Miami Christian School well represented in Doral

Miami Christian School well represented in Doral
Miami Christian School well represented in Doral
Bowling team (l to r): Jeffrey Yaniz, Alex Yaniz, Ricardo Mesa, Cody Stevens, Daniel Cortes, Kenny Zaidner

Miami Christian School’s Associate Head, Teri Logan. emceed the Doral Business Council’s Sept. 10 luncheon at the Miami Airport Convention Center, moderating a panel that included Michael Pappas (Keyes Realty), Carlos Gazitua (Sergio’s Restaurant) and George Capo (El Dorado Furniture). The panel addressed the topic of multigenerational family businesses and, with Dr. Logan’s wit and interesting commentaries by all, the program was a great success. Afterwards, audience members visited workshops and a business expo where MCS hosted a table to answer questions and promote the school to the greater Doral community, aided by Donna Gehring and Coach Chris Cuadra.

In campus news, congratulations are in order for new class officers following elections. Our new student leaders include: Seniors: Lazaro Diaz, President, Sonali Khiyani, Elizabeth Rosillo, Vice Presidents; Juniors: Victoria Vila, President, Sebastian Dayoub, Jessica Garcia, Vice Presidents, Aldo Ripley, Treasurer; Sophomores: Neils Junco, President, Julitza Lopez, Nelson Porras, Vice Presidents, Ricardo Mesa, Treasurer, Alekzander Reyes, Secretary; Freshmen: Jaqueline Gonzalez, President, Allison Bean, Christine Rosillo, Vice Presidents, Bryan Pineda, Treasurer.

On the sports front, our victorious MCS athletic teams enjoy great seasons as Girls’ Volleyball, Boys’ Bowling, and Cross Country are in full swing.

Miami Christian School well represented in Doral
Girls’ volleyball team in action.

The MCS bowling team is undefeated, having beaten Gulliver, Miami Springs High, Belen Jesuit and Columbus. They have not only won every game, but every match in every game as of mid-September.

In other campus news, George Lockhart was the invited speaker for Spiritual Emphasis Week with special chapel services enjoyed by secondary students during a week of daily assemblies. Pastor and missionary of Vision2Hear, Fayetteville, GA, Lockhart spoke for the series with an inspiring and challenging message for students.

Leading the charge for scholarship offers, MCS Senior, Elizabeth Rosillo received the first college acceptance and scholarship offer of the 2014-15 year. Elizabeth has been accepted at Southeastern University and offered an initial four-year scholarship of $30,000.

For more information and a tour of Miami Christian School, tel. 305-221-7754 or visit www.miamichristian.org and on.fb.me/mcsvictors.

Miami Christian School well represented in Doral
George Lockhart addresses students during Spiritual Emphasis Week.

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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.