Growing Good People Since 1992,

Academy At The Lakes has been preparing young

people for their role in society and the world.
 

LUTZ – WC - NEW TAMPA- DADE CITY… Abby Perskey, (from left), of New Tampa, and Captain of the Middle Division Ospreys at Academy at the Lakes, and fellow Osprey Victoria Giammattei, of Wesley Chapel, enjoyed Field Day on March 13 along with Peregrines Andrew March, of Dade City, and Tiffany Guillot, of Lutz.   LAND O’ LAKES-TRINITY… Alexis Holler, (from left), of Land O’ Lakes, Betty Rodney, of Palm Harbor, and Ashley Sooklal, of Land O’ Lakes, danced during the House System Field Day held at Academy at the Lakes on March 13. DADE CITY - TAMPA.… Gabriel Mortensen (from left), of Westchase, Nader Issa, of Dade City, and Azizi Rodney, of Tampa, demonstrate dancing styles during the House System Field Day held at Academy at the Lakes on March 13. NEW TAMPA-LUTZ-LAND O’ LAKES.… Academy at the Lakes Ospreys (from left): Kiley Sullivan, of New Tampa, Megan Stillings, of Lutz, Kenni Lachicotte, of Land O’ Lakes, and Justine Duncan, of New Tampa, had a great time at the House System Field Day held at Academy at the Lakes on March 13.  …The Nighthawks gathered during the House System Field Day held at Academy at the Lakes on March 13. DADE CITY …Dade City’s Sarah Ivie was in charge of gathering the points at the House System Field Day held at Academy at the Lakes on March 13.  NEW TAMPA/MEADOW POINTE.… Siddh Pitrola, of New Tampa, and Dr. Gary Compton, of Meadow Pointe, showed their Kestrel colors at the House System Field Day held at Academy at the Lakes on March 13.

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Academy at the Lakes Volleyball vs Oldsmar Christian

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Academy at the Lakes First Day

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The sixth grade Physical Education class of Ms. Carrie Hueston, Kylie Myers, Dillan Villavisanis, Courtney Reed, John Mesropian, Danny Verghese, Calle Kosloske, Ashlea Smyly, Colleen Lopez, Chloe Mansell and Isaac Klopotek get some fresh air on the first day of school at the Academy at the Lakes August 22.

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Ground breaking Ceremony - Academy at the Lakes
 

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1367…Michael Kretzinger/Trustee,  Rashmi Ferris/Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Cynthia Martin/Trustee, Pasco County Commissioner Dr. Pat Mulieri, Matt Layden ’08, Karsyn Licciardello ’15, Mark Heller/Associate Head of School, Pam Johnson/Trustee, Tracey Siegel/Trustee, Edward Spenceley/ Bank of America, Phil Gerardi/Gerardi Construction, Brian Seufert/Garcia Seufert Architects join together to turn a ceremonial shovel of dirt at the Academy at the Lakes Groundbreaking Ceremony held on the McCormick Campus on Thursday, May 31 for the construction project that will enhance facilities on the McCormick campus (Grades 5-12) with a gymnasium, new parking configuration, two new classrooms and transform the current Physical Education Pavilion into two new science labs while also adding a classroom to the Wendlek campus (Junior Kindergarten-Grade 4).  Students in Junior Kindergarten – Grade Five participated in the morning ceremony.          The Steering Committee, a standing committee of the Board of Trustees, chaired by Trustee Pam Johnson, has worked tirelessly over the past twelve months to prepare to support a project of this significance.  Assisting her are Kevin Carlson, Susan Layden, Cynthia Martin, Michael Kretzinger, Charley Hannah, Adrienne Kimball as well as Mark Heller, Associate Head; Bob Sullivan, Upper Division Director and Joanne Rock, Director of Advancement.

