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FARRAGUT TODAY 3 Teacher of the Future 4 FAWQC Grant

A A 6 State of the School Address DMIRAL DMIRAL 7 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 18 Underwater Explorations ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 19 Exhibition Drill Team

F F 23 Accreditation Team Evaluates AFA ARRAGUT ARRAGUT 23 Radiant Peace Award 27 New Football Coach 30 Parents’ Group Raises $100,000

A A ALUMNI CADEMY CADEMY 31 Class Notes 39 Honoring Our Military Alumni FEATURED STORIES 41 TAPS: A Farewell to Our Friends 48 Alumni News 9 BRAD ROSE: A CREATIVE MENTOR FOR STUDENTS 56 Heritage Society

15 THE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE 59 Naples Gathering

24 stem: The Driving Force that is Paramount to Youth Education 51 Reveille printed by Celebrating 80 Years of One Class can make a difference George Emmanuel ‘88S 53 TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE EDUCATION 58 The birth of new foundation funds at Admiral Farragut Academy

VOL. 67 VOL. 67 ABOUTFACEABOUT2013 FACE2013 REVEILLE Spring 2013 a word from the CAO governing boards Reveille is designed to give members of our community a How the “A” was added to STEM quick glimpse of what Farragut is today and update our alumni. Board of Directors Foundation Board of Trustees Here, you’ll find news stories, George Michel ‘49S - Chairman George Michel ‘49S - Chairman In 2008, Admiral Farragut events, and important initiatives. Academy’s Board of Directors Christian Wagner ‘82N - Vice Chair Art Musicaro ‘73N - President approved a strategic plan that GEN Leon Salomon USA (Ret) - Vice Chair Matt Sokolowski ‘92S - Secretary set a course for Farragut to be Keith (Jake) Jacobus - Treasurer Tony Pemble - Treasurer the premier STEM (Science, Editor Terry Hirsch - Secretary Richard DeWitt ‘65S Technology, Engineering and CAPT David Arms USNR (Ret) ‘61S Robert J. Fine, Jr. Math) school in the southeast. Jeff Ogden ‘00S Gary Damkoehler Our curriculum in all grades is now Ian (David) Lipsky ‘75N reflective of this plan. More about Contributors Richard DeWitt ‘65S Christian Wagner ‘82N STEM can be found on pages 24- Robert J. Fine, Jr. Robert J. Fine, Jr. (Ex-Officio) - Headmaster Richard Wheeler 26 of this issue of Reveille. Alison Lescarbeau Martin Garcia

Shannon Graves Randy Kressler ‘60N Honorary Trustees We are joining the movement Col. Rick LoCastro USAF (Ret) ‘84S John Gardella ‘41N to incorporate more “creativity Robert Gibbons William Roberti and innovation” into the Angela Gazabon-Serje Don Schreiber ‘49N STEM curriculum. The acronym for this infusion of the Arts into the Jessica Van Curen Dr. Jean Francois Rossignol Larry Upham ‘53S curriculum is STEAM. Not only are the visual arts a component of Malia Gonczar Larry Upham ‘53S Frank Wendt ‘42N this shift, but classes such as Drama, Film and Animation, Music, and Olivia Salomon, Freelance Writer Photography. Honorary Directors Richard Fisher ‘67N One could argue there has always been a creative side to design and Design John Gardella ‘41N creation in the STEM curriculum. I can remember back to my high Angela Gazabon-Serje school days when I took a drafting and design class. Bringing a concept I Jessica Van Curen Don Schreiber ‘49N had in my mind to life on paper was the challenge of this course. In fact, Frank Wendt ‘42N I grew up in a General Motors town in Indiana in the 60’s and one of Photography my most memorable experiences was participating in a competition to Sandra Miller Life Trustees design futuristic cars. Robert Klingel Brad Rose Claudia Sokolowski Emphasizing creativity and ingenuity in the core of STEM reinforces Joseph Gamble Photography the concept that all learning is interrelated. At Farragut, we believe Richard Wheeler the 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity and Love it? Read it? critical thinking are not exclusive to one discipline, but are essential Tell us your thoughts on this for our students to be able to solve problems and be successful in any edition of Reveille. Share your profession. Students today will need to compete in an ever-increasing global workforce. stories and pictures with us for the next edition. We reserve There are many ways we infuse the arts into our curriculum, for example the right to edit your letters The Navy Hymn projects include; the design and building of a robot, volcano eruption for length and clarity, model, creating a Viking shield, and model airplanes. Learn more about but please email these projects along with other projects our students have been [email protected]! working on, by visiting: bit.ly/STE-A-M. Eternal Father, strong to save,

Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Admiral Farragut Academy continues to strengthen our curriculum in all Write to Us Who biddest the mighty ocean deep “ “ STEM subjects and to lead the way in the STEM + Arts = STEAM area. Admiral Farragut Academy Its own appointed limits keep; To find out more about this initiative visit www.stemtosteam.org. Reveille 501 Park St N Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, Best regards, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 For those in peril on the sea.

Robert L. Gibbons CDR Amen AFA Chief Academic Officer Printed on 10% recycled paper. 1 farragut today around campus

PreK Teacher, Susan Morris, Named By: Anita Fine Florida Association of Water Elementary School Principal Teacher of the Future by NAIS Teacher of the Future Continued Quality Control (FAWQC) Awards Farragut a $1,000 Grant The National Association of Susan Morris has been a resident of NAIS, based in Washington, DC, is a voluntary membership Independent Schools (NAIS) Teachers St. Pete Beach for over 20 years. She organization for over 1,700 independent schools and is married and has two daughters; associations in the United States and abroad. of the Future were selected from a FAWQC is an association of professionals large pool of nominees who inspire Emma, a current senior at Farragut dedicated to managing, improving, and academic excellence in students and and Courtney an AFA alumna (Class protecting the quality of Florida’s waters. The who serve as opinion leaders among of 2009.) $1,000 grant purchased two LaMotte Water their colleagues and peers. They Testing Kits, two refractometers, and one LED were chosen for their expertise in She began her career at Farragut in cordless microscope to be used mainly in Middle particular areas- environmentalism, 2003 teaching Character Education. School for CDR Nicholson’s classes and LCDR globalism, technology, and equity In 2006, she became the PreK Deitche’s classes. High School Biology classes and justice - which NAIS believes are teacher. Susan earned a Bachelor of will use the equipment as well. hallmarks of a high-quality education Arts degree in Psychology from the for the 21st Century. University of South Florida and has completed Master Level courses in As one of only 20 teachers nationwide Reading Education at the University chosen for the program, Morris of South Florida. She acquired a led an online discussion forum and certificate from the University of

shared innovative ideas and teaching San Diego in Character Education, techniques to inspire others. She completed extended learning at

received a $1,000 stipend for her UCLA, and holds credentials in PreK participation and work as part of the teaching with the State of Florida, ” program. Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Susan is engaging, innovative and brings each and every child’s Thank you to Battalion Commander, individual talents and abilities to the forefront. The learning Hans Hart, and his family for their generous donation of the new experience in Susan’s class is one every teacher should furniture and TV’s in the East strive to create. Lounge. The furnishings are in ” -Headmaster, Robert J. Fine, Jr. dedication to the Class of 2013.

3 4 farragut today around campus financials

State of the School Address 11 58 2011-2012 FISCAL OUTCOMES Years of salt marsh Students in the planting at our graduating waterfront! Class of 2013. BUDGETED OPERATING EXPENSES

SOURCES OF BUDGETED REVENUE

16%

Thank you to the following 6% 2% students and their families for 4% sponsoring the purchase of 15% 26 our new outside picnic tables: Average number Albury Brothers Boats (Jeff 59% of countries our Lichterman), Danielle Larrinaga, 5% students come from. Maxton, Mitchell and Marin 2% Lewis, and Erik and 3% Brooke Sokolowski.

88% Compensation and Benefits Instructional Net Tuition Fundraising

Donations and Other Fundraising Building and Grounds 4 Student Activities/ Services Other Auxiliary

Number2 of moon-

Certifications walking astronauts that Other Other Administrative students can earn in graduated from Farragut. ” (Shepard and Duke) ” scuba class! $9,150,000 $9,482,900

Here at AFA, we are committed to helping our students Admiral Farragut Academy operates with fiscal responsibility by on their journey of self-discovery by modeling integrity, balancing its budget. The school continues to be heavily reliant on tuition self-discipline, perseverance and wellness while preparing dollars to fund operations, of which compensation and benefits for them for 21st century challenges within a global society. faculty and staff are the major expenditure.

Compensatio Instructional- Tony PembleFundraising Building and Other Other - Shannon Graves, n and Grounds Auxiliary Administrativ Assistant Headmaster Benefits AFA Chief Financial Officer e ” Region 1 ” 59% 3% 2% 5% 15% 16%

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The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards continue to be the longest- Scholastic Art & running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens Silver Key for Writing in the U.S., and the largest source of scholarships for young artists Writing Awards Sara Graves Sasha DeSilva and writers. The following students received recognition from the Short Story Scholastic Writing Awards. We are so proud of their hard work. Poetry “Seasons Swimming “Insanity and the Iraqi They competed against hundreds of students from Central Florida Sun” and proved to be amazing artists, poets and writers. through the Mind”. Read excerpt below George Tilbury Short Story “Murderer’s Manifesto”

‘The Night’s Direction’ - section of poem “Seasons Swimming Through the Mind” The street lights illuminated the face of night the trees outlined the road like a picture frame they were bare yet full of leaves the color of November rain was falling from the night sky slowly like tears streaming down one’s face they created small puddles throughout the road you could hear the drip! splash! splat! of the rain against the woman’s coral orange umbrella you could hear her teeth chatter as the coming of winter blew she danced around the street Zoey He Jessica Belcher trying to avoid the pools of water Christopher Ngan not knowing her destination just following the stars

Writing Awards student participants left to right: Gabriella Spinelli, Zachary Fine, Joe Rotondo, Sara Graves, Jack Lescarbeau, Andrew Cevasco, Sasha DeSilva, Kenny Stutts, and Lauren Culbertson. Honorable Mention Andrew Cevasco Mario Santoso Lauren Culbertson Zachary Fine Silver Key for Art Honorable Mention Ben Grant Zoey He Jessica Belcher Jack Lescarbeau Victoria Padovan Joong Kim (2) Jessie Rubin Joe Rotondo Jessie Rubin Mario Santoso Joong Kim Gabriella Spinelli Christopher Ngan Kenny Stutts

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The result is a place where students can escape from the rigors of Farragut’s structure and explore Since his arrival in 2009, Brad Rose has talents they may not have known about. revolutionized Farragut’s art program with his unique philosophy of teaching and habit Following his graduation from the School of of bonding with his students outside of the Visual Arts, Rose spent all of 2008 teaching art classroom. at a boarding school in Tasmania, an island state off the coast of Southern Australia. Rose served A graduate of Manhattan’s School of Visual as boarding house master, which showed him a Arts with a concentration in animation, Rose’s different perspective of teaching. “Working at the educational focus is not on conventional study, Tasmanian boarding school was what made me but on allowing students to discover and hone want to find another boarding school in the states. their talents in a relaxed and experimental I found boarding school much more engaging than environment. anything you could find in a day school.”

