Coral Gables Senior High School is a
secondary school located at 450
Bird Road
Bird Road, co-signed State Road 976 (SR 976) from the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike (SR 821) in Westwood Lakes, Florida to U.S. Route 1 ( SR 5) in Miami, is a main east–west road running south of downtown Miami in Miami-Dade Count ...
in
Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables, officially City of Coral Gables, is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The city is located southwest of Downtown Miami. As of the 2020 U.S. census, it had a population of 49,248.
Coral Gables is known globally as home to the ...
.
Coral Gables SHS opened its doors in 1950; its architectural design reflects a
Spanish
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**Spanish cuisine
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influence, with open courtyards adorned with water fountains. New buildings have been added to its campus, most recently a three-story building.
Coral Gables SHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The last review took place in the spring of 2006. The instructional faculty consists of 183 teachers. Eighty-two members of the faculty have a master's degree and six faculty members have earned a doctorate degree. Coral Gables High School was one of only twelve high schools in the nation to win the Siemens Foundation's Award for Advanced Placement. It ranks 221st in ''
Newsweek
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''s Top 1,000 U.S. Schools.
Coral Gables SHS is served by the
Miami Metroail at the
Douglas Road Station.
History
The school opened in 1950 for the education of white students only.
High school students had been moved from the previous campus, Ponce de Leon High School. The new Coral Gables High retained the school yearbook name, ''Caveleon'', and the school mascot, "Cavaliers". Ponce de Leon High School became Ponce de Leon Junior High School. The building had a cost of $1,500,000. It had 63 classrooms, a bright color scheme, a mixed cafeteria and auditorium or cafetorium, a laundry room, and a then-modern type of public address system.
In 1965, when
integration of public schools was mandated by the federal courts, the nearby
black school
Black schools, also referred to as "colored" schools, were racially segregated schools in the United States that originated after the American Civil War and Reconstruction era. The phenomenon began in the late 1860s during Reconstruction era ...
,
Carver was closed, and many black students transferred to Coral Gables. Initially, black students were not allowed to attend school social events, but sports became a great unifier. Football coach
Nick Kotys
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* A cricket term for a slight deviation of the ball off the edge of the bat
* British slang for being arrested
* British slang for a police station
* British slang for stealing
* Short for nickname
Place ...
and others manned the doors to allow entrance to black students. One of the new students,
Craig Curry
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, became known as "the Negro quarterback" and led the team to an undefeated season in which they dominated the mostly all-white competition, ultimately being named "The Team of The Century" by the
FHSAA
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In September 2009 a 17-year-old student stabbed another 17-year-old student to death at the school. The perpetrator received a 40-year prison sentence. Francisco Alvarado of the ''
Miami New Times
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Overview
It was acquired by Village Voic ...
'' said that the incident "spawned a lot of reactionary comments from Coral Gables High parents and former students, expressing shock that such a violent episode could take place at an otherwise well-behaved school in an affluent neighborhood".
Demographics
Coral Gables SHS is 82% Hispanic (of any ethnicity), 6% Black, 10% White non-Hispanic and 2% Asian/other.
During the 1950s some Jewish students were in the attendance zone for Coral Gables High but were instead sent to
Miami High School
Miami Senior High School, also known as Miami High School, is a public high school located at 2450 SW 1st Street in Miami, Florida, and operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Founded in 1903, it is one of the oldest high school in Miami ...
; this was especially the case with girls, as many high-status girls' clubs at Coral Gables High did not admit Jews.
News magazine
''highlights'' is the Coral Gables SHS news magazine. It has been in circulation since 1948. The 2015-2016 school year was the first that ''highlights'' was published as a news magazine with six yearly issues instead of a newspaper format with seven to eight yearly issues. The change was made due to perceived shifts in the taste of the student body. Each issue of ''highlights'' has 32 pages and includes 6 sections: Features, News, Opinion, Sports, The Scene, and Insight sections.
''highlights'' participates in the Florida Scholastic Press Association's (FSPA) district and statewide conventions, and has received the top 'All-Florida' award for several years. It received the highest rating in the state, the Sunshine Standout award twice from FSPA at the 2019 and 2021 state conventions. The staff's work has been nationally recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). It has received Pacemaker status from NSPA recognizing over a decade of excellent scholastic achievement.
Literary magazine
''Catharsis'' is the literary magazine of Coral Gables SHS. It was previously called ''Encore''. The 30-member staff produced its first magazine under the new name in 2010. It has been accepted to membership in the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA).
Model United Nations
''Model United Nations'' is a club in which students participate in various competitions around the state of
Florida
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and
The United States
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as a whole. MUN is an educational simulation and/or academic activity in which students can learn about and practice their skills in diplomacy, international policy, policymaking, international relations, and the United Nations. Currently, there are four competitions in which the team attends, including; Miami-Dade College MUN,
Florida International University
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MUN (FIUMUN), Gator Mun hosted by the
University of Florida
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, and MICSUN hosted by the
University of Miami
The University of Miami (UM, UMiami, Miami, U of M, and The U) is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. , the university enrolled 19,096 students in 12 colleges and schools across nearly 350 academic majors and programs, incl ...
