Mater Lakes Academy had 23 students that competed at the Future Business Leaders of America’s State Leadership Conference. The FBLA SLC was held March 23-26 at the Hilton Orlando.“The students spent several weeks preparing for their state competition once they qualified after the district competition,” said Giovanni Lorenzo, FBLA sponsor. “It is gratifying to see their hard work pay off as they compete.”This is...

Four Mater Academy students finished in first place in their respective categories at the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) regional competition. First place winners were 12th grader Sheila Perez for Dental Terminology, 12th grade student Sally Lu for Transcultural Health, and 11th grade students Natalie Roque and Yilliam Elias for Forensic Medicine. In addition, 10th grade student Liliana Gonzalez finished in third place for...

The Miami-Dade County School Board unanimously approved two items proposed by Board member Perla Tabares Hantman at its monthly meeting proclaiming April 2017 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month,   endorsing April 23-39, as Administrative Professionals Week, and April 26, as Administrative Professionals Day. “As an advocate for children, the District is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for...

Students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Future Business Leaders of America traveled to Orlando as competitors and voting delegates to the FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competition on March 23-26. Students had qualified to attend the conference after winning several first and second place awards in the district competitions in February.At the conference, students competed in various business and career categories...

Horeb Christian School students will have Miami Lakes residents “walking down the lane with a happy refrain” when they perform Singin’ In The Rain Jr. Based on the 1952 movie of the same name, Singin’ In The Rain Jr. takes place in Hollywood during the last days of the silent movie era. The story follows Don Lockwood, one half of the blockbuster celebrity silent movie star “couple” Lockwood and Lamont,...