I want every student to think and know they “ can do art. Anyone is capable of creativity. A Creative Mentor for Students ” BRAD ROSE Sophomore Melissa Brizzi with Mr. Rose

9 10 Activities include weekend trips to the where brightly-colored and imaginative movies, going out to dinner, and six or artwork is displayed. While Farragut seven overnight camping trips a year, may not be an art school, students are which he says are pretty relaxed and still able to discover their talents and not very demanding. take them to the next level.

“It’s inspiring and reassuring to know It’s inspiring and both in boarding and academic life, students have access to a creative reassuring“ to know both mentor like Mr. Rose,” said Assistant Headmaster, Shannon Graves. His in boarding and academic Senior Austin Bledsoe influence is clear within the student sketching design ideas life, students have access body and on the walls of Farragut, to a creative mentor like Mr. Rose. -Assistant Headmaster, Shannon” Graves

Rose tends to create most of his advanced art classes challenge Outside of the classroom, Rose is projects in the hopes they will students to put a contemporary very passionate about enriching help students discover artistic spin on conventional artistic boarding and day students’ talents and allow others to techniques, like a recent project lives, and his presence as a challenge themselves further. where students filled a still life campus resident is invaluable to Even if art isn’t necessarily a painting entirely with numbers. boarding students. student’s passion, Rose uses it as a form of release and an A more challenging and, at times, A film-lover, Rose holds frequent opportunity to be creative, reflecting project has been an movie nights with students weird, or even goofy. “I think in advanced art project on teen and has a once-a-week LOST general, art is a really good way awareness issues. Students took club where students meet and for kids to find a healthy break in a statistic on teen issues and watch the show together. Rose the rigorous academic day and worked it into a 24”x36” piece emphasizes the importance of for them to tap into a different containing a silhouette with a rewarding students who take part of their brain and emotions.” portrait inside of it and then their grades seriously, showcase the text of their statistic in the good citizenship, and maintain a background. From homelessness, pure lifestyle. Rose says A healthy break to suicide, to gay rights, the students in Rose’s advanced art “ in the rigorous classes were given the challenge a big part of boarding academic day of addressing the issues so school is giving a kid prevalent in today’s society. “ motivation to make the It’s through this easygoing ” Rose says “the kids all bit down approach to artwork that many pretty hard on this project right decisions, so students have discovered because it’s teen issues they may I provide opportunities creative talents, resulting in the be able to relate to. This kind of huge growth of Farragut’s art project required psychological through activities for program over the last few years. content be reflected in their What started as seven kids in work. There’s a well thought out students to bond and advanced art has become 36 message being put forward.” have fun. students in two classes. Rose’s Students canoeing while ” camping at Withlacoochie.

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“A Seussified Christmas Carol” was a hit! Performed by middle school drama students.

High school students present various dramas throughout the year. Pictured above is a scene from “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie.

For the 2012 Holiday Season, elementary school presented “A Holiday Hooray at AFA” which was led by volunteer faculty and staff members in different departments.

13 14 uring summer 2012, four Farragut students had the D opportunity to attend the the American Legion Boys’ and Girls’ State program, a pair of premier Government leadership camps where students are offered the chance to participate in an entirely student-run mock government experience By: Olivia Salomon while learning invaluable leadership skills. entailed. After being nominated by their schools, students The American Legion conducted were interviewed by men and women from the Legion and a highly selective application and Auxiliary. Interviewers were searching for exceptional skills; interview process, resulting in the a collective of the brightest, most dedicated, and most sponsorship of 300 boys and 300 well-rounded students in Florida. Students visited American girls from all over the state of Florida. Legion posts and were asked both basic interview questions Sponsored students attended a one- as well as challenging questions based on political and week leadership course at Florida governmental issues. To say Farragut’s students are familiar State University’s Tallahassee campus. with leadership is an understatement. The leadership- themselves. Nick and Liam fit the bill of hard working students. Sam served as Sergeant-at- During the event, the American based environment Farragut provides gave Julia, Sam, Following graduation, Nick will attend University of Florida to Arms for the Senate, which Legion offered the proverbial chance Nick and Liam an edge. Not to mention the additional study mechanical engineering and Liam is set to attend Ball State she says was: “perfect for me,” of a lifetime as exceptional students accomplishments and commitments all four students University in the hopes of pursuing foreign intelligence through because she was in charge from all over the state came together maintain. anthropology. Sam will attend Smith College and Julia earned a of closing ceremonies and and participated in a practical Fellows in leadership to Elon University. keeping the senate in line. In simulation of US government. Sam and Julia admitted they are involved in almost such a multi-faceted program, everything at Farragut, both serving as NJROTC leaders All four students agreed their experiences at Boys’ and Girls’ States the girls found there was Farragut’s delegates Julia Lescarbeau, while juggling three AP classes each. Plus, they are members were whirlwinds. With just one week to build and operate the something for everyone, and Samantha Font, Nick Guarcello and of numerous clubs and organizations, as well as Four simulated 51st American State, the program puts students through while running for a political Liam Shelton, all members of the Class Square, the middle school mentoring program they started what Liam referred to as a political boot camp. Both the boys and office was intense, there were of 2013, were selected to attend. girls recalled the tenacious competition that started as soon as they plenty of other roles for those stepped off the bus. Students took campaigning to the extreme, and girls who weren’t interested The program’s lengthy and selective Farragut’s delegates took a look at the intense in that aspect of politics. application process ensured that world of political elections. Overall, the experience was students were prepared for the enlightening for all. “We rigorous week Boys’ and Girls’ State While Julia and Sam admitted they didn’t expect the intensity learned a lot” says Sam. “Now behind some of the other girls’ campaigns, they formulated their we definitely know how to own tactics. Julia made it through three rounds of elections, put a bill on the table, and Pictured from left to right: Julia Lescarbeau ‘13S (Elon University) eventually getting nominated for Supreme Court Justice. While we understand the process of Liam Shelton ‘13S (Ball State) some girls campaigned ferociously, Julia’s strategy relied on honesty having it put into law.” Nick Guarcello ‘13S (University of Florida) and forming real relationships with the other girls. “I didn’t want Samantha Font ‘13S (Smith College) to talk about how qualified I was. We’re all qualified; that’s why we were there. I knew it was about stating why I would be good for the job. We didn’t spend all our time making posters. We really tried to spend our time talking to people,” said Julia. Extending the hand of friendship turned out to be the best way to gain votes.

Sam agreed, “It seemed like the aggressive people who went around saying exactly what they thought others wanted didn’t end up doing well. It was more the people who were friendly and outgoing who did best.” Samantha Font

15 16 Nick and Liam agreed the experience was what you made it, “Every single girl there was super and every participant could find their niche. Liam, who comes motivated and incredibly smart,” farragut today around campus from a long line of journalists, immediately volunteered to be a says Julia. “We all had similar member of the Boys’ State press corps. Serving as the “unbiased intentions and similar motivations, party of journalism” the press corps was a “whole different but then they awarded the world” from the political sphere, says Liam. After joining the scholarships and it was so emotional newspaper, Liam briefly ran for and was selected to be editor- and inspiring to see that these girls in-chief, on the grounds that his “experience was in journalism.” would be able to use all their gifts.” Underwater Explorations My mom is an editor of the Tampa Bay Times, my dad used to These scholarships reminded all four work there and worked for the Tampa Tribune. It felt right and students that Boys’ and Girls’ State nobody objected.” The newspaper proved to be one of the most are not just summer camps, but life- Since 1991, hundreds of our students have become scuba demanding aspects of both Boys’ and Girls’ State, with students changing opportunities. certified through an after-school activity program under the working late into every night to produce a newspaper every guidance of CAPT. Bill Hardman who took students all over morning.} As for advice for future delegates, Florida to places such as Crystal River, Rainbow River, West all four students agree on one thing: Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys. you get out of the program what Nick agrees every student finds you put into it. They gained a new, Today, scuba is offered as an elective during the academic day for grades 9-12 and is taught by LT Scott Davenport, High their place in the program. clear understanding of the way government works. Students who School Marine Science Instructor, along with the help of CDR

} are not willing to put in any time Angie Koebel, Director of the Center for Academic Success. Nick ran for a seat in the house of representatives and ended and effort may not gain a rewarding up in the assembly, where he admittedly fell into place. Nick experience. On the other hand, At the end of the 2012-2013 academic year, 23 students will says, “They wanted nine people to run for the house of reps commitment and true effort offer have received the following four certifications - Open Water, and only nine people stood up. I didn’t have to give a speech or limitless gains. Advanced, Rescue, and CPR/First Aid - equaling a total of 92 certifications! Next year we hope to add a divemaster course anything. It just worked out.” } and certification to the list. All four students found particularly inspiring the scholarship opportunities offered at the program. While the Boys’ and Girls’ State programs are entirely free to students, they offer the Honesty, willingness opportunity for four students from each program to win full to learn, and Most photos are worth four-year college scholarships, offering to a few exceptional hard work ensure a thousand words. students a true gift. a rewarding experience Underwater ones are Julia recalls the emotion-packed moment when her roommate } “ won a scholarship, without which she would not have been worth at least a million. able to attend college. Sam recalls “there were a good amount of - Stephen Frink girls who were there because they needed the scholarship.”

Places We’ve Been This Year... ” Dive Sites: Dry Caves and Camping Areas: Swimming Springs: Troy Springs Suwanee River Royal Springs Dames Cave Rendezvous (Convict Manatee Springs Catfish Hotel Peace Cave Springs) Orange Grove Sink 3 un-named caves Manatee Springs Devil’s Den Buford Spring Hudson Grotto Eagles Nest Crystal Beach Spring Fanning Springs Florida Keys

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By: Steve Edwards RECAP Drill Instructor and Coach 2011-2012 Highlights ur Admiral Farragut Academy Exhibition Drill Team continues • CHANGE OF COMMAND • Served as Honor • Honor Guard at Camp Oto grow in number, stature, CEREMONY- Invited by Guard for USS Blanding - performed in excellence,and reputation. Back in 2004 the U. S. Navy, the Team independence- at the Wings of Dreams Airfest we had six enthusiastic members. We now performed for the guided welcoming ceremony WWII Airshow for the Guest number over 40 cadets on our High School missile destroyer USS held on the Pier in St. of Honor, CAPT Don Dertien. and Middle School Drill Teams. The Admiral Farragut at a Naval Station Petersburg. The team was Dertien was the Officer of Farragut Academy Exhibition Drill Team in Mayport. invited by US Congressman the Deck and Chief Engineer experienced a challenging, rewarding, two Bill Young to serve the on the USS Farragut on years of record setting. • Performed at Mardi Navy’s newest and most Dec. 7 1941 at Pearl Harbor. Gras - in Mobile, Alabama, technologically advanced Dertien said: “Having the and at the USS Alabama. ship. Our team spent two Farragut Drill Team here Our Exhibition Drill Team also serves as days with the ship while it for me is one of the greatest the official Admiral Farragut Academy • Visited Fort Gaines was in port. Congressman honors that has ever been “Honor Guard”. They have been called into - site of Admiral David Young, the Mayor and bestowed on me.” service for visiting dignitaries and special Farragut’s “Battle of Mobile City Council, numerous events, not only on campus, but also for Bay”. dignitaries, the Admiral of • Nina Harris School - civic and community events and functions the fleet, and other Naval Performed twice this year for throughout the year. Our Drill Team Honor • Veterans Day officers all expressed their kids with special needs. The Guard was invited to serve at a very high Ceremony in appreciation and praise experience was a highlight of profile community charitable event last year. Clearwater - Performed for our team. our year for our students. The team carried sabers and formed the with the US Navy Band and welcoming arch for nearly 400 dignitaries with the US Coast Guard • Performed for the Silent Drill Team. Executive Director of and guests. The team has performed Performance at the Dali Museum AMSCUS - (The Assoc. of extensively, both nationally and locally. • Performed for the Military Colleges and Military Defense Minister and Schools of the United States), Chief of Staff of the during his visit to our Korean Military when they campus. “Our Drill Team really is a “team”. We care about each other, we visited our campus. support each other, we take care of each other, and we need each other. We are only successful if we all succeed together. The Drill Team has taught me the true meaning of teamwork”- AFA Drill Team member 2012-2013 Highlights pages 21-22

