A publication for the community Spring 2019

Living Life Through a Farragut Lens Joseph Zolfo, Class of 1986N, Film and Television Producer Cover Photo Successful TV and film producer Joseph Zolfo ‘86N on the set of CBS’s God Friended Me. Full story on page 23. Board of Directors Chairman - Christian Wagner ‘82N This Page Several boarding students fish at the waterfront while Vice Chairman - Art Musicaro ‘73N the sun sets on Farragut Hall. Secretary - Garrett Gummer ‘72N Keith “Jake” Jacobus CAPT David Arms USNR (Ret) ‘61S Ashley Patterson Beaty ‘02 Gary Damkoehler Mike Hajek ‘80S Mike Harris ‘87S Mirella James, Esq. George Kinemond ‘66N COL William Roberti USA (Ret) Dr. Jean-Francois Rossignol, Ph.D., M.D. Matt Sokolowski ‘92S Dr. Tonjua Williams, Ph.D. Robert J. Fine, Jr. (Ex-Officio) - Headmaster

Honorary Directors Don Schreiber ‘46N Gen Leon Salomon USA (RET)

Lifetime Directors George J. Michel, Jr. ‘49S Richard Wheeler Claudia Sokolowski Robert Klingel

Foundation Board of Trustees President - Michael Kolchin ‘61N Vice President - Robert Matthies ‘67N Secretary - John Jacobs ‘82N Treasurer - Tony Pemble Andy Aldi ‘65N Ashley Patterson Beaty ‘02 Elliott Elbaz ‘87S Robert J. Fine, Jr. David Lipsky ‘75N Tom Miller ‘73N Art Musicaro ‘73N Jyri Palm ‘87S Christian Wagner ‘82N David Yoho ‘68N Jeff Grossman ‘66N George Hamilton ‘18 Evan Schlifstein ‘19 Valentina Fornaro Galliano ‘19

Honorary Trustees George J. Michel, Jr. ‘49S Don Schreiber ‘46N Richard Wheeler

1 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 2 table of contents FARRAGUT TODAY 3 A Word from the Headmaster 14 An Interview with the Regimental Commanders of the 2018-2019 School Year 4 DeSeta Hall Construction on Schedule 15 Events Around Campus 5 “Reach for the Stars” Annual Auction 17 Proud Accomplishments 9 Farragut Teachers Continue to Stand Out Among Educators 19 Fall Athletic Highlights

10 Scuba: Into the Blue 21 Admiral Farragut Academy is Awarded $5,000 Check by Outback Bowl 11 Aviation: At Farragut, Our Students Don’t Just Excel, They Soar ALUMNI NEWS 23 Living Life Through a 35 After 65 Years, Alumni Meet Farragut Lens: Joseph Zolfo ‘86N Two Doors Down

27 Spotlight: Alumni in the 36 Farragut Business Directory Entertainment Industry 37 85 Years: Alumni Homecoming 2018 29 The Beginnings of a Family Legacy Tradition at Farragut 39 Army Navy Weekend 2018

31 Farragut Inspires Global Sailing Adventure 41 Alumni & Development Events

33 Class of ‘75N Honors 43 Class Notes RADM Mark “Buz” Buzby 48 TAPS: A Farewell to Our Friends 34 Homecomings Create a Special Bond; and for the Class of 1966 South, a New Book!

FOUNDATION REPORT 51. A Message from the Foundation President

52 Donor Highlight: Ken ‘61N & Barbara Woltz

53 The Blue Jacket Club

54 The Heritage Society

55 Honor Roll of Donors student Sadie Miller gets up close and personal with a T-Rex skull 58 Foundation Fund Descriptions during a field trip to Dinosaur World

Note: Graduation years prior to 1945 and after 1994 do not have a “N” or “S” following them. Northern campus 1933-1994 • Southern campus 1945-present 1 www.farragut.org * Reveille Spring 2019 2 farragut today foreword

A word from the Headmaster

hese are exciting times at Admiral Farragut Academy. As Tyou’ll see in the pages of Reveille, we’ve enhanced the “A” in our STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) through our newest building, and are celebrating the accomplishments of graduates (featuring Joseph Zolfo ‘86N) in the entertainment industry.

Numerous studies have shown that the integration of art with math and science makes for an even stronger education. The new DeSeta Hall (named for alumnus and donor Ed DeSeta ‘67N) offers a great opportunity to not only feature Farragut’s talented artists but also to bolster community partnerships. Lower School Spring Performance in For instance, local theatre company American Stage is hosting DeSeta Hall on Thursday, April 18, 2019 a summer drama camp.

Also in this edition, you’ll read about an alumnus who encountered pirates during a global voyage, our record-breaking “Reach for the Stars” gala, and all the regular features you look for: Alumni News and Class Notes, Athletics, Farragut Happenings, Proud Accomplishments, and Farragut Today.

None of this would be possible without our alumni, parents, donors, and friends of Farragut. Your legacies are the foundation for all the new successes.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Fine, Jr. Headmaster, Admiral Farragut Academy

A tribute to developing leaders for 85 years

Here at Admiral Farragut Academy, we shape the future, building leadership and character, one cadet at a time. Our rich Naval heritage and deep commitment to our students is what unites and inspires us. Students here, experience a college preparatory environment that readies them to be exceptional, global citizens. As our alumni will attest, it’s been that way since we began in 1933. Watch this inspiring and powerful video online, at vimeo.com/303336633.

3 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 4 capital campaign

DeSeta Hall construction on schedule

DeSeta Hall rolls out the red carpet for Reach For The Stars, Farragut’s annual fundraising auction and gala. Construction on classrooms and offices is expected to be completed this Fall.

ompletion of Farragut’s Exterior work is completed as Cnew multi-purpose is the lobby and auditorium. Naming Opportunities performing arts building, Interior work on classrooms Still Available DeSeta Hall, has surprisingly and offices will continue little to do with floor plans, throughout the summer. $ 500,000 – Auditorium/Theater concrete or steel. It’s all about $ 250,000 – New Dorm Recreation the students who will benefit Meanwhile, fundraising Wing (in Farragut Hall) from the Academy’s state- continues for needs $ 100,000 – Theater/Music Classroom of-the-art facility once the including interior finishings, $ 50,000 – Control Room / Sound project is finished in the fall furnishings, and equipment. Booth of 2019. There are a number of naming $ 25,000 – Dressing Rooms (2) opportunities still available. $ 25,000 – Practice Rooms (2) “Everything’s running To make a gift, email Tony on schedule and that’s Sloan at [email protected] great news for our or call 813-416-7202. students,” said Ed DeSeta, Farragut Class To learn more about DeSeta Please save the date and join of 1967 and donor Hall and the New Building us for the Building Dedication to the project whose Capital Campaign, visit and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony family name adorns the farragut.org/about/new- during Homecoming Weekend new building. building-capital-campaign. on Friday, October 18th.

3 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 4 dmiral Farragut Academy’s Farragut Academy, we went The silent and live auction, A“Reach for the Stars” forth to reach for the stars and which also includes Michael Fundraising Auction and Gala put on a record-breaking gala Israel’s auctioned artwork, on Saturday, April 6th was an in our brand new event space, raised approximately $130,000 amazing evening! DeSeta Hall. We had over 250 in net profit for the school. The people in attendance which was profits will be used for wish-list This year’s auction format our largest attendance to date. projects, such as completing was an entirely new concept, This was a collaborative effort the fence along 5th Ave. N. or including a performance by between the Parents’ Group renovating a classroom. The Michael Israel. Israel is a Executive Board, Farragut staff, specific projects will be decided world-renowned American volunteers, and hired-vendors. by Headmaster Bob Fine and artist, entertainer, speaker, We cannot thank you enough the Parents’ Group executive and humanitarian famous for for everyone involved in the committee in the upcoming “Speed Painting” performances planning and execution of this months. and inspiring compassion and fundraising event, and for those support for many charities. who attended and participated With hard work, ingenuity, and in the auction to support the the over-achieving attitude school. that is associated with Admiral

5 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 6 Included in our live auction this year were four incredible experiences all around the continent.

VIP Kennedy Space Behind-the-Scenes City Grand Cayman Center Experience Pentagon and Adventure: Yankees with Astronaut U.S. Capitol Tours, Baseball and Getaway Nicole Stott Washington, D.C. God Friended Me Backstage Tour

here were many silent auction items available, Tfrom class baskets and student group art projects to special Only at Farragut experiences. These are Ski-In-Ski-Out Telluride, just a few of the items that were available at the Colorado Ski Lodge Trip silent auction.

Sunset Helicopter Tour of Army-Navy Tampa Bay with Granvil “Philadelphia Tracy ‘73S and Dinner Freedom” Weekend for Four

Dinner with Moon- Here Fishy-Fishy Inshore Walking Astronaut and Offshore Fishing Trip Charlie Duke ‘53S

Thank you to our Executive Committee for the planning and execution of this fantastic event! President - Marjorie Deskovich Vice President - Vickie Cuesta Secretary - Samantha Lewis Treasurer - July Llanes-Bonilla

5 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 6 Special thank you to: Event sponsors: Corporate sponsors: The Unforgettable Universe: $10,000 Sponsor • Printing: ProForma Mega Marketing • The Klingel Family and TSE Industries Inc. Solutions • Catering: Catering by the Family The Glorious Galaxy: $5,000 Sponsor • Outdoor Furniture: Coastal Fine Furniture • Ed DeSeta ‘67N and The DeSeta Group • Decorating: Cheers! • Christian Wagner ‘82N • Coldwell Banker St. Pete Beach • John Poe Architects, WRD Construction • Paradise News Magazine Consultants, and Gilbane Building • Clear Channel Outdoor Company Donors and Volunteers: The Shooting Stars: $2,500 Sponsor • First Home Bank Also, a big thank you to all of those families and • Wallace, Welch and Willingham businesses that donated items to our silent and • Peter Kip and Custom Crafted Cars live auction packages, and to all of the faculty and • The Adolfsson Family staff members who volunteered during the event! • Blue Water Executive Management LLC

SAVE the 2019 Golf Tournament 2020 Annual Auction DATE! Saturday, October 19, 2019 Saturday, February 29, 2020 * Dates are tentative and subject to change

7 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 8 n Monday, March 18, clear. It was Albert Einstein, and it O2019, speed painter and was incredible.” performing artist Michael Israel, visited campus to spread the “I think the best artwork is not word about “Reach for the what’s on the canvas but the Stars.” During the visit, Israel people it inspires, the support it completed two speed paintings, raises for worthy endeavors,” said including one that was the first Israel. “That’s really what my art is ever underwater speed painting. all about.” The visit was covered by three different local news outlets. On Thursday, March 21, Israel was featured on News Channel 8’s In the early morning, Israel was morning program Daytime, where featured with the local NBC he taught hosts Cyndi Edwards affiliate, WFLA News Channel and McKinzie Roth how to speed 8, with reporter Lila Gross. paint. Together, they created a With the help of several Lower painting of an eagle. School students, they created a Farragut-themed speed painting. They then moved to Farragut’s Want to see videos of pool, where, with the help of Mrs. Michael Israel’s press Singleton’s Scuba class, Israel did coverage? Scan this QR a live test run of his underwater code with your phone! speed painting.

Later in the morning, Israel was joined by the local CBS affiliate, WTSP 10 News, and the local FOX affiliate, Fox 13 News. This was the main event, as Israel, again helped out by the Scuba Step 1: Open the Camera app on class, painted a portrait of Albert your iPhone/Android or download Einstein underwater in under 7 a QR reader app. minutes! Step 2: Hold your device steady “It was incredible,” said Melissa for 2-3 seconds towards the QR Price ‘19. “At first you couldn’t Code. really tell what it was going to Step 3: Click on the notification be, but then once he flipped it to open the website. around and finished it up it was

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Farragut teachers continue to stand out among Florida educators

Each year since its inception, Other teachers who have won in passionate, innovative educators now five years running, the past include: who have the unique ability to Farragut teachers have been connect with their students.” amongst applicants from three Stephen Mikell, Upper counties who have received the School Physics (2017-18) In order to be considered for prestigious Barrett Foundation this award, a teacher must Amy Smith, Upper School Awards for Excellence in be nominated by a student, a Mathematics (2017-18) Science and Mathematics. fellow educator, and a parent Rob Ewing, Upper School or the headmaster/principal. We proudly salute this year’s Aviation (2016-17) Each nominee must submit 2018-2019 winners: an application and video Sari Deitche, Upper demonstrating their teaching Jessica Kolodetsky, Upper School Science (2014-15) style and how the support of the School Mathematics Barrett Foundation will impact Thomas Ma, Upper School their classroom, their students, Joshua Moore, Upper Mathematics (2013-14) and them personally. School Mathematics When we asked Barrett Tonya Singleton, Upper We at Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation Executive Director School Scuba thank the Foundation for and Trustee, Brian Barrett what recognizing our teachers’ hard makes teachers stand out to the work and dedication. foundation, he said, “we look for In their words:

Jessica Kolodetsky Joshua Moore Tonya Singleton Upper School Mathematics Upper School Mathematics Upper School Scuba “As a lifelong learner, I am always “As I’ve grown older, I’ve often “Teaching was never part of looking for new innovative wondered how different my my career plan, but thankfully teaching methodologies to life may have been if I had a that is where I am today. It is incorporate into my lessons. We teacher encourage or see some so rewarding to see how happy know that new experiences can potential in me during my students are when they realize structurally and functionally important formative years. This they can breathe underwater change the brain by building is something that I remember to and face their fears. I tell them connections only when we use this day and do my best to make this is the closest thing to outer teaching strategies that are sure every one of my students space I will ever get to because most aligned with how the brain can see the potential they have they are quite similar. You can learns. I truly believe that now is before them.” accomplish goals in so many an exciting time to be a teacher. ” different ways no matter how long it takes.”

9 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 10 Admiral Farragut Academy’s Scuba classes spend the school year under the waves.

