Alumni Class Notes January 2020
On Jan. 10 Alumni gathered for dinner at the Hangar to celebrate all things aeronautical with alumni and parents who are leaders in the industry. Rob Ewing, Director of Aviation, also partnered with Embry-Riddle for the Careers in Aviation Expo held on Jan. 11.
Farragut is a shared family bond for Scott Thomas ’63N and his son Chris Thomas ’87N. Over the holiday, Chris gave his father the Farragut crest flag.
Nic Tellnow ’93S and Coach Nick stopped by campus last week. Tellnow is living his best life in Utah working and enjoying the great outdoors.
Luis Delfin ’96 came by campus and showed his family some of his amazing accomplishments, including being part of the ’94 Cross Country State Championship team.
Ariel Siler ’12 earned her white coat for Physician Assistant as she transitions from the study of preclinical to clinical health sciences at the University of Tampa.
Congrats Dalton Collins ’15 who was selected as a pilot in the final round of the United States Air Force Draft.
Cadets Hudson Riggs ’21 and Kevin Kerman ’20 are taking advantage of our newly reconditioned sails and enjoying a leisurely cruise across Boca Ciega Bay.
On Saturday, January 11th, Admiral Farragut Academy partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to host a Careers in Aviation Expo for people interested in learning more about what it’s like to work in the aviation industry. The program included guest speakers from all over the world who each experienced their own way of finding their passion in the aviation industry. Their careers expanded from NASA astronaut to commercial airline pilot to private charter pilot to air traffic controller to airplane mechanic. We were so pleased that more than 200 people joined us and we had a combination of current and past Farragut families, students from nearby schools, community members, and ERAU and AFA alumni. Click here to read the story.