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Academy at the Lakes against Wiregrass Ranch High School  Softball  

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LandOLakes....5841… Tag… your out! Third baseman Linzy Waid of Academy at the Lakes takes the throw from the catcher and sweeps the ball over to make the tag on the Wiregrass runner tiring to steal on March 15^th.  5806… Brittney Scott batting for Academy at the Lakes on March 15^th against Wiregrass Ranch High School.  5811… Amber Hay batting for Academy at the Lakes on March 15^th against Wiregrass Ranch High School.5830… Academy at the Lakes pitcher Amber Hay can be intimidating mixing speed and power as she delivers for the Wildcats on March 15^th.  5907…The 2007 Academy at the Lakes softball team defeated Wiregrass Ranch High School 10 to 6.  5867… Shirley Leung beats the throw and slides safely into second base for Academy at the Lakes on March 15^th against Wiregrass Ranch High School.

WESLEY CHAPEL... Wiregrass Ranch Team 5901…The 2007 Wiregrass Ranch softball team never gave up and fought hard in defeat against Academy at the Lakes 10 to 6 on March 15th.   5796…Bull shortstop Brianna Duran snags a grounder and guns the ball over to first against Academy at the Lakes on March 15th. 

Event: 3/15/2007  Contains: 47 photos  20070315-02 634378

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Academy at the Lakes presents Guys & Dolls  

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1737...Matt Whitlock played Sky Masterson and Kelsey Pitcairn played Sarah Brown when Academy at the Lakes students put on Guys and Dolls at the Performing Arts Center at Wesley Chapel High School on March 2 & 3.  1732...Matthew Layden portrayed Nathan Detroit and Brittney Scott played Miss Adelaide when Academy at the Lakes presented Guys and Dolls on March 2 and 3 at the Performing Arts Center at Wesley Chapel. 1721...Nicely Nicely, the star of Guys and Dolls, was played by Michael Setteducato, when students at Academy at the Lake put on the production at the Performing Arts Center at Wesley Chapel. 

Event: 3/5/2007  Contains: 17 photos 20070302-02 624546

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   Congratulations State Champions

CLICK:  Academy at the Lakes Wins the First Florida 6-Man Tackle Football State Championship ********************************************************************

CLICK:  The National Wild Turkey Federation Annual Turkey Release

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Academy at the Lakes Girls Basketball  

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Event: 11/29/2006  Contains: 41 photos  20061129-01  577653

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Academy at the Lakes holds their Fall Festival  

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 Academy at the Lakes held their Fall Festival November 18 on their Campus with rides, face painting, food and fun for all.

 4876…Michael Ceparano of Future Home Realty (417-6698) and son Anthony 7, a 2nd grader at Academy at the Lakes were involved in several accidents on the Bumper Car circuit but it was all in fun at the Fall Festival held by Academy at the Lakes November 18 in Land O’Lakes.  4899…Land O’Lakes buddies Dakota Mekdeci, a 2nd grader at Most Holy Redeemer,  Isabella Parillo, and Averi Kosloske, 2^nd graders at Academy at the Lakes, and Tatum Mansell, a 3^rd grader at Tampa Bay Day School in Lutz, had a blast on the Tilt a Wheel.  4908… Brie Edmister, 7^th at ^the Academy at the Lakes gets her hair done by Volunteer Hemriqueta Quissongo and really loves the new look.  4912… Academy at the Lakes students Lauren Reinhart Jr Kindergarten, Cammie Kollman, Sr Kindergarten, Nataley Riggs, Jr Kindergarten and Hanley Riggs, Sr Kindergarten, look for the very special Rubber Duckies that will earn them a prize at their Fall Festival November 18 at the Academy at the Lakes in Land O’Lakes. Photos of this and other events by Anthony Masella Jr.

Event: 11/18/2006 Contains: 44 photos 20061118-01 570205

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Rwanda Survivor at Academy Lakes

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Immaculee Ilibagiza speaks to students, faculty and administrators at Academy at the Lakes in Land O’Lakes Wednesday November 1^st. With the backdrop of the picturesque campus of the Academy at the Lakes, students listen intently to the horror that was Rwanda and how even with the death of her parents and a million of her country men, Immaculee Ilibagiza found peace through forgiveness.