Underwater Homecoming East Coast Riviera Beach Proposal (She said yes!) Devil’s Den September 2018 October 2018 November 2018

Walt Disney World Devil’s Den Epcot’s The Seas December 2018 February 2019

March 2019 Scuba students assist artist Michael Israel Walt Disney World with first-ever underwater speed painting Epcot’s The Seas For more photos and video, visit bit.ly/2XgbPnY February 2019

9 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 10 At Farragut, our students don’t just excel,

tudents as young as 9 The Lower School program was simulated instrument time to have been learning to made possible by a one-time meet the FAA requirements fly at Admiral Farragut $5,000 grant that American for private pilot certification. Academy. This was a year of Airlines awarded to Farragut Students also use it to log 20 groundbreaking advances for the and 16 other aviation-focused hours toward their instrument school’s Aviation Program. schools. Farragut is hoping for rating. It replicates 45 different a renewal in order to keep the aircraft configurations from such Besides opening the program to program going. companies as Cessna, Piper and Lower School students, Aviation Diamond. acquired a state-of-the-art flight Sixth-grader Hazel Alevok was simulator, launched a new Upper among the 58 third- through The Aviation Program School curriculum, and brought seventh-grade students who innovations don’t end there. Also in a 700-pound jet engine. It’s a participated in spring 2019. new in 2018-19 was a first-of-its- powerful combination, sure to “At first I was nervous,” Hazel kind aviation STEM curriculum increase interest in the aviation told local TV news station developed and released by the program. BayNews9, “and I thought it was Aircraft Owners and Pilots going to be like the simulator, Associations (AOPA) at no cost The timing couldn’t be better; but it was actually a lot easier to participating schools. It will the aviation industry is than I thought.” grow yearly until all four high scrambling to find future pilots. school grade levels of curriculum Boeing projects a global demand That simulator Hazel and are complete. of 790,000 pilots through 2028. other students train with has What better way to inspire a 200-degree wraparound “With an unprecedented aviation dreams than letting feature, allowing the eyes to demand for careers in aviation, children -- after simulator sense depth in landing. Farragut we are thrilled that so many training, of course -- fly a plane? purchased the simulator -- it’s high schools are utilizing our technically an AATD (Advanced STEM curriculum to inspire “By exposing the Lower School Aircraft Training Device) -- with students and give them the students to aviation early in proceeds from the sale of a skills to pursue future careers their academic journey, we hope donated Cirrus SR22 G2 Turbo in aerospace,” said AOPA to foster a love of learning that aircraft. President and CEO Mark Baker. will carry through to our Upper “Planting the seeds for the School program and beyond,” From FlyThisSim, the AATD future workforce of our industry said Aviation Program Director allows Upper School students is part of AOPA’s mission to keep Rob Ewing. to get 2.5 hours of logged aviation vibrant.”

11 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 12 At Farragut, our students don’t just excel,

But there’s more. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, through which Farragut aviation students can take dual-enrollment classes, donated a 700-pound Lycoming engine designed for helicopters and fixed- wing aircraft.

“It’s a great demonstration engine,” said Aviation Instructor Jose Hercher, adding that some day interested students may learn to disassemble and reassemble it -- terrific experience for aspiring mechanical engineers.

Whether hoping for aviation-related careers or just interested in the joy of soaring, Farragut students have unique opportunities found at few schools -- for the younger students especially.

“It’s exciting and rewarding to see children do something for the first time,” Ewing said. “They can’t drive a car, but are at the controls of these airplanes.”

Seventh-grader Sophia Raymer summed it up: “It was amazing.”

Support the Aviation Program by donating at www.farragut.org/giving. Funds may be used for purchasing project supplies, new simulator products and equipment, room renovations, and more.

11 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 12 farragut today Aviation cadet earns private pilot license Luis has been around aviation can go and get your private license. his entire life. Both of his parents It’s amazing. This school is perfect are pilots, and the year before for flying. I wouldn’t have gotten my he entered Farragut he earned license this early in my life if I hadn’t his solo endorsement through a gone to Farragut. There are so many summer program at Embry-Riddle opportunities here, so many people Aeronautical University. He has fond memories of his first solo flight. here to help you and you make lifelong relationships.” Luis Eraso ‘19 “It didn’t really hit me until I was in the air already that I was alone,” he Luis is planning on attending Luis, a 7-day boarding senior from said. “It was a great feeling. I’ll never Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Venezuela passed his Private forget it” in Spain. “I want to be a pilot for Pilot practical test on Thursday, anything. It could be military, December 20, 2018, at Winter Haven “When I heard about Farragut’s commercial, or cargo planes, but I airport. The examiner commented aviation program, I was captivated,” just really want to fly.” that it was the best Private Pilot he said. “There was this school you check ride he had ever done. Four Aviation cadets earn their solo pilot endorsements 7-day boarder from Saint Lucia Flew solo on: October 31, 2018 Quote: “I’ve wanted to be a pilot since I was young. Flying has always excited me. It’s a great feeling when you realize you’re flying this piece of technology and you’re able to do it because not a lot of people are eligible to fly.” Guillaume Chevrier ‘19 College and Major: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aeronautical Science

7-day boarder from Des Moines, IA Flew solo on: November 8, 2018 Quote: “It’s cool when I get to land at the St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) because that’s the airport I use to go home. You’re landing and there’s a big Allegiant jet right there and here I am Trevor Eoriatti ‘19 in a little plane and they’re waiting for me to land. It’s really cool.” College and Major: Minnesota State University, Aeronautical Science

7-day boarder from Nagoya, Japan Flew solo on: November 13, 2018 Quote: “It’s cool to get a chance to fly in high school. There’s not much opportunity for that back home in Japan. I always have friends from home text me and tell me they’re jealous I get to fly when they have to wait till they graduate and come to the U.S.” Alex Oi Moreno ‘19 College and Major: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aeronautical Science

7-day boarder from Tokyo, Japan Flew solo on: December 8, 2018 Quote: “I love seeing a birds-eye view of the world. I fly drones, but that’s different because you’re on the ground. You’re looking at it through a camera. But when you’re in a plane, you’re seeing it for real.” Eiki “Luke” Matsuyoshi ‘19 College and Major: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aeronautical Science

13 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 14 signature programs

An interview with the Regimental Commanders of the 2018-19 School Year

Evan Schlifstein Valentina Fornaro First Semester Galliano Evan has attended Farragut Second Semester since the 4th grade and is Valentina is an international a former day and current student from Argentina and boarding student from St. has attended Farragut since Petersburg. the 8th grade.

How did being the Regimental Commander What does this leadership role mean to you? impact you as a person and as a leader for your It’s something that I’ve always wanted. When future? I first started at Farragut I saw the Regimental I’ve been at Farragut for nine years now, and this Commander during a parade and I told my mom, past semester has been the most impactful of “I’m gonna be standing there one day.” Now that I’m my life. Being a 7-day boarder, being Regimental here, I know it’s more than just being up there in Commander, or even just being an and front of everyone. I understand the importance of leader in general at this school, has taught me a the role and the responsibility that comes with it. sense of integrity that I never imagined I’d have. But what’s even more important is that it was my ultimate goal, and it’s a goal that I achieved. What was your biggest accomplishment last semester as Regimental Commander? How has your time at Farragut prepared you for I think our biggest accomplishment was getting this leadership role? a steady officer base. I’m really proud to say that It’s taught me how to delegate and how to work in a we have the right people for the job in the right team. It’s tough to work in a team because you have positions. The second biggest accomplishment is to trust that the other person is going to get stuff that we’ve grown the morale of the regiment and done, but Farragut has helped me with that. It’s also the respect our students have for the naval aspect helped me understand that while people may not of the school. We’ve managed to inspire others have the best reaction, you have to let it roll off of to strive for leadership positions and to show you and get stuff done anyway. the rest why we wear the uniform and why we’re proud of what we do. Valentina is attending Lynn University with a major in accounting and international business management, Evan is attending the Naval Academy with a major and her ultimate goal is to start her own business. in Chemistry, and his ultimate goal is become a pilot and eventually a doctor in the U.S. Navy. Because of enrollment growth for the 2018-19 school year, Naval Science separated the corps of cadets into two leadership regiments which reflects the model used by many other military academies. 13 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 14 Events Around Campus

Lower School Winter Dance Book Fair 6th graders Cole Raymer and Jenna Sorensen had a 3rd grader Simay Dykes and her mom, great time at the annual 6th and 7th grade dance. Ozlem, check out some great new books.

Character Parade On Halloween, superheroes, princesses, and monsters Muffins with Moms walked around campus hoping for candy. Kindergarten student Johanna Dennis poses with her mom, Patricka.

Pancakes with Pops Lower School Glow Party PreK student Archer Rikarts with his dad, 2nd graders David Vaughn, Max Salebra, Olivia Love, Andrew ‘86S, who is a Farragut Alumnus. and PreK student Charlotte Love GLOW CRAZY!

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Ugly Sweater Day Dominic Friend ‘21, Maurice Leon ‘21, and Homecoming Court Melissa Price ‘19 show off their “ugly” sweaters. Valentina Fornaro Galliano ‘19 and Jared Middleton ‘19 are crowned Homecoming King and Queen.

Spirit Week Alexis Hernandez ‘20 and Spencer Kirtland ‘19 Homecoming Dance Juniors Haley Saylor and Ty Ulevich smile lead the Alpha Battalion during “Jocks vs Preppies” . wide at the dance.

Ray Negron and Alex Martin Boarding Life Yoga Baseball player Ray Negron and musician Alex Our boarders were given a Martin held the first performance in DeSeta Hall for chance to unwind with free yoga our students. sessions in the West Lounge.

15 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 16 Proud Accomplishments

ari Deitche, the head of Farragut’s he Farragut Astros and the hyann Laporte ‘20 earned two Sscience department and TGalactic Narwhals LEGO Robotics Sleadership awards: the ‘Steven M. biology teacher was given a $995 teams competed in a qualifying Fetherman JROTC Excellence Award’, Environmental Education grant by the tournament. The Farragut Astros had presented by the Gulf Beach Masonic Florida Association for Water Quality a great performance at the qualifying Lodge No. 291, and the ‘General Control (FAWQC). This is the tenth tournament and moved onto the Norman H. Schwarzkopf Leadership year in a row that Mrs. Deitche has regional competition on February Award’, presented by the West Point been awarded this grant. It will be 23rd. The Galactic Narwhals did a Society of West Florida. In her essay used for an experiment, including all great job but, unfortunately, did not written on the West Point Honor science classes in Lower to Upper qualify for the regional tournament. Code, Shyann wrote “as a developing School, to help them study and learn Thank you to the Galactic Narwhals leader I’ve learned that the only way about the importance of mangrove for a great season. to success is integrity and staying true habitats. to yourself.”

shton Raymer ‘20 earned his Eagle wo of our fifth-grade students our Farragut seniors were AScout rank this past June. Only Tplaced in the 35th Annual Stanley Frecognized for their audio essay 4% of scouts are granted this rank, Shalit Short Story Competition submissions in the annual VFW and it takes a couple of years of hard sponsored by the Friends of the Largo “Voices of Democracy” essay contest. work and commitment to complete. Library. Carlos Bonilla won Second The topic this year was “Why My Eagle Scouts are required to complete Place and $75, and Carson Covington Vote Matters.” Seniors Steven Smiley a community service project, and won Honorable Mention and $25.The and Madilyn Landry both won first Ashton chose to work with Boyd Hill prompt for this year’s contest was to place at the district level. Seniors Nature Preserve Park to build and write an imaginative 4-8 page story Vanessa Amaya and Elijah Soyke install trash can receptacles. about a backpack. The story was to finished second and third respectively. revolve around an experience, setting, The first-place winners will have an problem, challenge, tragedy, triumph, opportunity to compete with other or any circumstance that would high schools in Florida at the regional intrigue readers and bring characters competition in Orlando later this year. to life. 17 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 18 iana Romanovskaya ‘19 was he NHS and NJHS worked hannon LoRusso, the Lower Dawarded the Gold Key Regional Ttogether to create a “Spread SSchool technology and engineering Scholastic Writing Award. Her works Happiness” Drive to show nursing teacher, was recognized as an titled, “The Reality of a Writer’s Mind,” home residents warm appreciation. outstanding Digital Literacy Educator “Death as Salvation,” and “The Ink” Students from both lower and upper for helping students throughout will go on to compete nationally. Some schools donated items such as word the district master their Digital other authors who have received puzzles, coloring books, pens, pencils, Literacy skills. Teaching 51 students, Gold Scholastic Writing Awards are trial size toiletries, candies, and more. and completing over 923 Learning. Stephen King, Truman Capote, Joyce Under the direction of their advisors, com lessons so far this year, she is Carol Oates, and Sylvia Plath. Mrs. Williar and Mrs. Olesnevich, the currently in the top 20% of Learning. students organized the items into 67 com educators in the world. individual bags that were delivered to The Springs at Boca Ciega Bay.

ikita (5th grade) and Kai he drone program was newly unter Gordon and Elijah Soyke N(Kindergarten) Johnson, both Tintroduced this semester, and Hwere recently recognized by the award-winning kart racers in their five students completed a rigorous Rotary Club of St. Petersburg. They own rights, served as Sunshine State program to earn Small Unmanned were two of 14 student recipients of ambassadors on March 8th at the 2019 Aircraft System (sUAS) Drone Wings. the 81st Annual Outstanding Youth Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. These five students included Roman Awards. They were selected on the The boys were honored by the City Stott ‘21 and Harold Zhang ‘19 basis of scholarship, character, and Council of St. Petersburg on Friday, (pictured), as well as Luke Matsuyoshi service. February 22nd, where they received ‘19, Robert Heiss ‘22, and George gifts of specially made racing helmets Wootton ‘20. themed to the city.

