Mike Holmes who attended with the class of ‘83, now runs for office, seeks to make a difference
“What I do know is Farragut was the catalyst that turned me from an academic failure to an academic success.”
— Mike Holmes, soldier, writer, adventurer, goatherd, and candidate for State Representative from southeast Arizona
Too often, we think of an alma mater as the sole institution that forged our future. We assume the school in which our name is attached to parchment paper has registered the most impact. For many, though, the place of existence upon graduation date simply stands as a stopping point in between discovery and success. Such is the case for Mike Holmes, an economic development officer for Pima County, Arizona who is running to be a state representative for Legislative District 14. Read more