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

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CCURSES CF STUDY The courses of study have been planned to meet the requirements of the major colleges and of the U. S. Government Academies. The Admiral Farragut Academy offers six courses of study: The Arts Course. The General Course. The Science Course. The Commercial Course. Junior School fsee Page 361. The Merchant Marine Course. The Arts Course prepares cadets for collegiate study leading to the A.B. degree in most colleges. The minimum requirements for the completion of the course are 15 units. UNITS English C4 yearsj .................. 3 Mathematics ...................... 2 or 3 Foreign languages fmust include a mini' mum of 3 years of Latinj ......... 3 to 7 History .......................... 2 or 3 Science ................. .. 2 The Science Course prepares cadets for higher study in engineering schools, medical schools and the government academies. At least 15 units are required. UNITS English Q4 yearsj .. 3 Mathematics ..... . . 4 Science ........... .. 2 or 3 Foreign Languages .... .. 3 to 5 History .....,..... .. 2 or 3 The General Course is for cadets whose courses do not meet the requirements of either the Arts Course or the Science Course. A minimum of 15 units is required. UNITS English Q4 yearsj . . . . . 3 Mathematics ........ . 2 to 4 Foreign Languages . .. . O to 6 Science ........... . 1 to 3 History ......... . 1 to 3 The Commercial Course prepares cadets for direct entrance into business. Should a cadet desire to enter college instead, permission may be granted at any time during the course up to the beginning of the fourth year to effect the change of subjects necessary to meet college entrance requirements. The minimum requirements for completion of the course are 15 units. UNITS English f4 yearsj ........... . . . 3 American History and Civics .... . . . 1 or 2 Mathematics ............... . . . 2 or 3 Science ................... . 1 Modern Languages . . . . . . 3 or 4 Commercial subjects . . . . . . 4 PAGE NINETEEN

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SCHCLARSHIPS THE REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES F. HUGHES, U.S.N., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of 35250 is awarded annually to the son of a Naval Oliicer, with the understanding that the recipient must maintain a high record both in his studies and corps activities. THE LIEUTENANT UCD ROBERT M. PATTEN, U.S.N., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of S250 is awarded annually to the son of a Naval Oiiicer, with the understanding that the recipient must maintain a high record both in his studies and corps activities. There are also available to deserving boys several Band Scholarships in the amount of 3100, awarded annually to boys who furnish their own instruments and are sufiiciently well versed in music to take their places in the Cadet Band, provided there is need for the particular instruments AWARDS Awards for outstanding and meritorious achievement in academic, drill and athletic activities will be awarded during the Commencement exercises as follows: THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY AWARD-3 gold medal to the cadet of the Hrst class who has attained the highest multiple of general proficiency in academic work, naval drills, com' pliance with regulations, athletic and extrafcurricular activities during his iirst class year. THE GOVERNOR HAROLD G. HOFFMAN AWARD-H gold medal to the cadet who has attained the highest multiple of general proficiency in academic work, naval drills, compliance with regulaf tions, athletic and extrafcurricular activities for the year. The name of the winner to be inscribed upon the Governor Hoffman Cup. THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD-a gold medal to the cadet of the first class who has attained the highest merit in general seamanship. THE AMERICAN LEGION AWARD-three medals, of gold, silver and bronze, to be awarded respectively to the three cadets who attain the highest marksmanship scores at the annual small arms practice. THE PINE BEACH BOROUGH AWARD-a set of books presented by Mr. Howard Hutchinson, of the Borough of Pine Beach, to that cadet who has attained the highest academic multiple for the year. THE BEACHWOOD BOROUGH AWARD-a silver cup presented by Mr. Joseph Rowe, Mayor of Beachwood, to that cadet who has shown the best allfround ability in athletics for the year. THE COLORS AWARD-the presentation of the National and Academy colors and the streamer decorations on the guidon of the Company which attains the highest merit in the annual inter' company competition. they play. g , , ,a......hu..m PLENTY OF BOATS FOR ALL PAGE EIGHTEEN

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY The following programs of study of the several courses contain the maximum number of subjects which should be taken by any cadet. They may be adjusted to meet the requirements of the individual student, provided that the minimum requirements for graduation are com' plied with. THE ARTS COURSE THE SCIENCE COURSE Periods Units toward Periods Units toward Y per week Graduation per week Graduation First ear First Year English I .... . . . 4 M English I . . . . . 4 in Algebra I .... . . . 4 1 Algebra I ........... . 4 1 Civics ..... . . . 4 1 Civics ............. . 4 1 Latin I .......... . . . 4 1 Begin modern language 4 1 Biology ............. 5 1 Ancient History ...... 4 1 Physical Training ..... 5 Physical Training ..... 5 Second Year English II ....... . . 4 M Sgcond Ygaf glape Geometry ...... 4 1 . io ogy ............. 5 1 English II ....... . . . 4 M Second year modern Plane Geometry ...... 4 1 I 4 1 Latin II ............. 4 1 M ilnguaf ' 4 1 Begin modern language 4 1 Pho S35 Tgggian lst' 5 Ancient History ...... 4 1 . Y g ' Physical Training ..... 5 Thlfd YGHF English III ...... . . 4 M Algebra II ........... 4 1 , Chemistry ........... 5 1 ThEd1YEafII ty Third year modern lan' 4 1 ng1s 4 guage ...... Algebra II ........... 4 1 4 Begin second modern Latin III ............. 4 1 anguage .......... 4 1 Second year modern Fourth Year language .......... 4 1 . Modern European Hist. 4 1 Enghsh IV f ' 4 W Ph Sical Trainin 5 Solid Geometry C fz Yr.j 4 Y g ' Trigonometry OA Yr.J 4 15 Physics .............. 6 1 American History .... 4 1 Fourth Year Second year of second English IV ...... . . . 4 M modem language ' ' ' 4 1 Latin IV ............ 4 1 For candidates for the government academies American History .... 4 1 or for Plan B candidates for the C.E.E.B. Physics or chemistry . . 6 1 examinations: Third year modern lan' Comprehensive Mathef guage ............. 4 1 matics ............ 5 Physical Training ..... 5 Comprehensive English. 5 THE GENERAL COURSE No program is outlined for this course since in it are classiied all cadets who will be able to meet the requirement of 15 units for graduation but whose courses are irregular. PAGE TWENTT