The central story of the most recent edition of Reveille is about Mike “Coach Nick” Nicholson, who recently retired after 39 years of educating, coaching, and inspiring our students.
On December 17, 2016, Noah Silverberg and April Hensley said “I Do” in the Garden Theater at Admiral Farragut Academy. This event was the culmination of a relationship that had started for April and Noah on the first day of school in 2002, when Noah was starting 6th grade and April was starting 7th.
In May, Sammy Wang became the third and final member of the class of 2017 to earn his Private Pilot’s Certificate. It was an accomplishment that was four years in the making.
For three days from June 14th to June 16th, Farragut was host to the Association of Prep school & Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) Commandant Conference, an annual gathering of commandants from around the country. 16 commandants and their spouses attended, including our own Commandant Todd Wallingford and his wife, Kim York Wallingford.
Family life is challenging for everybody, bar none. A boarding school solution is great for families with the normal issues of time, distance, and education. Many boarding schools have strict discipline and training. They have modern facilities, provide a safe environment, and create a bonded community. Most young people who come out of boarding schools are well adjusted. They become mature adults that contribute to and make a difference in the world.
The leap from high school to college can seem overwhelming for teens. Parents and students are finding that study abroad can help them not only survive but thrive. Also, it helps them build skills that colleges are looking for. Our students are aware of the benefits and challenges of living away from home. Boarding school abroad develops college skills and provides options for a broader experience from which students can prepare for their next life adventure.
For parents with jobs that demand more than the average professional’s commitment, it can be difficult to find an education for embassy workers’ children. They want one that truly emphasizes academics while also encouraging students to push their boundaries and explore. There are 10 reasons embassy workers choose boarding schools. Parents who live and work at U.S. Embassies find boarding schools to be an excellent option for their high school aged children.
No matter what sport you coach, bullying shouldn’t be acceptable on your team. If you coach for a long time, you’ll find that some form or another of bullying is almost unavoidable in competitive play. But, that doesn’t mean that it’s acceptable behavior from your team. Here are five things that you, as a coach, can do to deal with and prevent future bullying on your team. Read more