Through trial and error, through countless restless nights of doing homework and projects, through the never-ending cycle of studying, Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) students have achieved yet another milestone. Even when the school has almost reached the summit of excellence, the students’ dedication always seems to surpass everyone’s expectations. The 2017-2018 Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) and End-of-course...

  Flavia Cuervo, a life-long Miami Lakes resident who attended Miami Lakes K-8 and then graduated from Miami Lakes Educational Center's (MLEC) Cambridge Academy, recently graduated from Harvard University. At MLEC, Cuervo attended the journalism strand and was the top student in her class, a Gates Millennium Scholar, a Mas Family Scholar, a Silver Knight nominee and editor-inchief of The Harbinger, MLEC’s student-run newspaper.

  On June 1, Monsignor Pace High School (Pace) held an induction ceremony for the new members of their National Spanish Honor Society (NSHS). Pace’s administration, faculty, staff and proud family members gathered as 11 of the 15 inductees were recognized for their hard work and dedication in their Spanish curriculum. The induction took place at the school’s Administration Building, and NSHS Moderator Francisco Soto spoke...

  Namaste at Sunset! Lighthouse Yoga and Wellness, in collaboration with the Town of Miami Lakes, is offering a free yoga class at P21 Park on the lake at 6890 White Oak Drive, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. Bring a mat and enjoy a wonderful class in this local park. For more information, contact Community Wellness coordinator Jessica Roark at roarkj@miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-364-6100.  

  Barbara Goleman’s (BGHS) very own Gabriella Mestre created an organization to alleviate the homelessness issue in Miami-Dade by encouraging local teenagers to get involved and do more volunteer work, aptly named Teens Against Homelessness. According to Mestre, “Miami has a high standard of living and is flourishing economically. However, more than 1,000 people are on the streets. No one chooses to be homeless. This issue...