Runoff needed to determine next mayor of Miami Lakes

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez said Tuesday night that he expects to face Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez yet again in a runoff election on Nov. 26, after unofficial numbers released by county officials showed that neither candidate received more...
  The Bobcat Dance Team from Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) kicked off the holidays with an annual dance recital on December 4 titled “Christmas Celebration.” The performance took place at Barbara Goleman Senior High. The Bobcat Dance Team, along with the Baby Bobcats, captivated the audience with a festive show that included a variety of holiday songs and styles. The officers of the dance team, Sabrina Jorge, Angeline...

'Muffins With Moms' a big hit for BGEC

Education Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Bob Graham Education Center administration, faculty, staff and students welcomed moms last month for a “Muffins With Moms” breakfast morning to enjoy with their children before classes began.

BGEC Spanish students win Hispanic Heritage contest

Education Wednesday, January 6, 2016

  Bob Graham Education Center Spanish teacher, Barbara Jimenez and two of her students were recognized for winning the District's Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest. Matteo Borjas (above left), in kindergarten, placed third place overall. Lidia Beato (above right), in first grade, placed first place overall in the district. The school congratulates Jimenez, for showcasing the talents of these students for their...

Mater Academy hosts Read-A-Thon

Education Wednesday, January 6, 2016

  On December 15, the Mater Academy FBLA Chapter organized the first FBLA Read-a-Thon. The event was attended by over 150 elementary school students from both Mater Elementary and Mater Gardens.  The project centered on eight stations where chapter members read children books such as Cinderella and The Lion King. Chapter members also dressed up as the characters in the stories and acted out the scenes as they were read. There was a...

Pace senior Amanda Prats receives journalism scholarship

Education By Rene D. Basulto, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, January 6, 2016

  Pace High School senior Amanda Prats was awarded the Barbara L. Frye Journalism Scholarship by the Florida Capitol Press Corps. The $2,000 scholarship is given out each year to aspiring student journalists in Florida colleges and high schools.  Prats, Editor-in-Chief of Pace’s Torch Yearbook for two years, was one of only three high school students awarded the scholarship. This past summer, she participated in the James...
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