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2018-2019 Fall Athletic Highlights

Swimming & Diving Volleyball The Farragut boys and girls swim team had an Volleyball continued to make strides as an overall outstanding season. They all worked exceedingly program from Middle School to Varsity. The team hard, trusted the process and ended up with participated in the Panther Volleyball Showcase, many personal bests throughout their time in winning the Bronze bracket by defeating the pool. The girls team ended with a 6-2 record Southeast and Gulf Coast Heat. On Senior and the boys team with a 4-3-1 record. The team Night the girls celebrated a big win over Brooks competed in districts, had five swimmers move Debartolo. The girls had record numbers this on to regionals, and Jillian Aprile moved on to year, worked hard, and got better every day. The place in the state championship. The coaching coaches are proud of the way they progressed and staff is extremely proud of everyone and is looking are excited for next year. forward to next season! Go BlueJackets!

team earn the number one seed in Region 3, as well as a first-round bye. In the State Series, they defeated Cambridge Christian 40-14 as well as Seffner Christian Academy 20-7 for the Regional Championship. They fell a little short in the State Semifinal game against Champagnat Catholic 20-24, finishing 10-2. After the season, several players received individual accolades: Psaveon Football Reaves was named FACA District 14 2A Player of Farragut Football had a historic year capturing the Year, Lorenzo Valencia and Psaveon Reaves the 2A Region 3 Championship. On their path to were chosen to play in the Florida Athletic the title game, they finished the regular season Coaches Association All-Star Classic, and Nick with an 8-1 record, with convincing victories Manhertz was chosen to play in the Pinellas over Indian Rocks Christian, Northside Christian, County All-Star Game. and St. Pete Catholic. This helped the Football

19 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 20 Golf Cross Country The Farragut Golf Team had a great season. At Farragut Cross Country had a fantastic season. practice, the boys worked hard every day and The boys team won the Districts, finished 3rd in improved tremendously as the season progressed. the Region, and placed 5th in the State! Philip The BlueJackets were in mid-season form by Henderson placed 10th at States as well as won September, defeating Indian Rocks Christian the overall District. Alex Fiorillo competed in the and Shorecrest in back-to-back matches. The FACA All-Star Classic in Lakeland. During the team’s mid-season push was largely due to regular season, these accolades also occurred: senior leadership from Eiki Matsuyoshi and St. Petersburg City Championships 3rd, Dunedin Evan Schlifstein. Uriah Jenkins and Kyle Smith Invite 3rd, Mitchell Invite 3rd, Bradenton Invite were both stellar all season for the BlueJackets 5th, and the Big Pirate Invite 1st. The Boys JV as well. In practice, they pushed one another to team also had success with the St. Petersburg compete at their best. Following a successful City Championships 2nd, and the Pirate Invite regular season campaign, Uriah and Kyle 4th. For the girls team, Sara Oi had a great season posted respectable numbers at the District finishing 5th at Districts and moved onto the Championship, good enough to qualify for the Regional Meet in Gainesville. She also finished: 2018 Regional Championship! The boys played 2nd in the Pirate invite, 5th at the St. Petersburg some great golf but narrowly missed the cut to City Championships, and 6th at the Bradenton advance to the State Final. Both Uriah and Kyle Invite. will return for the 2019 season. Winter & Spring sports will be included in the Fall 2019 edition of Reveille.

Parents’ Group puts on successful 2018 Golf Tournament The Parents’ Group There were many wonderful raffle prizes, including an held their annual Orange Theory Fitness package, vacations to Sirata Golf Tournament on Beach Resort and Beach House Suites, golf lessons, Friday, November and a baseball signed by New York Yankee player Didi 16th at Bardmoor Gregorius. Bardmoor Golf and Country Club was a Golf and Country fantastic host and made sure that everyone had a good Club. It was a time and that the tournament went smoothly. tremendous success, raising The Parents’ Group would like to send a special thanks around $10,000. They held a 50/50 raffle contest, and to the Salebra family for donating McDonald’s breakfast Farragut parent Elaine Wallace won $1,400. Even more sandwiches, coffee, water, and juices, to those who impressively, Farragut parent Sally McCauley hit a donated all of the amazing raffle prizes, and to our hole-in-one on a contest hole and won a trip for two to volunteers. Congratulations to our 1st Place Team, valued at $10,000! composed of Tony Pemble, Ryan Hearn, Mike Morris, and Bill Coughlin! 19 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 20 farragut today giving

Admiral Farragut Academy is awarded $5,000 check by Outback Bowl

Christopher Giblin presents $5,000 check from the Outback Bowl to Headmaster Robert J. Fine, Jr.

uring Admiral Farragut Over its history, it has brought compensation, augment facility DAcademy’s Athlete Signing more than a million out-of- professional development, Day on Wednesday, February market visitors to the region increase tuition assistance, 6th, Christopher Giblin while creating an estimated and add additional resources presented a check for $5,000 $1 billion in economic impact for the Academy’s signature to the Farragut Fund from the and distributing $148 million programs of STEAM: Aviation, Outback Bowl. to universities. It has also Marine Science, Sailing, and contributed over $1 million to Scuba. For questions or more Christopher, who is a parent Tampa Bay area charities since information about charitable of current Farragut 5th grader 2016. For information on the giving to Admiral Farragut Chris, sits on the Outback bowl go to www.OutbackBowl. Academy please contact Chief Bowl Board of Directors. The com or call 813-874-BOWL. Development Officer Tony Sloan Outback Bowl, featuring teams at [email protected] or call from the Big Ten Conference The Farragut Fund covers 813-416-7202. and Southeastern Conference, annual expenses above what is played in Tampa’s Raymond tuition and fees provide. These James Stadium and celebrated philanthropic dollars are used its 33rd game on January 1, 2019. to enhance faculty and staff

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Together we make it happen. Your Farragut Fund support means that the Academy can provide the best for our diverse and talented students from 17 states and 28 countries -- a solid curriculum, dedicated faculty, competitive athletics, creative arts, community service, and necessary financial aid for many of our students Thank you! farragut.org/giving 21 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 22 Living Life Through A Farragut Lens Joseph Zolfo ‘86N

oseph Zolfo ‘86N came to “That’s an absolute fact. The bar roles and those less artistically JAdmiral Farragut Academy was just set so high at Farragut.” inclined in roles such as ushers by way of Staten Island and to and popcorn sellers. He played filmmaking by way of childhood Joseph manages a crew of 300 the lead, including a run as plays and home movies. Today, from one of the largest TV and Danny in Grease, while managing he produces the hit CBS TV movie production facilities to film it all on his 8mm camera. show God Friended Me. outside of Hollywood. His productions today may be more Homemade programs were “Unequivocally, I would sophisticated, but certainly not distributed to parents and not be sitting in this more special than the shows he neighbors, who had to buy chair today if I had produced as a Staten Island boy. tickets to watch the shows. not gone to Farragut,” He paid his actors and ushers he said from his office He auditioned and cast his between 50 cents and a dollar at Steiner Studios in friends, assigning those who -- keeping for himself “the lion’s Brooklyn. could sing and act into starring share, of course,” he laughed.

23 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 24 Summer of ‘83. L-R: Brother Nick Zolfo, grandmother Fall of ‘85. Joseph Zolfo ‘86N, center, with Frieda Allessandro, Joseph Zolfo ‘86N, and grandfather his uncle James Allessandro and his aunt Nicholas Allassandro. Jacqueline Weir-Allessandro.

Spring ‘86 graduation. Joseph Zolfo, far right, with his parents, August and Jo Ann Zolfo. Joseph Zolfo ‘86N senior photo

Eventually, those backyard player both years and a varsity some nice girls out and about, shows made way for summer fun wrestler, his true passions were we would ask them to join us at Farragut, thanks to Joseph’s piqued when he discovered an for a slice of pizza at the local mother. Once she told him about out-of-commission photography pizzeria and invite them to our Summer Camp at the Pine Beach darkroom that had laid dormant next cotillion.” Campus, Joseph -- still in junior for years. After writing a high -- just had to go. proposal to Headmaster Bob As a junior and senior at Matthies, he secured funding Farragut, Joseph showed a talent Soon, Joseph was begging for the newly reinstated for leadership and a heart for his parents to let him attend Photography Club at Farragut. young people when serving as Farragut for high school. The a Chief Petty Officer, 3rd Co, Zolfos, like many parents, This was a turning point for of the junior school kids. He wanted their firstborn close Joseph, though not a distraction still enjoys mentoring younger to home (Joseph also has a from Farragut’s rigorous professionals and likens it to his younger brother, Nick). But academic standards. days in training at Farragut. Joseph’s success with the structure, discipline, and unique His memories of Farragut are Take for instance, Michael, a atmosphere of Farragut was hard happy, especially those of his recent NYU graduate working to resist. They finally gave in. friendships, particularly with today as Joseph’s assistant: “I tell fellow cadet Scott Jacobs ‘86N. Michael to keep writing and my Their decision to send him to Joseph swears (wink-wink) that dream is I’ll be working for HIM Farragut would have a dramatic he and Scott, now living in New one day! That’s success.” and lasting impact on Joseph. Jersey “NEVER went AWOL!”

Joseph quickly proved that “Times were actually so much Encouraging Michael and transferring to Farragut was an more innocent then,” he said. building collaborative teams excellent decision. A football “If we were off campus and met with others comes naturally for

23 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 24 While still at SUNY Purchase, Later, Joseph landed the job of Joseph started work on his Location Manager for Without first job in film as a Parking A Trace, which gave him the Production Assistant for the flexibility to secure iconic Woody Allen movie Husbands locations for filming and then and Wives. It paid $80 for a have enough time to produce his 12-hour shift. To maximize his own low-budget movies. earnings, Joseph would work a 72-hour shift with no sleep and In 2006, he produced his first go straight from the PA job to his movie, Things That Hang from 3½- hour commute out to SUNY. Trees, with only a $1-million budget. Joseph quickly “I did 72 hours on zero sleep garnered a great reputation Joseph on set with his each week for a year and a half, in the industry and became a son, Maximilian graduated after five-and-a-half Production Supervisor, then years and completed 19 credits in Production Manager, and Joseph, who persevered against my final semester alone,” he said. eventually Lead Producer on the odds to follow his passion. many films including the comedy Because of the work Puerto Ricans in Paris and the After graduating from Farragut, ethics of his family, action thrillers Safe and Dead Joseph’s father expected him the guiding principles Man Down. His growing demands to go into the family business, from Farragut, and his as a TV Producer eventually led Variety Stores in Brooklyn. own tenacity and focus: Joseph to prominent producer Instead, Joseph announced “I never missed a day credits on NCIS: New Orleans he would be switching from of school, or a day of and his latest project, God studying business at Long Island work . . . always early, Friended Me. University to photography at never late.” Pratt Institute. This wasn’t God Friended Me won out over exactly what his father had in After college, Joseph began a several other film and television mind. career in film and television, projects with various studios going from Parking PA, to that Joseph was asked to The discipline, organizational Production Assistant on the produce in 2018. The overall skills, perseverance, and movie Sabrina, with Ann message of the show speaks to dedication learned at Farragut Roth, an Academy Award- Joseph’s heart in a way he feels helped get him through. To winning costume designer. is more in line with his personal pay for his classes, he would While on this film, Joseph was beliefs than past projects open the family store every asked to become the “Parking that often included crime and morning, run to classes at Pratt, Coordinator” on another Woody violence. then come back to the store to Allen movie, Mighty Aphrodite. manage and close. Within one Parking Coordinator meant “I’m loving it,” he year, Joseph increased sales, having a supervisory role and said. “We try very revamped its practices, and had managing a staff and a budget. hard to tap into raw it running more successfully sentiments. That’s what than it had ever been. Knowing that Joseph wanted this show is about, the more than anything to emotional aspect and Pratt became too pricey for eventually be a producer, Ann faith. It’s a show that Joseph and so he enrolled at Roth encouraged him to leave just makes you feel SUNY Purchase, an acclaimed the position with her and take good.” art college in Westchester the job with Allen, saying that County, New York, with a much he would realize his goals Another thing that makes more affordable tuition. It came quicker by doing the Parking him feel good is giving back with a seven-hour daily round Coordinating job. Grateful for to his communities. His list trip commute from his apartment her advice and mentorship, of philanthropic giving and in Staten Island. Joseph took the position. civic activism exemplify

25 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 26 Joseph and his mom Jo Ann, middle, with two of the stars of God Friended Me, Brandon Michael Hall (far Joseph Zolfo (far right) with his wife Carrie, left) and Joe Morton (far right). son Maximilian, and cousin, Father Paul Tolve

Joseph works closely with the writers of God Friended Me, and in episode 16 of the first season, the storyline revolved around a restaurant named for him. Joseph on the set of God Friended Me

Farragut’s core value of integrity Despite his busy schedule, of Farragut and the lessons he -- “demonstrate caring and Joseph remains committed learned there have filtered into compassion for others.” to his wife Carrie, a financial the habits and mindset of his analyst, and their 10-year-old son son. That caring and compassion Maximilian. Although his four includes supporting several years of producing NCIS moved “Maximilian truly understands schools and charities, including his family to New Orleans, the ethics of hard work and A Child’s Wish of New Orleans his wife and son are seriously showing up,” he said, adding and The Sunshine Kids considering a move back to that Maximilian has taken to organization. He also founded a Staten Island so they can again mimicking one of his Dad’s bi-annual trash removal program be under one roof. favorite mantras, “Early is on in New Orleans, is a vocal time. On time is late!” proponent of military personnel As for the possibility of and first-responders, and a Maximilian attending Admiral For Joseph Zolfo -- producer, business ambassador for his Farragut Academy in St. husband, father, son, brother, communities. Petersburg? Joseph said he alumnus -- the principles of would absolutely love for his son Farragut still guide him today Meanwhile, he found time to to get an education at Farragut. and provide a set of ideals on create a paid internship program For now, however, Maximilian which fathers and sons can on the set of NCIS New Orleans, sees himself as a “computer ultimately see eye to eye. specifically for students at the coder” -- rather than a Top Gun University of New Orleans. It pilot (one of Joseph’s dreams for was his way of keeping a promise his son). to himself that if he ever got to a point where he could help young Joseph reminds himself that at people get their start in the film one time his own father’s dreams business, he would. did not match his. Still, his love

25 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 26 Alumni in the Entertainment Industry

Andy Luckey ‘84S “Farragut had an enormous Kurt Knutsson ‘86S Attended Farragut with the class of impact on me. I recall the first Journalist and Actor time I put on dress blues - I 1984 from 1980-81. Notable works: Technology Writer, director, and producer of went from being 5’9” to being contributor on Fox and Friends animated works, children's books 9’5”. Then there were the great (The CyberGuy) and Bible studies. members of the faculty and staff. Most notable was Victor “Vic” Notable works: Teenage Mutant Shul, CWO-4, USMC (Ret) -- During the Farragut 1986 Ninja Turtles (1987-1996) our Bandmaster. Tough-as-iron commencement ceremony, (Producer) Marine on the outside -- a heart Kurt was one of the senior Adventures from the Book of of gold on the inside. He taught class speakers who honored Virtues (1996-2000) (Producer) leadership by example. He also the late Capt Orie T. Banks Spin & Sparkle (Childrens’ Book inspired me to work in the arts. for his 34 years of service Series) (author and illustrator) The other two were Michael to Farragut. During Kurt’s Moriarty, a retired Marine speech he said, ”Orie T Banks Fun fact: Son of director, Aviator who later became was a surrogate father to us animator and voice actor Bud Headmaster, and Orie T. Banks, all. I am speechless in how to Luckey and distant cousin the long-time Dean of Students. express our gratitude. But we of animator Earl Hurd, who Those two embodied the saying do owe him a great deal. Our co-created and patented the ‘They don’t care how much you parents gave you boys and process for Cel Animation. know until they know how much you turned us into men. you care.’ I could write a book on each and not do them justice.”

