Justin Correra attains Eagle Scout rank

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, November 1, 2024

     Miami Lakes has another Eagle Scout: Justin Correa, 17, a member of Boy Scout Troop 529B.       The son of Rebecca and Julio Correa, Justin is the second family member to reach that goal: his sister Julianna earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2022.      In the library at Barbara Goleman Senior High School on Oct. 18, Justin presented the last of four projects he completed to relatives...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, October 30, 2024

    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 check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.       The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open...

Mater Lakes Academy students earn AP Capstone diplomas

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Tuesday, October 22, 2024

     Mater Lakes Academy announced that five graduates earned the AP Capstone Diploma, which it said helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration and presentation skills.     Five students earned scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research and on 4 additional AP exams, the school said.     Students research topics included education; portrayals of motherhood and feminism in...

MLEC participates in electric Go-kart races

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, October 22, 2024

     Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Engineering Cambridge Program and Robotics Club presented their electric Go-kart at the Miami International Car Show on Aug. 31.       MLEC participated in the event with Miami Coral Park Senior High School, South Dade Senior High School and Terra Environmental Research Institute.       The Go-kart program is part of a STEM (science,...

Karate kids shine at competition in Mexico

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, October 22, 2024

     Members of the Karate Miami Lakes program were recognized during a summer competition in Mexico.  The group, led by Sensei Miguel Zamora, participated in the 10th Annual X Continental Championship held in Queretaro, Mexico from July 31 to Aug. 4.      Presented by Shotokan Karate-Do International, the young athletes participated in competitions, technical clinics and promotion tests that allowed them...
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