Miami Christian School high school students have big hearts and learn the importance of community service. While it is not required as in other schools, it is always expected and these students never disappoint.
On Sept. 19, one group supported Special Olympics Bowling at Bird Bowl and yet another group students served for the Special Olympics Skills Soft Ball event in Cutler Bay on October 2. In total, 76 students were involved contributing a total of 304 community service hours.
Participating in Special Olympics was a first for many of the students as it was impressed upon them the joy of serving others in a meaningful way. Yureysy Vasquez was specifically pointed out by the Special Olympics Regional Manager as a “rising volunteer star.”
In other news, Miami Christian Fall Sports are enjoying good seasons. The Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Team, under Coach Juan Carlos Rosario, defeated Westwood Christian in three straight sets to become the District Champions. The Varsity Football team, under Coach Nick Turnbull, is ending their season strong and distinguished themselves recently by defeating Merritt Island 20-10.
The elementary students have been hard at work in the Organic Garden growing plants, herbs, and vegetables to enhance their giving to charities. Through sales from this garden and additional collections, the school been able to donate more than $1,000 to a family in the Bahamas that needs help rebuilding.
In addition to raising funds with their garden, the elementary students also had their annual Dads and Donuts day. On this day, fathers drop off their students and then stay for a quick morning meal with them on their way to work.
Finally, in other campus happenings, Miami Christian’s participation in the national “Prayer at the Pole Day” is also a mainstay at the school. On this day once a year, MCS students gather to pray for their nation, its leaders and the school.
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