Admiral Farragut Academy - Buccaneer Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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BACCALAUREATE SERVICES IN GYMNASIUM THE CADET BAND

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HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Ancient History American History E8 Civil Government Medieval and Modern History Civics English History Economics This designation does not include commercial subjects, typewriting, etc., music or vocational studies. LIBRARY . A usable collection of books is available to cadets for reference, study and reading purposes. The requirements of collateral reading in English, history, and the languages, and reference read' ings in the physical sciences are adequately met. A selected list of periodicals and newspapers is also provided. STUDY HALL Cadets failing in any subject for the month are required to spend their study hours, day and evening, in the study hall under faculty supervision. LABORATORIES The physics, chemistry, and biology laboratory is well equipped and meets the needs of every experiment prescribed in the course syllabi. Laboratory instruction in heat, mechanisms, and elecf tricity is also given in the Academy's boiler and engine rooms. VV'henever practicable, the laboratory work will be supplemented by visits, directed by faculty members, to engineering and industrial establishments. QUARTERS Two cadets are assigned to each room. Rooms are completely and comfortably equipped. Adequate washing and bathing facilities are conveniently located on all floors. Cadets care for their own quarters, and keep their uniforms and other effects in accordance with the prescribed regulations. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES The recreation room and canteen, the seamanship room, boat shop and the gymnasium are available for the use of cadets during the daily recreation hours and weekfends. For outdoor activif ties, the athletic field, tennis courts, and various types of water craft are available. Swimming may be indulged in until late in the fall and resumed fairly early in the spring. Golf and riding are available at nearby locations. Participation in these sports can be arranged at the expense of the cadet. Permission to leave the Academy bounds is granted during daylight hours Saturday and Sunday afternoons. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The program of athletics is supplementary to the general program of physical education administered by the Physical Education and Medical Departments. Provision is made for cadets to be treated as individuals and not as a group. Before engaging in competition every cadet is given instruction in all sports incidental to secondary schools. The intramural program provides well matched competition for all, while the more proficient cadets a1'e permitted to represent the school in interscholastic competition. The intramural and varsity teams are under the supervision of competent coaches. Athletic equipment is provided for teams representing the Academy. The physical welfare of all cadets is under the direct supervision of the Academy doctor. Medical and dental examinations are given upon entrance with a refexamination at the end of the first and second semesters. Parents are advised and their cofoperation solicited in alleviating correctable defects. Physical defects of minor nature are remedied by remedial gymnastics as prescribed by the medical ofhcer. Passing prescribed swimming tests are prerequisite to operating any of the school watercraft. Aside from participation in all forms of sport, every cadet is required to pass strength tests in ten physical activities before the yearly grade of satisfactory in physical efficiency is granted. PAGE FIFTEEN

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Cadets are encouraged to join and learn to participate in the activities of the Choral Club, the declamation contests, dramatics and the Academy paper, The Capstan. Each of these activities is carefully developed and supervised by a faculty officer. BAND AND ORCHESTRA Among the other extra-curricular activities of the Academy are the band and orchestra which offer a splendid training in these fields of music. Any cadet who plays a suitable instru- ment is eligible to become a member of these organizations. The band furnishes music for cadet ceremonies and plays Sunday concerts for the pleasure of the Corps, its relatives and friends. During the past year, trips were made to play at functions in nearby communities, notably at Atlantic City, where several broadcasts were made. The orchestra plays for the cadet hops and provides entertainment at the informal Saturday night gatherings of the Staff and Corps. Boys who like music will find these organizations a constant source of pleasure and interest. ATTENDANCE All cadets are required to attend all recitations, drills, lectures, recreational activities and excursions which the Corps attends in a body. Absence from any activity is permitted only upon the authorization of the Medical Officer. Cadets are permitted no leave of absence other than the leave periods listed in the Academy Calendar. Special leaves of absence are granted only in the case of death or serious illness in the immediate family of the cadet or special medical or dental requirements of the cadet as approved by the Medical Oflicer and requested by the parents. General vveekfend leaves of absence to the number of three or four for the year are permitted upon the written request of a cadet's parent for the purpose of medical or dental attention, government academy appointments or suchother business as requires the cadet's presence at home. ' CONDUCT It is assumed that cadets come to the Academy for a serious purpose and that they will cheerfully conform to such regulations as may be issued from time to time. Cadets are expected to behave with decorum and to pay due respect to the Academy officers. Conduct inconsistent with general good order and discipline, or persistent neglect of academic work, or obvious inaptif tude may cause dismissal. Improper conduct such as dishonesty, immorality or theft renders the offender liable to immediate expulsion. VISITORS The Admiral Farragut Academy extends a cordial Welcome to all visitors whenever they come. Parents of boys approaching the preparatory school age are urged to visit the Academy and to inspect closely the facilities, methods and results. Parents of cadets are urged to limit their visits to such times as the cadets are not busy, preferably Saturday and Sunday afternoons. RELIGIOUS SERVICES The Academy is undenominational and regulates the religious training along basic ethical lines rather than in conformity with any set creed. Bible instruction is voluntary, church attendance on Sundays is compulsory. Cadets are encouraged to attend the churches of their denominations located in Pine Beach, Beachwood or Toms River. PAGE SEVENTEEN