John Paul Yanes is Town Employee of the Year

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 30, 2024

     In just 18 months as Miami Lakes’ Special Project Manager, John JP Yanes demonstrated leadership skills that won him the town’s Employee of the Year award.      Among his attributes described by...

BGEC's Amanda Milian honored for her poetry

Education Wednesday, January 6, 2016

 

Bob Graham Education Center seventh grade student Amanda Milian won first place in the Junior Division for her poem titled, ‘What If.’  Her award-winning poem was also published in the Florida State Poets Association Book. Amanda is a student in Jackie Hernandez’s Language Arts Class and the Bobcat family expressed pride of her for her achievement.
  During the Holiday Season, the Mater Lakes Academy Bears girl’s JV soccer team, together with the law firm of Grumer & Macaluso, P.A., got into the spirit of giving by donating gifts, toys and volunteering their time at the annual Family Holiday Event sponsored by the Non-Profit Organization “Entre Nosotras” in Goulds, Florida.    This organization provides counseling and assistance to single parents...

SLE chorus and cheerleaders spread holiday joy

Education Wednesday, January 6, 2016

  The Christmas film “Elf” is full of memorable lines, among them is “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” The students at Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) School agreed with the sentiment and decided to go above and beyond previous years in giving back to the community.  Through the efforts of music teachers, Diana Garcia, and Jackson Bunn, the students were scheduled to...

Pace inducts 63 into National Honor Society

Education Wednesday, January 6, 2016

  Over 60 students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School put on their best suits and dresses to celebrate their induction into Pace’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) on December 3.  The NHS Induction Ceremony is an annual tradition taking place in the school’s Spartan Center where exceptional students are officially welcomed into the organization. Students must exhibit NHS’ four pillars of scholastic...

HML Model UN competition team wins awards

Education Wednesday, January 6, 2016

  Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School’s Model United Nations Competition Team competed at KnightMUN hosted by the University of Central Florida held in mid-November. The Trojans once again proved that they were a force of diplomacy, debate and resolution. Jessica Basallo, Daniel Valentin, Bryan Jardines and Daniel Miro received verbal commendations in their respective committees. Senior Head Delegates Carolina Hernandez...
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