Fall activities and alumni news heralded by Miami Christian School

Fall activities and alumni news heralded by Miami Christian School

Autumn was in the air at Miami Christian School as students recently enjoyed fall sports and activities. In November, they delighted in the school’s annual Harvest Day with everything from hayrides and pumpkin decorating to some great grilled foods to picnic on the campus grounds. As for fall sports, both the MCS Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams started out their season with a 2-0 win loss record; so, they are off to a promising start.

The National and Junior National Honor Society inducted their first semester members in November in a ceremony led by NHS officers and sponsor James Gentry.

On the alumni front, Isaiah Reese, MCS graduating Class of 2015 and member of the MCS State Championship 2015 team, is attending Canisius College on a basketball scholarship. Isaiah became the first Canisius player in their 114 year history to record a triple-double – scoring 23 points, snagging 11 rebounds and dishing out 11 assists in the Golden Griffins’ 104-84 victory against Youngstown State on Nov. 18.

Yet another alumna, Julitza Lopez, Miami Christian Class of 2017, is studying Public Relations at American University in Washington, which is the number 3 program in the U.S. in her major. Meanwhile, Alina Andrews, Miami Christian Valedictorian of the Class of 2015, is studying Biomedical Engineering at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, which is the number 1 program in the U.S. in her major. The two caught up one recent weekend, when Julitza made a trip to Baltimore to see Alina and to see the sites.

Chris Abello, graduate of the Class of 2015, dropped by school for a visit. He is transferring from Loyola University in New Orleans to FIU to continue his studies in Music Therapy. He is currently completing a paid internship at Sunny Behavior working one on one with children, and is also volunteering his services at Heartland Hospice.

Getting into the holiday spirit, the Miami Christian School band and elementary school students will perform a concert on Dec. 14, just before the winter break.

For the Christmas break, MCS offices will be closed Dec. 20 – January 8 (Dec. 20 will be a half day).

For information, visit www.miamichristian.org or call 305 221-7754.


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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.