Three local area residents were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The residents include Christopher Vazquez of Miami Lakes, Priscila Parada of northwest Miami-Dade, and Gilbert Gonzalez of Hialeah Gardens. These inductees are among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated...

  Dimitri Wolff, graduating senior from Monsignor Edward Pace High School, has received the Gates Millennium Scholarship award, one of only 1,000 nationally selected students. Wolff has excelled academically in honors and advanced level courses throughout his high school career, and he is a gifted athlete, consistently recognized for breaking records in track and field, while also a valued member of the band and drum line. As one of the...

  The YMCA is hosting its annual Summer Camp at two different locations for kids to participate in summer fun activities and sports. The YMCA’s Exploration Camp will be held at the North Pointe YMCA Youth Activity Center at 6881 N.W. 179 Street, and at Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7901 N.W. 176 Street. The camps started on June 9 through Friday, August 8 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for kids ages 5 to 12. The cost is $115. Kids enjoy a...

  Bryan Benaiges and Rachel Oei were the 2014 winners of the Miami Lakes Keys to the Town Scholarship Award sponsored by The Graham Companies. Each student received $1,000 to be used for college. Benaiges, who graduated from Barbara Goleman High, recorded a 6.167 GPA and 377 community service hours. He will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall. Oei, who graduated with a 5.8 GPA from American Heritage as the...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School celebrated its 51st graduation ceremony on Friday, May 23, in the Miami Dade County Auditorium. Among all of the graduates, family members, faculty, and friends, the seniors were recognized for their academic achievements. Nicholas Fernandez received the National Merit Scholar award for $2,500, and Brielle Perez was one of 8,000 finalists out of over one million applicants. Nina Pulley received the...