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AFA Best College Prep School in Florida

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Tropical Florida boasts the Best College Preparatory School in the United States.  The 40-acre Academy homes students in grades 8th-12th from over 30 countries.  AFA offers signature programs in Aviation, Engineering, Leadership, Marine Science, and Scuba.  With 100% University acceptance, parents and students agree- Admiral Farragut Academy Prep School is the place to be!

The best college preparatory school in Florida has an incredible facility.  The historic waterfront property on Boca Ceiga Bay is equipped to provide every opportunity for students to be prepared for their college career.  A small teacher to student ratio (15-1) in state-of-the-art classrooms enables students to get the intimate education required to stand out amongst other students when applying for their University of choice.  https://farragut.org/about/

Programs such as Honors, Advanced Placement, AP Capstone, and Dual Enrollment courses provide an elite education.  Our unique programs provide hands-on experience in the sea or air, as well as in the classroom.  https://farragut.org/academics/curriculum/

Over half of the educators at the best college preparatory school in Florida have a master’s degree.  They not only offer the highest education accolades but also real-life experiences.  The faculty encompasses jobs everywhere from the highest in Naval recognition, the White House, as well as NASA and beyond.

The alumni at AFA are testimony to the best college preparatory school in Florida.  Two of the twelve men who walked on the moon are graduates of AFA.  And as Brigadier General Charles Dule said, “You’re learning to work as a team here at Farragut, and that exactly what we had at NASA…”

If your child wants to learn critical thinking, leadership, and have hands on experience the Admiral Farragut Academy is the best college preparatory school in Florida and will give your child the foundation to be successful no matter their interests.  As we say at Farragut Prep School, “Success is not an Accident”

Many of the students take advantage of the numerous extracurricular opportunities on the AFA campus.  The best college preparatory school offers incredible sports programs- many of our students possess scholarships from our athletic programs.

Check out our incredible athletes here-  https://farragut.org/athletics/

If you would like your child to succeed with critical thinking skills, leadership ability, and relationships to last a lifetime- set up a tour and enroll your child in the best college preparatory school in Florida and the country.  https://farragut.org/admissions/apply-now/

Admiral Farragut Academy Names Ashley Patterson Beaty Chairwoman

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Admiral Farragut Academy is pleased to name a new Chair of its Board of Directors. Ashley Patterson Beaty will succeed Christian Wagner who is leaving the board after 10 years of dedicated service, 7 of which as Chair.

Patterson Beaty takes the helm as not only Farragut’s first female Chair but also its youngest. The historic college prep academy is confident in Beaty’s fresh ideas and strategic vision for the future of Admiral Farragut Academy. Ashley’s appointment comes as AFA embarks on a new strategic plan.

Outbound Chair Christian Wagner said, “Ashley is a proven achiever and leader, she is passionate about our school and its mission. Ashley is exceptionally well prepared to lead Admiral Farragut Academy into the next chapter of its storied history.” 

Ashley has 15+ years of experience spanning government relations, policy, and communications. Prior to Ardeidae Group, she was Vice President of Government  Relations and Public Policy at Ameresco (NYSE: AMRC) and served on its Disclosure Committee. Earlier in her career, she was a press secretary in the U.S. House of  Representatives and worked as a television news producer covering the White House and Congress for the Washington Bureau of Belo Corp. Ashley is also a recognized leader in national clean energy trade associations. 

“As a Farragut alumna, I am honored to be appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors and to continue a legacy of success led by fellow graduates Christian Wagner ‘82 and George Michel ‘49. For more than two decades, I have felt a deep and abiding passion for Admiral Farragut Academy. It is a privilege to serve the Farragut community and to help steward our unique mission to educate and prepare young leaders for tomorrow,” said Patterson Beaty.

Ashley also served as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and is on the Board of Trustees of the Farragut Foundation. In 2020, she co-led the international search for the new President and Head of School.

Patterson Beaty is a native of Treasure Island, Florida, and attended Farragut as a boarding student from 1996 to 2002. Ashley was among the earliest of young women to enroll after the school became coeducational in 1990. During her senior year, she served as Battalion Commander and was presented the MacArthur Cadet of the Year Award by the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism both from Boston University. She resides in Washington, D.C.

Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the surface of the moon, and in leadership positions around the world, Admiral Farragut Academy focuses on elite academics and outstanding personal leadership development.

Admiral Farragut Academy is a private, coed, international prep school located on the water in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida, close to beaches and a vibrant downtown harbor.

A Journey from Past, Present, to Future

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Elaine Ekart-De Smedt, widow of Olivier De Smedt ’94, shares her experience visiting Admiral Farragut Academy for the first time.

I set foot on St. Petersburg, Florida soil for the first time on the seventh anniversary of my husband, Olivier De Smedt ‘94’s passing. Serendipity, fate, kismet, divine intervention? It could have been any one of those things or more, but thanks to many “signs”, I feel in my heart and soul that it has been my husband, Olivier, who has been shepherding and guiding me and setting up opportunities and setting my personal journey into motion.

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A Special Opportunity to Help Admiral Farragut Academy for Those 70 ½ Years Old and Older

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70½ or Older?

USE THE IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION (QCD) AND SEE YOUR GENEROSITY IN ACTION

If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Admiral Farragut Academy and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity like Farragut without having to pay income taxes on the money –this includes your required minimum distribution.

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Alumni Spotlight – Robert Jensen ’83S

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Robert Jensen ’83S is a Crisis Management expert and Chairman of Kenyon International Emergency Services.  Kenyon is a global leader in disaster recovery and handling disasters involving mass fatalities.  Jensen served as the CEO for 18 years and has provided his expertise through writing Op-ed to media interviews from BBC, CNN, and Fox to name a few.

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