Mater Academy’s Grrlettes Dance Team demonstrated an “excellence” performance during the 2017 Florida Cheer and Dance (FCDA) National Competition in Orlando.Thousands of competitive cheerleaders, dancers, coaches and parents from Florida schools competed in the FCDA championship series.Mater Academy’s Grrlettes qualified for the FCDA Nationals following a successful performance in the Florida State Championship.In the...

The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department honored County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan during the May 16 County Commission meeting.Deputy Mayor Russell Benford commended Jordan for championing the Head Start  program over the course of her 34-year career.Jordan started her career as a teacher for Head Start.“She’s a public servant who believes that hard work and commitment to others is a way of...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during June: For Children and Families:Wonder Women Day – Join the library staff for super hero training and crafts, followed by screening of animated Women Woman movie, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 3.Summer Reading Kickoff: Building Noise – Miami Children’s Museum presents: Follow an ordinary work day of three construction workers...

Pace High School sophomores David Barbier and Kimberly Casios attended the 2017 Hugh O’ Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar at Lynn University May 18-May 21. The HOBY Leadership Seminars develop the leadership skills of high school sophomores so they can lead in their schools, careers, and communities. The two were chosen for their stellar academics and involvement in the Pace community. As part of the seminar, Barbier and Casios...

The eighth grade class at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School participated in Shadow Day where the students shadow faculty, staff and administration and learn what it’s like to be “in their shoes.” At the end of the day the students had a  better understanding of how their mentors function at their jobs and learned to appreciate the work that goes into educating the next generation. (Position) OLL students Michael...