Barbara Goleman Senior High School Senior Christopher Prophete was recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, the school announced.       Christopher, 17, is a semifinalist to receive the scholarship, which would be awarded when he graduates in 2026.        Students are considered for the scholarship based off their preliminary SAT scores.    ...

     Florida State University’s head football coach Mike Norvell stopped in at Barbara Goleman Senior High School recently to visit with future player Darryl “Tre” Bell III.       Bell, 18, a junior from Miami, has a verbal commitment to play for the Seminoles and will officially sign with the university in December.       Bell, a safety, is known for his ability to...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To see what is available, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open...

     The Barbara Goleman Senior High School Mock Trial Team represented the community at the Empire Mock Trial Classic held in Philadelphia from Sept. 25-29. Goleman placed 9th overall, landing a spot in Top 10 while competing against 36 other teams and over 500 students. Goleman was the only team to achieve that ranking as first-time competitors and the only team from Florida to win, Coach Ana Soto-Gonzalez...

 Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School’s debate team placed first in the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League contest on government policy, held Sept. 13 at Miami Dade College’s North Campus and sponsored by the Shubin Law Group. Magnet Lead and Social Studies Department Chair Michelle Simón said the team has participated in the Urban Debate League since 2023 and have qualified and competed in national...