Joseph Orlando Leon, son of Jorge and Daina Leon, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Leon earned a Bachelor of Science degree and an officer’s commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal...

High school seniors and juniors that will be taking the SAT’s this fall must register by July 28 for the August 26 test date. The next test dates are October 7, November 4, December 2, March 10, 2018, May 5, 2018, and June 2, 2018.For more information on dates, registration and subject tests offered, visit  https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines.

Dr. Yvette de la Vega graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School in 1995 and went on to earn her Bachelors of Science in Education from the University of Miami. She then continued her academic work and received a Masters of Science in English Education from Nova Southeastern University. Upon having her Masters degree, De la Vega’s biggest educational dream and goal was still to obtain her Doctorate in Education. Throughout...

As proposed by Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman, the Miami-Dade School Board unanimously voted to endorse both the 2017 “Welcome Back to School” Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school, and International “Walk to School Day.”“For the past several years the Community Traffic Safety Team has developed a school flyer containing safety messages that promote student traffic safety at the...

Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue north of Miami Lakes, is accepting students for Vacation Bible School from August 11 to 13. The activities will include bible lessons, games, crafts and music. Call the church at 305-821-5841 for more information.