Time for Giving at Miami Christian School

Miami Christian’s Junior and National Honor Society Induction.
Miami Christian’s Junior and National Honor Society Induction.

Thanksgiving Day festivities marked the beginning of the holiday season of giving at Miami Christian School, blending history with creative fun as elementary students in costume presented a re-enactment of the first Thanksgiving for their parents. The event provided a way for students to learn about the historical foundations of the first day of appreciation celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans who helped them through their first rough winter in America.

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Jonathan Ortet (left), Christopher Tamez, John Ramirez, Matthew Diaz perform during Chapel.
Jonathan Ortet (left), Christopher Tamez, John Ramirez, Matthew Diaz perform during Chapel.

Of course, holiday drives are now underway. A food drive held by the High School National Beta Club for Thanksgiving was the first of many as MCS students are also collecting shirts and organic seeds for the Sunil’s Home Orphanage in India.

In addition, a school-wide effort with “Soles 4 Souls” is collecting shoes for those in need. Any individual or company wanting to participate in these drives may bring contributions to the front office of the school located at 200 NW 109 Ave.

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Nathan Hernandez(left), Joshua Ortet, Mrs. Joanna Clark, Yaneliz Lopez, Angelin Vazquez and Zoe Campo celebrate the First Thanksgiving.
Nathan Hernandez(left), Joshua Ortet, Mrs. Joanna Clark, Yaneliz Lopez, Angelin Vazquez and Zoe Campo celebrate the First Thanksgiving.

On the academic front, the National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society held their annual induction ceremonies that recognized students for excellence in academics, service and on campus leadership.

Students are voted upon by faculty and are inducted into the Society by their peers and officers who are already members.

This year’s inductees were

National Junior Honor Society: Jacqueline Gonzalez, Sophia Granado, Christine Rosillo, and Muhammad Salem; National Honor Society: Alina Andrews, Jose Campos, Lazaro Diaz, Carlos Fernandez, Ralph Fernandez, Daniel Galarza, Naomi Granado, Sonali Khiyani, Daniel Lesteiro, Sheila Linares, Rudy Marquez, Elizabeth Rosillo, and Khalid Salem.

NHS Sponsor, Mr. Gentry and NHS Officers, Michael Santiago, Melissa Gonzalez, Rosa Castro and Andrea Sinclair helped to make the event a memorable one.

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Miami Christian School is a member of the Independent Schools of South Florida, and participates in its annual Fifth Grade Spelling Bee with the other independent, accredited schools in the county. This year’s team competing at the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club included: Julianne Arista, Nina Beam, Amin Salem and Sumara Shute.

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The Fine Arts Department will stay busy throughout the semester-in between with concerts at the weekly chapels. Jonathan Ortet, Christopher Tamez, John Ramirez and Matthew Diaz assisted during the Spiritual Emphasis week chapels by utilizing their vocal and instrumental talents to enrich the services.

Plan ahead to visit MCS on January 24 for the Admissions Open House. Call to schedule a tour with Donna Gehring at 305- 221-7754, ext. 773.


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A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel , non profit consulting and management. Before joining Miami's Community Newspapers as a columnist and marketing specialist, Gloria was the Executive Director of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee (6 yrs.) and first Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation (14 yrs.) and the Pinecrest Community Foundation (1 ½ yrs) . Burns' volunteer activities led her to become a columnist for Community Newspapers writing Gloria’s Gab, that focuses on the non-profit activity, and a host of an online show, Gloria's Gab LIVE. Gloria serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables as Civic and Charity Chair, and is involved in the club's International Committee. She is an active Life Member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee and is Secretary of the Merrick Festival. She serves on the board of directors of the Coral Gables Woman' Club as Publicity Chair and also coordinates the club's monthly fundraiser for various charities with Gringo Bingo at Clutch Burger. In addition, Gloria participates in numerous other charitable events and is a member of the Business Forum Group, Profit Inc., the Greater Miami Festival & Events Association and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. In other volunteer activity, Gloria helps Miami Christian School with fund-raising and PR; is an Ambassador and volunteers for events for A Safe Haven for Newborns. She is an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she enjoys singing in the choir every weekend.