The non-profit organization Giving Gators hosted a school supply drive on August 31. They visited local schools and delivered everything from backpacks to the most needed tools for students to succeed. “This simple act is an easy way to create a profound impact on students and their learning experience,” said Giving Gators founder Daylin Garcia. Giving Gators hopes that with the collaboration of local sponsors like Nu...

  Students of Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) recently held a spirit day for the entire student body at St. Mark, the Evangelist Catholic School in Davie. The group of seniors who participated are members of Pace’s pastoral ministry class, taught by Andres Novela, a class of 1996 Pace alumnus and the school’s director of campus ministry. The class focuses on teaching high school students how to communicate the...

  Spanish Lake Elementary’s (SLE) fifth graders embarked on their studies of American history with Patriot’s Day on September 11.  Fifth grade students in Julie Barreto-Tejero’s class wrote on a copy of their hand print about what being a patriot meant to them. This was a message of peace and hope, and the handprints were then displayed in the shape of the American flag.  Through their studies, students...

  From singing at Miami Lakes community events, at her church and countless events at Mater Lakes Academy (MLA), Miami Lakes resident Mercedes Ferreira-Dias made it to Team Blake on NBC’s The Voice.  On September 24, the first episode of the blind auditions aired, and all viewers, especially her MLA family and friends in Miami Lakes, were ecstatic to see her sing “She Used To Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles.  With...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High senior fullback and linebacker Thomas Willis was named Riddell Sports Player of the Week last month for his hard work and outstanding performance this season. The 5-11, 217-pound player helped the Spartans to a 3-0 record before losing to American Heritage and University. Willis’ honor came two weeks before Joe Zaccheo announced he’s stepping down as Spartans head coach and athletic director at...