27 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 28 Admiral Farragut Academy alumni aren’t just astronauts and admirals. Farragut also has many alumni working in the entertainment industry as actors, writers, directors, producers, and more. The following are just a few of those alumni who attribute much of their success today to the skills they developed at Farragut.

Sean Rankine ‘91N to creative ideas, to crew Producer and Director management. I’m thankful that ‘88S I was fortunate enough to have Notable works: The Real World Actor and Producer my years at the academy. It has (Production Assistant) Notable works: Starship been a beneficial resource in so Troopers (1997) (Actor) Basketball Wives (2010, with the many ways. The Farragut alumni sequel series Basketball Wives LA network has been beneficial to and the Lost City in 2012) (Producer) me for both creative and alumni (1998) (Actor) Atlanta Exes (2014) (Producer) networking. It’s great that we Sleepy Hollow (1999) (Actor) have access to both our North Your Husband Is Cheating On Us and South brothers and sisters. Fun fact: His daughter, Grace (2018) (Producer) Van Dien, has followed in As cadets, we were fortunate to cross paths with some her father’s footsteps and is “My Farragut experience is a dynamic individuals. I still recall currently appearing as Katie factor in my day to day life. conversations and interactions on the NBC drama The Village. It often was and is frequently with staff such as Lt. Iverson a point of conversation in and Lt. Dickerson that shaped meetings. When people hear me as a leader, and I vividly that you have a military recall classes with teachers like school background, interesting CDR Romefelt and Mr. Cain who questions always pop up. My encouraged my creative and education and leadership analytical thinking. I owe them training from Farragut shaped all a debt of gratitude for the my approach to the business foundation that they gave me.” on many levels, from scheduling

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The beginnings of a family legacy tradition at Farragut Written by Bill Masciangelo ‘62N

Bill, far right, with his mother, Julia, and his dad, Masci, at Bill’s graduation in 1962

y dad was William leaders of Farragut made a huge homecoming and play with the MMasciangelo Class of impact on my life. I knew Mr. band. ‘37N and was fondly known Russell, Captain Dodge, Captain as “Masci” by friends and Reinhart, and more. I knew Lt When did the legacy at Farragut alumni. He gave his life to Norris in the rifle range and begin? I myself attended the Admiral Farragut Academy and even got to know Mr. Banks from South campus in 1960 and served as its Public Relations the South campus who would then the North campus until Officer for almost 50 years. He come up for the summer camp I graduated in 1962. I believe had his hands in everything program. I attended summer it was with me in 1962. It now from the Alumni Association, camp from the age of seven and gives me great joy to see so Development, Yearbook, and eventually became a swim and many sons and daughters of the Parents Association. While waterfront instructor in the alumni continuing the legacy he was still alive the school summer. Those were wonderful of attending the finest Naval dedicated the alumni house in summers. preparatory school in the his name, which was a beautiful country. I know my dad would be tribute. My parents entertained Homecomings were priceless truly proud to see the legacy live many alumni at our home in so many ways. Dad went to on. I wish all students, alumni, through the years including at Farragut on a music scholarship. and Farragut continued success. halftime during football games. I also joined the Band Company There was hardly a week Dad and it was a very exciting day Bill Masciangelo ‘62N is a retired did not bring home an alumnus when Dad and I marched onto Lt Col USMC Vietnam Vet, a for dinner. the field together and watched retired Hotel Executive from the cadets pass by in review. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, and I grew up across the street from Great memories. I came back a retired United Methodist Pastor. the North campus. The parades, while on active duty as a Marine He credits Farragut for preparing games, concerts, dances and Officer for the parade and drill him for all of those opportunities. the waterfront were all a part competition, and fifty years of my life. It was a fun life for a later I took trombone lessons little kid from Pine Beach, NJ. for a year so I could relive those Being able to know the early AFA memories and return for

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Farragut inspires global sailing adventure 8 1/2 year voyage includes pirates, creatures and wondrous sights

t was an ad in Field & Stream Tom brought his experience wintered there before sailing to Imagazine that hooked young home to Farragut in February, Chesapeake Bay to visit family Tom Carbaugh. Come to Farragut, when he spoke to a group of and friends. Next it was back it said. Learn how to sail. Upper School cadets about to the Caribbean to prepare. his years circumnavigating They did abandon-ship drills, Tom left his family’s Pennsylvania the globe. He hopes to sea recovery, and emergency cattle ranch for St. Petersburg’s inspire a greater love of sail-lowering drills among other waterfront, putting him on a sailing to students. things. In 2004, they set off course that eventually would through the Panama Canal, and lead him on a nearly nine-year After Farragut, Tom told from there to the Galapagos sailing odyssey. the cadets, he joined the Islands. Navy, where he trained as a “You had to climb the ladder communications, crypto, and “They’re just as magical as then,” he said. “You started out electronic warfare officer. These you’ve read about,” he said, with learning knots and cleaning experiences helped when he adding that the Humboldt boats, then you’d work your way entered the cable television current pushes nutrients from up through tender sailing, and industry. He formed the the Antarctic Sea “feeding the by the time you graduated you’d conglomerate American Visions, incredible variety of sea life and have completed all phases of the Inc. After a successful run, he terrestrial life.” sailing program.” sold the businesses in 1999. With the profits, Tom and Gretchen The route from the Galapagos After he graduated from ordered a custom-built, Oyster Islands to New Zealand was Farragut in 1966, Tom attended 53 -- a 53-foot sailboat with an the most beautiful part of their Pennsylvania State University, aluminum mast and thick dacron circumnavigation. He vividly where he was a member of the sails. recalled one stormy night when Navy ROTC. “What we were microorganisms responded to studying in our NROTC classes, In October 2002, they picked the energy of flashing lighting: we’d already learned at Farragut,” up their boat in England, sailed “It was like a light show from he said. to the Canary Islands, then nature.” on to the Caribbean. They

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They visited several islands main training area for Al Qaeda. in the South Pacific and even “We were very fortunate we ventured near an active volcano. didn’t have any incidents,” he said By then, it was time for a break. They spent six months in New Tom and Gretchen reunited Zealand and its surrounding in Turkey. In 2011, they islands, then another 18 months finished their journey in the in Australia, which included Mediterranean. visits to Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef. After such an incredible experience, Tom had Next, they sailed to Indonesia, important tips for the young where they visited a local village Farragut sailors. school. Communication was difficult. “Then,” he said, “my Number one: Do your wife had an idea. Let’s sing Old homework. “For instance, MacDonald! We started singing, when you come out of Panama, and you’d have thought we were the further south you get, rock stars.” the stronger the tradewinds get, but you lose the South At this point, they had to decide: Equatorial Current,” he said. Should we go south around the “With that current, even if tip of Africa, or north through you’re only averaging six to the Red Sea and the Suez seven knots in the sails, you Canal? They chose north -- but can pick up an extra knot in the via different paths. Gretchen current, and that’s a big deal.” went ahead to Turkey while Tom stayed with the boat. Number two: Don’t rely on technology. Electronics can Tom and his volunteer crew fail. Aluminum masts attract sailed along the coast of Yemen, lightning. “You’ve got to known as Pirate Alley. (The know how to navigate by the Tom Hanks filmCaptain Phillips compass and the stars,” Tom was based on true events that said, “and I learned that right happened in the area.) “We here at Farragut.” took every precaution but they still found us on our first day,” This article has been edited for length. he said. Tom was immediately Read the full article at bit.ly/2HGhgrt suspicious when he saw a 250-horsepower Yamaha on a 30-foot skiff with no fishing gear. He waved them off. “Somebody was looking out for me because they decided to not attack,” he said.

After four more days they made it into Aden, Yemen. “We went from the frying pan into the fire and we didn’t even know it,” Tom said, explaining that six months later the U.S. government announced that Yemen was the

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Class of ‘75N honors Mark “Buz” Buzby

n November 18, 2019, The reminiscing continued at he bent his first set of dress Oclassmates, spouses, and the District Chophouse and blues with at age 14 in Pine friends of RADM Mark “Buz” Brewery, not only to pay tribute Beach, NJ. Buzby -- now Administrator to Buz, but also to remember of the U.S. Maritime their seven classmates that Then in 2006 the group again Administration -- gathered in have passed way too soon. gathered for the commissioning Washington, D.C. to celebrate Individual members of the of the USS Farragut (DDG- Buz’s more than 40 years of class stood to read the names 99) in Mayport, where Buz service to his country. of their classmates, followed served as the Navy’s Senior by a story they shared of their Representative for the ship’s Although it was the celebration friendship. Those remembered Commissioning Ceremony. of Buz that brought the group were Kendal Thomas Capps III, together, the friends also Arturo Alberto Diaz, Donald In 2007, there was a joint spent time honoring departed James Kennedy, Alan Mark 50th birthday celebration classmates, faculty and friends, Meola, David Christopher at classmate Rick Clegg’s including Coach Stan Slaby and Mingay, John Teeko Scarney, and Guanabana’s Restaurant in CAPT Frederick N. Klein, both Robert Stanley Schneider. These Jupiter. Again in 2009 they interred at Arlington National men are forever missed and met for the Navy’s Change Cemetery. their memories live on through of Command Ceremony in our stories, gatherings and the Baltimore, when Buz assumed They also visited the grave of laughter we share. Command of the Military Sealift VADM Joel Thompson Boone, Command. In 2013, the class Buz’s great-uncle (who is a This wasn’t the first time the gathered at the former site descendant of Daniel Boone Class of 1975 has gathered, with of the Pine Beach campus for and recipient of the Medal of Homecoming events always a the Farragut Rock dedication Honor for saving the lives of highlight. ceremony. There have been many wounded Marines on many other smaller get- the battlefields of World War At their 30th Reunion in 2005, togethers in between those I France). VADM Boone later 21 schoolmates made the trip milestones. served in World War II and to St. Petersburg and witnessed Korea, becoming the most highly Buz’s promotion to Rear The Class of 1975 encourages decorated medical officer in the Admiral. Buz chose to hold off other classes to follow their lead history of the . A his promotion ceremony until and get together as often as prayer was said at each gravesite Homecoming so he could share possible. They will be glad they in the honor of the departed. this achievement with the men did.

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Homecomings create a special bond; and for the class of 1966 south, a new book! Written by Doug Pearson ‘66S and Corky Newcombe ‘66S

Doug Pearson ‘66S

Corky Newcombe ‘66S

or the Farragut Class of 1966 In 1986 several classmates At our 50th reunion in 2016, FSouth, there is a special bond. decided to organize a 20-year we decided to act on a long- One that is committed anew reunion. We contacted Capt. discussed project: documenting every 5 years at Homecoming. Orie Banks, a long-time educator, our memories and experiences in friend and newly assigned a book. AFA - The Cadets of ‘66S, Ah Homecoming, that time of alumni director. The rest is A Journal of Their Brotherhood is year when alumni return. But history. Fourteen of us, along now a reality and will be released the definition the Class of ‘66 with spouses, made our presence at Homecoming 2019. likes to use is, “a person’s arrival known that Homecoming. ‘66S home after being away for a long outnumbered all other alumni in There are no plans to sell the time.” A Farragut Homecoming attendance. book, entirely self-funded by the is distinctly unique because our Class of ’66S. Only sufficient grads are different. We not only After campus tours, the copies have been produced studied together but we lived Homecoming Parade, leading to ensure that each of our together, drilled together, and cheers at the football game, and classmates will have one, at a were disciplined together. attending a dinner in our honor, minimum, and we are allocating we adjourned to the Thunderbird 25 copies for Admiral Farragut For the Class of ’66 South, it goes Hotel -- a site where several of Academy to use and/or disperse even deeper. We attended at a us got into trouble as cadets, as they deem appropriate. It is much different time in history. according to Capt Banks. We our sincere hope that our actions It was a time when the school decided then and there to and activities over the past 33 was an all-male military boarding return every five years. We years, and the development of school and war was brewing in a also committed to encouraging this journal, encourage all alumni, place most of us had never heard more classmates to join us in both North and South, to come of -- a place where alumnus the future. Since then our class home for a reunion. We promise Dennis Babers, 1961-62 Battalion has been true to our promise, you will not regret it. Hope to see Commander, gave the ultimate returning seven times. many new faces at Homecoming sacrifice. 2019 and beyond.

