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Odyssey of the Mind

Mind-blowing! 

Words by Brad Shellgren Academy at the Lakes sent two Odyssey of the Mind teams to the State Championships in Orlando, and both did amazing things.  The Technical Team comprised of Audrey Gorski ’25, Allison Fox ’25, Ben Harrison ’25, Geno Lee ’24, Henry Levy...
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Powerhouse

Words by Brad Shellgren Dedicated and motivated weightlifter CJ Fernandez ‘25 has qualified for States! After narrowly missing out on the State Championships as a freshman, Fernandez attacked his sophomore season with the goal of not missing out a second time! “This year I have dedicated...
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AATL Softball

Wildcats in the Press: Their Field of Dreams

Words by Mike Camunas with The Laker/Lutz News They built it because it was time. But now, after two decades, Academy at the Lakes finally has an outdoor sports field at its campus, off Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. The new field belongs to...
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Welcome Letter Jack '23

Welcome Letter from Jack ’23

Dear Students and Families, Welcome to Academy at the Lakes! Selecting a school that’s right for your family is one of the most important and difficult decisions you’ll make, and one my family knows well. Just last year, I found myself in the same uncomfortable...
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Maty Stals

Finding joy – Lifer Maty Stals ’22

Words by Kim Vreeland After spending 14 years at Academy at the Lakes, Maty Stals ’22 is headed to Florida Gulf Coast University to study finance, and she feels fully prepared. “Academy is a place where you can feel comfortable to be yourself, to find...
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Sean Emmons

Sean Emmons ’22 – Seizing the moment!

Words by Kim Vreeland Sean Emmons describes his 13 years at Academy at the Lakes as having been an integral part of a community that made him feel comfortable trying new things and making new friends. Sean shares that he had the opportunity to figure...
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From here, our students go everywhere

From PreK3 to Georgetown – Anisa Nanavati ’22

Words by Kim Vreeland Anisa Nanavati began her Academy journey when she was 3 years old, and in two months, she will head to Georgetown University in Washington D.C. to study International Politics. Anisa shares that it was the strong support system at Academy at...
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Odyssey of the Mind competition

Hello, World! Odyssey of the Mind teams shine at World Finals.

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate Fresh off their first and second-place finishes at the state championships, Academy’s Odyssey of the Mind teams headed to Ames, Iowa for the World Finals (May 25 – May 28). In front of a packed Hilton Arena...
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Academy Students Named Finalists for National Invention Competition!

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate Damaged delivery packages could be a thing of the past if 8th graders Shiven Patel and Darren Lau have their say. The two Academy students have been working for the better part of the school year designing a package that could withstand the...
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Inspiration Personified!

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate Last October, Sean Emmons ‘22 delivered a Senior Speech that will not be soon forgotten.  It was a speech that centered around Sean’s stutter which he developed at an early age. During that Senior Speech, Sean talked about how he was able...
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softball district champs with trophy

District Champs!

Words by Brad Shellgren, Marketing and Communications Associate For the second straight year, the Academy softball team is district champions.  The Wildcats beat Seffner Christian Academy, 6-0 to claim the title. Molly Blackwood ‘24 sparked the win with a 3-run home run.  The Wildcats will face Seacrest Country...
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Academy students shine at the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair

Words by Brad Shellgren While most of their peers were traveling the country, sunning at the beach and enjoying all that spring break has to offer, a few Academy students were shining at the Florida State Science and Engineering Fair. Bryce Picard ‘26, Will Hutchinson...
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Operation Adoption!Our passionate Environmental Science students are leading the charge to protect our planet – and they’ve made an incredible impact! To support manatee conservation, they organized a bake sale with one goal in mind: adopting Ginger the manatee. Ginger, marked with scars from unfortunate run-ins with watercraft, now has a new chance at a better future thanks to these dedicated students.Not only did the bake sale raise enough to adopt Ginger, but the leftover funds will go directly toward supporting manatee conservation efforts.A huge round of applause for their hard work and commitment to our planet! #manatee #manateerescue #adoptamanatee #environmentalscience #savetheplanet #youmatterhere #topschool #greatschool #bestschool #premierschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Sound of the Season!Music is at the heart of Academy, and this year’s Winter Concerts truly showcased the incredible talent of our musicians and singers from all Divisions. From heartwarming melodies to breathtaking performances, our students entertained friends and family with passion and skill. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success. You all shined on stage! #youmatterhere #strings #chorus #winterconcert #bestschool #topschool #premierschool #talent #holidayconcerts ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re excited to invite our alums and the class of 2025 to our Alumni Social at Florida Avenue Brewing on Thursday, December 19 to reconnect and reminisce, make new friends, and rekindle their Wildcat pride. Hope to see you there! #youstillmatterhere #youmatterhere #alumni #alumnireunion #alumnisocial #topschool #bestschool #premierschool #welcomeback ... See MoreSee Less
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2024 LD Winter Concert ... See MoreSee Less
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AATL Winter Concert 2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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