Impressed with a Mater Academy graduate who was awarded a full scholarship to study theoretical mathematics and aerospace engineering at a prestigious institution, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz recently sponsored a resolution to encourage the growth of STEM careers at schools in Miami-Dade.The resolution calls for the county’s administration to continuously pursue opportunities for partnerships, programs...

Members of Pace High School’s Yearbook Club attended the Yearbookpalooza Summer Workshop in Orlando’s Hotel and Conference Center from July 17 to 19. This annual event was hosted by leading yearbook publisher Herff Jones where students received hands-on training in how to create innovative yearbook themes and designs. The students participated in photography workshops and learned tips on capturing all of the year’s...

Families looking for a day of fun and fitness need look no further than the Orange Bowl’s event Family Fun & Fit Day presented by Sunshine Health. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Augiust 12, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex at 3000 N.W. 199 Street in Miami Gardens. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.orangebowl.org for more information.

Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) administrators and teachers participated in the fourth annual Synergy Summer Institute which provided training for over 700 principals, assistant principals and teachers from throughout the school district.The Synergy Summer Institute took place in early July for three days of professional development at Miami Jackson Senior High. The leadership teams...

The Pace High School Starlettes attended the National Dance Alliance (NDA) summer camp at the Westin Fort Lauderdale the week of July 17. The 4-day camp offered the team several days of technique training, team building and rigorous choreography sessions. In the end the Starlettes brought home numerous Superior awards and accolades in the areas of Showmanship, Technique and Spirit as well as receiving the title of Overall Camp...