February 2016 - Page 3 of 5 - Admiral Farragut Academy

Nikita Zinovyev ‘19, a boarding student from Russia, talks about his Farragut Experience

February 15, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

Nikita Zinovyev with friends at Busch Gardens

Nikita Zinovyev (third to left) pictured at Universal Studios with other boarding students at Farragut.

Nikita Zinovyev is a freshman boarding student who is in his second year attending Farragut. He is originally from Moscow, Russia and is the son of Igor, an economist, and Maria, a lawyer. Nikita has two younger brothers — aged 10 and 7 — who live with their parents back in Moscow but Nikita believes they will both attend high school in America like him one day.

Here is a question-and-answer interview with Nikita: Read more

4th and 5th grade annual field trip to St. Augustine, Florida

February 14, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

4th and 5th grade are up and exploring the Fountain of Youth for their 2nd day in St. Augustine.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Students scuba dive at Manatee Springs State Park

February 13, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

The Scuba Dive Club took a day trip to Manatee Springs State Park located in Chiefland, Florida. Manatee Springs is a first magnitude spring dumping 150 million gallons of aquifer water per day into the Suwannee River. Scuba Club is offered for those who are certified but are not enrolled in the curriculum. Read more

Share the love! Write a review about your school

February 11, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

As part of your Valentine’s Day celebration, we invite you to “Share the love” by writing a review for your school. Read more

Students celebrate the Chinese New Year

February 11, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

Students in Upper and Lower School celebrated the start of the Chinese New Year this past week. Read more

Kamila Widulinski ‘11 will use this summer to help change the world

February 11, 2016/in Alumni, The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

This summer, Kamila Widulinski ‘11 and Northeastern University peer from the Class of 2016, Carly Krotowski, will take a journey across the country to make a difference in the world. They will spend 10 weeks on the Bike & Build bicycle charity ride across America.

Farragut triathlon team opens their season at Fort DeSoto

February 10, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

The Farragut Triathlon Team — yes, Farragut has a triathlon team — opened its season on February 7 by competing in the Chilly Willy Duathlon at Fort DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg. This event is considered to be the largest duathlon in the state of Florida with some of the best duathletes in the southeastern region of the United States participating. Read more

“Moms Hold the Key to our Hearts” Breakfast

February 10, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

Lower School moms and grandmas were treated to a special moms breakfast called “Moms Hold the Key to our Hearts” to enjoy with their children attending Admiral Farragut Academy during the morning of Tuesday, February 9. Read more

Daddy Daughter Dance themed the “Secret Garden Tea Party”, fun for all

February 9, 2016/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

The Daddy Daughter dance for Lower School girls and their dads this past Saturday, Feb. 6th, 2016, was a time to create many beautiful memories. Farragut female students from the Lower School division enjoyed a lovely night with their dads. Read more

5 Ways Parents Can Support Their Child in School Sports

February 8, 2016/in School Blog /by Jessica Van Curen

Sports and activities have always been an important part of every child’s development. It is where I personally learned the lessons of how and when to follow and lead, work with others as a team, and maintain self control. I had coaches who were my mentors, disciplinarians and motivators. The life lessons I learned through sports were and still are invaluable. Read more