. The club hosts a yearly Model United Nations competition for middle schoolers called Cav MUN, in which middle schoolers may practice their skills in Model United Nations within a High School environment.
Gablettes
The Gablettes are the Coral Gables Senior High School Dance Team, originally founded in 1975.
Band of Distinction and Color Guard
The Coral Gables Band of Distinction is a student group dedicated to music. The group contributes to the community by entertaining at pep-rallies, football games, and competitions. Band members participate in competitions such as the Florida Bandmasters Association's solo and ensemble competitions.
The Gables Guard is the color guard of Coral Gables SHS. During the fall, the band and color guard perform together at school football games and marching competitions. In winter, the color guard performs and competes in indoor competitions, such as SFWGA. The Coral Gables Guard is well known for their intricate, innovative routines. Each member competes in the Florida Bandmasters Association's solo and ensemble competitions.
Notable alumni
*
Allan Bakke
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(Class of 1958) - Subject of
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's ''
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
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'' decision
*
Zach Banks
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Born to Cu ...
- American race car driver
*
Maxine Clark
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* Maxine Audley (1923–1992), English actress
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(Class of 1967) - founder of
Build-A-Bear Workshop
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*
Steve Cohen Steve, Steven or Stephen Cohen may refer to:
Sportspeople
* Stephan Cohen (born 1971), French pocket billiards player
* Steve Cohen (gymnast) (born 1946), American Olympic gymnast
*Steve Cohen (judoka) (born 1955), American judoka and Olympian
*Ste ...
- member of Congress from
Memphis, Tennessee
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*
Keith Davids
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- Rear Admiral in the
United States Navy
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and director of the
White House Military Office
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*
Gail Edwards
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- actress on ''
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'', ''
Blossom
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'', ''
Full House
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''
*
Robert H. Frank
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(class of 1962) - professor of
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at
Cornell University
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and business columnist for ''
The New York Times
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''
*
Lillian Glass
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Education
Glass graduated from Coral Gabl ...
- author, media personality
*
Lynda Goodfriend
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Early years
Goodfriend graduated from Coral Gables High School and from So ...
- American actress
*
Gil Green - music video and film director
*
Paul Jennings Hill
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- first person to be executed for killing an abortion provider
*
Silvio Horta
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-
television producer
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, ''
Ugly Betty
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'', ''
Jake 2.0
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''
*
Katherine Kurtz
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- fantasy writer
*
William B. Lenoir
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Early life and education
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- astronaut on early
''Columbia'' space shuttle
mission
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Donna Jo Napoli
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- writer of children's books
*
David Norona
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- television actor
*
Paul Steinhardt
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(Class of 1970) - co-discover of icosahedrite, a naturally-occurring icosahedral quasicrystal
*
Janet Reno
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(Class of 1956) - former
US Attorney General
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; captain of Coral Gables High debate team
*
Karen Russell
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(Class of 1999) - author
*
Winston Scott
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- former
NASA
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NASA was established in 1958, succeeding t ...
astronaut and retired
U.S. Navy
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Captain
*
Roy Sekoff Roy Sekoff is the founding editor of ''The Huffington Post''. He was born and raised in Coral Gables, Florida.
Before helping launch ''The Huffington Post'', he was a writer, producer, and on-air correspondent for Michael Moore’s Emmy-winning ' ...
(Class of 1978) - founding editor of ''
Huffington Post
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''
*
Hugh Wilson (Class of 1961) - movie director/writer, creator of ''
WKRP in Cincinnati
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'', Emmy winner
*
George Winston
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(Class of 1967) - jazz/new-age pianist
*
Frank Zagarino
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One of his early roles was in the movie ''Barbarian Queen'' (1985) in whi ...
(Class of 1978) - action movie actor
Athletics
Football
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Tom Bailey -
Philadelphia Eagles
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*
Glenn Cameron (Class of 1971) -
linebacker
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,
Cincinnati Bengals
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*
Neal Colzie
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(Class of 1971) -
defensive back
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,
Oakland Raiders
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,
Miami Dolphins
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,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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*
Craig Curry
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- "Negro Quarterback" of Gables first integrated team, which was named ''Team of the Century'' by the
FHSAA
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*
Al Del Greco
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(Class of 1980) -
placekicker
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Spe ...
,
Green Bay Packers
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,
Phoenix Cardinals
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,
Houston Oilers
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*
Gary Dunn -
Pittsburgh Steelers
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*
Jonathan Diaz - professional baseball infielder for the
New York Yankees
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organization.
*
Frank Gore
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(Class of 2001) - free agent NFL running back, professional boxer
*
Buddy Howell
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(Class of 2014) -
Los Angeles Rams
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*
Patrick McCain
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(Class of 2009)-
quarterback
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for the
Jacksonville Sharks
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of the
National Arena League
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Teams' typical payroll budget is $600,000 per season, while players are paid $ ...
*
Ralph Ortega (Class of 1971) -
Atlanta Falcons
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*
Denzel Perryman
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High school career
Perryman attended Coral Gables Senior Hig ...
