Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2018

5:30-7:00 p.m. – Sunset Reception at the Farragut Waterfront

8:50 a.m. – Upper School Cadet Formation – East Grinder

9:00-10:00 a.m. Registration in Farragut Hall -Grab your weekend swag and class schedule and we’ll snap a welcome photo for you to pick up during the Homecoming tailgate. During this time you may also sign up for cadet led tours or pop into a classroom to observe or interact with our students.

10:00 – 1:30 p.m. The Farragut Experience – Come and experience the innovative signature programs and curriculum Farragut has to offer.  Classes will be open for alumni to attend and may include the following:

• Drones: How Drones are changing the world of flight
• Robotics Expo & Competition
• Chemistry:  Put on your lab coat for experiments throughout the day
• Scuba: Underwater and more
• Student Art Show

10:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Scenic Boat Tour  – Every 30 minutes at the waterfront

12:00-1:30 p.m. –  State of the School Address / Luncheon – West Lounge

• Headmaster Captain Fine, Assistant Headmaster Dr. McGlinn, and Chief Development Officer, Tony Sloan will provide progress on academic strengths, new performing arts multipurpose building and updates to the capital campaign.

2:00-2:30 p.m. –  Formal Dress Parade & Drill Competition – Al Ross Field

2:30-3:30 p.m. –  Guided Museum Tour – Admissions / Museum

4:30-7:00 p.m. –Annual Commandants Tailgate Party – True tailgate! Get ready for some hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, and some good old fashion fun!

7:00 p.m. – Homecoming Football Game versus Northside Christian– Al Ross Field

10:00 p.m. Post-Game Party – At Sea Dog Brewery with Betty Fox Band and Special Performance by David Herrero ’93S

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. –  Alumni Basketball Game – Opening tip by Headmaster Robert J. Fine, Jr.

10:30 a.m. –  12:00 p.m. –  Farragut Aviation Experience – Albert Whitted Airport

2:00-4:00 p.m. – Open Reception for All Classes – West Lounge –
Reconnect with your classmates and meet new Farragut Friends.
Light hors d’oeuvres/desserts and soda/water/tea/coffee station

6:00-9:30 p.m. – Alumni Cocktail Reception, Dinner & Awards Ceremony with distinguished guest, Farragut Parent, NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott. – Don CeSar (Event will be held in King Charles ballroom. Cocktail attire.)

• 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception – Open Bar and hors d’oeuvres
• 7:00-9:30 p.m. – Dinner & Awards Ceremony with distinguished guest speaker