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POSTMASTER INSTALLATION world famous Dali Museum • Perform at the Military • Perform for the Change CEREMONY - Just six days on the waterfront in MAJOR MEGAN MCCLUNG Tattoo in Dunedin, Florida. of Command Ceremony for the USS Farragut at Naval into the school year , our Downtown St. Petersburg. - Our Exhibition Drill Team • Host the National Station Mayport. team was honored to be Veterans in attendance were Honor Guard flew our AFA appreciative and expressed Pennant over our Academy Champion Purdue Drill invited by the US postal Team’s bi-annual reunion. • Perform prior to the AFA service to the installation their gratitude for our in honor of Major Megan McClung, United States Graduation Parade. ceremony for the new St. participation. Many shed tears as our drill team cadets Marine Corps, and AFA • Perform and serve as Petersburg postmaster, executed our drill routine alumna ‘91N killed in combat Honor Guard during the AFA John Keller. He and his wife with discipline and precision. in Iraq. Alumni Reunion Weekend in expressed being avid fans of Pine Beach, New Jersey. exhibition drill. ST. PETERSBURG CHRISTMAS USNS SPEARHEAD - The PARADE - High School and Drill Team took part in the VETERANS AIRLIFT Middle School Teams and welcoming ceremony for “Drill Team is NOT JUST MARCHING. It becomes a way of life. LT COMMAND WOUNDED Middle School Color led units the USNS Spearhead when Edwards tells us that we are the Drill Team 24/7 and that we must WARRIOR PROJECT - For two and performed maneuvers it arrived in port in St. maintain our standards all the time – wherever we are and whatever consecutive evenings our in the prestigious parade. Petersburg. In attendance Drill Team Honor Guard was As they marched, the crowd were Congressman Bill Young, we are doing – not just when we are marching. That has made me a in place to serve and honor greeted them with a warm RADM John Kirby, Chief of better person – realizing that I need to be disciplined.” - AFA Drill Team member the men and women of our applause. Naval Information, Mayor Armed Forces wounded in Bill Foster, and many officials combat. “As citizens we owe an KIDS WITH CANCER - One and dignitaries. Some of our enormous debt to those who of our most memorable and team members were aboard have sacrificed for our country. rewarding experiences! The the ship from Pensacola to St. It is a debt that is impossible smiles on the kids’ faces were Petersburg. DRILL TEAM to repay, but that won’t stop one of the most emotional us from trying. The greatest moments in our team history. FEMALE EXHIBITION casualty is being forgotten.” Following our performances TEAM WINS COUNTY VIDEO -The Veterans Airlift we met and took pictures CHAMPIONSHIP - Our We are proud to announce the completion Command with the kids and their female team captured of our Exhibition Drill Team DVD! families. The performance Pinellas County’s Female Enjoy a short version at the following link: VETERANS DAY - Our AFA was at the Renaissance Championship in their initial exhibition drill team sounded Vinoy Resort’s Grand competition! bit.ly/DrillTeamVideo off with “damn the torpedoes Ballroom, one of the most * Pictured above. Contact Steve Edwards at full speed ahead” and marched prominent venues in which [email protected] onto the drill deck at the we have ever performed. for a hard copy.

. de21 3 223 t G G G G G G G G farragut today around campus G G the G Accreditation Team Evaluates Farragut G Driving An accreditation team of seven members G representing the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and the Southern Association of G Force Independent School (SAIS) arrived on our campus G Feb 4th to begin the 3-day process of evaluating our school. Accreditation ensures accountability that is Paramount to

of a program or institution -- that it has the The team leader of the accreditation process, Dr. G means and demonstrates the outcomes for its Michael Sligh, Headmaster of the Lakeland Youth Education G educational process and is consistent with its Christian School, said, ”we are pleased to report goals and objectives. The accreditation process Farragut received a clean report without any

is extremely important to the well being of the standard violations. Your students are doing G institution and is done every five years. Prior to some amazing things and your campus has so G their arrival, Farragut’s staff prepared an in-depth, much to offer. The opportunities for students self-study report which was headed by Middle { are exceptional: aviation, engineering, sailing, School Principal, CDR Jennifer Grabowski. leadership development, and more. Students here G take on the leadership role as a responsibility G “The self-study report was a process we started last not a power, and they have great role models in spring of 2012 with participation from all faculty, Farragut’s faculty and staff! You have a great story administration, and staff. It was an opportunity to tell. You should be very proud.” for Admiral Farragut Academy to analyze all the G aspects of our school, to make commendations on G what we have accomplished and recommendations Thank you to our parents, students, faculty, and for what we wish to accomplish staff for representing Admiral Farragut Academy { in the future,” said Grabowski. with pride! G G Radiant Peace Education G G Foundation Awards Each year The Radiant Peace Foundation G recognizes students, teachers and schools G which create writing, art and projects that inspire, promote, and encourage Radiant Peace in our world. G G Congratulations to first grade teacher, Mrs. Reynolds, and her students, Sophia B. and Traveler C., who received Honorable G Mentions and $30 checks for their essays. G G G 23 G 24G G G G G G G

TEM is an area of academic focus for STEM in Middle School Admiral Farragut Academy. In the last G issue of Reveille we introduced you to our [ N S The STEM program selected for Director of STEM, Steve Guarcello. Under his grades 6-8 is called Gateway Joe Moseley says: direction, the academic program is now in full To Technology (GTT) which "Robotics instruction and STEM have been the driving STEM force of my educational interest for the past six speed in grades 3 through 12. Each division has emphasizes critical thinking, years and is a large part of why I decided to join science their own dedicated STEM lab for instruction and creativity, innovation and real- the AFA STEM team. Having a strong technology hands-on project learning. These new STEM Labs world problem solving. program with an emphasis on engineering skills is paramount to youth education." [ technology are fully equipped with computers, software and G all the materials necessary to conduct lessons In 2012, the Middle School engineeringN and engineering projects. Students are engaged welcomed Joe Moseley as the robotics teams garnering awards mathematics on multiple levels, thus providing them with a new Engineering & Robotics in Team Spirit, Programming, foundation to post-secondary training and career (STEM) and Geography and Project Presentation. For the By: Stephen Guarcello, STEM Director success in STEM-related fields. instructor. Mr. Moseley received past four years he has directed his Bachelor of Science in Science the largest FIRST robotics event Education from the University in the state of Florida called the of West Florida. He is certified ROBOPALOOZA, involving high G N as an instructor for Project school robotics demonstrations, Lead the Way curriculum, as a 30 two team FIRST Lego a robotics instructor by the League tournament, a Jr. FIRST NASA Electronic Professional Lego League EXPO, and four

N Development Network at Georgia interactive STEM activities Tech University and the Carnegie for students in grades K-3. Mr. Mellon Robotics Academy, and Moseley is married and has five G STEM in Elementary School is also an active member of children and eight grandchildren. N the National Science Teacher’s He is an avid hiker and hikes

The Elementary School STEM Association. Over the past seven on the Appalachian Trail each teacher is Shannon LoRusso, years Mr. Moseley has coached summer (700 miles over the past N who is in her sixth year of over 16 FIRST Lego League five years with 1,400 miles to go). teaching at Farragut. She uses G the nationally curriculum called STEM in High School [ Engineering is Elementary® (EiE), which fosters engineering The STEM program selected for grades 9-12 and technological literacy is called Project Lead The Way (PLTW) which He started and advised an award winning FIRST "It's the jumper among children. EiE has created cables to America's creates rigorous, relevant and reality-based Robotics Competition team for 4 years and has a research-based, standards- dead battery, they say, curriculum complemented by hands-on lab 12 years experience working in manufacturing driven, and classroom-tested the lighter fluid to assignments. High School Curriculum now offers including: maintenance, distribution and G curriculum that integrates a cooling economy. a variety of engineering courses and electives. production, and six years experience as a engineering and technology now for 13 years. Her husband is STEM education is machinist. Mr. Baker is the first member of his concepts and skills with a K9 handler with the Pinellas being touted by In 2012, the High School welcomed Jim Baker family to graduate from college; proving that elementary science topics. The County Sheriff’s Office and lawmakers and business as the new Engineering (STEM) and Physics positive attitude and motivation can overcome lessons culminate in a hands is an assistance coach on the people as the key to instructor. Mr. Baker received his Bachelor of family history. He grew up in southeastern Idaho on project to put concepts into Farragut Wrestling team. She future job creation Science in Engineering & Technology Education and northern Utah. “I have been married to my G action. These lessons not only has 2 beautiful girls, who both from Utah State University. He comes to us with wonderful wife, Lacey, for 21 years and have one and international attend AFA. In March ‘08, Mrs. promote science, technology, six years of experience in teaching engineering daughter, Whitney, 20. I enjoy spending time with competitiveness." LoRusso earned her black belt engineering, and mathematics education and is also certified as an instructor for family and friends doing almost anything fun. My - Tampa bay times alongside her husband. Reading learning, but also connect with Project Lead the Way curriculum. He was named passion is in robotics and since joining AFA I have [ literacy and social studies. Mrs. and working on computers are G “Technology Teacher of the Year” in 2011 by the had the pleasure of being advisor for the AFA N LoRusso been happily married her favorite pastimes. Utah Coalition of Technology Education. Robotics Team,” said Mr. Baker.

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AFA’S NEW FOOTBALL COACH By: Matthew Thompson, Athletic Director

a B.S. in History in 2007. After He was responsible for the Headmaster, Robert J. Fine, Jr. underestimate you always field, so I truly believe that his collegiate career, Davis was day-to-day internal and external said, “The philosophy of Coach fall short.” Napoleon and the rest of the Admiral Farragut Academy drafted in the third round (69th operations of the new program, Davis mirrors the mission of guys are really going to love is proud to announce the hiring overall) in the 2007 NFL draft by including management and Farragut and his dedication to He’ll expect it from his new star what we do on defense.” of James “Buster” Davis as the the Arizona Cardinals. He was training. He implemented a study student success is in line with middle linebacker, Napoleon Davis will also have another new head football coach and also a member of the Detroit table and tutor program for all of our values.” Maxwell. The rising senior weapon in his arsenal, stud full time faculty member. Davis Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and his players. already has offers from UMass running back Cortavious Givens, is a 29-year-old Florida native, Houston Texans. born in Daytona Beach and “He’s the kind of guy that and Virginia, and Davis will mold whom he’s already done his once you meet him, you like his defense around the 5-foot-11 homework on. “It’s so ironic, a graduate of Mainland High Following his NFL career, Davis him,” Thompson said. With his workhorse. I was leaving off my visit and School. Davis was selected after dedicated himself to coaching “As the coach at Farragut, experience working with some of walking back up to the front and a search which included over and began in 2010 at Glenville the most distinguished coaches, “We really are going to build Cortavious (Givens) was the one hundred applicants. State College in West Virginia, our program will be based we feel he will lead our football the defense around guys like guy I ran into,” Davis said. “I was then moved to the University on the pillars of discipline, team with class. Napoleon, who can run, hit and just very impressed by him as a Davis was a linebacker at Florida of South Dakota, serving as the responsibility, respect, and cover,” Davis said. “He’ll do a person.” State University from 2002- linebackers coach. In 2012, he sportsmanship. All of these “I was always a very disciplined little bit of everything for us. 2006, and was named Team was named the head coach at principles will be expected by football player,” Davis said. “That He’ll play safety, some outside We look forward to a great 2013 Captain his senior year. Coach Duval Charter High School in everyone who is a part of the component right there is huge linebacker and we’re going to put football season! We hope you’ll Bobby Bowden often referred Jacksonville, Florida and given football program,” for everything regarding a team. him in a position to make plays. cheer us on during Homecoming to Davis as a “coach on the the responsibility of starting said Coach Davis. I always played like I was 6 foot “To me, linebacker is the key to Weekend November 1-2, 2013. field.” Davis graduated from both the middle school and high 3, even though I wasn’t. When being successful on defense... Florida State University with school football programs. you play like that, people who I was known as a coach on the

27 28 farragut today extracurricular fundraising

Go BlueJackets! Parents’ Group Raises an Estimated $100,000 in Annual Auction!

