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| president = Kevin Lockerbie |
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'''Admiral Farragut Academy''', established in 1933, is a private, college-prep school serving students in grades K-12. Farragut is located in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]] in [[Pinellas County]] and is surrounded by the communities of Treasure Island, Gulfport, Pasadena, Tierra Verde, and Seminole. Farragut also serves North Pinellas County, which includes the communities of Clearwater, Belleair, and Palm Harbor. |
'''Admiral Farragut Academy''', established in 1933, is a private, [[College-preparatory school|college-prep]] school serving students in grades [[K–12|K-12]]. Farragut is located in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]] in [[Pinellas County]] and is surrounded by the communities of [[Treasure Island, Florida|Treasure Island]], [[Gulfport, Florida|Gulfport]], Pasadena, [[Tierra Verde, Florida|Tierra Verde]], and [[Seminole, Florida|Seminole]]. Farragut also serves [[Pinellas County, Florida|North Pinellas County]], which includes the communities of [[Clearwater, Florida|Clearwater]], [[Belleair, Florida|Belleair]], and [[Palm Harbor, Florida|Palm Harbor]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Founded in 1933 on the banks of the Toms River in [[Pine Beach, New Jersey]], Admiral Farragut Academy was a college prep |
Founded in 1933 on the banks of the [[Toms River]] in [[Pine Beach, New Jersey]], Admiral Farragut Academy was a college prep school named after [[Admiral]] [[David Farragut|David Glasgow Farragut]], the first American [[naval officer]] to rise to that rank.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Admiral Farragut Academy History |url=http://www.farragut.org/history |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827222227/https://farragut.org/about/history/ |archive-date=27 August 2022 |website=Admiral Farragut Academy}} Note: much of the historical information is contained in the CSV module at the bottom of the page which is not renderable in the archived save</ref> Over Farragut's first 12 years, the school became so popular that a second campus was purchased in 1945 on the shores of [[Boca Ciega Bay]] in [[St. Petersburg, Florida]]. Since then, the school has undergone many changes, such as accepting [[day students]], becoming [[Mixed-sex education|co-ed]], and adding an [[Primary school|elementary school]]. |
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The school's New Jersey campus in Pine Beach closed at the end of the 1994 school year |
The school's New Jersey campus in Pine Beach closed at the end of the 1994 school year after financial difficulties.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Campbell |first=Douglas A. |date=8 May 1994 |title=Growing Deficit Finally Sinks Prep School In N.J. Admiral Farragut Academy Will Close In June. Cadets And Parents Are Crushed |work=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] |url=http://articles.philly.com/1994-05-08/news/25828835_1_bleachers-cadets-david-glasgow-farragut |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710125924/http://articles.philly.com/1994-05-08/news/25828835_1_bleachers-cadets-david-glasgow-farragut |archive-date=10 July 2015 |quote=Symbolically, only one of the heavy wood catboats, resting last week on the shore by Admiral Farragut Academy's dock, was ready to be launched on the cedar-stained waters of the Toms River, where the prep school's cadets have, since 1933, learned to sail.... Farragut's students, 120 boys and 20 girls in Grades 5-12, who wear naval- style uniforms and salute their superiors, were told at 7:30 a.m. Monday that on June 4, their school would close forever}}</ref> |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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{{category see also|Admiral Farragut Academy alumni}} |
{{category see also|Admiral Farragut Academy alumni}} |
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Two of the 12 men who walked on the Moon graduated from Admiral Farragut: |
Two of the 12 men who [[List of Apollo astronauts#Apollo astronauts who walked on the Moon|walked on the Moon]] graduated from Admiral Farragut: |
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* [[Rear Admiral]] [[Alan Shepard]], [[United States Navy|USN]], was the first American in space and in 1971 became the fifth person to walk on the Moon as part of the [[Apollo 14]] mission. Shepard graduated in 1941 from the New Jersey campus. |
* [[Rear Admiral]] [[Alan Shepard]], [[United States Navy|USN]], was the first American in space and, in 1971, became the fifth person to walk on the Moon as part of the [[Apollo 14]] mission. Shepard graduated in 1941 from the New Jersey campus. |
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* [[Brigadier General]] [[Charles Duke]], [[United States Air Force|USAF]], was a 1953 graduate of the St. Petersburg campus |
* [[Brigadier General]] [[Charles Duke]], [[United States Air Force|USAF]], was a 1953 graduate of the St. Petersburg campus and, in 1972, became the tenth person to walk on the Moon as part of the [[Apollo 16]] mission. In the spring of 2006, [[NASA]] presented a [[Moon rock]] to General Duke, who then donated it to the school. It is displayed in a showcase in front of the [[quarterdeck]] at the entrance to the main building, Farragut Hall. |
