Tico Casamayor, Jerry Menendez among Connection Awards winners

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 19, 2025

     Two leaders of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce were among 25 South Florida recipients of Connection Awards on May 1. Jerry Menendez, at left, vice president of the chamber, is senior vice president, Retail Market manager...
  Silver Knight Award winners were announced May 17, and Mater Academy Charter High School (MACH) had two Honorable Mentions in the Digital and Interactive Media category as well as the Social Science category.  “Silver Knight was never about winning,” said Social Science category participant Abel González. “This honorable mention has simply empowered me to further my mission and continue advocating for...
  The Florida International University softball team produced three First-Team All-C-USA performers in sophomore pitcher Shannon Saile, junior outfielder Jackie Schoff and senior first baseman Kasandra Castle, while sophomore shortstop Jessica Rivera earned All-CUSA Second Team honors and freshman second baseman Venessa Gallegos earned All-CUSA Freshman Team honors, the league announced last week.  The vote comes on the heels of...
  Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho recognized Barbara Goleman High for ranking third among 39 local high schools with a 93.79 percent for student attendance for the third grading period of the 2017-2018 school year. “This outstanding achievement is the result of your exemplary efforts, as well as those of your staff, your students, and your school community,” Carvalho said in a letter to...

Pace Class of 2018 celebrates Baccalaureate Mass, Graduation

Religious By Raquel Edmundson, Special to the Miami Laker Wednesday, May 30, 2018

  Pace High School (Pace) celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2018 with the traditional Baccalaureate Mass held on May 20. Although initially planned to take place at Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church, the persistent rain caused flooding in the area and arrangements were quickly made to hold the mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Pace legacy was ever-present, as Reverend Paul Vuturo celebrated the afternoon...
  The Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) Autism Unit students put on a heart-warming show for parents, teachers, administrators and friends. The show’s theme was “Friendship,” and it included thoughtful performances by grade levels Kindergarten through eighth grade.   The show opened with Tabitha Stanley-William’s second and third grade class welcoming the audience with the “Hello”...
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