The Parents’ Group held their and high school parent, John annual auction fundraiser on Lescarbeau. A special thank Saturday, March 16th in the you to all the parents who Huntley Gymnasium. The coordinated the class projects theme “Luck O’ the Shamrock” and class baskets. included gaming casino tables, a live and silent auction, dinner The attendees were also asked catered by Carrabba's Italian to “raise the paddle” with their Grill, and a photo booth. bidder number to donate to From left to right: AFA Tennis players Bianca DeSilva, Daniella Greco, Brittany McGee breaks school the new track project and an Aliona Sherwood, Carlos Rivera, and Sean Swindle. long jump records. Over 125 parents and friends of additional $6,500 was raised. Farragut attended and showed their generous support. The Thank you to everyone who School Trips eight live auction items, which attended and all the hard included a “Charlie Duke work of those parents directly Experience,” brought in $52,400! involved. Thank you to our auctioneer,

Auction Committee Members

Mary Rice, Auction Chair and PG President AP History class during Cannon 8th grade visited Boston, MA. 5th grade explored Ybor City. School in St. Augustine, FL. Leslie Bridges Jerlene Green Steve Grunebach Donna Horan Tifnie Klingel Cathy Larrinaga Sam Lewis Marva Poe (grandmother) Angene Rohm (grandmother) Taewa Smith Joellen Sokolowski Phyllis Tauber Diedre Turner During Spring Break, 18 high school students had an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica. The purpose of their trip was threefold: study biology, perform community service, and get away on a tropical vacation.

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CDR JOHN VIELE, had a stroke in June Retired as an Airline committee to save USN (RET.) ‘41N and in October Steve Pilot from US Airways Farragut’s birthplace Former Commanding Thompson ‘49S, my in 1991. here in Knox County. Officer of USS roommate at Farragut 1 Hardhead SS365 1959- and good friend for 60+ BILL EMERSON ‘52S - DENNIS SUSTARi ‘57S 1961. Author of three years, died of Alzheimer I recently gave a Retired game designer. books on history of the complications. On presentation at the Next year is our 50th Florida Keys 1996-2001. the upside my wife Tampa Bay Austin wedding anniversary. is 75-80% recovered Healey Club on the I went to Caltech, KENNETH ELOW ‘46S and we celebrated our “Goodwood Revival” U. Texas, and U. I am living in Alpine, CA 50th anniversary in in England. Wisconsin, graduating 2 3 about 25 miles east of November with friends, with a PhD in Biology. San Diego. I attended our two daughters and JOHN EMANUELSON Phi Beta Kappa, Phi a mini-reunion in 2011 four grandchildren. I ‘53S - I just enlisted in Kappa Phi, Sigma with my son, Brad, a wish my very best to the Maryland Defense Xi. Six years in USN, detective in San Diego. everyone at Farragut- Force Band. Asst. Prof. at Clarkson I am always looking and if anyone out there University, Principal to hear from any ‘46S remembers me (my ROBERT CAMP, SR. Game Designer at classmates who played surname was Neece ‘54N - Graduated at Coleco (and lots of on the first Farragut when I attended) I Cornell University RPG publications), south football team. would like to hear with my BA of Civil and twenty years in from you. My email is Engineering in 1959. I aerospace industry, 4 5 RUSSELL LUKEY ‘49S [email protected]. earned my MBA in 1960 doing mostly 6 I enjoyed the last issue and earned my PhD in DoD work. 1 of Reveille and look ALDEN ELSEA ‘51S - Business Logistics from Robin Wheeler Century and The great roomies. Then my production company forward to receiving Attended the University Penn State in 1973. WALTER BRAME ‘58S ‘59S - Today, I Theologian of Vatican roommates were David manufacturing budget another one. I have of Missouri on a Graduated from the continue to operate an II,” and graduated as a Arms, Jim Luke and CD’s in Ireland to sell in lived in Walnut Grove, NROTC scholarship. CHESTER DAVIS ‘54S University of Cincinnati independent consulting Ph.D. from Marquette last but not least Bob Eastern Europe. CA since 2001 and Got married 4 days I am fully retired and (OH) and I’ve been firm that helps public University. Angus. Thanks guys manage to keep in after graduation and enjoying every minute in the remodeling schools improve their for all your support and Pedro Bilbao ‘62S - touch with Chuck reported to active in Atlantic Beach, FL. business over 40 years, performance. I recently Luis Giron ‘61S - tolerance. My favorite The Rain in Spain does McKenna ‘49S regularly. duty aboard the USS both residential and completed a lengthy I am a Vietnam Veteran activity was and still not fall mainly on the I hear from Bo Smith Macon (CA-132). We WAYNE MUNSON commercial. 6 contract in Puerto Rico working at a VA in San is golf. I enjoy hiking, plain.... (Picture 3 In ‘49S and George Michel have 4 daughters, 8 SMITH ‘54N - Sold and now I am enjoying Juan, PR. walking my puppy, Key Biscayne, Florida ‘49S from time to time. grandchildren and 2 my condo in FL and am FREDERICK ABRAMS spending more time Hannah, with my wife one year ago.) “More I was a Manufacturer great-grandchildren. now spending winters ‘59N - Retired this year. at home in the Peter Dewey Janet. Reading to quiet than fabulous...I love and Rep for Gourmet Foods Favorite hobby at up north in Atlanta, Atlanta area. 4 Hughes ‘61S - me down from ADHD. miss you all!!” and Wine Accessories Farragut - sailing. GA. I am still spending Dr. Fred Nelson Farragut brought a Helping AFA update until I retired in 1994. Favorite hobby today - my summers on Lake ‘59S - Retired Paul R. Caldwell Country Boy out of records and getting Bob Kurz ‘63N - My wife and I visited grandchildren. George, NY. orthopaedic surgeon ‘60N - United States his shell and it was a groups together! Recipient of the IGFA Farragut in ‘94 for our working as a research Naval Academy wonderful experience. Conservation Award. class reunion and ‘96 ALFRED REGINALD DELACY WYMAN consultant. 2 (MD). Recently My roommates for T. Keen Edenfield for graduation. 2010 GENOLA ‘52N - ‘57N - Moved to successfully defended the first year were Jr. ‘62N - I am a retired Glenn Mitchell was an up and down Served in the US Air Farragut, TN in May my dissertation,”Yves Wayne Croysdale, International Airline ‘63N - Just retired from year for us. My wife Force 1954 - 1959. 2007. Served on a local Congar, O.P.,Theologian John Burgess, Bill Captain from Fed/ being Chief Medical of the Twentieth Haviland. They were Ex and I own a music Officer at Mercy

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Health, a 32-hospital Arkansas soon. Would Japan. I must say, playing baseball with to regain our body Paul Danahy ‘67S - Peter McConville system based in St love to hear from class Frank Benison ‘65S I live vicariously Mike, Usi and Leigh, temperature. Lesson Retired from the ‘71S - Seaman First Louis. Jane and I are of ‘63. 7 “I grew up a lot during through him. 9 duties as Battalion learned: Personal Criminal Justice field. Class in the military now restoring an 1850 my years at Farragut. Supply Officer, my 1 Responsibility. My Working part time farmhouse in PA and Alan Abrams ‘64N I loved my time there. Mark Epstein ‘66S - demerit junior year hobbies: ‘64-’66 Sailing, under contract with the Francis George loving it! Still doing Retired from the I learned about my 1970 Doane College, (thanks Almy). My military sciences/Drill Florida Department of Fielder ‘72N - a little consulting Virginia Army National relationship to and B.A. Sociology. 1971-92 roommates were John Team, intramural sports, Juvenile Justice. Computer System work to keep from Guard in 2010 as an 05 with power. I swung Greyhound Racing, Almy and Bob Tilchin. bowling & Now - Golf, Validation and developing barnacles and still working at the both ways with it and Track management, I enjoy golf, staying fit, Motor-home Travel, Tom Thompson Information though. Picture 5 : My VA. ended up balanced in the Mile High Kennel Club, reading, and company Family Motor Coach ‘68S - As an NCAA Technology Regulatory executive look! (On middle for the rest of my Colorado. Favorite of good friends. Association, Family record holder, my Compliance Specialist previous pg.) Rev. Richard life.” (In August, 2010, memories at Farragut: (That includes my Austin College jersey, [Pharmaceuticals] William Bower Ruby and I spent some Great classmates, Douglas C. Farragut Family). number 91 from the (Photo 2011 shows me “As a retired Army ‘65N-Accomplishments: amazing afternoon hours lifelong friends, being Pearson Sr. ‘66S- 2009 football season during Christmas 2011) Colonel with a successful BS (Biology); BS (Med in the Grove of Titans, able to use Uncle Al Married to Ann W. since Frederick (Rick) will be on permanent medical center command Technology) MT(ASCP); a grove of the largest Ross’ saber senior year, April 1969. We have Guhse ‘66N - display at the College tour, I never forget the MDiv.; Chaplain redwood trees on earth. participating in the two sons: Doug Jr., PHD Working in ministry to Football Hall of Fame in Keep in touch! Share your education I received at (Colonel) US Army, It was amazing!) effort to redecorate Biophysics and Stewart, make Christ be known. South Bend, Indiana. class notes with us at: Farragut. It definitely Ret.; Board Certified Leigh Thaeler’s room Custom Woodworking- www.farragut.org/alumni prepared me for life.” Clinical Chaplain Harry Clever ‘65S - (fun wasn’t it Mike), Cabinets-Furniture. At Stephen Lieber Frank O’Barski (BCCC) by The College My youngest son, Todd liberty with Usi, Farragut we all had a ‘66S - Live part time in ‘69N - Fairleigh Dr. Douglas of Pastoral Supervision is the current captain water skiing with special comradeship Nassau and still fly both Dickinson University Thomas Miller Miller ‘63S - & Psychotherapy; of the United States Corky, senior year 1st during class, in ranks rotorcraft and turbine (NJ). Univ. of Tampa and ‘73N - Started another Recently retired and Director of Pastoral National Rugby team, basketball game vs and in each others lives. powered fixed wing. My Univ of San Francisco career in real estate living in Iowa. I am Care, Western Maryland traveling the world and OLPH 100-29... still A special AFA moment son attends University School of Law. Moved investing. Sell real planning to move to Hospital Center. 8 playing professionally in not enough for Hatzie, that I can recall was of Missouri. to Illinois in 2008. estate to investors during February of 1966, Diagnosed with Crohn’s using their 401K I was sailing a comet Jordi Gasso Disease and cancer and IRA funds to in Boca Ciega Bay with Batista ‘67N - last year. purchase investment Mike Lutz (‘67S) and I actually live in Santo properties. Also work we flipped the boat on Domingo, Dominican Keith Hart ‘70S - I with investors buying a tack that put us in Republic. I receive was married in 1983 larger quantities of the coldest water we’ve email and can be and have been blessed investment homes. Still ever experienced. The reached that way. I am with five children- flying for NetJets. air temp was about in the pharmaceutical Kaleb 22, Nathaniel 20, 40 degrees and Chief field and very active Sarabeth 17, Carolyn 15, Stephen Davis ‘74S 7 8 Grooms would not in the Rotary Club. and Abigail 10. I have Technical Consultant V let us get out of the (Picture 10 shows our worked for the Saab with Hewlett-Packard. water until the crash family almost three USA Division of General 11 boat towed us all the years ago at my son’s Motors since 1983. Now Ray Op’t Hof ‘75N - 9 way back to the dock. High School graduation that Saab has been sold Got married in New We had to stay in the dinner, right to left: by GM I am currently York City in September water and with the oldest daughter Gloria a District Manager 2012. boat the entire time it Maria, wife Gloria, son of Aftersales for GM was being towed in. We Jordi, daughter Jordana Motors in NH & MASS. then spent four hours and yours truly.) 10 at the infirmary trying