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Other notable alumni: |
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* [[William Colepaugh]], who defected to the Nazis during World War II, and returned to spy for Germany |
* [[William Colepaugh]], who defected to the Nazis during [[World War II]], and returned to spy for Germany against the United States. |
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* Actor [[Lorenzo Lamas]] graduated in 1975 from the New Jersey |
* Actor [[Lorenzo Lamas]] graduated in 1975 from the New Jersey campus. |
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* Actor [[Casper Van Dien]] graduated from the St. Petersburg, FL campus and later performed in many films of which [[Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]] is the most notable. |
* Actor [[Casper Van Dien]] graduated from the St. Petersburg, FL campus and later performed in many films, of which [[Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]] is the most notable. |
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* Chef [[Spike Mendelsohn]], class of 2000, |
* Chef [[Spike Mendelsohn]], class of 2000, competed on both [[Top Chef]] and [[Top Chef (season 8)|Top Chef: All Stars]]. Spike is the owner of "Good Stuff Eatery," a restaurant with locations on [[Capitol Hill]] and in [[Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)|Georgetown]] in the [[Washington, D.C.|District of Columbia]], as well as in the [[Crystal City, Virginia|Crystal City]] business neighborhood of [[Northern Virginia]]. |
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* Major [[Megan McClung]], the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the [[Iraq War]] |
* Major [[Megan McClung]], one of the first female students at the Academy in 1990 and the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the [[Iraq War]] |
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* Animator/Producer [[Andy Luckey]] attended from 1980-'81 at St. Petersburg but transferred before graduation. |
* Animator/Producer [[Andy Luckey]] attended from 1980-'81 at St. Petersburg but transferred before graduation. |
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* Lieutenant General [[Sidney T. Weinstein|Sidney "Tom" Weinstein]], ‘52N, was the Army |
* Lieutenant General [[Sidney T. Weinstein|Sidney "Tom" Weinstein]], ‘52N, was the Army Deputy [[Military Intelligence Corps (United States Army)|Chief of Staff for Intelligence]] during the 1980s. He is recognized as the principal architect of the modern service intelligence corps, and was the crucial player in its expansion and professionalization. |
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* [[Richard W. Fisher]] '67N, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas since 2005 |
* [[Richard W. Fisher]] '67N, President of the [[Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas]] since 2005 |
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* [[William N. Small]], New Jersey campus; United States Navy [[Admiral (United States)|Admiral]], former [[Vice Chief of Naval Operations]] |
* [[William N. Small]], New Jersey campus; United States Navy [[Admiral (United States)|Admiral]], former [[Vice Chief of Naval Operations]] |
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* [[Stephen Stills]] attended as child, before he left for Woodrow Wilson Junior High in nearby Tampa.<ref>{{cite book |
* [[Stephen Stills]] attended as child, before he left for Woodrow Wilson Junior High in nearby Tampa.<ref>{{cite book |
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|publisher = [[Da Capo Press]] |
|publisher = [[Da Capo Press]] |
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* [[Tom Thompson (American football)|Tom Thompson]] '68S, NCAA |
* [[Tom Thompson (American football)|Tom Thompson]] '68S, [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] football record holder. |
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* Paul F. Gleason, served as Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts 2017 |
* Paul F. Gleason, served as [[Grand Master (Freemasonry)|Grand Master of Masons]] in [[Massachusetts]] from 2017 to 2019. |
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* [[Robert A. Jensen]], 1983 graduate, an American writer and [[crisis management]] expert. |
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==The NJROTC Program== |
==The NJROTC Program== |
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An integral part of an education at Admiral Farragut Academy is the required involvement in [[Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps|NJROTC]]. Every student in the Upper School |
An integral part of an education at Admiral Farragut Academy is the required involvement in [[Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps|NJROTC]]. Every eighth-grade student in the Upper School takes one year of Naval Science–an in-depth study of the history, operation and core concepts of the [[United States Navy]]. Upper School students may join the NJROTC program and continue taking Naval Science courses. |
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==Accreditation== |
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Admiral Farragut Academy is accredited by: |
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'''Florida Council of Independent Schools]'''** (FCIS) |