(Class of 2011) - linebacker,
Las Vegas Raiders
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*
Larry Rentz
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- San Diego Chargers
*
Pat Ruel
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(Class of 1968) - offensive line coach, most recently for the
Seattle Seahawks
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and the
USC Trojans
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*
Darryl Sharpton (Class of 2005) -
Houston Texans
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,
Washington Redskins
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*
Gerald Tinker
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Early years
Gerald Tinker attended Coral Gables Senior Hig ...
(Class of 1968) - Olympic athlete and professional football player, Atlanta Falcons
*
Jonathan Vilma
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(Class of 2000) -
linebacker
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,
New York Jets
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,
New Orleans Saints
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- broadcaster
*
Van Waiters
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(Class of 1983) -
Cleveland Browns
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,
Minnesota Vikings
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Cary Williams
Cary Eric Williams (born December 23, 1984) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Washburn and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Williams has also played for the Bal ...
- attended the school for one year;
cornerback
A cornerback (CB) is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in gridiron football. Cornerbacks cover receivers most of the time, but also blitz and defend against such offensive running plays as sweeps and reverses. They create tur ...
,
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their h ...
,
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its ...
,
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team plays ...
,
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 as ...
Other sports
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Yonder Alonso
Yonder Alonso (born April 8, 1987) is a Cuban former professional baseball first baseman and current MLB Network analyst. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Cl ...
- baseball player,
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League Central, Central division and were a charter member of ...
,
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1969, the club has won two NL penna ...
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Juan Alvarez
''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of ''John''. It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking communities around the world and in the Philippines, and also (pronounced differently) in the Isle of Man. In Spanish, t ...
- former professional baseball player,
Anaheim Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Angels compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. Since 1966, the team ha ...
,
Texas Rangers,
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The club's home ballpark is LoanDepot Park.
The franc ...
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Randy Clark - former professional boxer
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Al Cueto -
ABA basketball
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Mike Fuentes
Michael Jay Fuentes (born July 11, 1958) is an American former Major League Baseball player. He attended Florida State University, where he was the 1981 recipient of the Golden Spikes Award.
Career
Fuentes was selected by the Montreal Expos with ...
- former professional baseball player,
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos (french: link=no, Les Expos de Montréal) were a Canadian professional baseball team based in Montreal, Quebec. The Expos were the first Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located outside the United States. They played in t ...
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Rick Greene - former professional baseball player, Cincinnati Reds
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Glen Johnson
Glen McLeod Cooper Johnson (''né'' Stephens; born 23 August 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played predominantly as a right back.
Johnson began his career at West Ham United, spending time on loan at Millwall, and was s ...
- boxer
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Mike Lowell
Michael Averett Lowell (born February 24, 1974) is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. During a 13-year career, Lowell played for the New York Yankees (1998), Florida Marlins (1999–2005), and the Boston Red Sox (2006&ndas ...
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Florida International University
Florida International University (FIU) is a public university, public research university with its main campus in Miami-Dade County. Founded in 1965, the school opened its doors to students in 1972. FIU has grown to become the third-largest uni ...
, baseball,
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Amer ...
,
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are an American professional baseball team based in Miami. The Marlins compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The club's home ballpark is LoanDepot Park.
The franc ...
,
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight ...
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Jim Maler
James Michael Maler (born August 16, 1958 in New York City) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Seattle Mariners from to .
He was tall and he weighed 230 pounds.
The draft and minor league career
Jim Maler wa ...
- former professional baseball player,
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League ...
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Eli Marrero
Elieser Marrero (born November 17, 1973), is a former Major League Baseball player. Marrero started his career as a catcher, but spent time at first base, third base and in the outfield.
Playing career
Marrero was selected in the third round of ...
- baseball player, former Major League catcher,
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Since the 2006 season, the Cardinals ha ...
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John Pennel
John Thomas Pennel (July 25, 1940 – September 26, 1993) was an American pole vaulter, and four-time world record holder.
Career
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Pennel started pole vaulting at his father's farm with an old television aerial. ...
(Class of 1958) - pole vaulter; first person to clear ; 11 world records; two-time Olympian
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Eddy Rodríguez - baseball player,
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1969, the club has won two NL penna ...
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Woody Woodward
William Frederick "Woody" Woodward (born September 23, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player, college baseball coach, and general manager. He played in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop from 1963 to 1971 for the ...
- former professional baseball player for the
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. The Braves ...
and
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League Central, Central division and were a charter member of ...
and manager of the
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League West, West division. The team joined the American League ...
See also
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida. Founded in 1885, it is the largest school district in Florida and the Southeastern United States, and, , the fourth la ...
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Education in the United States
Education in the United States is provided in public and private schools and by individuals through homeschooling. State governments set overall educational standards, often mandate standardized tests for K–12 public school systems and sup ...
External links
Official website
References
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Educational institutions established in 1950
Miami-Dade County Public Schools high schools
Buildings and structures in Coral Gables, Florida
1950 establishments in Florida