Alumni Giving

All alumni gifts are directed to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation. If no specific foundation fund is designated the gift will go to the Founders Fund providing financial aid for our students.

This fund was established to honor two outstanding coaches, Stanley Slaby (N) and Michael Nicholson (S). The distribution from this fund provides for the purchase of athletic equipment and supplies for current and future athletic programs.  In Spring of 2011 the first distribution was made from this fund; $4,259; to help purchase  team uniforms and a pneumatic high jump mat.

The Pine Beach Tribute Fund is intended to memorialize the Pine Beach Campus by continuing to create support for the boarding experience. This fund will support family style dining, company specific off-campus gatherings, and other team building and leadership development exercises throughout the year for our boarders.

This fund was established to honor the memory of William R. Masciangelo, Sr. ‘37N.  The distribution from this fund is designated toward the primary needs of the Academy and the tuition needs of its cadets. In Spring of 2011 the first distribution was made from this fund; $6,000, to help fund programs for the boarding community and make improvements to the dormitory facilities.

A group of Admiral Farragut Academy alumni who are Nantucket residents has created a scholarship to allow a Nantucket High School student to spend their junior and senior year at the Academy as a full-time boarding student.

This fund was established by Al Ross ‘49S to pay tribute and memorialize his classmates. Families and friends of the members of the Class of 1949S are welcome to give to this financial aid fund.

This fund, was set up to honor MAJ Megan McClung ’91N, USMC and her heroic service and dedication to her country. This fund is designed to provide financial aid opportunities for future female cadets.

This fund is dedicated to the support of Admiral Farragut Academy’s Military Arts. With the growing popularity of both the “Admiral’s Own Band” and our Exhibition Drill Team and Color Guard, both programs have an ever increasing need for the support of our community. Each team travels annually to a variety of events such as Veterans Day parades, political and athletic events, and are used in a number of special occasions throughout the city and state.

This fund was founded by Kurt’s classmate and Friend to Farragut, Chris Chiari ‘92N and has awarded nearly $15,000 in financial aid since its inception.  Kurt graduated as the Drum Major of the Admiral’s Own Band and passed away just months after graduation.  Cadets with an interest and commitment toward the band will be considered for this financial aid award.

This fund was established as the Senior Class Gift of the Class of 2009 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the school. This fund will continue to grow through the generosity of class members, family and friends until the fund has matured to sustain one student’s tuition for their senior year.

We know that many of you already donate to funds within the Foundation and we thank you! We can see how our gifts are making a difference in the lives of the cadets. This year, we ask you to direct your support to the newly established fund; Class of 1973 Fund – $40,000 for 40 years. The purpose of this fund will be to support a financial aid recipient for fours years of high school and award a new recipient every four years. This student will be selected by a scholarship committee based on academic and extracurricular criteria.

Farragut Aviation Academy Director Robert Ewing recently said, “Having taught Farragut cadets to fly for the past 16 years, I know the impact flight training can have on a cadet’s self esteem.  Flight training instils all the qualities we want in our young people today; effective communication, responsibility, and accountability. Furthermore, it encourages our educational goals by developing an appreciation and understanding of science, technology and mathematics.”

The cost of flight training has risen significantly over the last few years, making the affordability of this program very difficult for many of our current students. With your support we can offer flight training to all deserving cadets, as well as provide annual enhancements for our Aviation Program, continuing the proud Farragut tradition of providing quality, professional flight training.

The SW Florida Scholarship exists as a way for members of different areas to not only give back to their community but back to Farragut in the form of financial aid. Each year, the committee will select a candidate to receive the two year (Junior & Senior) financial aid award.

Ignited by a great weekend of bonding during Homecoming 2013, the Class of ‘63N left excited and ready to honor their class as a whole, especially their fallen Battalion Commander, Vic Saitta.

“This year’s Homecoming and Class Reunion was fantastic. Reconnecting with fellow Classmates priceless. Now we need to  find a way to give back to our Alma Mater for the role it played in making us who we are today,” said CDR Robert Kurz ’63N USN (ret).

CDR Kurz and four of his class members then banded together with initial donations, and as of December 1, 2013 the Vic Saitta ‘63N Memorial Scholarship Fund was officially formed within the Foundation to keep the memories, names, and history of the Class of ‘63N alive.

Named in honor of two long time Naval Science officers and waterfront staff, this fund’s exclusive responsibility to expand the offerings at the waterfront while maintaining a safe and equipped fleet of vessels for our cadets.

The Brig Gen. Charlie Duke ’53S, USAF (ret) Engineering Scholarship was official announced and dedicated in December of 2013 at the Union League of Philadelphia event. This fund will support a Financial Aid award of an engineering minded student.