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Assures that each school maintains high standards and independence of character without political, financial, or bureaucratic pressures. |
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'''Florida Kindergarten Council**''' (FKC) |
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Validates and supports exemplary early childhood schools. |
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'''Southern Association of Independent Schools''' (SAIS) |
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Provides leadership, accreditation services, and professional development resources. |
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'''Southern Association of Colleges and Schools**''' (SACS) |
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'''National Association of Independent Schools''' (NAIS) |
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Values and works to maintain the independent nature of each member school by promoting high standards of educational quality and ethical behavior. |
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'''The Association of Boarding Schools''' (TABS) |
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This organization of nearly 300 boarding schools serves the professional development needs of boarding schools and provides information to potential students and their families. |
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Small Boarding Schools Association (SBSA) |
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Promotes personal and professional dialogue among small boarding school educators and educational consultants. |
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'''Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States''' (AMCSUS) |
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'''Tampa Bay Independent Secondary Schools''' (TSS) |
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'''Florida High School Athletic Association''' (FHSAA) |
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Promotes, directs supervises, and regulates interscholastic athletic programs in which high school students, whose schools are members, compete. |
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'''Southern Association of Independent Schools''' (SAIS) |
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Meet quality standards, receive peer evaluation, and implement a school plan focused on strategic improvement. |
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'''St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce''' |
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Long and distinguished history of promoting economic development, as well as broad community goals, which are important to the quality of life of those who live in and visit the beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, area. |
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==Student body== |
==Student body== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.farragut.org/ Admiral Farragut Academy] |
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* [http://largiader.com/farragut/ A Farragut North alumnus' page of photos] |
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[[Category:Charles Duke]] |
[[Category:Charles Duke]] |
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[[Category:Preparatory schools in Florida]] |
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[[Category:Military high schools in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1933]] |
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[[Category:High schools in Pinellas County, Florida]] |
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Admiral Farragut Academy | |
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Address | |
501 Park Street North , (Pinellas) , 33710 United States | |
Information | |
School type | Private, Private School boarding school, and day school |
Motto | Success is Never Accidental |
Established | 1933 |
President | Kevin Lockerbie |
Faculty | approx. 100 |
Grades | Lower school: Kindergarten–7 Upper school: 8–12 Boarding school: 8–12 |
Gender | Coeducational |
Number of students | approx. 500 |
Student to teacher ratio | 17∶1 |
Campus | 35 acres (140,000 m2) |
Color(s) | Blue Yellow |
Mascot | BlueJacket |
Website | https://farragut.org/ |
Last updated: February 16, 2019 |
Admiral Farragut Academy, established in 1933, is a private, college-prep school serving students in grades K-12. Farragut is located in St. Petersburg, Florida in Pinellas County and is surrounded by the communities of Treasure Island, Gulfport, Pasadena, Tierra Verde, and Seminole. Farragut also serves North Pinellas County, which includes the communities of Clearwater, Belleair, and Palm Harbor.
History
Founded in 1933 on the banks of the Toms River in Pine Beach, New Jersey, Admiral Farragut Academy was a college prep school named after Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, the first American naval officer to rise to that rank.[1] Over Farragut's first 12 years, the school became so popular that a second campus was purchased in 1945 on the shores of Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. Since then, the school has undergone many changes, such as accepting day students, becoming co-ed, and adding an elementary school.
