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A Publication for the Admiral Farragut Academy Community Spring 2013 Student Pop Artwork REVEILLE a publication for the admiral farragut academy community spring 2013 student pop artwork BUCCANEER BUCCANEER 2013 2013 table of contents 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% 5 6 farragut today fine arts 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.
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