Summerlin Academy
1500 South Jackson Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
Main Office: 863.519.7504
JROTC: 863.519.7507
Fax: 863.519.8774
Principal: Michael Butler
Sophomore Dining Out
Sophomore Dining Out has been a Summerlin Academy
Tradition for six years. The very first Sophomore Dining Out was held during
the 2006-2007 school year. Major (HON) Ann McCarty hosted all of the
Summerlin sophomores in her home to teach them proper etiquette. She
prepared the food herself, with the help of a few upperclassmen and teachers
they served and cleaned up. On January 07, 2012 Major McCarty hosted the
sixth annual Sophomore Dining Out (SDO) for 140 sophomores with a theme “A
Night in Tuscany”. The night consisted of entertainment, special guest
George Tinsley, and an eight-course meal. The guest in attendance received a
special gift to remember the night. In attendance for the evening there were
170 guests not including the upperclassmen volunteers which were about 70.
Sophomore Dining Out is not done at any other public school or private
school in Florida perhaps in the nation. Summerlin Academy is honored to
have a great teacher like Major McCarty to be the founder of this amazing,
exceptional tradition. With the help of Summerlin cadets and the community
this event was a success.
On November 18, 2011, Summerlin
Academy Cadets participated in the 2nd Annual Organizational Day.
Organizational Day is a celebration of the founding of the school, designed
to build team work and spirit within the Corp of Cadets, and it is a time
for cadets and teachers to relax before the Thanksgiving break. It is a
reward for the cadet’s hard work and diligence in their classes at Summerlin.
Throughout the day, Cadets participated in games and
activities such as, Sniper, Jacket Ball, The Gauntlet, and Battalion versus
Battalion football. The game sniper a team must cross a series of obstacles
without being hit with a ball. Jacket ball is a game similar to football but
with kick balls. The objective of the game is to throw the kickball into the
end zone. The Gauntlet is a relay race using both mental and physical
attributes to finish before the other team. During the day, Cadets companies
competed in these and other events. Delta Company won first place with Alpha
Company coming in second place. The Battalion versus Battalion football game
is a football game with 30 cadets from each Battalion facing each other. 2nd
Battalion won the Football game 18- 0.
Summerlin Cadets also had an opportunity to purchase a BBQ
lunch. The food was served by Mr. Mills and his staff from the Bartow Civic
Center, who set up and served the meal.
The event was a rousing success. The cadets competed
fiercely and came away with an increased sense of pride in their school and
greater camaraderie with each other.
On November 11, Summerlin Academy hosted a Veteran's Day ceremony at Mosaic Park in Bartow. The ceremony had an impressive turnout as many veterans and families from surrounding communities showed up to honor all veterans, past and present. A Pass-in-Review was conducted at the start of the ceremony led by Regimental Commander Max Pride. Following the pass-in-review, John Wilson, father of Cadet Richard Wilson, sang the National Anthem. Sergeant Harris and Colonel Butler then both spoke about Veteran's Day and the significance that is attached to this holiday. Veterans of all American Wars, past and present, were honored following the oration in the Flags of Remembrance ceremony. Every American conflict was represented with an American flag carried by a member of the Summerlin Academy Color Guard. The Summerlin Academy Drill Team also performed, commanded by Jessica Wile, Josh Daily, and Thomas Hartsfield. The Bartow High School band performed Armed Forces Salutes for each branch of the military and the Missing Man, a piece to honor those lost at war. Ben Pugh, a bagpiper from the Rosie O' Grady's Highlanders pipe band of Lake Wales, and Alex Gesselman, a member of the Bartow High School band, performed Amazing Grace and Taps respectively. ABC News of Tampa Bay came to cover the event.
SA/BHS/IB is a cohesive and diverse learning community, promoting a global perspective. The three schools are dedicated to providing distinct pathways of rigorous academic and social excellence encouraging students to achieve their greatest potential. Graduates will become contributing, influential citizens with a passion for lifelong learning.
SA/BHS/IB will become an A School, graduating 100% of our students.
New galleries with photos from recent special events and activities have been added to our photo galleries page.
2/4/12 UT Drill Meet
2/15/12 Mitey Mite Air Rifle Championship
3/3/12 Summerlin Military Ball
Martial arts program offered at Summerlin Academy.
Visit our Multimedia page to view videos of Summerlin's martial arts classes.