The school's New Jersey campus in Pine Beach closed at the end of the 1994 school year after financial difficulties.[2]
Notable alumni
Two of the 12 men who walked on the Moon graduated from Admiral Farragut:
- Rear Admiral Alan Shepard, USN, was the first American in space and, in 1971, became the fifth person to walk on the Moon as part of the Apollo 14 mission. Shepard graduated in 1941 from the New Jersey campus.
- Brigadier General Charles Duke, USAF, was a 1953 graduate of the St. Petersburg campus and, in 1972, became the tenth person to walk on the Moon as part of the Apollo 16 mission. In the spring of 2006, NASA presented a Moon rock to General Duke, who then donated it to the school. It is displayed in a showcase in front of the quarterdeck at the entrance to the main building, Farragut Hall.
Other notable alumni:
- William Colepaugh, who defected to the Nazis during World War II, and returned to spy for Germany against the United States.
- Actor Lorenzo Lamas graduated in 1975 from the New Jersey campus.
- Actor Casper Van Dien graduated from the St. Petersburg, FL campus and later performed in many films, of which Starship Troopers is the most notable.
- Chef Spike Mendelsohn, class of 2000, competed on both Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars. Spike is the owner of "Good Stuff Eatery," a restaurant with locations on Capitol Hill and in Georgetown in the District of Columbia, as well as in the Crystal City business neighborhood of Northern Virginia.
- Major Megan McClung, one of the first female students at the Academy in 1990 and the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the Iraq War
- Animator/Producer Andy Luckey attended from 1980-'81 at St. Petersburg but transferred before graduation.
- Lieutenant General Sidney "Tom" Weinstein, ‘52N, was the Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence during the 1980s. He is recognized as the principal architect of the modern service intelligence corps, and was the crucial player in its expansion and professionalization.
- Richard W. Fisher '67N, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas since 2005
- William N. Small, New Jersey campus; United States Navy Admiral, former Vice Chief of Naval Operations
- Stephen Stills attended as child, before he left for Woodrow Wilson Junior High in nearby Tampa.[3]
- Tom Thompson '68S, NCAA football record holder.
- Paul F. Gleason, served as Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts from 2017 to 2019.
- Robert A. Jensen, 1983 graduate, an American writer and crisis management expert.
The NJROTC Program
An integral part of an education at Admiral Farragut Academy is the required involvement in NJROTC. Every eighth-grade student in the Upper School takes one year of Naval Science–an in-depth study of the history, operation and core concepts of the United States Navy. Upper School students may join the NJROTC program and continue taking Naval Science courses.
Student body
There are approximately 500 students in K-12th grade with a 3:1 ratio of boys to girls. There are 330 students in the Upper School and approximately 50% of the Upper School students are boarding students.
References
- ^ "Admiral Farragut Academy History". Admiral Farragut Academy. Archived from the original on 27 August 2022. Note: much of the historical information is contained in the CSV module at the bottom of the page which is not renderable in the archived save
- ^ Campbell, Douglas A. (8 May 1994). "Growing Deficit Finally Sinks Prep School In N.J. Admiral Farragut Academy Will Close In June. Cadets And Parents Are Crushed". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015.
Symbolically, only one of the heavy wood catboats, resting last week on the shore by Admiral Farragut Academy's dock, was ready to be launched on the cedar-stained waters of the Toms River, where the prep school's cadets have, since 1933, learned to sail.... Farragut's students, 120 boys and 20 girls in Grades 5-12, who wear naval- style uniforms and salute their superiors, were told at 7:30 a.m. Monday that on June 4, their school would close forever
- ^ Zimmer, Dave (2008). Crosby, Stills & Nash: The Biography. Da Capo Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0786726110. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- Admiral Farragut Academy alumni
- David Farragut
- Alan Shepard
- Charles Duke
- Preparatory schools in Florida
- Educational institutions established in 1933
- High schools in Pinellas County, Florida
- Private high schools in Florida
- Private middle schools in Florida
- Private elementary schools in Florida
- 1945 establishments in Florida