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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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Odyssey of the Mind team dazzles at the State Championships!

Words by: Rachel Klaeren, Upper Division Science On Saturday, February 26th, Academy at the Lakes sent two Upper Division teams to compete at the Gulf Coast Regional Odyssey of the Mind competition. The two teams competed in separate problems, Problem 2, a technical challenge, and...
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College Early Acceptance News

By Deborah Pitcairn, Director of College Counseling As 2022 begins, our current seniors’ minds turn toward the future and where they will go next year. Early acceptances have come in for a number of students in the Class of 2022, and it promises to be...
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🎉 Happy Weekend!Hope everyone’s soaking up the good vibes during this 3-day weekend.Stay safe, have fun, and make it count! #youmatterhere #3dayweekend #coolschool #bestschool #premierschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Whatever floats your boat!Our Upper Division Physics students just wrapped up their unit on fluids with style—and cardboard! Teams put Archimedes’ Principle to the test by designing and building their own cardboard boats.Armed with physics know-how and duct tape determination, they headed to the Land O Lakes Rec Center Pool for our Cardboard Boat Regatta. Each boat had to float, carry a teammate, and survive the race—easier said than done! After the race? Full analysis mode: What worked, what sank, and why.Huge congratulations to all of our creative and courageous sailors—especially those who stayed mostly dry!#physicsfun #physics #cardboardboat #science #coolschool #topschool #bestschool #premierschool #youmatterhere #greatschool ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 Taking on the World! 🌍We’re incredibly proud to announce that ALL THREE of our Division 3 teams that competed at the State Competition this past weekend are advancing to the World Finals in Michigan this May! 💪🎉🏎️ Vehicle Team (Problem 1) – 2nd Place in their problem & division!🎭 Classics Team (Problem 3) – 3rd Place and honored with the Ranatra Fusca Award, the highest recognition for creativity and innovation!🎬 Performance Team (Problem 5) – 4th Place in their problem & division!These teams have shown incredible talent, teamwork, and creativity. Next stop: World Finals! Let’s go! 🌟🌎Congratulations to our students and coaches! #odysseyofthemind #ProblemSolving #creativeproblemsolving #preformance #innovation #topschool #bestschool #worldchamps ... See MoreSee Less
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THE CHAMP IS HERE! Big congrats to CJ '25 for an incredible showing at the State Championship!💥 2x State Champion🥇 1st Place – Olympic Discipline🥈 2nd Place – Traditional Discipline🏋️‍♂️ Named Best Overall Lifter in Olympic for the entire 1A Class!CJ, your hard work and determination continue to inspire—what a way to represent! #weightlifting #statechamp #fhsaaweightlifting #FHSAA #youmatterhere #TopSchool #bestschool #hardworkpaysoff ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Leaders Wanted! 🚨 academyatthelakes.org/summer/Are you in grades 6–8 and ready to level up your leadership game?The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program is your chance to grow, lead, and make a real impact! 💥✨ Why join?✅ Become a Junior Counselor at Camp Wildcat (K–5)✅ Build confidence, teamwork, & leadership skills✅ Lead daily presentations & group projects✅ Earn CPR/First Aid certifications✅ Meet inspiring guest speakers✅ Give back through meaningful community service🔥 Take the lead. Shape the future. Make a difference.📅 Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance to shine! #summeratthelakes #leadership #levelup #summercamp #campcounselor ... See MoreSee Less
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