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Lower School STEM teacher uses 3D printer to help protect medical personnel against COVID-19

April 2, 2020/in Academics, Farragut Today - Alumni eNews Features /by Lauren Webb

Julia LoRusso ’24 with one of the Montana Masks made by her and her mom Lower School STEM Teacher Shannon LoRusso.

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to expand globally, the supply chain for masks and face shields continues to be stressed. Lower School STEM Teacher Shannon LoRusso quickly found a way to help by using a 3D printer to print Montana Masks and Face Shields for hospital use. Before Admiral Farragut Academy closed, she took the 3D printer from the Lower School STEM Lab home and the school provided her materials such as the computer and numerous rolls of PLA filament.

Video messages from our division heads to our students and parents regarding online schooling

April 2, 2020/in Farragut Today - Alumni eNews Features, Schoolwide /by Lauren Webb

Below are three videos from our division heads including Head of Lower School Anita Fine, Head of Upper School and Assistant Headmaster Dr. Tom McGlinn, and Director of Residential Life Pete Vaughn. We miss our students and hope that everyone is adapting to online learning, are safe and healthy, and have a great rest of the school year.

(Canceled) Lower School Farragut Block Party on Friday, April 24

March 4, 2020/in The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Lower School Talent Show auditions start February 25th

February 11, 2020/in The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

Can you sing, dance, act, rap, read poetry, play an instrument or perform another special talent? Read more

Lower School students attend police K9 field trials and competition

February 10, 2020/in The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

Admiral Farragut Academy parent, female wrestling coach, and K9 trainer, Sheriff Deputy Tony LoRusso, invited students in 3rd-6th grade to attend the United States Police Canine Association, Inc. (USPCA) K9 field trials in Pinellas County. Admiral Farragut Academy takes pride in exposing our young students to different career paths and was grateful to attend. Read more

Lower School Assembly – January 31, 2020

February 5, 2020/in School Blog, The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

Lower School teacher raises money and swims for Navy Seal Foundation

January 18, 2020/in Farragut Today - Alumni eNews Features, The Farragut Experience /by Jessica Van Curen

On January 12, 2020, Admiral Farragut Academy lower school teacher and avid swimmer, Maren Lynch, swam 3.1 miles across the Tampa Bay for the Tampa Bay Frogman swim “Never Leave a Man Behind” charity event benefiting the Navy Seal Foundation. This is the second time she has participated and she earned 7th in the female finishers. Read more

Lower School students compete in National Geographic GeoBee

January 14, 2020/in The Farragut Experience /by Lauren Webb

On Thursday, January 9th, 2020, the Lower School conducted the final round of the National Geographic GeoBee. Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic GeoBee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest motivates students to learn about the world and how it works. Students in grades 4-8 are eligible for this entertaining and challenging competition. With cash prizes and scholarships available at the state and national levels, the contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography.