It was at the bottom of the pile of college letters. When Miami Lakes resident and Monsignor Edward Pace senior Nicholas Fernandez opened the envelope, he joined an exclusive group of students that have been honored as a National Merit Scholarship Program recipient. The National Merit Scholarship Program is a well-known academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the...

Bobcat Dancers in end-of-the-year recital

Education Wednesday, May 14, 2014

 

Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat dancers held their fourth annual end-of-the-year recital on Saturday, May 3. This year's theme was Dancing Through the Decades: 70's, 80's, 90's and Now! The program was composed of 30 numbers which were all choreographed by Mayri Martinez, dance teacher, along with her dance captains and officers. 

MLM's Legal Studies unveil classroom courtoom

Featured By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, May 14, 2014

  It has been a little over ten years since Miami Lakes Middle School's Legal Department Head, Lisa DeYarza, first created the Legal Studies Magnet Program and led the founding class to first place in their first Project Citizen competition. Since then, DeYarza and her students have gone on to win multiple awards in various civic competitions including Project Citizen, Model United Nations, and District Mock Trial Competitions. Despite...

Pace High Drama Club performs In The Heights

Education Wednesday, May 14, 2014

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s drama club recently performed In the Heights during a three-night performance schedule totaling over 1,300 audience members, breaking records for the most-attended performance. Part of the astonishing attendance was due to the cast which included a combination of students who live for theatre, and those whose talents stretch beyond various skill sets. This performance was especially emotional...

Hialeah Gardens High names 8 for Silver Knights

Education Wednesday, May 14, 2014

    Hialeah Gardens Senior High School has nominated eight students for the Silver Knight Scholarship awarded by The Miami Herald. Nominees from all schools with be interviewed by a panel of judges and the winning Silver Knight nominee will receive $2,000, a statue, and a medallion presented by American Airlines. Three honorable mentions are presented $500 and an engraved plaque.Hialeah Gardens’ nominees include Adrian Perez...
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