Miami Christian School athletes are agleam, marked by a spirited Homecoming celebration.
Most recently, Andrea Garcia was named First All-Dade County for Girls Volleyball while Paola Grande made the first team in All-Dade County Girls Golf.
In addition, Nicole Beckelheimer set a school record for scoring the most points in a basketball game with 58 points, breaking the previous record of 52 points by Lisa Fernandes, Class of 1990.
The Victors Boys Basketball, undefeated in District 16 1-A (7-0) and 14-4 overall, was ranked ninth in the State during the month of December.
January brought out the school spirit for all as students celebrated Homecoming and Spirit Week, competing for spirit points by dressing daily in different themes, competing in games and activities and attending a variety of events.
The colorful schedule included tugs of war, whipped cream, oreo and gummy bear eating contests, and pep rallies. Capping off the week, the Victors Boys’ Basketball team was victorious in the homecoming game against Island Christian School with a 68-36 win.
Homecoming Court announced during halftime included Ninth Grade Princess Angelica Acosta and Prince Raphael Fernandez; Tenth Grade Princess Sarah Betancourt and Prince Jesus Rivera; Eleventh Grade Princess Rebecca Naranjo and Prince Nick Betancourt; Twelvth Grade Princess Andrea Garcia and Prince: David Tamayo; Twelvth Grade Princess Samantha Anguiera and Prince Brandon Rodriguez; Homecoming Queen Nicole Betancourt and Homecoming King Michael Artaud.
Elementary School students enjoyed a return visit from “Mama Lynn” Bauer after her return from visiting Sunil’s Home Orphanage in India, over the Christmas holidays. Laden with photo books for each student and great stories to share, the youngsters were anxious to get an update on their long time pen pals for whom they raise money and send gifts on a regular basis.
From hearing about a monkey stealing vegetables and a cobra that looked like a monkey, to poisonous jumping green snakes, tales from Bauer are always a hit and educational as well.
While the elementary students planted an organic garden selling produce and lemonade to raise funds, Sunil’s Home was also blessed with donations from the MCS Beta Club. Helping Sunil’s Home is one of many ways MCS students give back to their community and give to those in need, one of many character building efforts MCS encourages.
Finally , Miami Christian held its first Admissions Open House of the new year on January 20 when many new families enjoyed tours of the school, met with faculty and staff and signed for admissions testing. The school’s next Open House will be Wednesday, March 2, 2- 4 p.m. Tel. to sign for tours at 305-221-7754 x771.
