By Gabriella Indart As lunch approaches from September 8th to September 10th, students at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) won’t be worrying about how much their stomachs are growling, but instead which club is the right fit for them. Whether it’s MLEC’s Jagettes or American Sign Language Club, this week only students will be able…
By Juanita Cardona Out of the 39 dreadful weeks of school, the first week is a fresh slap to the face for many students. Even with new classes, administration, and fresh little babies are mixed into the melting pot of academies, the senior crowns managed to shine brighter than everyone’s dilemmas. The excitement to put together…
By Maria Vasquez Photos by Vivian Bermudez June 1st, 2015 marked a significant moment for MLEC seniors. Their graduation was held at FIU’s U.S. Century Bank Arena where parents, family members, and friends gathered to see their loved ones walk across the stage. The ceremony began with Mrs. Borges’ welcoming words followed by MLEC’s, Bryce…
By Nathalie Mairena Un Maestra Especial, a program run by Univision 23, Papa Johns, and Nova Southeastern University, has been honoring teachers for 13 years. Each year, Univision 23 picks ten teachers , nominated by a student, parent or colleague, to honor and praise for their effect on the community. This year, Miami Lakes Educational…
By Carolina Espinal That time of the year has arrived again: dozens of multi-colored posters hang against the walls, hallways, doors and staircases, flooding the school’s atmosphere with slogans that usually sound a little like, “Vote for Me Because I’m the Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread.” Getting Noticed Many of the jaguars at MLEC are…
After seven months since the General Obligation Bond Progress town hall meeting in Miami Lakes Educational Center, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, as well as other school board members and community leaders, visited MLEC to commemorate improvements made to the school. The ribbon cutting event on April 2nd celebrated the GO bond,…
By Daniela Morales That time of the year came again. Seniors have been dethroned as the upcoming class received their rings officiating them as upperclassmen and the head of the school. The juniors couldn’t be more thrilled to take over. The night started off as parents piled into the school gym to watch their children…
By Jennifer Perez Michael Hernandez is just 32 years old but he’s already the Director of Communications for Miami-Dade- the youngest in the history of the county. Since Hernandez knew he was interested in writing and politics, he minored in Communications and majored in Political Science. Starting out in a small firm, Hernandez worked hard…
By Juanita Cardona For weeks this was the event most anticipated by the class of 2015. It was one of the most legendary senior brunch that MLEC has ever had, hosted for the most legendary class. Balloons were strung up from every table with the yearly ongoing Hawaiian theme: palm trees, turtles, and hula-girls floated…
This Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm the stage is open to the talented and the floor to those with a good ear. Music Club is hosting one of its most exclusive shows of the year, “15 Minutes of Fame.” More than twenty acts each varying from duos, bands, to solo singers will light up…