Thanksgiving Day festivities marked the beginning of the holiday season of giving at Miami Christian School, blending history with creative fun as elementary students in costume presented a re-enactment of the first Thanksgiving for their parents. The event provided a way for students to learn about the historical foundations of the first day of appreciation celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native Americans who helped them through their first rough winter in America.
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Of course, holiday drives are now underway. A food drive held by the High School National Beta Club for Thanksgiving was the first of many as MCS students are also collecting shirts and organic seeds for the Sunil’s Home Orphanage in India.
In addition, a school-wide effort with “Soles 4 Souls” is collecting shoes for those in need. Any individual or company wanting to participate in these drives may bring contributions to the front office of the school located at 200 NW 109 Ave.
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On the academic front, the National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society held their annual induction ceremonies that recognized students for excellence in academics, service and on campus leadership.
Students are voted upon by faculty and are inducted into the Society by their peers and officers who are already members.
This year’s inductees were
National Junior Honor Society: Jacqueline Gonzalez, Sophia Granado, Christine Rosillo, and Muhammad Salem; National Honor Society: Alina Andrews, Jose Campos, Lazaro Diaz, Carlos Fernandez, Ralph Fernandez, Daniel Galarza, Naomi Granado, Sonali Khiyani, Daniel Lesteiro, Sheila Linares, Rudy Marquez, Elizabeth Rosillo, and Khalid Salem.
NHS Sponsor, Mr. Gentry and NHS Officers, Michael Santiago, Melissa Gonzalez, Rosa Castro and Andrea Sinclair helped to make the event a memorable one.
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Miami Christian School is a member of the Independent Schools of South Florida, and participates in its annual Fifth Grade Spelling Bee with the other independent, accredited schools in the county. This year’s team competing at the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club included: Julianne Arista, Nina Beam, Amin Salem and Sumara Shute.
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The Fine Arts Department will stay busy throughout the semester-in between with concerts at the weekly chapels. Jonathan Ortet, Christopher Tamez, John Ramirez and Matthew Diaz assisted during the Spiritual Emphasis week chapels by utilizing their vocal and instrumental talents to enrich the services.
Plan ahead to visit MCS on January 24 for the Admissions Open House. Call to schedule a tour with Donna Gehring at 305- 221-7754, ext. 773.