Before the cap and gown, before singing the alma mater, before the diploma, seniors at Miami Lakes Educational Center must complete their Capstone Presentation, the culmination of four years of education before a panel of professionals in the journalism industry. “The purpose of Capstone is really to demonstrate the depth of knowledge that students have acquired over their time here,” said journalism adviser and teacher Neyda...

Sara H. Morales is a first generation high school student who recently graduated from both Mater Academy Charter High School with a 5.29 GPA with highest honors, and earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Miami Dade College and Doral College. Morales is a long standing member of Model United Nations, Gay-Straight Alliance and Social Justice League. She is also editor-in-chief of a independently published online magazine, La Fuerza, which...

Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. recognized the Bob Graham Education Civic Engagement Academy Competition Team for their accolades this school year. They came in first place at the district and state level and in second place at the national level. The school administration, faculty, staff and parents thanked teachers, Jackie Hernandez, Ingy Cruz and John Brady, who worked diligently with the students, inspiring them with their commitment,...

Julie Carvajal of Miami Lakes, was awarded a double Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology and Elementary Education from Southeastern Bible College on Friday, May 5. After graduation, Carvajal plans to pursue another double major and continue working at Restoration Academy.She graduated from Miami Lakes Educational Center in 2011 and is the daughter of Yolanda Carvajal of Bogota, Colombia and Frank Carvajal of Havana,...

Hialeah Gardens Senior High School bids farewell to its graduating class of 2017 but celebrates the accomplishments of its seniors, including the quality of post-secondary education some will receive at Ivy League universities. Patricia Fuentes graduated in the top one percent of her senior class with a 5.4 weighted GPA. She will be attending Harvard University in the fall. She was admitted to various other schools but dreamed she would...