Welcome
Parents Attention!!!
If you would like to be on our mailing list for all your communication needs click on the button above labeled (Parent Form) and fill it out. This is another way of helping SMA communicate with you.
Congratulations to our new 2008-2009 cadet leaders
click on link below
2008-2009 EAGLE REGIMENT SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Attention All Students Who Have Requested to go to MCC for Dual Enrollment or Early Admission –
There will be a MANDATORY MEETING for these students and their parent(s) on Wednesday, May 7th from 6-7 p.m. in P4. A representative from MCC will be here with all the forms which must be completed and will explain the enrollment process.
Note: Those students who are going to MCC must make arrangements on their own to take the MCC college placement test or have official copies of their SAT or ACT scores. Call the MCC Assessment/Testing Center to make arrangements. The MCC Bradenton office number is 752-5238 and the MCC Venice office number is 408-1540.
Click on departments, then on Guidance Team, then on MCC information from the bar on the right to get more information, including the scores necessary to qualify for MCC.
ACT Test dates for 2008 (Note: Current seniors – The last test that Bright Futures Scholarship will accept is the June 14,2008 test. You must be registered for this test by Friday, May 9, 2008)
Test Date Registration Deadline
June 14, 2008 May 9, 2008
Sept. 13, 2008 August 12, 2008
October 25, 2008 September 19, 2008
December 13, 2008 November 7, 2008
Mayor Palmer names SMA Cadets Ambassadors for the City of Sarasota
On April 21st, 2008 at 6:00 pm, twenty-eight SMA students were named Ambassadors for the City of Sarasota and will represent our city in Beijing China for the Olympic pre-game celebrations in June 2008.
This honor is seldom given and we congratulate our cadets for this exciting honor and wish them well!
FUNDRAISING ITEMS TO HELP SUPPORT OUR TRIP TO BEIJING
All items will be at the General Meeting and Spring Concert on May 8th
or you can contact Elke Olree at 366-9330 or email smadreamteam@hotmail.com
Village
Inn Pie Coupons-
no
expiration date- GREAT FOR MOTHER’S DAY- $10
Sarasota Coupon Books
– over $1200
in coupons-
discounted without subscription
- $10
Celebrity Century Cruise Ship Raffle-
5 Day Cruise for 2 - $20
Unbreakable Insulated Water Bottles
- $15 or 2/
$25
Patriotic Eagle Baseball Cap
- $20
Beijing China T-shirts
– short
sleeve - $20 long sleeve - $25
Sarasota Military Academy Jackets
- $40
Sarasota Military Academy Totes
- $25 or 2/ $40
Sarasota Military Academy Aprons
- $15
One School, One Dream
Only One Dollar
Won’t You Please Share In The Excitement!
Dear Sarasota Business Owners, Family and Friends of SMA:
SMA Eagles
2008 WFLL Champions
The Sarasota Military Academy Eagles Lacrosse Team defeated All Saints Academy from Winter Haven FL in the West Florida Lacrosse League Championships Saturday at USF by a score of 15-2.
The team lost last years attempt for a championship in a double overtime thriller.
Not to be denied this season the Eagles put it all together with cannons blazing! A solid defense, hard hitting up and down the field, awesome clears, and simply put out ran and out shot the competition.
Led by 13 starting seniors the Eagles varsity team finished its third season undefeated in league regular season play with an overall record of 17-2 and ranked #11 LaxPower Ranking.
WFLL Game MVP Matthew Cowles had 4 goals and 3 assists, Frank Clark had 5 goals 1 assist, Riess Pellegrino scored 3 goals 1 assist, and 1 goal each from Freshman Mick Ferrucci, Dana Wilkins and Mason McGowan.
If any SMA Cadets are interested in sailing this summer, the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program (SYSP) at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron will be hosting their annual Summer Camp Sailing Program. Information and to register online for this program can be found by going to their website at: http://www.sarasotaysp.com/
If anyone has any questions regarding this program and scholarship information, they can call the SYSP's Sailing Director Stuart Gilfillen directly at 941.504.4236. For Additional information regarding the SYSP's Summer Camp and Fall Programs, and SMA's High School Sailing Team please contact Major Peter at 926-1700, or Volunteer Parents Mindy Silberstein 928-9474 and Hazel Goers 921-7346.
Cruise Raffle to Benefit SMA Olympic Trip
5 Day
Cruise for Two on the Celebrity Century
Nominate your
school for up to a $250,000 eco-friendly makeover.
