Mater Academy student Chakeya Reece recently was named the recipient of the Miami-Dade Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University’s Book Scholarship.The Book Scholarship honors high school juniors who have distinguished themselves in their communities by their significant commitment to community services.An actual book was awarded to Reece, along with a scholarship, to attend the Daytona Beach historically black college.Former Miami...

Barbara Goleman High recent graduate, David C. Gonzalez, was among 12 Miami-Dade students who were awarded full tuition university scholarships thanks to South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union.The students were recently recognized during the annual Huberto O. Sibley Scholarship ceremony, as FCU awarded a total of $323,184 in scholarships to the recipients to pursue their career goals.Coral Reef High had four scholarship award...

The Monsignor Pace High school annual Summer Boot Camp programs have been in progress since June 12 with a number of programs for camp participants to choose from.This year, camps were offered for basketball, dance, soccer, softball, theatre and volleyball. Ages for the camp participants vary between 6 to 18 years depending on the program. These camps give students the opportunity to remain active during the summer months while...

Mater Academy principal Judy Marty was recognized with a Community Achievement Award for her dedication to improving the lives of South Florida children through education. The Community Achievement Award was sponsored by several local FM radio stations including Y-100, TU 94.9 and 93.9. Since Marty became principal, Mater Academy’s graduation rate has increased each year with students also earning an Associate of Arts Degree from...

Under the leadership of Miami Children Theatre’s Marcela Paguaga, assisted by Our Lady of the Lakes teacher, Nicole Peña, 15 students participated in an OLL Fourth Grade Acting Club. For two months, rising actors, actresses, and public speakers learned various acting and speaking techniques as well as how to be an ensemble. The Acting Club experience also provided them with the opportunity of finding how powerful their...