Mater Academy Charter Middle and High School, located in Hialeah, is the home school of two local Silver Knight Winners – Ashley Gomez and Luis Miguel Rodriguez. The recipients of the prestigious award were recognized during a ceremony at the James L. Knight International Center by The Miami Herald.  Gomez won her scholarship in the Business category and Rodriguez won for Mathematics. Both were honored as part of the 15...

  Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fl) recognized Doral Academy Charter High School senior Gaia Rodriguez for her winning piece in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition in Florida’s 25th congressional district. Her piece, titled “Haggard,” was chosen out of 141 entries submitted from 18 participating schools for the annual art competition “An Artistic Discovery.” Her painting will represent District 25 and...

 

Miami Lakes Girl Scout Troop 500 member Bianca Larsh (right) is pictured with Marjorie Hahn, director of the South Florida Youth Symphony. Larsh completed her Gold Award consisting of bringing “Musical Enrichment to Children” by holding musical instrument petting zoos at His House Children’s Home and the Growing Place at Miami Lakes Congregational Church.

  Miami Lakes resident Christina Marie Foliacci completed the first year of Law School at St. Thomas University during the Spring semester and was the honored recipient of the Coli Excellence for the Future Award for outstanding achievement in the study of Advanced Legal Research and Writing. Foliacci graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a central focus in Political Science in May 2013....

  Starting July 10, Miami Lakes Congregational Church will be offering free interactive Bible Stories and Christian Songs at 10 a.m. on Thursdays to children, ages 2 through 5, who are accompanied by an adult. The program is free and registration is recommended. The “Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Bible Stories)” will provide children with fun while learning the stories of the Bible and traditional and contemporary Christian songs....