Ford and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition are providing up to $250,000 in
eco-friendly improvements to one lucky school. Complete the registration
form and answer the question below to nominate a school of your choice –
your child's school, a school in your neighborhood, your alma mater –
for
a chance to win. You could help make your school a cleaner, safer place.
Contest ends May 18, 2008.
This will be in our April newsletter, if everyone signs up who knows, we
could win, lets try!
www.EDUCATETOESCAPE.com . Nothing is impossible!
MCC Summer and Fall Dual Enrollment Deadlines
- Monday, June 16, 2008 is the deadline for Fall Dual Enrollment at MCC. This is the last day dual enrollment applications, test scores and approval forms will be accepted for the Fall term. If students need to take the Placement test at MCC to participate in Fall DE, they must also do so by this date.
SMA Sailing Team
Great Oaks Qualifier & Great Pumpkin Regattas
SMA's might pipe and drum band receive a generous donation from the St. Andrews Pipe and Drum Band and the Sarasota Keys Rotary Club which allows the band to purchase their first ever kilts. The kilts are made of the official City of Sarasota Tartan and the school is authorized by the Sarasota City Commission to be the only high school in Sarasota allowed to wear the official Sarasota Tartan.
NEWSLETTER CATCHES UP WITH THE TIMES
In order to benefit our cadets to the best of our ability, it has been voted to take the newsletter to the web! As most of you know, the newsletter could always be found on our website, however now this will be the only way to view the newsletter unless otherwise requested. It is located under links on the right side of this page.
Have no computer to read from? Have NO FEAR! We will gladly mail you a hard copy upon request, just contact the school in writing; Attention: PTCC Department and we will continue to send you the newsletter via snail mail.
This decision has estimated a savings of over $5,000.00 a year, which could be better used for our cadets and teachers in the future.
Thank you for your understanding on this matter!
Your PTCC Board
NEWS FROM THE SMA CLINIC!!
All 9th graders were weighed and heights measured the last of February by the SMA clinic staff and the two nurses from our school health department. If your cadet falls too far below or above the national average, you will be receiving a letter from the health department explaining the BMI. If you have any questions upon receiving this letter, do not hesitate to call the school for more information.
All new cadets have been drug tested as well as at least ten “old” cadets and faculty each week and we are continuing this process until the end of the year. We will take time out for our FCAT testing so as not to interrupt the cadets. Please make sure your cadet gets a full nights rest and a good breakfast during testing time (we would love for them to eat a proper breakfast all year too) but we hear all sorts of stories of why they don’t eat.
SMA Rifle Team History Makers and National Records
Our SMA Rifle Team performed extremely well in the US Army JROTC Air Rifle Postal in November, earning them 1st place in 6th Brigade for the 4th consecutive year.
| Underclass | Cap &Gown | Raiders |
| Drill team | Clubs | Rifle |
| Cheerleading | LaCrosse |
more groups to come!!!
SMA Eagles Lacrosse Climbs into Top 10!
With an impressive 17 – 7 victory over visiting Berkley Prep the Sarasota Military Academy Eagles Lacrosse team moved to number 10 in the LaxPower rankings.
Barrel Race Event
On Saturday, February 16th a barrel race was held in honor of all the cadets and chaperones heading to Beijing China! A fun time was had by all who attended! Over 200 horses were signed up to race for the winning pot.
Alexandra Pickhardt performs science on the playground. She tested for Lead and County takes notice of her results.
General Wilma Vaught, highest ranking female officer in any branch of service visited SMA. She spoke to students about goals and achievements.
On February 14th, Andrew Guinart, Marios Petetti, Jazmin Spotts, Michael Mitchell and Captain Donehew went to Cyesis School, as part of a reading project with Sarasota Reading Council.
click here for full story and photos
Col. Kennedy dusted off his Sledge-O-Matic and renamed it the SMA Eagle-O-Matic. He fired up the 10th graders and others taking the FCAT today by urging them to "Crush the FCAT!." It took super human strength on the part of Col. Kennedy but he demonstrated that the FCAT can be bested and everyone can do it! Hooah!
While he was at it, Col. Kennedy went ahead and "Crushed Lakewood Ranch," demonstrating that in this evenings lacrosse game, the Eagles were to be the clear victors! Go Eagles!
Who knows when the Eagle-O-Matiic will take action again!!!
The season opening pep rally rocked spirit
through the roof at SMA on Friday,
February 1st!
click here for photos and story
It is with much regret that our
Beijing Gala had to be postponed
due to low ticket sales.