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Joseph Rotolo ‘75S executive after my as the Director of Robert Lopes ‘82N Owner of Universal retirement from the Special Programs as a I am currently working Gold Pawnshop & Army and my family government civilian. 1415 at the BMW plant in SC. Refinery in Puerto and I have settled in Been married for 20 yrs. Rico. Architect and Alexandria, VA. I am Jose Marquez ‘78S No kids of my own. Software Developer of now the Director of I just move from Florida Pawnshop Accounting Government Affairs for to California to launch “When I was in the 9th Management System. the Boeing Company my new Television grade, I was attending here in Washington, Production, but always a public high school “AFA was a wonderful DC. I came to AFA from happy to keep in touch and I was making bad 12 13 experience for me, my parents overseas with AFA. decisions. My parents which has helped me posting in Guam at were observing the throughout my life!” an important and key Alfonso Quijano changes and decided to turning point in my life. Garmendia ‘78S send me to AFA for my David Owens ‘76N - I had a terrific and very I am running the 10th grade year. During “High the Silver & memorable experience number one Mexican that first year I was a the Blue, ever will at AFA...many agrochemical company boarding cadet. I was be flown!” (picture lifelong friends, great in Mexico. reluctant at first but as 13: USNA Football instructors and coaches time went by, it all grew Banquet) 14 and a lot of really good Esteban Sevilla on me and I decided 14 15 times! My experience at ‘78S - I am the father to get involved at AFA. Kevin Blair ‘76N - AFA truly set me on the of 3 kids. My oldest son Needless to say, my Graduated from the course to achieve my graduated from Union grades picked up and I School of Advanced goals in life and become College, NY last year. straightened out a good Julio Hernandez ‘84N Advisor for Governor Bobby Warren Smith ‘86S Military Studies, US a career professional deal. I wasn’t a great Working as a Regional IT Jindal of Louisiana, as Deputy Graduated from Florida State Army Command and Army officer. “Great! Lots of stories student but I did fairly Director for DeVry University. 13 Chief of Staff to Governor Jeb University and currently lives General Staff College in and memories.” well. During grades Bush of Florida, and Secretary of and works on a large cattle May 2011. Retired from CAPT Richard 11 and 12 I was a day Albert Feix ‘84S - Florida’s Agency for Healthcare ranch. “It’s a blast.” the FBI after 22 years in Creange USN Gustavo BerRio cadet. My parents were Visited French Polynesia. Administration. Most recently January 2012. (ret.) ‘77N - After ‘81S - Living in Las proud on the day that I served as Transition Chairman James Brown ‘90N Graduating Farragut I Vegas after retiring acquired my diploma in Troy Donahue ‘84S - I am a for Florida Governor Rick Scott, Married June 2009 to my one Mike Barron ‘76S - attended Penn State in from Navy/Marines 1982. If it wasn’t for AFA disabled vet from the Iraq War, and was appointed by Governor and only soulmate Sara. I work as I retired in 2010 from the NROTC program after working 21 years and my parents then I single, and I take care of my Scott to the Board of Trustees Chief engineer for APL Maritime the Army as a combat and was commissioned as a Navy corpsman really don’t know where I aging father. of the University of Florida. I LTD. Current ship is APL decorated, Airborne in 1981. I went to flight with tours in Iraq and would be today.” currently live in Naples, Florida CYPRINE, a 5000 TEU container Ranger Colonel of school, received my other places attached Chris Robinson ‘84S - and hope to get more involved ship running from New York to Infantry after an Wings of Gold in 1983 to the marine units. Recently relocated to Dallas with Admiral Farragut Academy - Singapore and back. 12 exceptionally rewarding and flew the F-14 after 17 years in New Jersey. a school I have great respect and 30 year career as a TOMCAT for most John Conner ‘82N admiration for. “Farragut changed my life for professional Army of my career. I spent I am an agent/producer Alan Levine ‘84S the BEST. I would not change officer having served 27 years in the Navy with New York Life in Currently, the Senior VP and Robert Bohanek ‘86N anything and I cherish every all over the world. I retiring in 2008 with Harrisburg, PA, where I Group President for Health Currently Social Media memory from those days and think am now in my second the rank of CAPT. help people and families Management Associates, a Counsel for USAA, as well as about them often.” career in the Defense After retirement I was establish a measure of Fortune 500 Hospital company providing other legal counsel and Aerospace Industry. hired by Commander, financial security for based in Naples, FL. I served in communications for the I joined the Boeing Operational Test the long term. three years as Secretary of association. Company as a senior and Evaluation Force Health and Health Policy

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are of the great faculty that 16 helped guide me through my 18 high school years. I was a Join the Conversation! thousand miles away from my family and without the direction and care from my teachers, WE’RE ALWAYS UPDATING! coaches and counselors I would www.facebook.com/farragut.org not have become the person I’m www.facebook.com/farragutalumni proud to be today. Being a part of an undefeated football team my senior year was pretty great As seen on 17 too! At Farragut, I participated Facebook.. in Baseball, Track, and Football. I’m still very active and compete VIEW OUR VIDEOS in numerous triathlons and www.youtube.com/AdmiralFarragut1933 19 running races every year. 20 Elizabeth Metzger (Wells) ‘06S - A proud Bruce Sarte Jr. ‘91N - another note I’ve been living MAJ Alexander mother of two beautiful boys! Recently released my third in NC for the past six or so Braszko,Jr. ‘93N - Newest addition, Bradley novel called “Philadelphia Story” years. My daughter, Brianna, is Information Operations Planner Curtis Metzger was born which is selling well. This past attending pharmacy school at at USAFRICOM (United States 11/29/2011. Now living in TN fall Erin and I welcomed the Campbell University, my other Africa Command) in Stuttgart, where husband is working as an newest addition to our family, daughter, Emily, is studying Germany. Enlisted Detailer. 19 Nathaniel Alan. I’ve also recently to be a neonatal surgeon, and begun a new job as Director of my son, Ryan, is becoming a Theresa Rekus ‘94N Richard Vetter ‘07S Technology at The Perkiomen top baseball prospect. I own Welcomed our first baby boy Currently deployed as MA3 in School as well as serving as the Bermracing Ent. in NC. I have Joseph Kelly Murray born the U.A.E. with the US NAVY, Valentine’s Computer Science Department been partially retired for the October 15. Looking forward MSRON 10 Security Forces. Day post : Chair and JV Baseball Coach. 17 past five years thanks to the to attending HIS parades education and discipline I at AFA! 18 Cameron Packer ‘09S Eric Mitschele ‘91N - received from Farragut. I have Currently I reside in North Just wanted to drop a short been blessed with the abilities to Wes Erbe ‘01S - After Farragut, Tampa and work for the worlds’ update. Very sorry to hear about have traveled all over the world I attended Lafayette College largest private aviation catering Megan I will never forget her with my family and friends and in Easton, PA. I earned a BA in company called Air Culinaire first week at Farragut north to give back to the community. Economics and Business and Worldwide as the Sous Chef. A you could tell she was a very I am lucky to have been part of participated in Varsity Football. quick advice: Always remember brave and determined person the Farragut family. Thanks to all After college I began working the core values AFA has taught and that she would accomplish Farragut staff and alumni. at Moody’s Corporation in New you. Picture 20 shows a VIEW MORE PHOTOGRAPHS great things. Very sad that we York City and have been with Bolognese dish I prepared. www.farragut.smugmug.com have lost such a great person. Jonathan Bruntjen ‘91N the firm for over 5 years. When I am honored to have been “I wish I could “turn the clock I think about the time I spent at Homecoming able to attend school with her back”; I have many wonderful Farragut my fondest memories Alumni Wkd and knew her as a friend. On memories! Thank you...” 16 2012

37 38 alumni honoring our military alumni

Alex DeSeta ‘04S is Honored by The Citadel Kevin Long ‘89S Completes Tour as Commanding Officer, US Navy

On November 3, 2012 The community service. Arland Navy CMDR Kevin Long ‘89S CMDR Long is pictured below Citadel honored Alex DeSeta Williams is the ultimate has successfully completed his at a school in Hawaii while ‘04S, son of Ed (‘67N) and example of service to others as assignment as the commanding speaking to students during a Wanda DeSeta, at their he gave his life in the icy waters officer of the Patrol Squadron career day at Aikahi Elementary Homecoming for his service of the Potomac River so that Four (VP-4), Marine Corps Base School. He is also part of a and bravery while serving five of his fellow passengers Hawaii. Long reported to VP-4 sponsorship program to the in Afghanistan. He will be aboard Air Florida Flight 90 in May of 2010 as the Executive Aikahi School through the inducted into the prestigious could live. Alex also received Officer. Partnership in Education (PIE) Arland D. Williams Society. The Soldier’s Medal this past program, a community-outreach July at The Citadel. His tours include assignments initiative that partners a Navy The Arland D. Williams Society, with VP-4, Ronald Reagan Strike command with a local public established by The Citadel We could not be prouder of our Group as a flag lieutenant and as school. in the year 2000, recognizes alumnus. Congratulations Alex! an action officer at Joint Staff in those individuals who have Washington, DC. He joined the distinguished themselves in Navy in May of 1993. Yearbook Picture

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Pictured from left to right are AFA alumni Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird. members Blake Lusty ‘08, Alex DeSeta ‘04, Ed DeSeta ‘67, and Scott Hansen ‘90N while they were at the “night before” party.

