Cavaliers NAF Students Head To FIU For NFTE Event
Anthony Russo, Staff Writer
November 17, 2019
A handful of National Academy of Finance (NAF) students from Coral Gables Senior High were given the opportunity to go to Florida International University (FIU) to participate in an annual National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) competition on Nov.12. This event also included other ...
Recognizing Star Educators: Mrs. Lopez
Anthony Russo, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
With all the wonderful academies that Coral Gables Senior High has to offer, the Academy of Finance (AOF) is certainly at the top of the list, lead by National Academy Foundation award winner Mrs. Natasha Lopez. This prestigious award is a student-recommended nomination, meaning that students in the Ac...
Young Entrepreneurs Compete Through NFTE
Jefrany D'catry, Staff Writer
October 21, 2018
The Academy of Finance (AOF) works alongside the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), in which students are taught the principles of entrepreneurship. Every year, NFTE holds a national competition where students are asked to create a business plan. The $15,000 prize for the first place winne...
Miami-Dade Regional Office Visits Gables
Maria F. Estrada, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2017
In honor of the recently selected Teacher of the Year, Ms.Carranza, the Miami-Dade County Central Regional Office visited our campus on Dec.1 to evaluate Ms.Carranza's teaching style and interview her before a panel of judges. The purpose behind the interview is to consider Ms.Carranza as a possible Teacher of the Year represe...
Let’s Get Down to Business with Mrs. Carranza
Yeileny Lopez, Opinion Editor
November 12, 2017
As many students know, Gables is full of wonderful teachers that make the high school experience more bearable. From her loving attitude to her commitment, Gables is proud to present Mrs. Carranza as the Teacher of the Year. For those who do not know her, Mrs. Carranza is the Lead Teacher of the Academy...
Cavs Conquer The Miracle Walk and Down Syndrome 5K
Jesse Zambrano, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
Cavaliers gathered outside Coral Gables City Hall bright and early on Sunday morning to take part in the Miracle Walk and Down Syndrome 5K hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Miami. The 11th annual Miracle Walk commenced at nine a.m., after the culmination of the fourth annual 5K, which began...
Academy Night: Open for Class of 2022
Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
As per Gables tradition, Academy Night was hosted on Oct. 25 to offer eighth graders a glimpse into the academies and magnet programs Gables has to offer. Throughout the night, upperclassmen from each academy set up booths and helped the prospective students and their parents with any questions the...
NAF National Convention: Gables’ National Winner
Maria F. Estrada, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 20, 2017
Rising senior, Eric Jimenez, brought home a national title for #BankOnIt at the National Academy Foundation (NAF) Convention in which Miami-Dade Schools had champions in each category. NAF is a national network of education, business, and community leaders, who work together to ensure high school students...
The Academy of Finance’s Fundraiser at McDonald’s
Albany Muria, Editor
February 21, 2016
Support the Academy of Finance (AOF) and eat a delicious meal on McTeacher Night at McDonald's! Stop by the McDonald's on 3280 Coral Way on Feb. 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A percentage of the profits that night will benefit the AOF program. Get your family and friends to come too!...
Academy of Finance Seniors Attend LinkedIn Workshop
Lucas Serau and Emily Diaz
October 6, 2015
On Oct. 1, the Academy of Finance seniors from Coral Gables Senior High attended a LinkedIn workshop at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus to learn how to build a LinkedIn profile. The workshop was filled with other Academy of Finance students from Coral Reef and South Dade High School. The students ...
Junior Zack Walsh Places 3rd in eMerge America’s Conference!
Daniela Quijano, Editor
May 5, 2015
Congratulations to junior Zack Walsh who placed third in the eMerge America's Conference on May 4. Zack created "Life Cycle", his NFTE Business Plan, in his Dual Enrollment Entrepreneurship class.
Academy of Finance’s Special Visit
Ann Carranza, Academy of Finance Lead Teacher
December 13, 2014
A couple of weeks ago, our school got a special visit! It was an opportunity to highlight our school branch- Cavaliers Credit Union- of the South Florida Education Federal Credit Union (SFEFCU). The school branch is run by Academy of Finance intern students under the guidance of Mr. Robert Fernandez...
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Stephanie Andrade is a sophomore in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Coral Gables Senior High. She is coming into her first year...