Please stay tuned for new date!
For all inquiries regarding our trip to Beijing,
or on how to sponsor a cadet,
Please contact Elke Olree at smadreamteam@hotmail.com
SMA Triathletes Compete in Super Bowl Y-Tri
The Time Has Come!!
to purchase your
2007-2008 Yearbook
click here for
more...
Cpt Lyon's class participated in the spirit contest by decorating their door.
GO EAGLES!
NEWS FOR SENIORS!
Spring College Day at University of Florida at St Petersburg campus
OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A PART OF SMA'S PRESENT AND FUTURE!
Cadet Steven Headley has an innovative project in mind to help him
complete his Eagle Scout award and assist SMA as well. As you may be
aware, the ground beneath the picnic tables is currently covered with
white stones. Due to all the pedestrian traffic, the stones sometimes
get on the sidewalks. This requires constant attention from our school
custodians.
Steven's project is to place bricks engraved with the donor's/student's
name to spruce up this area. It's
an excellent way to become part of the legacy and history of SMA.
Please consider donating to this worthy activity.
Dan Kennedy, Headmaster
Our SMA RIFLE TEAM TAKES 1ST PLACE in 6TH Brigade for FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR and TARGETS FORT BENNING, GEORGIA AND THE EASTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Captain Jodi Kopacz and Major Penny Schroeder for the dual honor of SMA Teacher of the Year 2007-2008.
From the Guidance Department
THIS SPRING, ACT WILL CONDUCT A POSTER CONTEST AND AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE WINNERS. click here for full info...
The Sixth Annual Military Ball was a success!
Special Thanks to the Military Ball Committee:
Kayla Wiles, Riess Pellegrino ,Joe Carotenuto ,Amy Schroeder
Former Cadet and SMA grad Kevin Whitney speaks to the Eagle regiment of his experiences in Iraq. Whitney earned two purple hearts with commendations for heroism in battle having saved his vehicle commanders life by dragging him out of the burning striker and making certain that he was choppered out safely.
SMA is proud of Kevin Whitney and thankful for his service for America in the name of freedom
Sarasota Military Academy
Receives Liberty Tree
SARASOTA, Florida [NMT] -- A Liberty Tree was presented to the Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) by the Sons of the American Revolution Saramana Chapter.
Above, L to R, Eugene Bradley, John Williams,
SMA Headmaster Dan Kennedy, Charles Riegle,
Phillip Tarpley and Harold Crapo, Jr.
(Photos by Elaine Crapo) click
here for full story
ATTENTION PARENTS…
The YMCA Youth & Family Services is providing…
A FREE Anger Management program for kids 10 -17…and
A Parents Who Care program for parents with kids 10- 17. For more information click on the two links above.
Sgt. Melvin Ashley receives Marine Corp promotion
Colonel Kennedy takes
to flight in WWII B-17
click here
for photos
|
Veterans Day 2007
|
Introducing "Criminal Justice" class by Captain Whitehead click here
Want to go to College?? Some words of advice!! read this
School Volunteer - ALERT
The county has revamped the volunteer registration process and ALL volunteers must register. There is NO re-activating. EVERYONE must register regardless of being previously approved. click here for more..
THE WORDS "FREEDOM IS
NOT FREE" NO
LONGER BANNED IN SARASOTA COUNTY
By Nick Catsakis
click here
for full story
Where in the World
is the Class of 2007
click
here to see
Dear Business Owners and Friends of SMA
Would you help us
click here
ONE SCHOOL ONE DREAM
2008
SMA students have a chance to go to the 2008 Olympics in China!!!
Parents and Students:
Recently we have seen an increase in the number of students interested in the possibility of taking dual enrollment classes. Consequently, we would like to share information concerning the process.
College Credit for Regimental Staff Cadets Now Available!! click here..
Could you or your business provide a matching grant? click here..
Links
Computer and
Internet use Policy
SAC Meetings
Third Weds. of the month 7:30am
click here for minutes
Headmaster's
Recommended
Reading List
SAT, ACT
Test Dates
SATand ACT
side by side comparison
2008 Yearbook Senior Page Order Form
2008
Yearbook Business Ad Flier
Admissions
Community Service
Opportunities
District Calendar
Program of
Studies
Cadet Manual
Cadet Portfolio
Hair Cut Policy
Climate Survey
2007
Climate Survey
2006
Civil Air Patrol
Teenage Driver Contract
