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Eight exceptional graduates of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will be inducted into the M-DCPS Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding achievements in higher education and their respective professional fields.
With this year’s inductees, the Alumni Hall of Fame expands to 68 esteemed members, each representing the remarkable talent fostered within Miami-Dade’s public schools and achieving success on a national scale.
The Class of 2025 joins a distinguished group of alumni who exemplify the legacy of excellence within the district, reflecting the rich history and diverse accomplishments of Miami-Dade’s schools. The following individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame:
Kris Anderson
Miami Central Senior High – Class of 1994
Weekday Morning Newscast Anchor for NBC6 South Florida
Former Anchor for ABC and CBS Television
Six-time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Graduate of Florida International University
Adrianne Calvo
Holmes Braddock Senior High – Class of 2002
Celebrity Chef and Restauranteur
Author of Maximum Flavor Cookbook
Recipient of Floridian Culinary Best Chef Award
Graduate of Johnson & Wales University
Marshall Davis, Sr.
Miami Northwestern Senior High – Class of 1968
Managing Director of the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
Former Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher
Multi-Award Winner for Leadership in the Field of Arts and Culture
Graduate of Florida Atlantic University
Michelle Delancy
Miami Southridge Senior – Class of 1988
Miami-Dade County 11th Judicial Circuit Court Judge
AV Preeminent Rated Commercial and Criminal Trial Attorney
Former Managing Partner at Delancy Law, P.A.
Graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Miami School of Law
René Garcia
Hialeah Senior High – Class of 1993
Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Former State Representative and State Senator
Founder of H.O.P.E. Mission, Inc.
Graduate of Florida International University and the University of Miami
Bobby Flam
Miami Beach Senior High – Class of 1963
Owner of Jumbo’s Restaurant “A Civil Rights Landmark”
James Beard Foundation Award Recipient
Graduate of the universities of Florida and Illinois
Jamar Roberts
New World School of the Arts – Class of 2001
Former Director’s Fellow at NYU’s Center for Ballet and the Arts
Former Resident Choreographer of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Recipient of the Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer
Graduate of The Ailey School
Donald Slesnick, II
Miami Senior High – Class of 1961
Managing Partner at Law Offices of Slesnick & Casey LLP
Former Mayor of the City of Coral Gables
79th President and Chair of the Orange Bowl Committee
Graduate of Florida International University and the universities of Florida and Virginia
The Alumni Hall of Fame Reception provided an exclusive opportunity for attendees to meet the inductees and celebrate their extraordinary careers. The reception took place last night at the home of Heide and Jose Dans, philanthropists and community leaders who are passionate about education and giving back to the Miami-Dade community. Their home provided a beautiful setting for an evening of recognition, networking, and inspiration.
The event also marked the official start of the For the Love of Learning Gala, a key fundraiser for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, supporting future generations of students as they pursue their own academic dreams.
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