MCS shines as alumnus Johnny Rez appears on The Voice and athletes pile up wins

Miami Christian School celebrates alumni who are pursuing their dreams. One such alumnus, Johnny Rez, Miami Christian graduate of the Class of 2008, is making it big having been recently chosen as a contestant on “The Voice” this season airing on NBC. Johnny has been performing for many years and his band won “Battle of the Bands,” when he attended FIU. Tune in this season to see our local talent perform.

While Miami Christian School distinguished itself as being the only school, public or private, in Miami Dade County to have four varsity teams reach Regional Semi-Finals last year, they are off to another great start. Last years teams in the spotlight were Bowling, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Basketball, and Baseball. This year’s teams are already in the forefront include the Girls’ Volleyball team and the Boys’ Bowling Team, both of whom are undefeated as of this writing, as well as cross country. Seventh grader, Josh Maya, distinguished himself coming in first place in a cross country meet beating all contestants form Archbishop Curley, Hebrew Academy RASG, and Westwood Christian.

In other MCS news, Miami Christian School 2017 Senior and basketball point guard, Eduardo Camacho, has committed to Central Connecticut State University, and will be receiving a full scholarship. That team is coached by ex NBA great Donyell Marshall.

Miami Christian School is also enjoying their new athletic fields and renovated spaces. For more information on the school, visit www.miamichristian.org or call 305-221-7754 for a tour.


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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.