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…
By Ruth Reyes @Ummnobodycares People believe that Millennials are the “selfie” generation. They don’t have time for anything other than their phones, the computer, and social media. They don’t care; they’re not engaged. They coexist with the rest of the world merely to cruise by. And yet, even as they’re criticized in this way, Millennial…
By Ruth Reyes, @ummnobodycares It was the day after Christmas, and the weather outside was dreadful, but the grey skies, rain and humidity did not keep MLEC students and alumni away. They challenged the common assumption that “once graduation comes along, high school students never look back” once again.
By Vivian Bermudez On Saturday, October 25, 2014, the annual Florida Scholastic Press Association Day (Journalism Day) took place at the Florida International University (FIU). Journalism Day brings students journalists from all over District 6 – Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High, MAST, Columbus High School and our very own MLEC students to name a…
“Teachers, at this time, please release seniors to the cafeteria.”
This morning’s crowning marked a new generation of seniors at MLEC, granting them not only pride and seniority, but also feelings of exhilaration and eagerness for their final school year. Even faculty and staff, including principal Mr. Parker, were moved by Class of 2015’s senior crowning.
The word resonated as the Class of 2015 picked up their crowns from the Principal’s Patio. On what would become their last first day of school, the seniors expressed their seniority by following MLEC’s tradition: senior crowning.