Class of ‘09S Graduate Named U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class President & Named to Honor Board

Spencer Fletcher, a midshipman sea on a merchant or Naval ship. in the US Merchant Marine The young man spent a lot of Academy at Kings Point, New his time at sea in the Middle York, has been elected as class East, but also in the Far East, president. He was also appointed Honduras and Spain. Although to membership on the Honor being a “deck cadet” was tough, Board at the academy. he said it was interesting. Young Fletcher’s application The midshipman will be to the Merchant Marine going into his senior year at Academy was sponsored by the academy this fall. After Congressman Tom Rooney. The graduating, members are son of Kristina Kulpa and Steve required to serve active duty for Fletcher, he is majoring in marine five years or eight years in the transportation (navigation) with reserves on a United States flag a minor in business. vessel. During their academy years, midshipmen are required He graduated from Admiral Pictured is MIDN Fletcher to spend a total of one year at Farragut Academy in 2009. at the Ring Dance, 2012.

39 40 taps a farewell to our friends

Read more about their life at www.farragut.org/TAPS2013 John Willett Foster ‘46S Died Saturday, September Famous Alumnus, Edwin "Rich" Richards 47'S, Passes Away 17, 2011 at his residence. * Born November 24, 1927 in Bluff Point, NY, he was the son of the late Fordyce and Ruth Willett Foster. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a retired salesman. He was Past Master of Milo Masonic Lodge #108 in Penn Yan, NY, a member of Ark Masonic Lodge #33 in Geneva, NY, the Consistory in Rochester, NY, and was VADM Shannon D. George Arthur “Art” Donald “Don” A. Nadig ‘44N Past Potentate of Damascus Admiral Farragut Academy celebrates the life of a great alumnus, Edwin Richards ‘47S, Olympian and USA Fencing Hall of Cramer, Jr. ‘40N Herbert ‘43N Don was born November 20, Shrine in Webster, NY. * Fame Member, who passed away in Las Vegas at age 83. Richards USN, Ret., 90 years old, formerly A long-time resident of Florida 1926 in Portland, Oregon to lived a successful life with many notable accomplishments. of Clemson, SC, passed away and well-respected venture Morton Nadig and Elizabeth Roland A. Bouchard ‘47S at his home in Washington, capitalist, died Feb 20, 2010, at Nadig (McGillis). He attended “Edwin Richards is a shining example of Farragut graduates who DC, surrounded by family on the age of 83 from heart failure. Washington High School in Passed away unexpectedly live our core values of integrity, perseverance, self-discipline, and February 15, 2012. Shannon He was born May 10, 1926, to Portland and was active on on February 18, 2011. Roland wellness throughout their life. He is remembered by his high was born on September 18, Carl Morse and Jessie Freestone the Reunion Committee. He was the son of the late school classmates as “Rich” - an athlete, leader, hard worker, and 1921 in Washington, DC to Herbert in Point Pleasant, NJ. attended Admiral Farragut Augustus Bouchard and charismatic young man,” said CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr., current Shannon D. Cramer, Sr, and He attended the US Naval Academy in New Jersey for his Germaine Cartier. Mr. Farragut Headmaster. Richard’s yearbook quote reads: “A leader of Mary Hazen Duffy Cramer. He Academy in Annapolis, MD, last year of High School and Bouchard was educated at a noble class, a hunter of the comely lass.” attended Central High School from 1944 to 1947. During the then Oregon State University Admiral Farragut Academy Richards is most famously known for becoming the 1964 USA Korean War he served on for one year. He was accepted and Boston College. Born in Washington, DC. where he Fencing Olympian and a 2005 USA Fencing Hall of Fame inductee. to the U.S. Naval Academy, in Cambridge, MA, Roland excelled at football, was named numerous ships, including In July during the USA Fencing National Championships in resided in the New England to the National Honor Society the USS Montrose (APA 212) graduating in 1949. He served Anaheim, he was hospitalized and later transferred to a facility in and was the President of his and the USS Doyle (DMS 34). on the aircraft carrier Valley area for much of his life Las Vegas. graduating class of 1939. He During this time, he married Forge from 1949-1950 where until moving his family skipped one year in high school Rebecca “Shelly” Sheldon he saw active duty at the to Syracuse in 1960. He See Rich’s yearbook page and read more at: bit.ly/EdwinRichards and attended Admiral Farragut Whitemarsh (D. 1999) with beginning of the Korean War.* was very active in local whom he had four children. He politics, as well as the Academy in Pine Beach, New Ed was a great fencer, a great referee and also a great resigned from the Navy in 1954. ESM School Board, Jaycees Jersey to prepare for his friend of USA Fencing. He served as a mentor and role In 1956, Art graduated from and Boy Scouts. He was entrance to the United States model to many of us as we were coming up through the Naval Academy. * Harvard Business School with a special deputy with the “ ranks and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. an MBA and became a senior Onondaga County Sheriff’s - USA Fencing President, Don Anthony executive of Radiation Inc. Department. * in Melbourne, FL.* ”

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Read more about their life at them out. “It was incredibly www.farragut.org/TAPS2013 hard on the family, with the tension that created. There was finger-pointing and fighting,” his son, Scott. “He and Cassie * went up to Homosassa and somehow scrimped and saved and borrowed and got another Champions going, worked Fred Fleming ‘55S long hours and got back on Thomas “Mickey” Spillane ‘53N their feet. The family mended Two things about Fred its ways and celebrated his Mickey died peacefully at Fleming: He knew barbecue, strength.” In 2010, the Flemings home Friday afternoon, March and no matter how many returned to St. Petersburg, 5, 2010 due to cancer. Born sucker punches life landed, he Donald “Don” Stark ‘50S renovating a hole-in-the-wall July 24, 1934, in Pottsville, always bounced back. He lost sandwich shop on Fourth 79 years old, teacher, brother, uncle, and dear friend, passed away PA., to Matthew and Thelma a successful home building William Sutherland ‘50S Street, just across the street peacefully on April 14, 2012. Don was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina Foster Spillane, he graduated company in the 1980s when from the old Fred Fleming’s. William was born on June 30, on Oct. 2, 1932. His father, Harry Newman Stark, was a U.S. foreign from St. Jerome’s Academy, interest rates hit 18% and The new place held a handful 1932 in Meridian, Mississippi trade representative and diplomat stationed in Latin America, and Tamaqua, PA. He continued the economy collapsed. He of tables, but those same to William Alexander his education graduating from developed a sauce that won his mother, Sylvia Masvidal Stark, was originally from Cuba. Don succulent ribs, tangy sauces East Stroudsburg State College accolades at rib festivals all Sutherland Jr and Maude graduated in 1950 from Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, and fluffy coconut cakes in 1957, after which he served over the country, then lost Williams Perrin Sutherland. Florida, then attended the University of Miami, where he earned attracted a steady takeout 3 years with the U.S. Navy at bottling rights. He started He married Louise Parker a Bachelor of Education degree in 1956 and a Master’s degree in crowd — many from the St. Quonset Point NAS in Rhode Fred Fleming’s Famous BBQ on April 2, 1955 in Memphis, mathematics in 1969. Petersburg neighborhoods Island. After his honorable on Fourth Street N, which Tennessee. They met at He taught mathematics at Southwest Miami High School, then spent where his family began to grow discharge, he taught biology had customers snaking out Vanderbilt University where the best part of his career teaching at Everglades School for Girls and decades ago. “His whole life and history at Atlantic City, the door at midweek — until was nothing but being kicked William graduated. William later Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove, where he served N.J. High School. In 1961, investors took over, forced around,” said his daughter served 28 years in the as chairman of the mathematics department. Don was a consummate him out and went belly-up. he entered the corrugated Tammy Rehnke. “I would have US Navy and retired as a teacher, dedicated to his students, passionate about his subject, and Family members pooled their packaging industry. * been shriveled up in a corner Commander. * lively, challenging, and engaged in the classroom.* money to underwrite a big in a fetal position. I don’t know new restaurant in Seminole how he kept going. He was the that he and his wife, Cassie, most positive person I ever called Champions’ BBQ. Then met.” * Riggs A. Smith ‘53S the current recession wiped Died Saturday evening at the United States Army serving Samaritan Medical Center where during the Korean Conflict Robert Simonson ‘55N he had been a patient for a week. and was honorably discharged. Mr. Smith was born July 22, 1934 He married the former Nancy Robert, Age 71 of Westmont, NJ Language School with later books, community service in Binghamton, NY the son of E. McMullen April 9, 1964 in passed away on February 26, duty in Romania. Bob earned a and connecting with diverse Kenneth and Ruth Riggs Smith. Washington DC. Mr. Smith 2009 at home. After graduating Masters in Education Degree people. He is survived by from Admiral Farragut, Bob from Temple University and his wife Grace,son Eric, two He graduated from Admiral worked as a mechanical engineer attended Stanford University as spent many years teaching grandchildren and many other Farragut Academy in Florida and and computer specialist at the an undergraduate. He enlisted English As A Second Language family members and friends. attended Penn State University IBM Corporation in Endicott NY, in the United States Army and at various PA/NJ Colleges. and Boston College. He entered retiring in 1987 after 30 years. * was trained at the Monterey He thoroughly loved travel,

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AFA Retired Postmaster, Alumnus, Arturo “Artie” Diaz ‘75N, Ted Wall, Passes Away Never to be Forgotten Mark Siegrist ‘59N by David Lipsky ‘75N Member, Farragut Foundation Mark’s family were long time Farragut’s long-time residents of Stone Harbor. Mark and postmaster (Aug 1991 to Linda resided in Clermont, NJ for Jan 2012), Ted Wall, passed 25 years raising their children and away on Dec 5, 2012. Ted served on active duty in the moved to York, PA in 2006. U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from July 1, 1943 until Feb 16, 1946 and retired after 21 and Arthur “Art” Nicholson ‘65S a half years of service. He was awarded 11 Air Medals Passed away on April 18th, 2011 of brain and three Distinguished cancer. He enjoyed sailing and spending time Flying Crosses, as well as a with family. Even during the final months Presidential Unit Citation. he maintained a lively sense of humor and enjoyed visits daily from his large and Pictured from Left to Right: Art Musicaro ‘73N, Read more online at: diverse collection of friends. He is survived David Lipsky ‘75N, and Art Diaz ‘75N bit.ly/TedWall by his wife Nina, a son Taylor, and mother Dixie. Engineers License from It is with deep personal the U.S. Coast Guard. sadness to inform you At Kings Point, Artie that our shipmate and and Buz teamed up Edwin Kuehnle ‘61N friend, Art “Artie” Diaz again, Buz as Regimental John Robert “Bob” McGarvey ‘75N, lost his battle with Commander and Artie Ed was a tool and dye designer ‘65S and wife Elizabeth “Liz” multiple cancers and his XO. Immediately after who worked for numerous Morrell McGarvey passed away Christmas graduating, Diaz entered companies throughout Both Bob and Liz passed away Eve at the Scripps Green the U.S. Coast Guard as his career such as Lenape Hospital in La Jolla, a Commissioned Officer. Manufacturing, C.A. Spalding, together unexpectedly on November 27, 2011, at 3:10 PM, California. After serving five years Penn Manufacturing, Durex, as a “Coastie”, Artie went A.K. Stamping and National as a result of an automobile Ted Wall and AFA’s Headmaster CAPT. Robert Fine Jr. Diaz spent three years to work for the Navy as a Manufacturing. Upon his accident. Liz was born in at Farragut (1973-1975) civilian port engineer for retirement, he decided to Norfolk, VA to Ellis and Grace and was the Battalion Military Sealift Command share his vast experience and Morrell. She was employed by Christopher “Chris” Loud ‘68S Executive Officer where he rose through taught at Archbishop Wood CSX Railroad for more than his senior year under the chain of command High School, New Hope- 30 years. Bob was born in Chris died peacefully Sunday, June 3, 2012 Battalion Commander, to become the Senior Solebury School District and Darby, PA to Sidney and Arline in New Ellenton, S.C. He fought the evil Mark “Buz” Buzby ‘75N. MSC Builders Rep for the Central Bucks School McGarvey. He was retired cancer beast with courage, dignity and his Upon graduation, Artie New Construction. Artie District. He was a man of many from Blue Cross Blue Shield wonderful sense of humor throughout his entered the United was highly respected talents and interests, some of Insurance Company. * illness. Chris was born in Newton, MA on States Merchant Marine in his profession and which were photography, art, May 2, 1949, son of the late Clarence “Bill” Academy at King’s Point often sought out for his design, bagpipes and especially and Gwendolyn (Downey) Loud. He also receiving a Bachelor expertise and mentorship. spending time in Jupiter, FL. enjoyed a close relationship with his step- of Science Degree in Mr. Wall visited Mr. Xenakis’ high school Marine Engineering Read more online at: history class many times over the years. father, the late Douglas Ross. Chris was a Read more about their life at This picture is from last Veterans Day. loving father to his only child, Christina. * and a Third Assistant bit.ly/ArtDiaz *www.farragut.org/TAPS2013 45 46 taps a farewell to our friends alumni news

