Alison Hunt, branch manager at South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, served as Principal TODAY at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) on Thursday December 6. Hunt is intimately familiar with BGEC as her daughter and son are alumni of BGEC. Principal TODAY engages the private sector to take a leadership role in public education. The goal of the program is for each participant to translate their one-day experience into a long-term...

The American Dance Alliance hosted the first competition of the season on Saturday December 8. The Bob Graham Education Canter’s Bobcat Dance Team and their coach Mayri Martinez had the opportunity to participate in several categories. The team received three superior awards for jazz, lyrical and contemporary. They also took home 3rd place and 4th place for their duets and 4th place for ensemble. They were awarded best costume for the jazz...

On Wednesday December 5, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML) hosted its annual Feeder Pattern Expo. The event serves as an opportunity for the HML feeder pattern elementary schools, K-8 center and middle schools to show off their magnet programs, clubs, sports and performance groups. These include Bunch Park, DuPuis, Golden Glades, Nathan B. Young, North Dade, North Twin Lakes, Palm Lakes, Rainbow Park, and Twin Lakes elementary...

St. Thomas University president David A. Armstrong has been named as a member of the Orange Bowl Committee.Armstrong was formally introduced as a committee member at the September monthly meeting of the OBC on Sept. 11. The OBC headquarters is located in Miami Lakes.Armstrong will play an integral role in the Committee’s continued commitment to the South Florida community, including upcoming events such as hosting the College Football Playoff...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December:For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Paddington 2,” “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas,” and “Arthur Christmas.” Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19.Talking is...