David Barbier, a junior at Monsignor Edward Pace High School, was one of over 450 students from around the globe to attend the annual Hugh O’ Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) World Congress this summer. The HOBY organization was founded in 1958 by American actor Hugh O’Brian in an effort to help in "training and nurturing the young leaders of tomorrow." In the spring, David, a sophomore at the time, and an active member of...

Mater Academy High teacher Larissa Perez was recognized as a Springboard Teacher of Distinction at the annual AP College Board Conference in Washington D.C.Perez is the first-ever mathematics teacher to be awarded with the honor.She shares the honor with Alyssa Broussard, a sixth grade English Language Arts teacher at LJ Alleman Middle School in Louisiana and Amanda Olinger, a 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts teacher at Harrisburg...

Miami Lakes resident Ramiro Inguanzo has been appointed to the Florida State University (FSU) Seminole Torchbearers Alumni Board of Directors. The Seminole Torchbearers formally recognizes those alumni who were student leaders during their time at the university. The Seminole Torchbearers is governed by a 40-member Board of Directors made up entirely of alumni from across the country who serve as the primary fundraising board for the...

The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honored St. Thomas University president Monsignor Franklyn Casale with the Golden Eagle Award for his 22 years of leadership and service at the college.The Golden Eagle Award is the chamber’s most prestigious award and recognized Casale during its annual installation gala last month.Casale has served as president of STU since 1994, and prior to joining STU, he was the vicar general,...

Impressed with a Mater Academy graduate who was awarded a full scholarship to study theoretical mathematics and aerospace engineering at a prestigious institution, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz recently sponsored a resolution to encourage the growth of STEM careers at schools in Miami-Dade.The resolution calls for the county’s administration to continuously pursue opportunities for partnerships, programs...