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Jerry Liu ‘12 is committed to aviation safety

March 4, 2021/in Alumni /by Lauren Webb

Farragut alumnus Jerry Liu is working as an Aerospace and Occupational Specialist at Sine Draco Aviation Technology, Ltd in Bellevue, WA.

Jerry Liu ’12 and wife Lisa

“The decision that I made to attend Farragut in 2009 was not easy,” said Farragut alumnus Bolun “Jerry” Liu ‘12. “I was too young to recognize that I was about to begin a journey beyond imagination. An ordinary teenager is not expected to make his bed, iron his clothes, clean his own room, and do homework without supervision or parent’s help. However, by my senior year, I had transformed completely into a responsible young adult with goals for my future. I owe many of my leadership skills to Admiral Farragut Academy.”

Science Department receives donation of STEM equipment from alumnus

March 2, 2021/in Alumni, Giving /by Lauren Webb

Last week, our Science Department received a generous donation from Mike Williams ’76N and his wife Sue, enabling the purchase of 12 Digital HD microscopes and a laser cutter for the STEM program. The students have already begun to use the microscopes in class!

Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn ‘00 helped feed over five thousand people per day at the Capitol

February 12, 2021/in Alumni /by Lauren Webb

Spike Mendelsohn, a non-graduate who attended Farragut two years with the class of ‘00, is a successful Washington D.C. chef and restaurateur who owns several top eateries in the D.C. area. Mendelsohn became a celebrity chef after placing fifth in the TV show Top Chef in 2008.

Farragut connections jumpstart television career for alum Thomas Salomon ‘15

January 11, 2021/in Alumni, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Thomas Salomon ’15, left, and Joseph Zolfo ’86N on the set of Stargirl

During the 2019 Army Navy Alumni Weekend, Joseph Zolfo ’86N met fellow alumnus Thomas Salomon ’15. During this meeting, Salomon expressed his desire to get into TV production after reading about Zolfo’s career which was highlighted in the Spring 2019 edition of Reveille. Salomon reached out to Zolfo after his graduation from Drexel University last fall to see if there were any opening opportunities in TV production. After interviewing, Zolfo hired Salomon as his production assistant for the new television series he is producing called Stargirl.

Remembering CAPT Orie T. Banks, the Dean of Students at the southern campus from 1953-1987

November 5, 2020/in Alumni, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

CAPT Orie T. Banks, the Dean of Students at the southern campus from 1953-1987, oversees cadets at a school dance.

During his 34 years of service, CAPT Banks had a profound impact on many cadets. Alumni remember his firm but wise teachings and have shared over the years the positive influence he had on their lives. Read the thoughtful reflection about “What a Boy Learns At Farragut” written by CAPT Banks.

CAPT Geno Paluso, USN (Ret) ’85N set to retire as Citadel Commandant of Cadets

November 4, 2020/in Alumni /by Lauren Webb

CAPT Geno Paluso, USN (Ret) ’85N has announced his retirement from the position of Commandant of Cadets at The Citadel, The Prep school & College of South Carolina. CAPT Paluso will complete the academic year through June 2021.

Juan Torruella ’49N passes at age 87 after serving as Circuit Judge for 36 years

November 4, 2020/in Alumni, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Juan R. Torruella ’49N, Farragut alumnus and a groundbreaking Hispanic federal judge in New England who championed the rights of his fellow Puerto Ricans, died on Monday, October 26, 2020, in San Juan. He was 87.

Law student Allison Kowalczyk ‘14 hopes to pay her success forward

October 6, 2020/in Alumni, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Allison Kowalczyk ’14

Allison Kowalczyk ’14 has been studying law at Syracuse University College of Law. She was the first recipient of the Maj. Megan McClung ’91N Memorial Fund while attending Farragut and hopes to give back.

Charlie Duke ’53S honored as Texan of the Year at the Texas Legislative Conference

September 29, 2020/in Alumni, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Charlie Duke ‘53S, our very own Apollo astronaut, moonwalker, and retired U.S. Air Force Brig. General was honored as the 2020 Texan of the Year during the Texas Legislative Conference on September 3, 2020.

It’s never too late to reconnect with your Farragut Family… even after 62 years!

September 28, 2020/in Alumni, The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Admiral Farragut Academy alumni and former roommates Stephen Hice '60S (non-grad) and Fred Nelson '59S reconnect after 62 years

Fred Nelson ’59S (left) and Stephen Hice ’60S (non-grad) reconnect after 62 years.

Stephen Hice attended Admiral Farragut Academy’s St. Petersburg campus from 1956-1958. After 62 years and what seemed like an entire lifetime, Stephen contacted Victoria Raymer in Farragut’s alumni office in order to reconnect with his former roommate, Fred Nelson ‘59S. They have had several conversations since then, reminiscing about a time that left a great impression on both of their lives. Stephen shared the following letter to Fred that is a testament to the impact Farragut had on their lives.