Following up on my last column about stretching your body to help release tension, here’s another exercise, the Hip-Buttock Stretch, which focuses on stiffness that may develop in your lower back and hips.1. To start: Lie on your back on a mat. Raise your legs into a 90-degree angle, with your lower legs parallel to the ceiling.Place your right ankle over your left thigh. If necessary, use your hands to get your legs into position and then...

Hialeah Gardens High School celebrated two
of its educators: Sumitra Singal, who was named Rookie Teacher of the Year, and James “Coach” Bryant, chosen as Teacher of the Year.Singal is in her fifth year of teaching and instructs students in the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism.Bryant is the Culinary Arts teacher as well as the Family, Career and Com- munity Leaders of America district advisor.Bryant is in his 12th year in the classroom.“We...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s football team waited a year for redemption and it came this season. The Gators captured the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) championship over Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, with a 31-26 victory on Dec. 18 at Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s field. Goleman (6-0) also beat Krop, 33-23, during the regular season for the sweep. Though the pandemic cut the football season to four regular...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s bowling teams participated in the Tri-County Tournament between schools from Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County on Dec. 9 at the Sawgrass Lanes in Tamarac. To get there, the boys finished 1st and the girls 2nd in a North District qualifying round. Pictured in Tamarac, top row, left to right are Christian Butler; Javier Liriano; Adrian Lora; Sebastian Jovine; Xiomara Carrion and Ricky...

New Year SangriaCreated by Bruce LawrenceGeneral Manager, Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports Miami LakesThough New Year’s Eve may look and feel a little different this year, you can still celebrate virtually with family and friends.This refreshing sangria is the perfect cocktail to raise a toast to loved ones.• Pour 4 ounces of your favorite merlot into a wine glass.• Add 2 ounces of cranberry juice, 2 ounces of orange juice and 1.5 ounces of...