MCS Students Shine in Scholastic Competitions

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Gloria Burns
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MCS Students Shine in Scholastic CompetitionsMCS Students Shine in Scholastic Competitions
MCS Students Shine in Scholastic Competitions
Top prize winners Janelle Diaz (left) and Zoe Campos
(right) display Valentine’s Day messages with Maria
Mendez, of AmTrust Bank.

Miami Christian Scholar students Alina Andrews, Joey Campos, and Andrea Sinclair competed in the MCS History Day competition, under the direction of Scholars and AP Instructor, Mr. Wayne Williams, each winning first place in their respective categories.

Alina and Andrea then competed in the All-County History Day competition in which Alina again took first in the All- County “Documentary” category while Andrea also won first in the “Research Paper” category. The next step for these two county-wide winners: competing in a statewide “National History Day” to be held this May in Tallahassee.

In addition, 15 MCS students received honors in this year’s Scholastic Writing Competition. Congratulations to these stellar students: Alina Andrews (Poetry and Personal Essay/Memoir), Joey Campos (Person Essay/Memoir), Damon Carrazana (Science Fiction/Fantasy), Luis Castro (Poetry, Personal Essay/Memoir), Rosa Castro (Flash Fiction), Elisha Cordeau (Poetry, Personal Essay/Memoir), Daniel Galarza (Poetry, Personal Essay/Memoir), Christopher Gonzalez (Poetry, Personal Essay/Memoir), Melissa Gonzalez (Personal Essay/Memoir), Naomi Granado (Poetry, Personal Essay/Memoir), Sonali Khiyani (Poetry, Personal Essay/Memoir), Joshua Mishaan (Flash Fiction), Alejandro Queija (Personal Essay, Memoir), Elizabeth Rosillo (Poetry, Personal Essay/Memoir), and Andrea Sinclear (Poetry/Personal Essay/Memoir).

MCS Students Shine in Scholastic Competitions
First place winners in History Day competition include (l-r): Alina Andrews, Joey Campos, Andrea Sinclair.

AmTrust Bank in Doral Plaza held a multi-school contest on “What Valentine’s Day Means to Me” with Miami Christian’s elementary students entering the contest with student drawings reflecting “What the Holiday Means to Me.” Branch Manager Maria Mendez visited the MCS campus to award the first place prize to Janelle Diaz (Grade 5); second place to Zoe Campos (Grade 1).

The MCS “Intro to Engineering” class with instructor Margot Youssef visited the Engineering Department at Florida International University, interacting with FIU engineering students, participated in chemistry and physics experiments, and checking out student projects in robotics and biomedical developments. As a result, the students have been invited to participate for FIU credit in a special summer course related to computer programming and engineering.

As part of his “14 Days of Neighborly Love”, former MCS student and Miami Dade County Commissioner, Jose ‘Pepe’ Diaz, included a gift of plants from Costa Farms for campus landscaping. Placed in strategic locations, the plants have enriched the look of the campus.

MCS Students Shine in Scholastic Competitions
Plant gifts from Miami Dade County Commissioner Jose Diaz received by Dr. Lorena Morrison, MCS Principal.

Next Admissions Open House at MCS is Thursday, April 11, 4- 6 p.m., a great opportunity for prospective families to meet the MCS staff and tour the facilities.

Call Donna for more information at 305-221-7754 ext.773.

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Gloria Burns
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.

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