Miami Lakes celebrates the life of U.S. Senator, Florida Governor Bob Graham

Featured By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Friday, May 17, 2024

Hundreds of friends, colleagues meet for memorable day        The celebration of Bob Graham’s life was a tribute to a decent man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather who as a governor and U.S. senator, was...

Second year of Academies proves successful at Pace

Education By Katherine Palacio, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School rolls into its second year of the Academies program, and students are already reaping the benefits.  The academies, geared towards enhancing necessary skills for specific vocations, consist of the following four areas: Emerging Computer Technology, Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts, and Health Science/Emergency Medial Sciences.  Students, now in the academy second year courses,...

OLL's cross country team competes at St. Agnes event

Sports Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  On August 29, 55 cross country runners represented Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School at the St. Agnes Invitational in Key Biscayne to kick off the season. All 55 runners finished strong and several Cheetahs were in the top 10 and received medals. In the Primary Boys division (1 mile run), Adam Magoulas (4th grade) finished first overall, and Joshua Kunkel (2nd grade) finished 5th overall. The Primary Boys team also finished 3rd...

Echoes of the Heart: Letting go

Religious By Dr. Jeffrey Frantz, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, September 18, 2013

The key to child-rearing: Trusting the love. On all levels of our culture – as a community and as a nation – we have a lot at stake with our children. With this in mind, their education ought to be among our highest priorities as a nation. They are the bearers of our traditions, our way of life; they are the channels through whom our common futures will be shaped and defined. With our children, on a personal level, there are no...

American High students spend June visiting European history

Education By Christine Rowan, Special to The Miami Laker Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  American Senior High School’s club, Globetrotters, ventured across the pond in mid June, visiting some of the most historical sights in three of Europe’s acclaimed cities. Five teachers chaperoned twelve students for a 10 day global excursion starting in London, traveling on to Paris, and ending in Barcelona, Spain.  Students arrived via British Airways to London’s Heathrow International Airport.  Greeted...

Goleman marks '12-'13 school year accomplishments

Education By Roselind Romero, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  Barbara Goleman has a lot to celebrate. The National Academy Foundation named the academies of Finance and Hospitality and Tourism at Goleman as model academies and the school has seen a variety of areas increase in benchmark successes, not including the advances their Cambridge program has made after only two years since its induction. The academies work with hotels, credit unions, State Farm, and car dealerships which sponsor the...
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