Alumni
Tim Hoeft - Architect
Straughn Trout Architects LLC. Owner AHS class of 2000 University of Florida -Alumni It's a great privilege to endorse the architectural firm of Straughn Trout Architects, LLC. (STA). The firm has established a commitment to education over their 56+ year history, specifically here locally in Polk County. With a portfolio of hundreds of projects for both K-12 and Higher Educational clients, their team has experience in every type of academic space and building imaginable. For over more than a decade, Straughn Trout has partnered with Auburndale High School through the Architectural Design & Engineering Academy. They have made consistent efforts to mentor and develop future professionals by committing time and internships, scholarships and sponsorships. Many of our students with an interest in the profession of architecture have had an invaluable opportunity to learn from the leadership of the firm and to receive guidance in their vocational career pursuits. Auburndale High School students can enroll in the four-year Architectural Design & Engineering Academy that offers several programs related to architecture, including a Drafting and Design Technology. The Architectural Design & Engineering Academy program prepares students to develop and design technical drawings and plans used in Architectural Design, Engineering, and Construction. The program provides students with instruction in fundamental and advanced drafting skills as well as training in several drafting disciplines. A primary goal of the program is to train students towards industry certifications in Autodesk AutoCAD 2016, Autodesk Revit, Inventor 2016, and Solid-Works, software. Straughn Trout Architects is a proud Business Partner of the Auburndale Architectural & Engineering Academy. Tim Hoeft (AHS ’00), Associate AIA, serves on the Academy’s Advisory Board as well as an occasional guest instructor. |
Nicolas DelCastillo
Straughn Trout Architects Intern Architect AHS class of 2013 UF School of Architecture class of 2017 AHS Student Ambassador and Recent Graduate at University of Florida School of Architecture (c/o 2017), Nicolas DelCastillo has worked with the STA firm over the course of the past 7 years to help develop some investigative 3D computer models. While still attending Auburndale Mr. Carroll receive a phone call from alumni Tim Hoeft, asking if he had a student prepare to do some drawings in AutoCAD for him. Nicolas took the position, and started displaying an exuberant passion for architecture, Straughn Trout presented Nicolas with a scholarship to attend during the summer of 2012. Design Explorations Program (DEP) at the University of Florida’s School of Architecture in Gainesville. During the program, Nicolas was able to experience living on campus and received instruction from University of Florida, professors. These two Auburndale High School alumni are only a small sampling of the impact the firm has had mentoring local young professionals. The firm’s sound reputation for design excellence is truly magnified through their engagement in the local community. In 2015, Architect, Tim Hoeft (AHS ’00) bought the firm of STA and now the sole-owner of Straughn Trout Architects Inc., while Nicolas DelCastillo, recently graduated from the University of Florida, Architecture School, in May 2017. |
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Christy Wright Ambrose, Architect
Director, Neatline Creative
SCAD -Savanna College Art & Design, Savanna, Georgia
Auburndale High School - Class of
Resume to be updated soon;
Director, Neatline Creative
SCAD -Savanna College Art & Design, Savanna, Georgia
Auburndale High School - Class of
Resume to be updated soon;
Mark Jackson
JBT Corp LAKELAND, FLORIDA
DRAFTSMAN / DESIGNER
INVENTOR
AUBURNDALE HIGH ALUMNI - CLASS OF 1974
I am an alumni of AHS class of 1974. I learned mechanical and architectural drafting under the watchful eyes of Mr. Ray Daniels. Safe to say that his classes were my favorites. My understanding of mechanical drawing would go on serve me well, first as a machinist and later as a product development technician and tool designer.
At this point my career is drawing to a close. I plan to retire in the next three or four years. When it ends, I will have spent over forty five years in a career that mechanical drawing was my one of my most fundamental skills.
I am currently employed by JBT Corp. (Formerly FMC) in Lakeland. I have been there over twenty years now. During my tenure I have designed various components for our food processing equipment and am currently named as inventor or co-inventor on five U.S .Patents. In addition I've designed various machines and tooling and fixtures for our manufacturing department.
Well Nick, that's the short version of a long career, if you would like to learn more for your gallery of alumni please feel free to contact me.
Warm Regards,
Mark Jackson
JBT Corp LAKELAND, FLORIDA
DRAFTSMAN / DESIGNER
INVENTOR
AUBURNDALE HIGH ALUMNI - CLASS OF 1974
I am an alumni of AHS class of 1974. I learned mechanical and architectural drafting under the watchful eyes of Mr. Ray Daniels. Safe to say that his classes were my favorites. My understanding of mechanical drawing would go on serve me well, first as a machinist and later as a product development technician and tool designer.
At this point my career is drawing to a close. I plan to retire in the next three or four years. When it ends, I will have spent over forty five years in a career that mechanical drawing was my one of my most fundamental skills.
I am currently employed by JBT Corp. (Formerly FMC) in Lakeland. I have been there over twenty years now. During my tenure I have designed various components for our food processing equipment and am currently named as inventor or co-inventor on five U.S .Patents. In addition I've designed various machines and tooling and fixtures for our manufacturing department.
Well Nick, that's the short version of a long career, if you would like to learn more for your gallery of alumni please feel free to contact me.
Warm Regards,
Mark Jackson

Alumni Wall Banner see PDF below
AUBURNDALE HIGH SCHOOL – ALUMNI ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING ACADEMY
Attention all of the AHS Alumni students that had Drafting & Design courses at AHS under Mr. Carroll or Mr. Daniels. If you have had or presently have a career in the field of Drafting either as a Draftsman, Civil, Estimators, Engineers, or Architect etc. I would like for you to email me Nick Carroll at nick.carroll@polk-fl.net . I have created a Alumni Wall that will be placed in several spots around the AHS hallways and in the Academy classrooms with your Resume information and picture as the example shows. I have had a great deal of information sent to me since you graduated, of your careers and choices, too many to keep track of.
I’m trying to put it all together with your help. Please contact me by email and provide the information or just to say hello, Thank You for continuing the Drafting careers. I’m Proud of you all.
Thanks,
Nick Carroll
Architecture & Engineering Academy
AUBURNDALE HIGH SCHOOL – ALUMNI ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING ACADEMY
Attention all of the AHS Alumni students that had Drafting & Design courses at AHS under Mr. Carroll or Mr. Daniels. If you have had or presently have a career in the field of Drafting either as a Draftsman, Civil, Estimators, Engineers, or Architect etc. I would like for you to email me Nick Carroll at nick.carroll@polk-fl.net . I have created a Alumni Wall that will be placed in several spots around the AHS hallways and in the Academy classrooms with your Resume information and picture as the example shows. I have had a great deal of information sent to me since you graduated, of your careers and choices, too many to keep track of.
I’m trying to put it all together with your help. Please contact me by email and provide the information or just to say hello, Thank You for continuing the Drafting careers. I’m Proud of you all.
Thanks,
Nick Carroll
Architecture & Engineering Academy
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