Students Visit the Gravesite of Fallen Farragut Hero, Megan McClung ‘91N Class Agents Update a Farragut Flag flown over the It has become a Farragut campus. At that time, Steve tradition for our Residential promised to visit Megan’s grave. Class of 1973 Class of 1952 Life Staff members, Steve and ( See pg. 42) Joy Edwards, to take boarding Tim Coffey ‘73N, Tom Miller ‘73N, Art Musicaro When a class like 1952 wants to encourage their students to Washington D.C. ‘73N, and Robert Griffin ‘73S joined forces as classmates to give, they put their money where Megan was the first female during our Thanksgiving break. leaders among their class to make Homecoming their mouth is. Bill Emerson ‘52S and Alan Atwood graduate of Admiral Farragut They visit a number of historic something special for their class. The goal is to ‘52N got together and challenged their class to Academy. She was also the places, including the Arlington raise $40K in honor of their 40th Reunion. We contribute in a rare way. Each member of their first female to attend the Naval National Cemetery. This year, have no doubt the goal will be achieved and this class received a $5 bill in the mail. The plea: please Academy and the first female they were honored to pay their level of excitement will spill over into other years send it to Farragut, match the donation, and make Marine Corps Officer to be killed respects at the gravesite of in the future. a gift above and beyond. That’s what a number of in the Iraq War ( 2006). The Major Megan McClung,’91N. the class did! Keeping the $5 and mailing in a gift experience was truly moving Steve met Megan’s parents in For an updated list of Class Agents visit above and beyond the number. We could not be for the group. October when they visited our www.farragut.org/classagent more pleased with the outcome! Thank you. Admiral Farragut Academy is proud to have a Florida campus for the first time. scholarship fund in Megan’s name within our The Drill Team (coached by Read more online at: Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation. Steve) presented them with bit.ly/MeganMcClung Steve Edwards & Chris MacKoul ‘09S at Goofy Challenge Cadets Serve as Honor Guard in Respect for Spc Brittany Gordon Steve Edwards, AFA “If you think that a Spc Brittany Gordon was recently killed in combat Residential Curriculum marathon is just a walk in Afghanistan. Brittany attended Admiral Farragut Director and Exhibition in the park, put your Academy and graduated from St. Petersburg High School. Drill Team Drill Instructor endurance to the test and Our Exhibition Drill Team Honor Guard was asked by / Coach, successfully compete in Goofy’s Race the Administration of St. Petersburg High School to completed the “Goofy and a Half Challenge! A participate in the ceremony honoring Spc Brittany Gordon Challenge” at Disney 39.3-mile adventure held and retiring her basketball jersey. In October our Drill World’s Epcot Center. Steve over two days, participants Team Honor Guard was also invited by St. Petersburg Nathan Wilkins ‘11S High officials to honor Brittany soon after her casket was has run every Disney World will run the Half Marathon returned from Afghanistan. Our Drill Team Honor Guard Age 20, of Indian Shores, passed Marathon (20), and every on Saturday, followed by the away Sunday, April 22, 2012. Born in “Goofy’s Challenge” (Half Marathon on Sunday. If you met privately with Brittany’s parents and school officials Pictured with Steve Edwards is AFA Marathon) (8) since it’s finish both races within the before the ceremony. Denver, CO, He came here in 2002. alumnus Chris MacKoul ‘09S, currently He graduated from Admiral Farragut a senior at the University of Rochester. inception. Of the hundreds pacing requirements, you Read more online at: bit.ly/BrittanyGordon Academy and was attending The Steve had previously told Chris about of thousands of runners will be awarded the coveted University of South Florida in “Goofy’s Challenge” and this year was over the years, Steve is one Goofy medal in addition Tampa. He studied Buddhism and Chris’s first successful attempt in the race. of the few runners who has to your Donald Duck and practiced through a life of loving Congratulations Chris and Steve! a perfect finishing record Mickey Mouse finisher kindness as he was a deeply spiritual in both the Marathon and medals,” said website young man. He had a passion for Goofy’s Challenge. rundisney.com. cars, had enormous love for family, friends, and all things honest and spiritual.

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AFA Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Two New Members Farragut on Facebook

Join us as the Athletic Department, along with the help of the Alumni Team, inducts two new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame: Ed Bartle ‘70N We hope you follow us on Facebook for Throwback Thursday, Contests, Alumni Updates, and more! and Ramon Usategui ‘66S. These two alumni will join the company of other We’re always updating! outstanding athletes who exemplified character, poise, and honor on and off www.facebook.com/farragut.org the field during their athletic careers at Farragut. The induction is on Thursday, www.facebook.com/FarragutAlumni May 23, 2013 in the J.A. Huntley Gymnasium during AFA’s Annual Athletics Banquet. We invite all class members of ‘66S and ‘70N to attend, as well as all fellow members of the Athletic Hall of Fame. This event will kick-off our 2013 Commencement Weekend. Congratulations to Nominate an outstanding athlete at: Alejandro Lay '89S www.farragut.org/HOFnomination for winning a Kindle Fire during Ed Bartle ‘70N Ramon Usategui ‘66S our "Post Your Throughout Ed’s attendance During the seven years that Favorite Farragut at Farragut North he truly Ramon attended Farragut Memory" contest. exemplified excellence in South he not only excelled sportsmanship, academics, in three sports but then personal discipline and graduated salutatorian of his personified leadership within class. It has been said that the Corps of Cadets and all Ramon was “someone who his athletic endeavors. Ed was many aspired to be recognized as All-Prep during and become.” the 1969 football season. Bartle Usategui

We are pleased to announce that we had 73 updates in a matter of 3 weeks. WOW... • Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Congratulations Thank you all! Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 PM on campus to the winners of the “Update Your Russell Weir ‘83S • Alumni Golf Outing Alumni Polo Shirt with year Friday, May 24 at 9:00 AM at the Contact Info” Contest. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club in Gulfport, FL Thomas Detscher ‘54N AFA Tie • 2013 Graduation and “Man the Rail” Celebration Saturday, May 25 at 9:00 AM on campus Theodore Raper ‘60S Share your update today: A Tale of Two Campuses • Homecoming Weekend 2013 History Book Weekend of Nov. 1-2 on campus www.farragut.org/AlumniUpdate Christopher Kale ‘89N • 6th Annual Army Navy Weekend AFA Throw Blanket Weekend of Dec. 13-14 in Philadelphia, PA

49 50 one class Cadets during competitive sailing Differencecan make a practice in the Class of 1961 boat. By Jeff Ogden ‘00S

We reference members of our alumni community by the term “class of ____.” The success of Homecoming can often be measured by the number of members from a certain class who attend. Many classes have discussions about starting “Class Gifts” within the Foundation. In order to establish a named endowed fund, a $25,000 financial commitment is needed. In most cases, that high figure is far beyond what one or two people can take on themselves. Therefore in terms of a Class Gift or influence of a class - it is humbling to see what the Two class agents started their This would allow the school to outcome can be. Homecoming recruitment host local high school sailing “The boarding life is, and efforts one and a half years in regattas on our campus, rather always has been, a critical advance and the result was great than relying on small sailing participation and enthusiasm! centers and the high costs element of the complete Class agent, Peter Hughes associated with them. Being ‘Farragut Experience.’ ‘61S, even attended the Annual on the gulf coast, sailing is a Homecoming Alumni Dinner in growing sport among our kids. I wanted other Pine Beach the same dress blues uniform he As we expand our boarding graduates to know that graduated in! After Homecoming community to attract more was over, they didn’t stop. students from the northeast, their northern campus Hughes and David Arms ‘61S sailing fills the gap of rowing will be honored and teamed up with class agent that many schools in that and sailing connoisseur, Robert region offer. remembered in perpetuity,” Kaplon ‘61N, and together rallied said Kressler. the support of over 100 alumni When we say the Alumni During the Homecoming festivities of 2010, we hosted from the Class of ‘61 North and Community is our strongest over 125 alumni and guests on campus. All attendees South, to raise over $15,000 for and most influential asset, we spoke of the tremendous weekend they had. Special the purchase of new 420 sailing truly mean it. Each member thanks goes to the help and generosity of ‘60N class vessels in addition to purchasing of the community shared a members, Barney Hauptfuhrer, Randy Kressler, and Kressler is also the founding new equipment for the entire unique piece of the “Farragut Edmund Bailey, whose class involvement went to the father of the Pine Beach Tribute sailing fleet. Experience” with their peers. next level. They rallied their classmates in an effort Fund within the Admiral The power of a class that is truly to redevelop and retrofit the West Grinder in front of Farragut Academy Foundation Competitive sailing has been a involved is a tremendous benefit Farragut Hall. Through their generosity, the school was which sustains and improves the focus for Farragut cadets since to the school today. Whether able to increase the Grinder area by nearly 50%, allowing boarding experience for students the days of sailing up and down through developing a class a larger formation area for our corps of cadets. Further, attending the school today. Toms River, NJ in the 1940’s. fund, retrofitting a piece of the the Exhibition Drill Team, who uses this surface as their Today, Farragut has 14 sailboats campus, or giving the students “Home Field” for training and performance exercises, Upon reaching the goal of in our fleet with six being 420’s of today the tools they need - were given a larger and improved practice area. The class $25,000 in the fund, the restricted for competitive use. the sky truly is the limit. This is of ‘60 gave this gift in memory of CAPT Raven O. Dodge, Foundation will make annual The mission of the Class of ‘61 is a great community to be a part Headmaster of the Pine Beach Campus from 1945-1974 distributions to support the to provide sufficient funding to of and I am truly proud to be and from 1977-1978, as well as CAPT Norman Reinhard, school’s boarding needs. purchase two or four new boats part of it. Commandant of Cadets from 1940-1978. to field a true competitive fleet.

