The Mater Lakes Academy (MLA) Thespian Society will be presenting its final show of the school year, “Peter Pan,” on April 26-28 at the Lehman Theater at Miami-Dade College (MDC). This will be the Thespian Society’s fourth performance in partnership with MDC since “Annie” in May 2017. This timeless tale will feature beautiful music and hilarious comedy. For the first time in the MLA thespian’s...

Miami Lakes Library plans programs for rest of April

Education Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during April: For Children and Families: Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28. Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read,...

Lourdes Diaz nominated for Principal of the Year

Education By Alexandra Reboredo and Rozany Guzman, Special to the Miami Laker Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  From the moment they set foot on Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) campus, students and their teachers focus on the future.  “High school is important, but that is not the goal. Students are here to prepare for tomorrow,” said Lourdes Diaz, principal of MLEC.  Students are told that they will graduate and that they will be prepared to succeed, all with Diaz’s promise to help them every step...

Pace High School Drama presents Bring It On: The Musical

Education By Raquel Edmundson, Special to the Miami Laker Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Pace High School’s (Pace) Drama program will present the latest spring production of “Bring It On: the Musical” this month under the guidance of Marianne Martinez, first year lead teacher for Pace’s Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Program. The musical is loosely based on the 2000 film “Bring It On” and focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and over-the-top team...

Pace's Tajmara Antoine awarded prestigious AnBryce Scholarship

Education By Raquel Edmundson, Special to the Miami Laker Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) senior Tajmara Antoine has been named the recipient of New York University’s (NYU) prestigious AnBryce Scholarship and will begin attending the university this fall. In a story of triumph after overcoming obstacles, the now 17-year-old was born in Brooklyn, New York. Shortly after her birth, her parents made the decision to move back to their homeland of Haiti. It is there where she...
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