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Good luck Abby!

Enjoy GATOR-land Josh!

Andrew as Hannibal Lechter!

Every senior receives a brick with his name and year of graduation on it. These pave our campus pathways.

[Photo] Some Traditions Are Worth Keeping

By Rebecca Apfelbaum, Guest Reporter, Spartan TV Miami
March 25, 2021
Sabrina V

Joao-Edgar

Annie's method for not fogging her glasses!

Another typical day.

The study bunch.

That's as close to a hug as we get.

Hard at work!

Social or distancing

Upper School broadcasters scavenging for shots.

Chill Beck

So what do YOU think that says?

Ever ready Max R

Get a room!

What a great day to be outside.

There is no escaping senioritis!

Cool! That ball is levitating!

Who is that masked man?

Pearls and Chucks. Chucks and Pearls. It's a new day.

Having masks on? A breeze! Social distancing? Not so easy!

Jacob H hard at work as the Yearbook Editor in Chief for the 2nd year in a row.

This is what studying looks like in the time of Corona.

A cheerful Ms. Skalberg takes great care of all of us in the Upper School.

Sixth grader Zayden S playing with our new Smartphone stabilizer in Broadcasting.

Santi is trying out our new OSMO 4 in the Broadcasting class.

Freshman Sofia Davy has been learning remotely from Casablanca, Morocco this year.

[Photo] Quarantining Around the World

By Sofia Davy, Guest Reporter, Intro to Journalism Class
December 29, 2020
Beck Trafton, Co-Founder of Clothy

Pitching before the screen is no easy feat.

Primping and prepping before the competition. Gotta look our best!

Scout Hudson, founder of CluttrFree, an innovative organization app to help teens get their lives together.

Prep time before the competition begins.

A happy Ben Malamed

Spartan Cup – Winner Ben Malamed holds his trophy next to Beck Trafton of Clothy and Scout Hudson of CluttrFree. Judge Jeff Hoffman, founder of priceline.com and Booking.com, is behind on the screen, along with Ben’s partner Tucker Horstmeyer and Beck’s partner Luca DeHeusch, who zoomed into the competition.

[Photo] Words of Wisdom While Pitching in a Pandemic

January 12, 2021
Socially distant studying.

Gabby T

Spartans at VUMUN, Brady Bunch style

Audrey H and Zach A discuss WHO

Isaac

Rachel H

Scout's first Model UN was a success!

Zooming into classes remotely has become the new "normal" for so many people.

[Photo] Remote Learning From Another Time Zone

By Dana Asam, Sofia Davy, and Masha Dubovitsky
November 9, 2020
Shielding us from harm has become our new normal on campus.

[Photo] How Will Socializing Be Different?

September 20, 2020
Giving out senior shirts as we come back to campus.

Senior class sponsors Miguez and Hernandez

[Photo] Masks Are A Must! A PSA

By Barbara Lins, Guest Reporter, Spartan TV Miami
September 15, 2020
Mr. Hutsko joins the administration this year in his new role as Assistant Director for the Upper School. (Photo taken 2019)

Meet one of our newest Spartans: Upper School Math teacher Samantha Stanton

[Photo] Cross Fit Athlete and Math Troubleshooter

September 29, 2020
New faculty member Samantha Stanton joins the Math, Science and Technology team.

Questions about hybrid and health from students are coming in.

[Photo] Ready or Not?

September 14, 2020
It's a go. Back to school is the decision announced this evening by Head of School.

[Photo] IT’S OFFICIAL: BACK TO SCHOOL WE GO AND WE HAVE THE DETAILS

By Giulianna Bruce, Editor in Chief
August 31, 2020
Malini is premiering the first performance produced by the company she started in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship class on August 25, 2020 on YouTube.

A drive-in graduation was unexpected but a grand celebration for the Class of 2020!

[Photo] Drive-In Graduation Saved the Day

May 31, 2020
The Class of 2020 had no idea what was in store on their first day at school.

A new series featuring profiles on teachers who inspire and the things that most inspire them.

[Photo] Teachers Are People, Too!

By Morgan Dent, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Students find answers to frequently asked questions about registration.

[Photo] Register to Vote!

February 13, 2020
Giuliana working on her article

It's pitch time!

Kara caught off guard!

Sofia and Taisa

Congrats on Cornell

Our editors are off to Cornell

TaisaCornellLogo

Tedious but exquisite.

Even monks check their emails!

Mandala is art.

Maybe blowing on it will work!

It's not so easy!

Spartan Cup Business Challenge winner Shaina Bassan, Founder of Hair Envy, the "Open Table" for beauty salons.

Team Portabl3 as they pitch to the judges. It's not easy to do!

Malini Kamlani describes her business to an attentive Mr. Getz

Team GoGreenSip Thomas, Noah, Issy and Sofia

The participants in this year's Spartan Cup Business Challenge (missing Silvi Ferrari)

The Spartan Cup Business Challenge winners and judges at the end of the night. L-R: Ryan Amoils, Arya Chatani, Dr. Pedro Serrano, Shaina Bassan, James Bergman, Francesco Rumiano, Riccardo Mascialino, Joel Minski

Silvi Ferrari, "CEO" of Portabl3, producer (hopeful) of a new charging sleeve for laptops

Noah Gaudet, team member of GoGreen-Sip, dedicated to developing biodegradable, tiered lids for cups.

Julian Kahan waiting for the big moment to pitch.

Reporter Andrew Weaver spoke to key activists for this story.

[Photo] A Climate Change of Mind

By Andrew Weaver, Spartan TV Reporter
December 5, 2019
Career Day Photo

Mafia Jack says "Fuggetaboutit..."

Stylin' Movember Jacob

Senior Leader Squad

Looking adult

Planning

Working on Senior Capstone planning in Smurfit

Careers and Career Day

Autumn Flint-Burns and her Dad, Kevin Burns, of KB Christmas Trees

[Photo] Wonder Where Those Giant Christmas Trees Come From?

By Autumn Flint-Burns and Karen Davis, Video Editor
November 15, 2019
Lots of cool SWAG for the Upper School show, playing November 13-16.

[Photo] Family Friendly Farce Hits the CFA

November 11, 2019
October 19 will forever be proclaimed "Zoe Terry Day" in Opa-Locka

[Photo] Zoe’s Train Pulled Into the Gym

By Karen Davis, Adviser
October 27, 2019
SpartanCup2019

The stage is set for competition.

[Photo] FINAL FRIDAY

October 18, 2019
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