifications at Blue Grotto this past weekend. Scuba...
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Wallingford and Worthy team up to reshape the Office of the Commandant
“The leader can never close the gap between himself and the group. If he does, he is no longer what he must be. He must walk a tightrope between the consent he must win and the control he must exert.”...
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Six students experience soccer camp in Germany
Over the Winter Break, Farragut soccer coach Cesar Robalino took six students to Munich, Germany for an eight-day trip to participate in the GFL Soccer Enterprises team camp. The players who went...
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BlueJackets Invitational packs the house for event hosted by Farragut...
Since the inception of the BlueJackets Invitational four years ago, Farragut’s wrestling program has steadily grown in numbers and strength. Calvin Brown, a mainstay at Farragut over the past 28...
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George Dyche ‘16 engineers his path with a purpose in mind
This past summer, George Dyche ‘16 — whose parents are engineers for ExxonMobil — spent a majority of his summer working alongside petroleum engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and...
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My School 5K Color Run Fundraiser – Open to the Community
The School Color Run is Open to EVERYONE in the Community! Students, parents and friends will walk, jog and run their way toward a healthier life while being doused in color and raising funds for...
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Drill team competes at regional event, has high hopes for next year
United States Marine Corps 1st Sgt. David Worthy, Farragut’s new drill team coach, intends on having Farragut participate at the NJROTC Nationals on a consistent basis, starting with next year’s Corps...
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Six football players make it official with pen to paper
On National Signing Day 2016, Admiral Farragut Academy had six football athletes sign with their respective colleges. The wait is over. With family and friends in attendance in the Roy M. Speer...
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Nationally recognized poet, Megan Falley, has writing workshop for English...
Cadet, go shave. Cadet, do push-ups. Cadet, wear your cover. Cadet, knows respect. Cadet, isn’t my name. — excerpt from a poem written by Dontell Green ‘16 When Dontell Green read his poem about being...
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Why Choose Military School for a GOOD Kid?
Parents choose military schools for good kids who are high achievers wanting to learn discipline, leadership, and excel in academics. A private school with a military component pushes high achievers...
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A Teacher’s Impact on Student Learning
Passion and real-life experience increases a teacher’s impact on student learning. Paired with rigorous curriculum it creates an exceptional learning environment. Teachers who share their passion and...
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Incorporating Art into the STEM Curriculum
Presently, there is a movement to incorporate more art thought “creativity and innovation” into the STEM curriculum. The acronym for this infusion of the “Arts” into the curriculum is STEAM. Not only...
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St. Petersburg Private Elementary School
Admiral Farragut Academy has long been universally recognized for its private elementary school and its emphasis on uncompromising academic standards. Since our inception in 1933 (elementary was...
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Why Should I Take Robotics and Engineering in High School?
Interview with a student on why he took Robotics and Engineering in high school. Robotics and engineering teaches problem solving and is enjoyed by many students in all grades. Michael is in the blue...
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Top 10 Things to Look for in a Boarding School
When looking for a boarding school the top 10 things to look for is the location, school size, academics, faculty and staff, dorms and campus facilities, weekend activities, whether it’s religious,...
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Religious Vs. Non-religious Education in Private Schools
What is the best choice when considering a Religious Vs. Non-religious education in private schools? There are certain parameters parents should considered when choosing between a religious or...
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Benefits of Uniforms in Private Schools
Research has linked uniforms, and the pride in wearing them, to positive student behavior, academic performance, and overall success. Not only do uniforms eliminate a distraction for students, they...
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What Is The Importance Of Learning A Second Language?
Students who understand the importance of learning a second language will find it very rewarding, especially at our boarding school with international students. Becoming bilingual has many benefits!...
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5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Child in School Sports
Sports and activities have always been an important part of every child’s development. It is where I personally learned the lessons of how and when to follow and lead, work with others as a team, and...
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Farragut sends students to GatorMUN for the first time
On January 30, 10 students from Farragut participated in the 13th Annual GatorMUN Conference, the yearly conference of the University of Florida Model United Nations organization that brings together...
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