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Nancy Bailey poses amid the restorations and beautification of the Gables campus, which her contributions to the Friends of Gables has helped support.

Gables Hall of Fame Inductee Nancy Bailey Pioneers for Women in Business

Luke Savage, Opinion Editor Nov 5, 2025

Stepping onto the stage at this year's Hall of Fame Ceremony is Nancy H. Bailey, the first person to revolutionize the trademark licensing industry and first woman to manage at Procter and Gamble. On Oct....

After overcoming many hardships, Rosanna Hoff Karpiak stands at the Gables' entrance and embraces the honor of being inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.

A True Cavalier: Rosanna Hoff Karpiak’s Lifelong Commitment to Gables

Sofia Angulo, Staff Writer Nov 5, 2025

Stepping into the Coral Gables Senior High auditorium on Oct. 24, Rosanna Hoff Karpiak earned herself a spot as a Gables Hall of Fame Inductee. Celebrating this monumental milestone, Karpiak feels a sense...

Credited with introducing Miami to authentic Vietnamese flavors alongside Tung Nguyen, Katherine "Kathy" Manning returns to her alma mater as a 2025 Gables Hall of Fame Inductee.

Serving Vietnamese Cooking With Soul: Celebrating Kathy Manning’s Culinary Legacy

Gianna Figueroa, Features Editor Nov 3, 2025

Beyond the meticulous preparations found inside Hy Vongs' kitchen, Katherine "Kathy" Manning leisurely paces the restaurant, serving a group of customers golden-brown spring rolls wrapped in lettuce leaves...

The Green family poses for a photo on the auditorium stage, capturing a moment of pride for Gil Green and the place that fueled his passion.

Beyond the Plaque: Gables’ 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Jazlyn Vazquezbello, Staff Writer Oct 30, 2025

As Coral Gables Senior High commemorates 75 years of fostering young minds, generations of Cavaliers were invited back to the campus to reflect on the impact of their Alma Mater. Preceding the nighttime...

Michael Zinner, Gables graduate from the class of 1963, is honored for his work in the medical field during Friends of Gables High's Hall of Fame.

Alum Michael Zinner is Honored at Gables’ Hall of Fame

Angelina Morffi, Editor-in-Chief Dec 10, 2023

Today, Michael Zinner is the medical brain behind the Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. Yet decades ago, he had his early beginnings at Coral Gables Senior High. Starting his freshman...

Mr. Finora stands on the auditorium stage delivering the last speech of the Hall of Fame inductees.

Hall of Fame Recognizes Long-Time Cavalier, Mr. Finora

Yara Korse, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2023

In an auditorium filled with inspired students listening to 11 Hall of Fame inductees' speeches of encouragement, Coral Gables Senior High’s oldest Cavalier Mr. Daniel Finora is called to the stage to...

On Nov. 3, Rear Admiral Keith Davids returns to Coral Gables Senior High as a Hall of Fame Inductee.

An Admiral’s Triumph, Keith Davids Honored at Hall of Fame

Lorena Acevedo, Staff Writer Nov 11, 2023

As a 16-year-old, Coral Gables Senior High student Keith Davids envisioned a life full of sailing and an aspiring career in engineering. Now at 54, the class of '86 graduate returns to Gables, 37 years...

Delivering his persuasive and nastolgic speech, Leopold touches his audience by reminiscing upon his memories in Gables.

Inductee Theodore “Ted” J. Leopold Lawyer Learns and Lends Life Lessons

Beatrice Stampino-Strain, Staff Writer Nov 10, 2023

As a new inductee in Coral Gables Senior High's Hall of Fame, award-winning lawyer Theodore "Ted" J. Leopold has reached a reflective milestone after achieving honorable accomplishments in his law career....

The 11 inductees stand with their plaques on the auditorium stage. Each one was recognized for their achievements and outstanding Cavalier spirit.

Former Cavaliers Are Inducted Into the ’23 Hall of Fame

Elijah Cima, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2023

In its 73 year history, Coral Gables Senior High has educated multitudes of students who go on to be exceptional in their respective fields of study. Two years after the recent revival of the Hall of Fame...

Continuing his journey with music, Mr. Oster helps master the art and the meaning behind it.

Remembering the ’75 of Music Distinction, Jeff Oster Gets Inducted

Aaron Rojas, Faces of Gables Editor Oct 25, 2023

Being at the height of the music industry in the 1970s, from funk, disco and rock & roll, the decade introduced global musicians and bands such as The Beatles, David Bowie and Elton John. Inspiring...

An accomplished attorney, alumnus Stuart Grossman was inducted into Gables' Hall of Fame on Nov. 5.

Gables’ Hall of Fame Welcomes Stuart Grossman

Massimo Aguila, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2021

Growing up in the midst of the civil rights movement of the 60s, alumnus Stuart Grossman found his interest peaked in government classes at Coral Gables Senior High. Having graduated in 1964, Grossman...

Al lado de su esposa, sus dos hijos pequeños y Mari Tere Rojas, Yacoub celebra su juramentación antes de la ceremonia.

Ron Yacoub, miembro del Salón de la Fama, deja su huella en Gables

Conocido por haber sido un estudiante de secundaria muy curioso, el fisioterapeuta y empresario Ron Yacoub regresó a Coral Gables Senior High como uno de los homenajeados que iba ser honrado con un puesto...

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