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Place Photo courtesy of ceeli-inst.org

Alumni Focus: an interview with “To laugh often and much; Homer Moyer, Jr. ‘60S to win the respect of intelligent people He is regarded as one of the country’s leading and the affection of children... from CEELI, for improved human rights along with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) lawyers and to leave the world a better place... significant cultural and political changes. Every man aspires to be able to reach a point has been recognized as a premier lawyer in other The success of this program is an exceptional in his life when he can look back and truly say “I international legal fields. An appointee of both to know even one life has breathed accomplishment by all standards. What believe I have made a difference.” This sentiment political parties, he has developed and guided easier because you have lived. experiences laid the groundwork for Moyer’s is expressed so well by Ralph Waldo Emerson in the American Bar Association’s largest pro bono This is to have succeeded.” success today? Ask him and he’ll tell you, “Admiral the quote above. Farragut is proud to say that our project ever, the CEELI Institute, which has been -Ralph Waldo Emerson Farragut Academy, it is where I grew up!” Coming alumni make a difference in the world and that can hailed for its global impact. from Moyer, you can take that statement literally. be said of Homer Moyer, Jr, Class of ‘60S. He is the son of H.E. Moyer, founding Senior Moyer has enjoyed an international legal career. Administrative Officer of Admiral Farragut international provider of professional legal Those who have had the privilege of knowing and He is committed to public policy development Academy in St. Petersburg. In January of 1945, education which helps emerging Eastern Bloc working side-by-side with Moyer would profess he through government service. Says Moyer, Moyer’s father and mother began their work at countries build new legal systems and government has made the world a better place. His biography “Government service is a unique experience, I Farragut when the school opened its St. Petersburg structures for Rule of Law (ROL). “The fall of the is evidence he has won the respect of intelligent would never trade having had this experience for campus. Moyer, Jr. was only age three at the time. Berlin wall was the real impetus to establishing people. One look at the multitude of photos on anything. An opportunity to involve yourself in They lived in an apartment on the second deck CEELI. All of a sudden countries which were his bookcase is proof he has won the affection public interest decisions and participate in running of Farragut Hall above the current Headmaster’s previously totalitarian communist regimes had to of children. You will see picture upon picture of our country’s government has been a high point Office. George J. Michel, Jr.’49S - Chairman of the determine the type of government they wanted or his precious children and grandchildren. In each for me professionally. I am fortunate to be able to Board, remembers Moyer at his young age being needed to create. CEELI brought American judges photo of Moyer and his family - you see a man who work with exceptional people.” present by the ranks in his child-sized version of and lawyers on a volunteer basis to work as neutral laughs often and much. the Farragut uniform and looking on with great facilitators to help move this process along” said As an extracurricular activity Moyer is credited comfort and familiarity. “After all, Farragut was my Moyer. Today you can look at countries such as Homer Moyer, is a member of the law firm Miller & as the Founder of the CEELI Institute in home,” said Moyer. When he was of school-age Albania, the Czech Republic and Slovenia who Chevalier in Washington DC and is the architect Prague. CEELI is an independent not-for-profit he attended public school, but always with the of the firm’s preeminent international practice. have made incredible transitions with assistance

53 54 The Moyer Family with 2011 Battalion Commander, Joon Kim. intention of starting at Farragut when he reached decorum, gave me an advantage which resulted in 7th grade. When he was in 6th grade his father being chosen to be a White House Aide. I had the died suddenly of a heart attack and he never had responsibility of insuring the perfect execution the experience of being a Farragut cadet while his of dinners, receptions and ceremonies for visiting father was alive. dignitaries and Heads of State. Had it not been for Farragut and my mother, these opportunities During the years following his father’s death, he would not have been as readily available to me.” and his mother continued at Farragut although When asked if he had his sights set on retiring they had moved off-campus. His mother, “Mrs. anytime soon, Moyer replied, “No, Our practice Moyer,” was well known by all the cadets - she is very busy and strong. Working with anti- taught dance and ran the Cotillion classes for corruption laws around the world keeps Farragut’s young men. Mrs. Moyer continued to my interest piqued.” work at the school up until the mid-80’s, well past Homer’s graduation. It had become her life’s work. With a plane ticket to Prague in his hand and his bag packed, he was off once again to CEELI to When Moyer was asked what his most memorable prepare for the next conference of lawyers, judges time at Farragut was, he replied, ”I had a wonderful and others committed to the Rule of Law. One of time at Farragut. I enjoyed everything about the his CEELI associates recently commented, “...so school and found the mix of strong academics with many of our conference participants stand on the discipline to be a great preparation for me as I front lines of protecting a new legal order in their went off to Emory University and later to Yale Law country. We’re proud to see the quality of this new School.” generation - their intelligence, leadership, and regard for fairness and inclusion.” “After graduating from Yale, I went into the Navy as a JAG - I was the only lawyer who knew how to “Knowing that we are making that kind of a march! The personal discipline, the pride in how to difference is what keeps me going,” said Moyer. present yourself, and an understanding of military Pride in Our Past, HERITAGE SOCIETY MEMBERS Faith in Our Future Photo courtesy of US Embassy of Prague Gary H. ‘68N & Donna Amsterdam Mike Nicholson during one of Mr. Moyer’s speeches. obody wants to see a ready, willing Alan Atwood ‘52N Bjorn Nielsen ‘43N and qualified child turned away Karen Bacon, AFA Bailey Norton ‘39N Nfor financial reasons. In these Don Baker ‘45N Jeff Ogden ‘00S challenging economic times it becomes Ed DeSeta ‘67N Robb Resler, AFA increasingly important to have funds Richard J. DeWitt ‘65S Howard Sakolsky ‘47S available to those children who are Donald ‘63S & Carol Doornbos Don Schreiber ‘46N happy to exchange numerous childhood Eric Engler ‘61N Bill Siebel ‘64S freedoms for discipline, drill and Al Ferrante ‘64N Stan Slaby accountability. Robert J. Fine, Jr Joe Sloan, AFA Rob Hailey ‘76S Joseph “Chris” Slusher ‘86S The Heritage Society is a society of Michael ‘80S and Karen Hajek J. Val ‘47N & Sylvia Smith estate gifts. Heritage Society membership Kay Harper Matt Sokolowski ‘92S indicates that Admiral Farragut Academy Robert Hudson ‘71S Benjamin H. Troemel ‘73S and/or the Foundation is included Phillip ‘38N & Lona Hurt Laurence Upham ‘53S in the estate giving plans of a donor. Reserved for Rudy Kohler Christian Wagner ‘82N Some will give through a simple will A.F. “Ron” Krantz ‘59N Frank Wendt ‘42N bequest, transfer the ownership of life CDR Robert R. Kurz ‘63N Richard G. Wheeler insurance, or elect to use one of the many George J. Michel, Jr ‘49S James S. Wood ‘45N options available through various trust Dalton Monroe Stewart D. Wooley ‘44N arrangements. The method of giving is Pete Musser ‘44N not as important as the decision to give.

55 56 By: AFA Alumni & Development Team

Pine Beach Tribute Fund Over the past five years, Founded in memory of the The birth of the Alumni & Development new Pine Beach Campus, this Team has spent a lot of time focusing on what the Foundation fund supports the boarding is and what it looks like to our experience for students today. foundation alumni. The Foundation, the Each spring, the Foundation will fundraising arm of Admiral make an annual distribution to Farragut Academy, has a lot to programs designed to sustain offer in a variety of ways. During and enhance boarding and the years of 2011 and 2012, new residential life as well as the funds were developed within leadership training which is the Foundation. Please take a inherent to Farragut. This moment to review them: fund will benefit our boarders by providing items such as;

Funds special family-style dinners, off- campus gatherings, and other

Give to Farragut at: team building and leadership www.supportfarragut.org development exercises. Thanks to the loyal support from so many northern alumni, the Pine Beach Tribute Fund has “ surpassed the minimum threshold amount of $25,000 required to become a permanent asset within the Foundation’s endowment. As one of the founders of this fund, I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone“ whose loyalty and generosity helped make this accomplishment possible in such a short period of time. What a great way to honor our 80th year of service. - Randy Kressler ‘60N

Specialty Funds in Support of Musical Arts & Drill Team

While both of the funds were created at the same Over the last five years, the Drill Team and Color time and have similar purposes, it was at the wish Guard have taken on new life, often creating of an anonymous donor to create them as two two complete teams of up to 20 members each. separate funds. The main intent is to increase the With the increase in participation, this fund will awareness and impact each fund may have on continually ensure that the team will be fully their respective area. equipped with rifles, impeccable uniforms, and the necessary funds needed for travel expenses. Each The fund in support of Musical Arts was year the Drill Team is requested to participate established to maintain and grow our musical in over 25 performances: from the Veterans Day community. Each year, the cost to repair or Parade to various civic holiday performances to purchase new musical instruments and equipment dignitary visits. They also travel to the Naval increases. This fund allows us to consider the Station at Mayport, Florida to visit and perform for annual replacement and purchasing of new the USS Farragut, its officers and crew. instruments and provide everything necessary for an impressive band.

58 CAPT Crosley Fund

This endowed fund was established to honor the There are a number of other endowed and donor memory of CAPT Paul C. Crosley, who served directed funds within the Foundation that assist as Director of the Naval Science Department at and enable Farragut in a number of ways. The Alumni & Development Team asks our supporters Admiral Farragut Academy (Pine Beach Campus) To purchase Alumni Merchandise, please from 1955-1965. CAPT Crosley mentored young to give directly to the funds that are important to lumni pparel men, both on the drill field and the waterfront, them. Via the Foundation Board of Directors, we A A contact the Alumni Office at 727-343-3678 during his tenure and was instrumental in are able to provide credibility and accountability of Collection or email [email protected] seeing that they completed their Naval Science those gifts. Today is a new chapter in the history requirements. Created as an endowment with of Farragut. all gifts to be held in perpetuity by the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, the income David G. Farragut was a maverick and today our generated from this fund will be available for school is looked upon by leaders, innovators and distribution each year in accordance with the supporters in that same light. distribution policy of the Foundation. First directed to either the Naval Science classroom or It is thanks to you, our Alumni Community, for waterfront needs, the income from this fund may your support in ensuring our success. also be used to generate scholarships. alumni news giving back

Alumni Polo- Modern $40 Short Sleeve Shirt $20 With Class Year on Right Sleeve Naples Gathering

On January 8, 2013 a group If you live in or around Naples of eight Naples area alumni and are interested in becoming assembled to discuss the creation a chapter member or want to of a need-based SW Florida participate in the formation Farragut Scholarship and an AFA of the SW Florida Farragut Naples Area Alumni Chapter. At Scholarship, please contact: the conclusion of the gathering everyone agreed that the Rick LoCastro ‘84S formation of a scholarship fund [email protected] Alumni Polo- $40 Long Sleeve Shirt $30 Coffee Mug $12 was worth the commitment of Traditional time it would take to bring it to -OR- With Class Year on Right Sleeve fruition. Details will be finalized in the next Naples Area Alumni Phil Wood ‘73S Chapter meeting (TBD). [email protected]

Big thank you to Rick LoCastro ‘84S for organizing the luncheon and to Phil Wood ‘73S for hosting it. Thank you to those who attended: Elliot Garcia Jr. ‘84S, Dale Chlumsky ‘61S, Peter Easton ‘49N, Thomas Miller | ‘73N, Robert Ayres ‘68S, and Bill Everett ‘53S. |

Alumni Hat $15 AFA Neck Tie $45 Sweatshirt $40 Are you interested in forming an AFA Alumni Chapter in your region? Email [email protected].

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