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After 65 years, alumni meet two doors down

Raey Webster ‘59 (left) and CAPT Peter Easton, USN (Ret) ‘49 (right)

eter Easton graduated just Through hard work, committed Farragut, Raey attended Mercer Pa few years after World War teachers (Raey cites Cedric College and then became a Navy II. Raey Webster finished when Lewis, to whom the 1959 Trident Aviator. Early in his military Elvis Presley was king. They yearbook was dedicated), and tenure, Raey took advantage finally met whenAmerican Sniper solid friendships, the boys IBM’s free computer classes for was one of the biggest things on turned to men, and then to the Navy personnel. That led to a the silver screen. Navy. 25-year career with the tech giant. It was 2014 and Raey had just Peter graduated from the U.S. purchased his mother’s condo in Naval Academy and spent his These days, Raey splits his Naples, FL. One day, he noticed career as a Naval Aviator. In time between New York City Navy Aviator Wings on a door Vietnam, he was among the first and Naples, while also traveling two doors down the hall. pilots assigned to the Grumman the world. He is an avid art A6 Intruder. After being enthusiast and runs daily. As for Raey knocked. Peter answered. promoted to Captain in 1974, Peter, he has a summer home in A friendship was born. Peter’s final duty -- his “dream Virginia Beach, enjoys golfing tour” -- was as Defense Attache weekly and is a very active They quickly discovered that to the Republic of Singapore. member of his condo association they not only shared a U.S. -- the same condo where he met Navy connection but also Lured by “warm weather and Raey. had both graduated from the not having to wear a necktie” Toms River Campus of Admiral Peter and his wife Kathy retired Both men are grateful for their Farragut Academy -- Peter in and managed a small hotel in Farragut experience and have 1949 and Raey a decade later. the U.S. Virgin Islands, where given generously to their alma As they compared notes, the he captained a seaplane shuttle mater. Both are looking forward men realized they had a lot in until moving to Naples in 2010. to reunions this fall during common, including rocky starts Throughout the years, Peter Alumni Weekend on the St at Farragut. remained especially close Petersburg campus. It will be to Farragut roommate Frank Peter’s 70th and Raey’s 60th. Coming from public school Herosher, as well as classmates during ninth grade, Peter failed Joe Kelly, Leo Brandenburg and Until then, they’re thankful to be four out of five subjects his first Pat Dollard. only two doors down. year. And when Raey enrolled, he was a self-proclaimed “show Meanwhile, Raey’s path also off with disciplinary issues.” took him to the skies. From

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35 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 36 ow! What an amazing purpose building. We are very WAlumni Homecoming and proud of this new building 85th Anniversary Celebration which will enhance the student we had October 25th-27th, learning experience and increase 2018! Well over two hundred our opportunities to bring in new alumni came to campus to attend boarders from around the globe. activities during the weekend. It was great to welcome back those The state-of-the-school who have attended or visited luncheon was well attended and the southern campus, and it was Commandant Todd Wallingford even more special to welcome highlighted the updates from alumni who have never been to Farragut’s record-breaking the St. Petersburg campus. enrollment of over 500 to Naval Science traditions. There was a large turnout at the Waterfront Reception, The Farragut pride of blue which was held on a beautiful and gold was evident during Thursday evening. This was a the afternoon and evening nice time to kick off the weekend events on Friday, including the and relive many wonderful Homecoming formal parade, the memories shared from learning Commandant’s tailgate party, and to sail, obtaining the QBH, to the Homecoming football game reliving many stories of the against Northside Christian Naval Science instructors. School, which ended with a The excitement in the air was shutout score of 56-0. palpable as we all came together as one Farragut Family. Approximately 75 alumni joined us at the after party at Sea Dog Friday was a fun-filled day. The Brewery to hear our very own first event was the Farragut David Herrera ’93S perform with Experience, which featured the Betty Fox Band. The brewery cadet-led tours to share event proved to be a great today’s innovative programs success and will be part of the and curriculum, followed by a Alumni Homecoming Weekend hard-hat tour of the new multi- schedule in the future.

37 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 38 Here’s what our alumni had to say about Ron reminded us that the Farragut Homecoming 2018 The festivities didn’t slow down years laid the foundation for a “I have been all weekend. Saturday had perfect lifetime of success. COL Glenn attending weather for the flight experience Mitchell ‘63N toasted to Farragut’s Farragut with our Director of Aviation, 85-year anniversary. Homecomings Rob Ewing. A special thank you to since the 80’s alumnus Granvil Tracy ’73N who “We Are One Farragut and the and Wanda showed up with his helicopter legacy will continue forever.” and I think this was one of our and gave rides to Don Schreiber – COL Glenn Mitchell ’63N favorite Homecomings we have ’46N and Anne Bamford. What a attended. The campus activities, wonderful treat! We premiered our 85th neat appearances, the friendliness of the staff and cadets, to all the great Anniversary video, which events, it was energizing. Farragut Back on campus, we had the highlights the Farragut legacy is alive, well, and I am proud of my alumni basketball game versus since 1933. alma mater.” several of our current players. - Ed Deseta ’67N Headmaster Bob Fine threw the Our keynote speaker was Farragut tip ball, and the alumni team took parent and NASA astronaut Nicole the win. Stott, who showed us her personal “With the slideshow from when she lived in exceptional Homecoming Weekend culminated the International Space Station planning by with the alumni reception and for three months. Stott shared her the Alumni and dinner at the historic Don Cesar memories of living in space and Development office, the Class of hotel. All alumni were greeted by how important it is to separate 68’N enjoyed what would certainly our Admiral Farragut Academy from our surroundings to truly be our best Class reunion ever. More cadet honor guard and the cadet appreciate the connection and importantly, you made us feel a true color guard. Eighth-grade cadet the memories. She spoke of how part of Admiral Farragut Academy Madison Hollingsworth started proud she was that her son was South. My heartfelt thanks to all. “ the night by singing the national attending a school that would - Chuck Koczwara ’68N anthem, which got the entire room develop him into a leader, tying on its feet and singing along. It it all back to our alumni who was truly a special moment. The returned this weekend to reflect, “Thank you to master of ceremonies, David Yoho remember, and reconnect. the entire staff ’68N, kept the room lively and at Farragut for putting on a reminded us of the shared bonds Cadet Hollingsworth returned to series of events made at Farragut regardless of end the evening by singing God that both made your graduating class. Bless The USA; a special thank us feel welcome and entertained you to her for her wonderful us! We had a wonderful time! Our During the dinner, George Michel performance. seven-year-old, Nathan, loves ’49N took the opportunity being at Farragut and being a part to honor the life, dedication, Homecoming 2018 exceeded our of the events. It was a memorable and contributions of time and expectations. We came together homecoming, something we look resources of beloved Frank Wendt and shared in the common bond forward to being a part of for many ‘42N, longtime supporter of of Farragut. We are so proud that, years to come.” the Admiral Farragut Academy although Farragut has grown and - Bruce Sarte ‘91N & Erin Sarte ‘95 Foundation, who had passed away changed, we still work to honor just days before. We heard from our beginning and traditions. the Class of 1998 valedictorian, We hope you will continue to be “Homecoming Josh Hirsch, who stated that, “It’s proud of your alma mater and find this year was a the cadet stories that build the ways you can support Farragut blast! The class history, and it’s the faculty, and with your time and or resources to of ‘98 had a great staff that built this institution.” carry out the Farragut legacy. turn-out for our 20th reunion. The Ron Rose ‘68N addressed the students made us feel very welcome celebration of the 50th reunion. on campus too, which was great to see.” - Katie Everlove Stone ’98

37 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 38 It’s so much more than football or another reception, it’s coming together united for America and Admiral Farragut Academy.

he 2018 Army/Navy Alumni having Buz and his wife Gina 3/C Zachary Fine ‘17, Duke; TWeekend kicked off on join us. MIDN 4/C Ethan Lipsky ‘18, Friday evening December USMMA; George Hamilton ‘18; 7th with a reception at the Other notable guests included and Chris Kosarzycki ‘17. historic Union League Club of Col Bill Roberti, USA (Ret.); Philadelphia. Alumni came from Col Glenn Mitchell ‘63N, MD, Alumni Director Victoria Raymer near and far along with special USA (Ret.); RADM Phil Sobeck, introduced a new tradition to guests -- including military Director, 21st Century Sailor the event, “Ring The Bell for leaders, business leaders, and Office, who once commanded Farragut.” The historic Class of celebrities -- to join in one of the the USS Farragut and continues 1966 engraved bell was displayed premier Farragut events of the to be a huge supporter of the at the front of the room for year. Academy; TV and film producer alumni and friends to ring and Joseph Zolfo ‘86N and his wife share their Farragut stories and The reception opened with Carrie; and legendary actor why they continue to support guest of honor, RADM Mark George Hamilton, whose son, the Farragut legacy. The bell was “Buz” Buzby ‘75N, USN (Ret.), George T. Hamilton, is a 2018 rung throughout the evening who spoke about how Farragut alumnus. by many alumni including Art impacted his life and shaped Musicaro ‘73N; Board Chair his character. RADM Buzby The true stars of the evening Christian Wagner ‘82N; alumni is currently the Administrator were the cadets and recent parent George Hamilton; Sea of the United States Maritime alumni including Regimental Naval Officer USNA Zack Administration. Buz reminded Commander Evan Schlifstein Northcutt ‘09; alumni parent the attendees how Farragut ‘19, Regimental Training Officer Al Benatti; alumni parent David stands apart from other college Ashton Raymer ‘20, cadet Tyler Lipsky ‘75N; and Jeff Ogden ‘00. preparatory schools with Turner ‘22, and cadet Alex Erwin Heartfelt stories were shared its strong NJROTC program ‘22. The cadets were honored with the common bond that and outstanding core values. to be a part of such a special unites generations of alumni. He expressed pride in the event and to gain wisdom As a result of this new tradition, outstanding leaders Farragut from speaking with alumni. significant funds were raised for produces and pointed out the Additionally, many recent alumni the Academy. fine men and women who have attended including MIDN 3/C chosen to serve. It was an honor Trevor Benatti ‘17, USNA; MIDN

39 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 40 On Saturday, December 8th, Commander in Chief conducting (Sarah, 8th) was spectacular. As Farragut alumni and friends the official coin toss. Navy lost a first-year student, it gave her attended the 119th America’s 17-10 in a closely contested the opportunity to see the big Game at Philadelphia’s Lincoln defensive match-up. The game picture of where her education Financial Stadium. The march was not decided until the final and career can take her. To be on the field is a long-standing minutes and all in attendance amongst the cheering cadets tradition and an amazing had a wonderful time. of both the USMA and Naval sight to behold. The pomp Academy is an unforgettable and circumstance prior to the The weekend represented experience. The sense of game are in many aspects more more than just a football game unified pride, patriotism, and exciting than the game itself. or reception, it represented camaraderie (regardless of who Farragut alumnus and tech the best in our country and won) was moving. We will do it company owner Aquiles La Admiral Farragut Academy. Dr. again next year and bring our Grave ‘98 and his wife, Megan, Lou Cona ‘73N summed it up other children for sure.” flew in from Colorado to attend best: “The weekend was just what he described as “a bucket amazing. It was an honor to be We look forward to continuing list item”. in the presence of things that this tradition next year on have always meant so much to December 13 and 14, 2019, and Before the game started a me, friends and our young men hope many more alumni and powerful opening prayer and women who have chosen to friends of Farragut will plan to by Chaplain Col Matthew serve. It doesn’t get better than attend. If you are interested in Pawlikowski of the USMA West that!” reserving your place for this Point stated, “Some wonder why event please contact we pray for a football game so Current Farragut family Jenn Alumni Director Victoria Raymer I tell them in this game every and Jarrett Greacen-Crawford at 727-224-4332 or by email at player on the field is willing to attended the game this year and [email protected]. die for every person watching.” It shared: “Attending the Army/ was quite the opening with the Navy game with our daughter

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On Thursday, December 20th, our alumni gathered for happy hour at Intermezzo’s pop-up holiday bar, “Miracle at Mezzo”. Twenty alumni showed up, representing classes ranging from ‘66 to ‘16. A great time was had by all!

CAPT Peter Easton ‘49N and his wife Kathy joined Raey Webster ‘59N to host a Farragut alumni gathering on February 7th at their residence at Glenview Place. The weather was a balmy 70 For many years, the Farragut BlueJackets basketball degrees, and there were cool drinks, good food, and team has competed against the New York Military great conversation. Connecting with Farragut alumni Academy for the Founders Cup Tournament, an made the evening truly special. It was an intimate event that has been traditionally dubbed the “Little setting, shared with Al Ferrante ‘66N, Tom Miller Army-Navy Game.” This past January in Baltimore, ‘73N (who lives in nearby Cape Coral), and Michael the teams revived this tradition. Both teams showed Gaynor ‘55S and his wife Constance (who live in a great display of outstanding sportsmanship and Marco Island). For the Gaynors, it was their first mutual respect for each other, with a close score the alumni gathering. For everyone, it was an enjoyable entire game. The Farragut BlueJackets won 67-62 evening of reminiscing -- including stories of “top and are currently in possession of the Founders Cup secret” antics in their youth. Trophy until next year’s game.