Event: 11/1/2006  Contains: 56 photos  20061101-01 556904

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Halloween Fun House at the Academy at Lakes

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Event: 10/27/2006 Contains: 5 photos 20061027-05 550172

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 Academy at the Lakes vs Hillsborough Baptist Playoff Game

Friday nights play off game between Academy at the Lakes Wildcats and Hillsborough Baptist Lions was again a very exciting and close contest.  The home team Wildcats got on the board first when Academy took control of the ball on the Lions 16 yard line.  After a couple of incomplete passes, Tyler Palmer took the ball up the middle for a 16 yard T.D. run. Hillsborough fought back and tied the score 6-6 on a 10yard T.D. pass. In the second quarter a couple passes by Freddy Santory set up a one yard T.D. run by Shane Arbet, for a 13-6 Wildcat lead.  

Before the half, Academy took a 19-6 lead on an 8 yard pass to Ross Braddock.  Hillsborough stayed focused and with the help of a penalty was able to complete an 18 yard T.D. pass with no time remaining, to cut the half time score to 19-12.

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Football Hope Christian at Academy at the Lakes

First Homecoming Game

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Event: 10/20/2006  Contains: 33 photos  20061020-01 539488

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Academy at the Lakes vs Trinity

Soccer

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Event: 10/18/2006  Contains: 32 photos 20061017-02 537337

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Academy at the Lakes vs Libertas Academy

Volleyball

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Event: 10/17/2006  Contains: 39 photos  20061017-01 537331

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Story of the Academy at the Lakes six-man tackle football debut

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Academy at the Lakes cake  

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Event: 9/15/2006  Contains: 39 photos 20060915-01 507111

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Academy at the Lakes Camp Calusa Fish Story 

 Things got a little fishy at Academy at the Lakes; Camp Calusa Friday July the 7th when camper, Jack Fishman caught this large Bass as Camp Counselor Jeff Lail helps Jack hold the mammoth fish.

Event: 7/7/2006 Contains: 1 photo 20060707-02

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Softball MD Independent Day School at Academy at the Lakes  

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Event: 4/19/2006  Contains: 33 photos 20060419-01 370122

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Midsummer Night's Dream - Academy at the Lakes  

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Event: 3/3/2006 Contains: 219 photos   20060303-1 339643

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Boy's Basketball Pepin at the

Academy at the Lakes  

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Event: 1/10/2006  Contains: 54 photos   20060110-1-318122

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Christmas Concert at Academy at the Lakes

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Event: 12/1/2005
Contains: 55 photos  20051202-1-300831

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Academy at the Lakes and Florida make their six-man tackle football debut

Academy at the Lakes, in Land O’ Lakes, ushered in a new era in the schools history and in Florida’s history, by playing in their first six-man tackle football game on Friday, August 18^th at their home field on the corner of state road 41 and Central Avenue, one mile south of Hwy. 52.  Six-man football is played much like regular football, with a few changes, making for an exciting contest.  The game is ideal for smaller schools.

            In Friday’s battle against Hillsborough Baptist from Seffner, the Academy Wildcats fell behind midway through the first quarter 8-0.  The hard-hitting contest was exciting as the Wildcats took the lead by halftime 18-8, and added another TD early in the third quarter to increase the lead to 25-8.  Hillsborough added another score in the fourth period to make the final score 25-15.  Daniel Kwitko caught two passes for touchdowns and Tyler Palmer ran two in and threw one TD to Kwitko.  Ross Braddock led the defense with three interceptions.  All around it was an aggressive game by both teams and a good team win. The Academy’s next game is Friday August 25^th at home against Lighthouse Christian from Kissimmee.

Academy Families and Faculty:

Friday night’s football game was amazing.  Coach Arbet and his staff had the kids ready and fired up to begin the season. Once they shook the jitters off, things went well.  The final score was 25-14, the Wildcats over Hillsborough Baptist.  It was wonderful to see so much support for the program, and equally gratifying to have so much help. I want to thank everyone for all his or her efforts.  Events like Friday don’t happen without many people contributing, and I thank everyone!  Best of all we get to do it again this Friday when the Wildcats take on Lighthouse Christian at 7:30 in a home contest.  Thanks again for everyone’s contribution. Bob Kamps

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