Coral Gables Senior High School (CGSHS) along with Friends of Gables High, a non-profit alumni and community group, have announced the school’s 2020 Hall of Fame inductees.
The Hall seeks to recognize Cavalier alumni who have not only achieved great heights in their chosen fields, but who have also given back to the school in notable ways, and/or have demonstrated civic involvement, and are role models for students. The Hall also recognizes faculty, administrators and others who are not alumni, but who have demonstrated their devotion to the school in measurable ways.
This year’s inductees are:
Lissette Calderon, is the founder of Neology Life, a visionary development company with trendsetting projects along and near the Miami River. She has made extraordinary contributions to the community focusing on disadvantaged kids and women as a board member of Amigos for Kids and the Sundari Foundation Inc.
Lissette graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. At Gables High, some of her many accomplishments included: Senior Class President, Senior of Distinction, Silver Knight Honorable Mention, and Outstanding Senior of Distinction.
Stuart Grossman, is recognized as one of America’s pre-eminent trial lawyers. He is co-founder of the Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen law firm in Coral Gables, and has been recognized by numerous groups for his unparalleled legal advocacy. He has made a lasting impact through his generous support of many civic and charitable causes, including as chair of Margaux’s Miracle, which funds pediatric cancer research.
Stuart was a member of the Gables High basketball team and debate team, and holds both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Miami.
Roy Sekoff, is the president and chief creative officer of HuffPost Studios. He was founding editor of the Huffington Post and president and co-creator of HuffPost Live. Roy was a writer and on-air correspondent for Michael Moore’s Emmy-winning TV Nation and his work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Village Voice and The London Times.
At Gables High, he was president of Thespians Drama Club and played leading roles in Barefoot in the Park and Pinocchio. Roy is a graduate of the University of Miami.
Jim Simpson, is a Former Gables High Head Coach JV Football and Assistant Coach Varsity. Coach Simpson is a former Gables High Activities Director from 1962 to 1995, and inspired both athletes and other student leaders alike through his devotion to what Gables High stands for: great academics, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Ron Yacoub, is founder of Pinecrest Physical Therapy, and his passion to help his patients return to an active lifestyle spurred him to expanding the company to locations throughout South Florida and now in the Dominican Republic. He regularly and generously supports Gables High and Gables High athletes. Ron obtained his Masters in Physical Therapy and a BS in Biology from the University of Miami. He was a Gables High Senior of Distinction and student athlete on the JV and Varsity football teams.
The CGSHS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, Mar. 13, at 9 a.m. in the auditorium of Gables High, 450 Bird Rd., Coral Gables, FL 33146.