41 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 42 Weekend Events feature Honoring the Past. Propelling the Future. �ursday, October 17 RAGU Sunset Reception at Farragut Waterfront FAR T L AC A A D Friday, October 18 IR E The Farragut Experience on Campus M M D Y A DeSeta Hall Building Dedication and Alumni Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Homecoming Alumni Tailgate Party and Homecoming WEEKEND Football Game Saturday, October 19 Aviation Experience Alumni Reception for all classes - DeSeta October 17-19, 2019 Hall Celebrating classes ending in ‘4 and ‘9 H�t Hotels St. Petersburg, Florida The following hotels have a special AFA rate Residence Inn www.farragut.org/homecoming Treasure Island Beach Resort Visit for full schedule and details The Bilmar

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Annual Foundation Army Navy Reception Army Navy 630 p.m. - 930 p.m. Union League of Philadelphia WEEKEND Saturday, December 14 120th Army Navy Game December 13-14, 2019 Starts at 300 p.m. Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, Pennsylvania H�t Hotel www.farragut.org/armynavy Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia Limited availability Visit for full schedule and details 41 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 42 ClassClass NotesNotes Note: Graduation years prior to 1945 and after 1994 do not have a “N” or “S” following them. Northern campus 1933-1994 • Southern campus 1945-present

agent, recently put together a highly successful Columbia River cruise for a number of his U.S. Naval Academy ‘57 classmates, including Farragut’s own 53S Brig Gen , USAF (RET), the youngest astronaut to walk on the moon’s surface. L-R: Dorothy and Charlie Duke, Clare Isquith, Ginny Fred Rosenmiller visited Parkinson, David Isquith, and Dr. CAPT David Isquith, campus and shared his many 53N Brad Parkinson COL, USAF (Ret), artifacts and memories USN (RET) and his wife Clare, who is the reason we have GPS of when he attended the owner of Global Adventures in today. Farragut Summer Camp in Travel, LLC and a Virtuoso travel 1945, including old postcards and letters that he wrote to home during his camp. Fred also revealed that his family lineage is tied to Admiral through 55N C. F. “Paco” Jordan, the Commodore David Porter. It now-retired co-founder of Jordan was a very special visit and Foster Construction in El Paso, Texas, Fred is beaming with pride and his wife Kay recently visited to have his grandson, Cadet Farragut from their home in Colorado George Wootton ‘20, attend Springs. In the new DeSeta Hall, Paco Farragut. Fred looks forward to shared his career experiences with a attending many more Farragut group of attentive Cadets. It is always events during George’s high great when alumni visit campus to school career. share their life stories.

60S Homer Moyer and his wife Beret visited campus during their travels in Florida to share many stories of Homer living on campus as a young boy until his graduation. Homer’s father, H.E. Moyer was the Senior Administrative Officer at Farragut from 1945-1950 and his mother Mrs. Millie Moyer taught dance and organized Cotillion. They were a beloved family who impacted many. Today Moyer and Beret are surrounded by four children and 11 grandchildren. Moyer is a member of the law firm Miller & Chevalier in Washington, D.C. and practices in Foreign Corrupt Practices and other international legal fields. No time for the Moyers to slow down anytime soon.

43 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 44 62S Skip Warm and his wife Susan stopped by campus in February. Always great to have friendly faces stop by to share their memories. 69S Michael Grimler is currently in his 27th year of association with security operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He just completed work on getting the first Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (CUAS) up and running within the US Department of Energy. He’s also been busy training other Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pilots within the armed protective force operation so that they can take over the 24x7 UAS security and emergency 68S Tom Dudley reached response capability after leading that out to the alumni office and effort for the last five years. In his spare got contact information on time, he flies his DJI Mavic 2 Pro UAS his Farragut roommates, for fun and photography. Following his 68S George Wildrick involvement with the AFA rifle team and association with the Orange County and 68S Anthony 66S Corky Newcombe Sheriff’s Department in California as a Bernardi, both of whom firearms instructor, he has also gained six and his wife Linda, he had not seen in 50 firearm instructor certifications from the years. Tom was able to Joe Noll, and National Rifle Association, one from the 67S 66S round up the trio to meet Doug Pearson and his wife FBI, and one from Heckler & Koch. As an up at Homecoming, and Ann enjoyed a micro-reunion advocate for personal self-defense, he also they reconnected at the in Jacksonville, FL. We look teaches concealed carry for residents of waterfront reception, picking New Mexico. About seven years ago, he forward to seeing this group right back up where they left married a fine woman named Kathy, who this fall at Homecoming! off. They spent the entire he knew from their common childhoods weekend together. in Saudi Arabia. Their life paths crossed many times over the years - she even visited him at Farragut a few times - and finally, circumstances came together just 75N Lorenzo Lamas has a new right that resulted in their marriage. She’s passion project after a successful film coming with him to the 50th reunion in and television career. With a lifelong October! He has a wonderful daughter love for aviation, whether fixed who is a college professor in California, a wing or helicopter, Lorenzo’s living fantastic son-in-law, and two incredible the dream in Long Beach, CA flying granddaughters. They try to get together charter and sightseeing helicopters as often as possible, especially for special while being close to his family and summer days in New Mexico and and for loved ones. Christmas in Colorado, where his wife’s son and his family reside. He’s still having fun at work flying UAVs, so retirement isn’t necessarily foremost on their minds, but perhaps in the next few years or so! 43 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 44 alumni news

84S Jürgen Peters is the Executive Vice President and founding member of creative werks, llc. based in the Chicago, IL area. He started the business in 1999 and moved his family formally to Chicago from Costa Rica at the end of 2001. He told us, “Farragut was fundamental in my success as a professional in two ways. First, it helped me understand the importance of a good network and how knowing 86S Jason Turner people that know people can give you access to opportunities. Second, wrote to us saying: “Admiral being organized allows you to have more time for important things.” Farragut Academy changed my life! I was on the wrong path in high school and was attending Winter Park HS at the time and had failed my 11th grade year. My brother James Turner had previously attended the school and it greatly helped him. When I started experiencing troubles, my parents enrolled me and within one year my grades and life were completely turned around. I joined clubs and even became treasurer 87N Chris Thomas had dinner Chris Thomas is a JetBlue pilot of the rifle/shooting club and with fellow Farragut graduate and and in his spare time, he is #2 was (and still am) an expert now Navy Captain Right Wing at GEICO Skytypers marksman. I wanted to return Air Show Team. During the SUN 87N Ken Engle. These two ‘n FUN Air Show at the Lakeland and finish my final year alumni have managed to have there, but due to financial Linder International Airport in dinner once or twice a year for Lakeland, FL, Chris took time out circumstances was not able. the past four years when Ken Still just the one year there of his day to speak to our aviation passes through for the U.S. students about his experience changed me forever. I now Navy. Chris and Ken had a great am a business owner of a with an aviation career as well as time reminiscing about Farragut his experience at Farragut. successful specialty HVAC instructors and classmates. company in Cape Coral (www.bpcoils.com) and we currently employ 14 people and we continue to grow. Katie Everlove-Stone and I now have two teenage 98 children, a daughter that is classmate 98 Jeremy Jansen a 4.0 honor role student and saw each other at Homecoming, a son who I am considering and then met up again when Katie enrolling in Farragut. Thanks and her husband Josh traveled to Farragut you changed my life.” Rome. So great to see our alumni reconnecting all around the globe!

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06 Morgan Underberg (Neuhoff) (who was the 1st Company Commander at Farragut) is now the BoatUS Government Affairs Associate and was recently appointed to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC) to represent the viewpoint of the recreational boating industry for a 3-year term. 98 Maria Camarinos Hall has proven to be a successful an Engineer Intelligence Officer. business leader and owns two Her most recent assignment as of businesses that share her October 2018 is the Commander passion for natural therapies of the 365th Engineer Company and helping people. She owns (SAPPER) in Cape Coral, FL. This Orthomolecular Nutrition is a Combat Engineer Company and Wellness Center, which is an anti-aging, regenerative with 12B Sappers that she leads. wellness clinic specializing Combat branches in the Army in finding and treating the were only opened to women in root cause of disease through 2013/2014 and she is one of the natural substances. She also first female Sapper Company Veronica Yambrovich owns M&M Holistic Partners, 09 Commanders ever, and the first LLC, that sells health earned her B.S. in Interior Design female Company Commander products, as well as medical and Environmental Analysis at of 365th EN CO. In her civilian devices with a team of 400 Cornell University ‘13. While career, she works for one of the distributors. at Cornell, she participated largest architecture firms in in the Army ROTC program the world, Hellmuth, Obata & and earned a commission Kassabaum, Inc. as a licensed into Reserves in the Corps of interior designer, working on Engineers. Throughout her time commercial projects ranging from in the Reserves, she has been an corporate offices, government Observer Controller Trainer, a buildings, libraries, restaurants, Horizontal Construction Platoon and more. Leader, an Executive Officer, and

12 ENS Amanda Puckett, USN just completed her flight training at NAS Pensacola. After completing 09 LT Blake Lusty returned flight school and being designated home from deployment to his as a Naval Flight Officer for the EP-3 wife Lauren. Thank you for aircraft, she moved to Jacksonville, your service, Blake! FL, for the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), before heading to her final duty station later this year at VQ-1 in Whidbey Island, WA.

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12 LTJG Taylor Scott at 12 Stephanie Mitchell 13 Benjamin Myers has her promotion ceremony earned the position of graduated from the University in Washington, DC. Taylor Communications and of North Florida with a Bachelor visited Farragut again last Marketing Coordinator for Degree in Criminal Justice. He year when her brother, The Children’s Dream Fund, a was hired in March of 2018 by the Clayton Scott, graduated with non-profit organization that Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. the class of 2018. makes dreams come true for In September 2018, he became a terminally ill children. full-time Deputy Sheriff. Benjamin proudly serves more than 260,000 citizens in a 969-square-mile 13 Brandon Smith graduated area. Benjamin is looking forward from Florida Gulf Coast to the years ahead to serve his University with a degree in community and is grateful to his Software Engineering in May three years at Admiral Farragut 2018. He moved to Denver, Academy for the skills and values Colorado, in August and was it instilled to be a successful hired by Comcast as a Cloud person today. Engineer in September of 2018.

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The late Judge Jack Mackston ‘45N honored with Skipper Station dedication he late Hon. Jack Mackston ‘45N was event was made possible by a gift from the Thonored March 14, 2019, by a group of Slomo & Cindy Silvian Foundation, where family and friends at the dedication of the Jack served for many years as a board Jack Mackston Skipper Station at Shake- member. Left to right in the photo: Rabbi A-Leg Miami, an organization supported Seth Grossman, Silvian Foundation Board by Jack and dedicated to helping children Member and Vice President; The Hon. and adults with disabilities excel through Alisa Hart, daughter of Judge Mackston the power of sailing and watersports. Judge and Silvian Foundation Board Member; Mackston, who was an avid sailor and loved Juliette Glasser of Sephardi Voices; and Dan the sea, passed away last summer. The Komansky, Silvian Foundation President.

47 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 48 TAPSa farewell to our friends

John Blake ‘38 Allen Breed ‘39 Charles Westcott ‘40

Sigma Kappa fraternity, Tau a career Marine Officer and 38 John Blake passed away Beta Pi Engineering Honor YMCA Canteen Volunteer, on Monday, December 24, 2018, Society, and The Skull. He spent both of whom served in France at age 97 in his home after 36 years working for General during , Colonel spending a happy Christmas Electric on locomotives, and Westcott was born in Santa Eve with friends and family. later in nuclear power, with the Domingo, Dominican Republic Reveille readers may recall an family traveling to Japan prior on 14 September 1923. He was article about John and his to returning to California. As a orphaned at 3 years old and classmate, Allen Breed, in the resident of Saratoga for nearly raised in Provincetown, MA by Fall 2018 issue. At the time, 50 years, he was active with his maternal grandmother. She John and Allen were two of our Saratoga Historical Foundation, sent him to Admiral Farragut oldest alumni. Both have sadly Hakone Gardens, and Saratoga Academy where he graduated since passed away and will Sister City (Muko-shi, Japan), as with the class of 1940 and then be missed by all who had the well as a member of the Sons of on to the U.S. Naval Academy fortune of knowing them. the American Revolution, and after serving in the naval Breed Family Association. He reserve. During his 30 years on was a Mason (North East Lodge active duty, Colonel Westcott: 39 Allen Breed passed #399 in PA) and was active in led Marines in Japan and China away on January 10, 2019, at the Shriners, where he was in 1945 immediately after the age of 96. Allen attended Commodore of the Asiya Shrine graduating from USNA with Admiral Farragut Academy Yacht Club, President of the the accelerated Class of 1946; and Northeastern University. Sunnyvale Shrine Club, Director in Korea in 1954; and Vietnam During WWII Allen survived of Comics, and member of The in 1965 in command of Marine the sinking of the USS Quincy Royal Order of Jesters. Air Control Squadron Nine, at Guadalcanal. Following WWII and again in 1970 in command he graduated from Worcester of Marine Air Control Group 40 Colonel Charles T. Eighteen. After retiring from the Polytechnic Institute where he Westcott, USMC (ret) died received a Bachelor of Science Marine Corps in 1975, Charlie in his home in Provincetown, and his beloved wife, Carol, in Mechanical Engineering MA on December 2, 2018. He and was a member of the Phi returned to Provincetown, was 95 years old. The son of where he served in town

