In the last weekend of April, seniors at Mater Lakes Academy joined thousands of other seniors from across the state for Grad Bash at Universal in Orlando to celebrate their accomplishments. Among them were 32 students who had a second reason to celebrate: earning their college degree. “Mater Lakes has prepared me for my pursuit of a collegiate education by instilling a strong work ethic and an ambitious mindset on me. At Mater...

Andrea Graham Rechichi has been promoted to vice president of Customer and Corporate Relations at The Graham Companies. The announcement was made by Carol Wyllie, executive vice president.Rechichi joined the firm in 2012 and was charged with handling customer and corporate relations. Since then, she has been given additional responsibilities of a company-wide nature including the company’s year-long 80th anniversary celebration,...

About 400 Miami-Dade County Public School students will gather on Tuesday, May 16, for the 7th annual prom for students with Autism Spectrum disorders. The prom is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72 Ave in  Miami. This milestone event will offer the complete prom experience with formal attire in tuxedos and gowns, taking a prom picture, dancing and the crowing...

Bob Graham Education Center student Mariana Parra was honored by the Department of Bilingual Education and World Languages as a first place winner of the 2016-2017 Spanish Poetry and Narrative Contest “Me gusta el Español!” Mariana was recognized with a trophy and certificate at the awards ceremony which was held on Saturday, April 22, at El Centro Cultural Español.The school administration and principal Yecenia...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) announced the formation of “Jerry’s Squad,” a Hurricane Preparedness Assistance Program for seniors or disable persons who require assistance to prepare their homes for an upcoming weather event.An initiative of Vice Mayor Tony Lama, “Jerry’s Squad”  was created in memory of longtime resident, U.S.. Korean War veteran, and former Elderly Affairs Committee...