Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s Dad’s Club is hosting its 24th annual golf charity event, which starts at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 4, at Don Shula’s Hotel and Golf Resort. The event also includes an awards dinner and banquet and auction. All auction and raffle items were donated by local businesses as well as members of the Our Lady of the Lakes Parish School and local community. Tough economic conditions make...

  Florida International University outfielder Lorenzo Hampton Jr. is making a big impact for the Panthers this season. The Miami Lakes resident and former Monsignor Edward Pace High standout is batting .274 with 22 runs, 28 RBI and eight home runs.  Perhaps his best performance of the season came against Grambling University in April when Hampton Jr. went 7-for-12 with two home runs and seven RBI’s, lifting the Panthers to a...

  Graduation Ceremonies Scheduled in May and June for Miami Lakes public schools The 2017-2018 Miami-Dade Public school year is drawing to a close. Join these Miami Lakes area schools in celebrating their success and hard-work at their graduation or promotion ceremonies. Some are through invitation only, contact schools for more details.  Monday, May 21:  • Dade Christian Schools—Kindergarten Promotion, 6601 N.W....

  Pace High School seniors, Isabella Gonzalez, Ariana Gutierrez and Jorge Jebian, were honored with the Star Student Award by the Independent Schools of South Florida (ISSF) at its 28th Annual “Star Award” Luncheon on April 18 at the Miami Airport Convention Center with over 900 guests in attendance. The ISSF unites accredited nonpublic schools to collaborate, share information and celebrate the success of its students. Each...

  Jose Marti MAST Academy (JMMA) announced its Silver Knight Award nominees for the 2017-2018 school year.  One Silver Knight and three Honorable Mentions in each category will be selected by a panel of independent judges on April 24 at Jungle Island. The Silver Knight winners will be announced at a ceremony on May 17 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Silver Knight winners will receive a $2,000 prize and the Honorable...