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Frank Wendt ‘42

Alan Sitzer ‘47N Larry Rancourt ‘55N

42 Frank Wendt, government and worked for preparing him for his service of Westport, CT, Chairman of John the Center for Coastal Studies, in the Army and National Nuveen & Co., Investment Bankers an organization dedicated to Guard. Larry was awarded a of Chicago and New York, died on the preservation of marine life full scholarship to Holy Cross October 21, 2018. and the shoreline of the Cape College where he continued Cod National Seashore. At to grow in his Catholic faith Frank attended Farragut on a music the Church of St. Mary of the while playing football and scholarship and played trumpet Harbor, he served on the vestry baseball. Larry caught the in the Academy Band. He was and led the annual service in eye of professional baseball his class salutatorian. Following memory of the sinking of the scouts, ultimately signing with graduation he enlisted in the U.S. submarine USS S-4 with the loss the Cincinnati Reds; He spent Marine Corps and was assigned to of all hands off Provincetown in five seasons in their system. the Navy’s V-12 ROTC Unit, which 1927. Larry retired from baseball was established shortly after the and returned to Shelburne . He served Falls, where he bought Joyce’s as a 2nd lieutenant in the USMC 47N Alan H. Sitzer passed Menswear, renamed it Larry’s Reserve at the Great Lakes Naval away on September 17, 2018, and Clothing and Footwear. Larry Training Center. At the end of the was surrounded by those he was a fixture in the community, war, he completed his degree at loved, including his wife of 66 co-founding the Shelburne Falls Northwestern University and went years, Joyce, his adored sons, Business Association. Larry and to Nuveen where he worked for 40 Charlie and Michael, and the Ernestine retired to Lakeland, years. music of Scarlatti and Sinatra. FL, 20 years ago. A devoted husband and father, Larry left The legacy he started as a student Lawrence “Larry” us after 56 years of marriage was continued later in life as a valued 55N to Ernestine, who stood by trustee and one of the largest donors Rancourt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, his side and supported him to the Admiral Farragut Academy through baseball, child rearing, Foundation. September 25, 2018. Larry suffered from Alzheimer’s over business and his struggle with Alzheimer’s. As husband, father During an emotional Homecoming the past few years of his life, but the long walk home enabled and community leader, Larry 2018 tribute to Frank, Trustee set an amazing example for his Emeritus George Michel ‘49S said, his many friends and family the chance to visit and say goodbye. children, rarely missing their “Frank climbed aboard our ship and games or events. continued to contribute time, ideas Larry grew up in Shelburne Falls, and funds to Farragut right to the MA, where he attended Arms end, and beyond with his generous Academy, played in the band 58S Stephan R. Branch planned gift to the Foundation. His and led the football, basketball, passed away peacefully on last letter to me, handwritten on and baseball teams to many November 20, 2018, surrounded cards, which I will always treasure, victories. Larry attended Admiral by family at his home in was dated February 15, 2018 and said, Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, Boothbay Harbor, ME. Steve ‘Oh Farragut, Oh Farragut, we never NJ, where he continued to excel grew up on the island of St. will forget the days we spent on land in leadership and athletics, Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and and sea, the days we ne’er regret.’ As we go forth to battle life, we’ll always think of our dear friend Frank and all the members of our crew.” 49 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 50 taps: a farewell to our friends

Stephan Branch ‘58S Charles “Bob” Bartlett ‘58N August Bering IV ‘60S George Nelson III ‘66S

attended Antilles School. He parade for Pres. John F. Kennedy later attended Admiral Farragut with the Wainwright Rifle 66S George Carey Nelson III Academy in St. Petersburg, Drill Team from Tarleton State passed away March 18, 2019. FL, and the University of University. In the 1960s Augie He attended Admiral Farragut South Alabama in Mobile, AL. joined the Marines and did his Academy in St. Petersburg, Steve was owner and master basic training at Parris Island, FL, and upon graduating, electrician of Boothbay Harbor SC, a state that he hoped never enlisted in the United States Electric for 26 years. He began to return to until he met Bonnie Navy. He graduated from his career as an electrician on a blind date in Houston. In Mercer University where he working with his father for the 1968, right out of the Marine completed Officer Candidate family business, Branch Electric, Corp, Augie and Bonnie were School and was commissioned in St. Thomas. Steve loved married in Greenville, SC. It as an . He served on playing golf and was an avid was a match made in heaven active duty from 1970 through collector and creator. He was a and little did he know at the 1973. He then graduated from skilled craftsman in stonework, time, he would have a golf Stetson University College of walkways, woodworking, and partner for life. Augie followed Law in St. Petersburg, Florida in gardening. Steve was an active in his father’s footsteps, joining 1976. Following graduation, he member of the Boothbay Region the family business, Bering’s returned to his native hometown Lions Club for many years and Hardware, in partnership with of Cartersville, where he began served as King Lion. father and brother, Norman his private law practice in 1977. Bering. Together they opened After becoming a founding a second location in 1989 in partner in the law firm of Nelson 58N Charles R. “Bob” the West University area of and Bradley in 1981, he was Bartlett passed away March Houston. Today, Bering is still named Bartow County attorney, 24, 2019. Bob graduated a family business, operated a position that he served in for from Admiral Farragut by his son, Augie Bering V. 21 years. It was during these Academy in New Jersey and Augie was a humanitarian years that he also served as attended Nichols College in and a conservationist. He was Juvenile Court Judge Pro Tem. Massachusetts. He was the compassionate, caring, fair, In 2001, he was appointed by owner and operator of Goodsell empathetic and loyal. He was Governor Roy Barnes as Superior Point Marina in Branford, CT for invested in his children and was Court Judge of the Cherokee almost 50 years. always coaching youth sports. Judicial Circuit, where he served He served on the boards of until his death. August Charles The Nature Conservancy, Post 60S Oak Bank, Post Oak YMCA, “Augie” Bering IV passed American Cancer away on October 28, 2017. He Society VICTORY graduated from Admiral Farragut Shopping Card Academy in St. Petersburg, event, and on the Submit obituaries for TAPS to FL. Following high school, he advisory board for [email protected] attended Texas A&M University Reliant Energy. and marched in the inaugural

49 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 50 Foundation Annual Report

A message from the Foundation President Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends, On behalf of the Admiral education, just as they do Admiral Farragut Academy Farragut Academy Foundation today. We carefully steward the alumnus, it is a privilege to Board of Trustees, thank you for funds we receive. Philanthropy serve as the Foundation Board your support of the Foundation is necessary to deliver the President. I know you feel proud in 2018. Your decision to support education and opportunities as I do of the accomplishments the Academy philanthropically we do, and we do so in a fiscally of our students past, present, allows us to fulfill our mission conservative manner. As an and future. for each student every day. As a board, our most important task is to ensure the sustainability Sincerely, of our school not only today, Dr. Michael G. Kolchin ‘61N but also well into the future. President, Farragut Foundation We want future generations of students to enjoy a great

Financial Results

Class Funds Athletics $113,604 Drill Team $3,000 $5,000 Residential $7,500 Waterfront $23,850 Professional Endowed Chairs Development Scholarship Funds $1,148,152 $28,500 $1,351,935

Endowed Funds Founder’s Fund $37,500 $489,309 Scholarships $98,000 Endowed Program $1,186,588

Totals as of 12/31/18 Support to AFA (Unaudited)

51 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 52 Donor Highlight Ken ‘61N & Barbara Woltz

en Woltz ‘61N and his wife KBarbara share many loves. For each other, certainly -- they’ve been married for 53 years -- but they also share a love for their three children and four grandchildren, their homes in Illinois and Florida, their faith, Ken in his Farragut dress blues with Ken and Barbara at their West Point Military Academy, and Barbara at their Senior Prom wedding at West Point Admiral Farragut Academy.

They also share a desire to encourage young people to pursue a Farragut diploma while not having to worry about the cost. To that end, they have given back to Farragut over the years and, in particular, to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation in support of Ken and Barbara (top far right) with their children, student financial assistance. their childrens’ spouses, and their grandchildren

When Ken was a young boy, his their three children. Meanwhile, I promised myself that, if I was parents divorced and his mother the Army introduced Ken to skills blessed in life, I would be generous struggled with illness. Ken found in the emerging computer field. in return.” himself in a Catholic orphanage for a period of time. His mother Upon his discharge, these skills Ken and Barbara are able to recovered, remarried, and they led to management positions give back to Farragut and other started a new life. When it was with Raytheon, General Electric, nonprofit organizations because time to choose a school, his Xerox, McGraw-Edison, and Peat early on they set up a charitable mother and step-father decided Marwick Mitchell. Eventually, trust and as their income grew they would send Ken to Admiral Ken founded his own strategic so did their contributions to the Farragut Academy. planning consulting company, trust. Additionally, at age 70½, Woltz & Associates. Later, Ken when Ken began receiving IRA With the generous financial turned Woltz & Associates into a required minimum disbursements, assistance from the Academy, successful hedge fund firm. he was able to avoid paying Ken flourished in academics income tax by directing those and athletics. “That financial Now, they hope their giving will disbursements to charitable assistance made a big difference,” make a big difference each year causes including Farragut. For he said. It also made a lasting to students following a similar the Woltz’s, giving back is a way impression. academic path. to express gratitude for their own blessings and to help make a Ken graduated in 1961 and “We believe this is a way for our difference in the lives of others. received an appointment to West annual gifts to have an impact Point. While there, he never on students who otherwise may For more information on making lost touch with his high school not be able to afford the Farragut a gift to Farragut, contact Tony sweetheart Barbara, whom he experience,” Ken said. “During Sloan, Chief Development Officer, married in 1966. Nine months to my career, I remembered what at 813-416-7202 the day after their wedding Ken Farragut had done for me and or [email protected]. and Barbara welcomed the first of

51 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 52 The Blue Jacket Club An ongoing commitment to Farragut

The Wheel of Honor just off the Quarterdeck at the main entrance to Farragut Hall bears the names of our Blue Jacket Club Members

The ongoing commitment of our much for them, and for so many oneself, but then also paying the donors to the values and ideals others. Farragut would not be school forward for the benefits upon which Admiral Farragut what it is today without the one’s gift will impart to others. Academy is based reflects the generosity of those who share The donors listed here are the enduring importance of the their resources with us. Giving Academy’s most generous. Their Academy in their lives. It is a to one’s alma mater stands at the total lifetime giving to the school wonderful testament to their beautiful crossroads between exceeds $100,000.00. We are desire to show appreciation paying the school back for the grateful for their exceptional to the school that has done so benefits it has imparted to generosity. Blue Jacket Club Members

Edward Cannon ‘34 Michael ‘65S and Rachel Insel Robert and Claudia Sokolowski E. K. Cleveland ‘52S Jake and Ingrid Jacobus The Roy M. Speer Foundation Gary and Gail Damkoehler Robert and Diane Klingel Anatoly Svedlin and Alla Edward ‘67N and Wanda DeSeta Stuart and Kelly Lasher Bershadskya Robert and Anita Fine LeCompte Family Fund George ‘39N and Virginia Theobald Michael ‘59N and Karen Fisher George ‘49S and Pauline Michel Granvil Tracy ‘73S * Harold Gaines ‘50N Alfred ‘49S and Karan Ross Christian ‘82N and Lisa Wagner Martin and Kennedy Garcia Jean-Francois and Pat Rossignol Frank ‘42N and Barbara Wendt Bernadette Hart Don Schreiber ‘46N Janet Huntley The Slomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation * Indicates new member

53 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 54 The Heritage Society Honor the Past, Invest in the Future

Invest in the future of Admiral development, capital needs just to a donor to ensure that your legacy Farragut Academy. By designating name a few. lives on. IT’S A GIFT THAT COSTS Admiral Farragut Academy in your There are many ways in which you YOU NOTHING DURING YOUR will or living trust, you can help can make your commitment. LIFETIME. ensure that the school will fulfill its mission to provide students with an • Charitable Bequest We recognize your gift and thank excellent, academically challenging • Retirement Plans you today. The Heritage Society education with a strong emphasis • Insurance Policies provides recognition to donors on leadership development. This • Charitable Gift Annuities who have included Farragut in their meaningful act can result in a large • Charitable Remainder Trusts estate plan. All you need to do is and lasting gift. Choose to direct • Charitable Lead Trusts tell the school that your plan is in your gift to an area of the school • Retained Life Estate place, share the documentation and that reflects your experience and confirm that you have no objection your values: financial assistance, A bequest is one of the easiest to being publicly listed in our athletics, arts, science, leadership planned gifts that you can make as Heritage Society honor roll. Heritage Society Members This special group of Farragut supporters has made a lasting commitment to education through a variety of estate-planning tools including bequests in a will or trust, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, IRA designations, or gifts of life insurance.

1. Frank Wendt ‘42N and 23. Benjamin H. Troemel ‘73S 48. Phil Pratt ‘63N Barbara 24. Rob Hailey ‘76S 49. Bill Siebel ‘64S 2. George J. Michel, Jr ‘49S 25. Tom McClelland 50. Richard J. DeWitt ‘65S 3. Kay Harper 26. Donald Doornbos ‘63S and 51. George Kinemond ‘66S 4. Richard G. Wheeler Carol 52. Robert Matthies ‘67N 5. Robert and Anita Fine 27. Thomas Miller ‘73N and Kari* 53. Robert Hudson ‘71S 6. Joseph “Chris” Slusher ‘86S 28. Joe Sloan 54. Art Musicaro ‘73N and Vicky* 7. Ed DeSeta ‘67N 29. Phillip Hurt ‘38N and Lona 55. Mike Nicholson 8. Don Schreiber ‘46N 30. Allen Breed ‘39N and Rebecca 56. Murray Fine ‘54N and 9. Christian Wagner ‘82N 31. Bailey Norton ‘39N Margaret 10. James S. Wood ‘45N 32. Randy Kressler ‘60N 57. Jake and Ingrid Jacobus 11. Tony and Tonya Sloan 33. John Gardella ‘41N 58. George Goldstein ‘50N 12. Alan Atwood ‘52N 34. Coach Stan Slaby 59. Hal Blakemore ‘75* 13. Michael ‘80S and Karen 35. Matt Sokolowski ‘92S 60. Robert and Claudia Hajek 36. Don Baker ‘45N Sokolowski 14. Dr. Glenn Mitchell 37. Stewart D. Woolley ‘44N 61. Terry Hirsch 15. Karen Bacon 38. Al Ferrante ‘64N 62. Peter Hughes ‘61N 16. CDR Robert R. Kurz ‘63N 39. Pete Musser ‘44N 63. Jim King ‘51S 17. J. Val Smith ‘47N and Sylvia 40. Tom Birmingham ‘64S 64. CAPT David Arms ‘61S and 18. Howard Sakolsky ‘47S 41. Bjorn Nielsen ‘43N Dottie* 19. Laurence Upham ‘53S and 42. Martin Ludwig ‘54N 65. Sean Rankine ‘91N Kathy 43. Bill Emerson ‘52S 100. Jyri Palm ‘87S 20. Gary H. Amsterdam ‘68N and 44. Rudy Kohler ‘58S Donna 45. A.F. “Ron” Krantz ‘59N Italics indicates deceased 21. Jeff Ogden ‘00S 46. William Butler ‘64S * indicates new member 22. Derek and Victoria Raymer 47. Eric Engler ‘61N

53 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 54 foundation annual report

Honor Roll of Donors

The following are contributions to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation from January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018. All other gifts and pledges to Admiral Farragut Academy including the Farragut Fund, Capital Campaign, Admiral’s Athletics Club, Parents’ Group, and gifts-in-kind will be reported in the Fall 2019 edition of Reveille Magazine.

