Meet the Team

Ana Suarez

Ana Suarez is a Miami native of Cuban descent. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University in Social Studies Secondary Education and then her Master’s of Science degree from the University of...

Henry Santer

Henry Santer is a senior in Gables's IB program. He started with CavsConnect in the middle of his freshman year, and since then has found other ways to keep himself busy; he's also currently the president of the Gay-Straight...

Hannah Cordes

Hannah Cordes is a sporty IB senior in CavsConnect that loves everything there is to love about Gables. Whether it is dressing up for a pep rally or going to football games, Hannah is all about school spirit. She joined CavsConnect...

Annie Farrell

Annie Farrell is a senior in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Coral Gables Senior High School. A seasoned Cavalier, Annie is involved in all corners of Gables. Apart from being a Copy Editor for CavsConnect, Annie...

Coby Sanchez

Is that a bird, is it a plane,... no its Coby Sanchez! Coby was born and raised in Miami with a strong Cuban-American heritage. A senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High. He is proud to...

Alexander Duran

A man of many talents, Alexander Duran is a senior at Coral Gables Senior High, and is an aspiring videographer for CavsConnect. Alex was born and raised in Miami, but hopes to one day travel the universe (if possible). His parents...

Sabrina Ochoa

A sophomore at Gables, Sabrina Ochoa is a proud Cavalier. Sabrina is not only Business Manager of CavsConnect but is also one of the Sophomore Class Treasurers and keeps busy as a member of Student Activities. She is also very...

Patricia Passwaters

Patty Passwaters is a senior in the Communication, Arts, Film and Digital Media Academy at Coral Gables Senior High School. Ever since freshman year she has taken every opportunity to become involved. She is not only the Editor-in-Chief...

Karla Santoyo

Finally considered as an IB sophomore at Gables, Karla Santoyo always strives to do her best. All throughout the years, she has maintained a perfect attendance and managed to achieve Principal’s Honor Roll since elementary....

Diana Galiano

Diana Galiano is a senior and a proud Cavalier at Coral Gables Sr. High. Ever since she started high school she has taken on the opportunity to be greatly involved in extra curriculum activities at school. During her sophomore...

Jose Balcazar

Jose Balcazar, a junior in the International Baccalaureate program, could be defined as determined, perseverant, and resourceful. This is evident through his commitment to clubs such as Gables Earth, National Honor Society,...

Natalia Clement

Natalia Clement is a freshman in the IB program at Gables, and although no one is ever proud of being "freshmeat", she feels that her first year of high school is going incredibly well. Aside from finally getting use to getting...

Allyssa Dobkins

Senior Class President Allyssa Dobkins is most likely to be found either in the Activities room working on the latest event for the class of 2015 or in the dance room practicing with the Gablettes for upcoming competitions....

Albany Muria

Albany Muria is a freshman in the International Baccalaureate Program at Coral Gables Senior High. Even though she is still getting used to the IB program, she is trying her best to become really involved in the school. Besides...

Kelsy Pacheco

Kelsy Pacheco is a freshman in the International Baccalaureate program. This is her first year being part of CavsConnect, and even though she has joined half way through the school year, she hopes to make the most of it. Kelsy...

Catalina Puig

Catalina Puig, preferably "Kata", is the eldest of three siblings. She was born and raised in Spain and has spent the last seven years of her life in Miami. Described most accurately as caring, creative, and independent, she enjoys...

Daniela Quijano

Daniela Quijano, or "Dani" as you may know her, is a junior who is proud to be a CavsConnect editor. Originally from Medellin, Colombia, she has lived in Miami for 4 years now and couldn't be happier to be a Cavalier. Hoping...

Melissa Valladares

A clumsy yet dedicated girl at what she does, Melissa Valladares, is a freshman in the Visual & Performing Arts Academy in Coral Gables Senior High School. Melissa is recognized for her down-to-earth attitude and her strange...

Linda Villa

Linda Villa is an IB Senior at Coral Gables Senior High School. She enjoys being involved in all sorts of activities in school. As president of IB Honor Society and Student Council Co-Treasurer, it is evident that she is constantly...

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