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Brigadier General Charles Duke ‘53, USAF, is one of two Farragut graduates to have walked on the moon.
Duke, who graduated from Farragut in 1953 as valedictorian, credits the leadership qualities he gained at Farragut as one of the reasons for eventually being selected by NASA into the astronaut program. Read more
Kathryn is on the fast track to a high ranking position in the United States Navy.
LTJG Kathryn Thomas ‘08 is on the fast track to a high ranking position in the United States Navy. Kathryn, who attended Farragut for eight years, recently finished a tour on the USS Wasp as the Assistant Training Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer, earning a Navy Achievement Medal for her efforts during two years aboard the Wasp. Kathryn, who received a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech, is scheduled to perform the duties of Training Officer on board the USS Antietam, based out of Yokosuka, Japan from 2015-16.
“Farragut prepared me for life. The people there – students, faculty, coaches, staff – emphasize excellence and you can strive for excellence in a culture that demands it. The positive peer pressure to succeed pushes you to new heights. It’s a standard. You wake up and talk to your classmates and you hear all the great things they’re doing. Self-realization you can accomplish anything becomes a part of who you are.”
MIDN 1/C Amanda Puckett ‘12, Navy ROTC University of Florida, shares her First Class Summer Cruise. Read more
Alumni Update Strike Officer and Ordinance Officer onboard USS Milius (DDG-69) out of San Diego, CA
After an 8.5 deployment, the arrival of the USS Milius (DDG-69) brings two Farragut friends and best boarding school faces together again: LTJG Natalia Widulinski ’08, USN, Strike Officer and Ordnance Officer onboard USS Milius (DDG-69) out of San Diego, CA. completed an 8.5 month deployment Read more
Evangelos Spiros Mendelsohn, better known as “Spike Mendelsohn,” was recently featured in Ocean Drive magazine after debuting his first restaurant in Florida with the opening of Sunny’s at the Hall Hotel in Miami. Mendelsohn, who was made famous with his appearance on the fourth season of Bravo TV’s Top Chef, is the chef and owner of multiple restaurants in Washington, D.C., which include Good Stuff Eatery, Bearnaise, and We, The Pizza.
Mendelsohn, who was raised in Clearwater Beach and attended Farragut during high school (but did not graduate), has also appeared on Bravo TV’s Life After Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars, as well as Food Network’s Iron Chef America and Spike TV’s Bar Rescue. He has regularly been featured on CBS’ The Early Show, ABC’s Good Morning America and The Rachael Ray Show.
For view the entirety of the Ocean Drive piece on Mendelsohn, click here.
Kim Graham-Lawless has dedicated her career to promoting equity in education, closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their potential. She is committed to making college access and readiness a reality for every student.
Admiral Farragut Academy alumni Howie Font ’09, Mrs. Joy Edwards and Spencer Fletcher ’09.
Spencer and Howie both keep in close touch with Drill Team Coach and Instructor, Mr. Steve Edwards and his wife, Mrs. Joy. It was great to have them both be able to visit, and to spend quality time with them. Read more
Buzby’s personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (four awards), Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (five awards) and various other unit and campaign awards.
On the morning of May 10, 2013, RADM Mark H. Buzby ’75 handed over the helm of the USNS Spearhead to his replacement, RADM T.K. Shannon, he spoke to the hundreds of people in attendance, which included the seamen he had commanded about the dreams he had as a child and the realization of those dreams over the decades of service. At the heart of his talk stood Admiral Farragut Academy.
“I knew at the age of nine years old, I would make a career as a sailor. From the first time I put on the uniform at Admiral Farragut Academy, I knew it was where I was meant to be. RADM Mark H. Buzby”