Joseph Ambrefe...... Class of 2018 Fund American Express...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Mark ‘79N and Kimberly Aue ...... Founders Fund Nima Beheshti ‘14...... Founders Fund Thomas Benjamin ‘52N...... Founders Fund Al and Vicky Bennati...... Founders Fund Carrie Blanda...... Michael S. Insel ‘65S Scholarship Fund Thomas ‘60S and Jetti Budd...... Founders Fund John “J.J.” Buggle...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Dylan Burke ‘18...... Class of 2018 Fund Michael ‘69N and Donna Burns ...... Founders Fund Thomas Carbaugh ‘66S...... CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund Dale ‘61S and Katherine Chlumsky...... CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund Dr. Lou Cona ‘73N...... Founders Fund Stephen ‘64S and Jill Cooks...... Band Fund CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund Gary and Gail Damkoehler...... Board of Trustees Chair in Physical Science Fund Gonzalo Dorta...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Richard ‘93 and Elizabeth Downs...... The Nathaniel Lewis Wilkins ‘11 Compassion Scholarship Alex Dreyfoos ...... Dreyfoos Scholar Fund Thomas ‘68 and Elizabeth Dudley...... Founders Fund Thomas ‘74N and Susan Dunn...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Philip ‘62S and Carolyn Duquesnay...... Drill Team Fund Mark ‘66S and Teri Epstein ...... Founders Fund Rob Ewing...... Aviation Fund Feinberg Family Foundation...... Pine Beach Tribute Fund Harry Ferguson ‘70N...... Ferguson BC Scholarship Forrest Fishburn ‘59S...... Founders Fund Isabel Fleming...... Class of 2018 Fund Robert ‘75N and Susan Florance...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Gartner Matching Gift ...... Faculty Professional Development Fund Dr. Donald Gehring ‘56N. . . Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund

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Harvey ‘49N and Marsha Gladstone...... Founders Fund Julio Guardado ‘62S...... Southwest Florida Scholarship Fund George Hamilton ‘18...... Class of 2018 Fund Edward ‘51S and Yaeko Hanna...... Founders Fund Mike ‘87S and Kimya Harris...... Faculty Professional Development Fund Jose Hercher...... Aviation Fund Herbert ‘59N and Rosemarie Hoffman ...... CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund John ‘68S and Maggie Howland ...... Founders Fund Roger Hughes ‘66N...... Founders Fund Laurence Johnson ‘49N...... Pine Beach Tribute Fund Brad ‘74N and Kathy Jublou...... Founders Fund Christopher Kale ‘89N ...... Pine Beach Tribute Fund Samuel ‘51N and Trudy Kaplan. Founders Fund George ‘66N and Madelyn Kinemond...... Founders Fund James ‘51S and Joan King . . . . Founders Fund Anton Knaus ‘76N ...... Founders Fund Andy ‘58N and Barb Knight...... CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund David ‘61S and Sue Anne Knop...... Founders Fund Dr. Donald ‘65S and Pamela Koggan...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund LTC Rudolph ‘58S and Jean USA (Ret) Kohler...... LTC Rudolph W. Kohler ‘58S, USA (Ret.) Athletic Scholarship Fund LTC Rudolph W. Kohler ‘58S, USA (Ret.) Music Scholarship Fund Mike 61N and Brenda Kolchin...... CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund CDR Robert R. Kurz ‘63N USN (Ret) . . . Vic Saitta ‘63N Memorial Scholarship Fund Teertach Laovoravit ‘18...... Class of 2018 Fund Michael ‘63N and Beatrice Larned...... Vic Saitta ‘63N Memorial Scholarship Fund David Lipsky ‘75N...... Founders Fund Ethan Lipsky ‘18...... Class of 2018 Fund Martin ‘54N and Camille Ludwig ...... RADM Richard G. and Louisa Wheeler Fund Jose Lynch ‘18...... Class of 2018 Fund Leroy Markle ‘41N...... William R. Masciangelo, Sr. ‘37 Fund Robert ‘67N and Bonnie Matthies...... William R. Masciangelo, Sr. ‘37 Fund Re McClung...... Megan McClung ‘91N Scholarship Fund Frank ‘65N and Janet Meyer ...... Founders Fund George ‘49S and Paula Michel...... George J. Michel, Jr. ‘49S Scholar Fund Arthur ‘55N and Katherine Mierisch...... Pine Beach Tribute Fund Tom ‘73N and Kari Miller...... Southwest Florida Scholarship Fund Aviation Fund Dr. Col Glenn ‘63N and Jane Mitchell, USA (Ret)...... Band Fund Homer ‘60S and Beret Moyer...... Founders Fund Dr. Fred ‘59S and Collene Nelson...... CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund

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Jeff ‘00 and Kiersten Ogden...... CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Moore Fund Jyri Palm ‘87S...... Jyri L. Palm ‘87S Architectural Preservation Fund Jack ‘64S and Jane Parker...... Class of 1964 Memorial Fund Peter Parmenter ‘83S and Marcus Herron ...... Founders Fund Zachary Patterson ‘63N...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Ashley Patterson-Beaty 02 and James Beaty...... Megan McClung ‘91N Scholarship Fund MM1 David Peattie, USN (Ret) ‘55S...... Founders Fund Harry ‘52N and Gail Pinsky...... William R. Masciangelo, Sr. ‘37 Fund Lucas ‘47S and Georgina Ponzoa...... Founders Fund Nathan F. Porter ‘64S...... Class of 1964 Memorial Fund Philip ‘63N and Karin Pratt ...... Vic Saitta ‘63N Memorial Scholarship Fund Kent and Jennifer Preston ...... Founders Fund Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Richard Robbins ‘57S...... Founders Fund Christopher Roden ‘81N...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Rowland Carmichael Advisors, Inc...... Founders Fund George ‘50N and Mimi Rubin ...... Founders Fund Earle Sanborn ‘78S...... Founders Fund Bruce ‘91N and Erin Sarte...... Founders Fund Chris Scales ‘81N...... Founders Fund Ronald Schoenhardt ‘52S ...... Founders Fund Paul Schregel...... William R. Masciangelo, Sr. ‘37 Fund Don Schreiber ‘46N...... Founders Fund Ken ‘70S and Natalie Shepard...... Founders Fund William ‘64S and Barbara Siebel...... Founders Fund Sylvia Smith...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Robert and Claudia Sokolowski. . . Founders Fund Landon and Betty Spilman...... William R. Masciangelo, Sr. ‘37 Fund Edward and Helene Steinberg...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Founders Fund CDR Scott ‘63N and Annemarie Thomas USN (Ret.) . Vic Saitta ‘63N Memorial Scholarship Fund CDR Matt ‘56N and Toni Barbour, USCG (Ret)...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund George Rodgers ‘51N and Janet Truesdell...... Founders Fund CAPT John ‘67S and Christine Turner, USN (Ret) . . . . . Founders Fund William Tuting...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund Beverly ‘57N and Barbara Tyler...... Founders Fund Dr. Michael Ulissey ‘77S...... Founders Fund Kurt ‘65N and Linda Vollherbst ...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund William ‘65N and Bobbi Walker...... Founders Fund Ken ‘65N and Barbara White...... Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Athletic Fund

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Robert ‘65N and Diane Williams...... Pine Beach Tribute Fund CAPT Ralph ‘44N and Virginia Wilson ...... Founders Fund LTC Michael Wilson, USA (Ret) ‘65S...... Founders Fund Ronald Wise ‘62S ...... Founders Fund Ken ‘61N and Barb Woltz ...... Founders Fund Phillip ‘73S and Georgia Wood ...... Class of 1973 Fund CAPT Bruce ‘64S and Sandy Young...... Class of 1964 Memorial Fund

While every effort has been made to ensure the information contained within this report is accurate and up to date, mistakes do occur. We apologize for any omissions. If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please contact Tony Sloan at 813-416-7202 or [email protected].

Foundation Fund Descriptions

Class of 1964 Memorial Fund Created by the Class of 1964 to support tuition assistance for descendants of the Class of 1964 or, if none are identified, provide assistance to a qualified student.

Class of 1973 Fund Financial aid award to a deserving cadet, in the name of the Class of 1973N. Cadet must display strong leadership skills throughout the Corps of Cadets, in the classroom, as well as the athletic fields if applicable. Cadet must maintain a strong academic standing and carry him or herself in with dignity and respect for themselves as well as the Academy.

Board of Trustees Chair in Physical Band Fund Class of 2018 Fund Science Fund Created by Frank Wendt, ‘42N Established by the Class of 2018 to This endowment program was to support the Admiral Farragut support financial aid. initially funded by a gift from the Academy band and cadets who are Admiral Farragut Academy Board of passionate about music. Coaches Slaby and Nicholson Directors. The purpose of this fund Athletic Fund is to provide an opportunity for a CAPT’s Paul Crosley and Granville Created to honor two outstanding Farragut teacher to receive funding Moore Fund coaches, Stan Slaby (N) and Mike to develop a program of study in any Created by Raey Webster ‘59N to Nicholson (S), both of whom had a area of physical science at any grade honor named staff members in order dramatic impact on countless young level. This grant may be awarded on to provide resources to aid QBH men and women and to support an annual basis. requirements, Naval Science needs, athletics. and Naval Science Scholarships.

57 www.farragut.org Reveille Spring 2019 58 foundation annual report funds

Dreyfoos Scholar Fund Megan McClung ‘91N Scholarship Southwest Florida Scholarship Established by Alexander W. Fund Fund Dreyfoos, Jr., a West Palm Beach Created by Christian Wagner ‘82N Created by alumni who reside philanthropist for a deserving for a deserving female student in in Southwest Florida to support boarding student. honor and memory of Maj Megan students from their area to attend McClung USMC ‘91N. McClung Farragut. Drill Team Fund was the first female enrolled on the Established by Frank Wendt ‘42 to northern campus, a Naval Academy Ferguson BC Scholarship help with expenses for equipment, graduate, and the first female killed Created by Harry ‘70N and Carol drill competition fees, and travel. in action during Operation Iraqi Ferguson to honor the highest Freedom (OIF). ranking cadet each year. Aviation Fund Created to provide direct support Michael S. Insel ‘65S Scholarship The Nathaniel Lewis Wilkins ‘11 for the Admiral Farragut Academy Fund Compassion Scholarship Aviation Program. Established from the estate of Created in memory of Nathan the late Michael Insel along with Wilkins ‘11 by his mother Catherine Founders Fund his wife Rachel to give an annual Lewis to provide a scholarship to a Annually, the Academy offers financial award to an outstanding graduating senior who has displayed more than $600,000 in financial student(s). and articulated love and kindness to aid to worthy applicants who may his/her classmates, faculty and staff, otherwise not be able to attend the George J. Michel, Jr. ‘49S Scholar and family. school. The Founders Fund is the Fund general fund within the Foundation Created by George J. Michel, Jr. ‘49S Vic Saitta ‘63N Memorial to which gifts are made and to provide scholarships to deserving Scholarship Fund distributed for financial aid awards boarding students. This fund is the Created in memory of Vic Saitta and additional requests. longest-established Scholar Fund ‘63N by his classmates for an and was created to ensure that academic-minded and athletic Jyri L. Palm ‘87S Architectural students are provided the same student who is a peer role model. Preservation Fund opportunities as Mr. Michel was for Created by Jyri Palm ‘87S to a Farragut education. William R. Masciangelo, Sr. ‘37 preserve and maintain the historical Fund integrity of Farragut Hall. Pine Beach Tribute Fund Created in memory of William Created to memorialize the Pine Masciangelo ‘37 for faithfully LTC Rudolph W. Kohler ‘58S, USA Beach campus by supporting the serving the alumni, parents, and (Ret.) Athletic Scholarship Fund current boarding program and cadets of Farragut’s Northern Established by Rudy and Jean the leadership training which is Campus for almost 50 years. The Kohler to support an academically inherent to the Farragut Experience. fund supports the boarding program minded athlete who exemplifies and/or a boarding cadet. It was strong leadership skills on and off Faculty Professional Development initially funded by Frank Wendt ‘42. the field, while also serving the Fund Corps of Cadets with outstanding Supports the Academy’s faculty character. Preference will be given and staff professional development to a European boarding cadet. program.

LTC Rudolph W. Kohler ‘58S, USA RADM Richard G. and Louisa (Ret.) Music Scholarship Fund Wheeler Fund Want an easy way to give back Established by Rudy and Jean Created in honor of Richard to Farragut? AmazonSmile is a Kohler to support an academically and Louisa Wheeler who were simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable minded musician who exemplifies instrumental leaders of Admiral organization every time you strong leadership skills while Farragut Academy for more than shop, at no cost to you. Just visit serving the Corps of Cadets. 40 years. This is a Head of School smile.amazon.com and choose Preference will be given to a discretionary fund. Admiral Farragut Academy as your European boarding cadet. charitable organization!

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