This past summer, three teachers from Mater Lakes Academy received training from the organization, Project Lead the Way, to enhance the STEM program at Mater Lakes Academy.One of the teachers, Amy Garcia, received training in the Engineering program to begin teaching that at Mater Lakes Academy for the 2016-2017 school year. Garcia, the sponsor for the SECME club at Mater Lakes, (Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, and...

Spanish Lake Elementary administration and faculty inaugurated the first annual “Read To Your Child Day” to honor National Parent Involvement Day, held in late November. Although SLE encourages parental involvement, this was a special day for parents to come into the classroom to read to their child. If a parent could not attend, the child was teamed with another parent attending. Teachers readily had a selection of books on...

On December 16 and 17, the Bears wrestling team at Mater Lakes Academy finished undefeated with a 6-0 record at the Coral Park Holiday Duels claiming first place out of the twelve teams that participated.The Bears defeated Miami Springs, McArthur (Hollywood), Coral Park, Hialeah Gardens, and Pinecrest Prep. The Bears defeated Coral Gables in the first place match pushing their overall record to 17-2 on the season.  “Our wrestling...

Florida International University senior defensive tackle Imarjaye Albury has accepted an invitation to the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.The game takes place on Saturday, January 21 at StubHub Center in Carson, California.Wrapping up his senior year with the Panthers, Albury recorded 38 total tackles (13 solo) with 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack. The Miami product also notched a quarterback hurry and recovered a fumble. He played in all...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School varsity girls’ basketball team has been competitive the last 4 years in the All Catholic Conference (ACC). In three of the past four years, the team has earned two North Division titles (2013 and 2014), one undefeated season (2013), and three All Catholic Conference playoff appearances (2013, 2014, 2016). The teams in 2013 and 2014 did not win the semi-final playoff game. After the 2014 season, the...