Florida International University volleyball standout Margherita Bianchin has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-South Region team, the organization announced last week. Bianchin, a senior outside hitter, was named Second Team All-Conference USA and a C-USA All-Tournament selection this season while helping the Panthers to a 19-12 overall record and a 9-5 slate in C-USA play. FIU advanced to its first-ever C-USA...

Nine students from Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML) participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami School to Work program. The program sent HML students once a month to Perry Ellis International's (PEI) headquarters in Doral to be paired with a mentor.The mentors, or “bigs” teach their “littles” about the different aspects of working in a professional business environment. PEI employees volunteer from different departments...

Over 50 parents and community members gathered to share information with students at the 17th Annual Bob Graham Educational Center (BGEC) Career Day. Coordinated by counselors Joel Castellanos and Sara Najara, this year’s Career Day was the most successful to date. The day opened with welcoming remarks by principal Yecenia Martinez. A breakfast buffet was prepared by cafeteria staff led by cafeteria manager Mayra Franco. Following the...

Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) senior Naomi Valdez will be heading to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire in the fall of 2019. She applied for an early decision in the Engineering Program and was thrilled to receive her acceptance notification on December 13.Valdez has had a successful high school experience at HML. She will graduate in June with dual enrollment credits from Florida International University which she earned on campus. Additionally,...

Miami Lakes K-8 Center students and staff celebrated their “Teacher of the Year” day with Elizabeth Rebustillo, an 8th grade science teacher.