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Maty Stals
July 11, 2022

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
June 22, 2022

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
June 15, 2022

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
June 14, 2022

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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May 18, 2022

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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May 11, 2022

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
May 9, 2022

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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April 7, 2022

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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March 24, 2022

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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March 10, 2022

7th & 8th Grade FIRST Lego League Robotics Team Places First at the Regional Championship

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March 8, 2022

This pitching coach brings a world of experience to the job

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January 7, 2022

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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Check out our blog post as we look back at an Amazing April. Link in bio! Life at the Lakes is back, bringing you a monthly roundup of the people, events, and moments that make our community shine. From featured videos to stunning photo galleries, you can relive the highlights and see what made each month truly unforgettable.Welcome to Life at the Lakes—your monthly journey through all the incredible happenings around us! ... See MoreSee Less

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Looking back at an Amazing April!Life at the Lakes is back, bringing you a monthly roundup of the people, events, and moments that make our community shine. From featured videos to stunning photo galleries, you can relive the highlights and see what made each month truly unforgettable.Welcome to Life at the Lakes—your monthly journey through all the incredible happenings around us! Click the link below. 👇academyatthelakes.org/2025/05/life-at-the-lakes-april-2025/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Traveling for Javelin!Big shoutout to Luke M. ’25 for qualifying in javelin to compete at the State Championship Track and Field Meet! After illness sidelined him last year, Luke’s on a redemption tour—and he’s back stronger than ever. No matter where he finishes, he’s ready to leave it all on the field. Catch him in action this Saturday at the University of North Florida. Let’s go, Luke!#youmatterhere #javelin #fhsaatrackandfieldchampionships #fhsaa #statechampionship #topschool #coolschool #bestschool ... See MoreSee Less

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Academy at the Lakes

3 days ago

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🌸 Two Great Causes. One Beautiful Gift!Love your mom? 💖 Love supporting your fellow Wildcats? 🐾 We’ve got the perfect Mother’s Day deal for you!Our amazing Odyssey of the Mind teams are heading to the World Finals in Lansing, Michigan—but they need your help to get there! We’re selling beautiful flower bouquets for just $10 in honor of Mother’s Day (this Sunday!). All proceeds go directly toward helping our teams reach their goal.👉 Pre-order now via Venmo: @aatlom (under businesses)👉 Day-of sales available while supplies last💐 Make Mom smile AND support a great cause—order today! #odysseyofthemind odysseyofthemindworldfinals #mothersday❤️ #loveyourmother #mothersdayflowers ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We truly can’t thank our incredible teachers enough… but we’re going to try! To every educator who makes Academy such a special place: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Your passion, dedication, and care make all the difference — this week and every week. #youmatterhere #teacherappreciationweek🍎✏️📚 #teachers #loveteachers #thankyou #topschool #bestschool #coolschool #funschool ... See MoreSee Less

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