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The members of the 2023-2024 FBLA club take a celebratory picture after a successful competition season.

FBLA Prepares for Competitions with Thursday Study Sessions

Alicia Buddle, Staff Writer Oct 27, 2024

The stress of competition has begun to weigh on the students of Future Business Leaders of America, the largest business career organization and club. In order to mitigate this stress, FBLA implemented...

The 21 FBLA board members take a picture for the 2024-2025 year while reminiscing about their past competitions and experiences.

Taking the Role of FBLA to New Heights

Lorena Acevedo and Selena Feal Mar 15, 2024

With a myriad of clubs inhabiting the halls of Coral Gables Senior High, some undoubtedly stand out. At about 210 members, the Future Business Leaders of America club is a large operation with even larger...

Juan Varela and Felipe Escobar meet business owners at the NFTE competition.

Felipe Escobar and Juan Varela Make the Future Bright

Luke Savage, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2023

What started as a business dream, now brings Coral Gables Senior High's Felipe Escobar and Juan Varela to New York's national Entrepreneurship Youth Competition. The app and website they named "Bright",...

Alongside fellow FBLA members, co-president Balery Quiñonez poses proudly with her medal after a huge win in District 26.

Gables’ 2023-2024 FBLA is Here, and They Mean “Business”

Valentina Gomez, Staff Writer Sep 10, 2023

At Coral Gables Senior High School, the Future Business Leaders of America club thrives splendidly, offering fertile grounds for individuals to flourish. Within FBLA lies opportunities for every aspirant...

Junior Diego Imbert enjoys Dippin' Dots after school on the second week of sales.

FBLA Brings Dippin’ Dots to Campus

Lorena Acevedo, Staff Writer May 1, 2023

Juggling numerous events ranging from business seminars to state competitions, Coral Gables Senior High's Future Business Leaders of America keep busy all year long. Maintaining their involvement in different...

Behind the Charms

Mar 27, 2023

With the goal of selling 1,000 units, the Charm Dept. had faced a major roadblock in their pursuit of success. Opening on March 3, their Croc Charms had become a hit with students, but the demand was...

Selling their Cavalier Croc Charms in front of the 9000-building, the Charm Dept. is prepared to tackle their JA Company Program throughout spring.

The Charm Department Competes in JA Company Program

Aaron Rojas, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2023

UPDATE: As of April 26, the Charm Department was announced the Junior Achievement Company of the Year with 62 points. As they head off to the national conference this summer, the Charm Department will...

Charming to Success

Mar 27, 2023

As Ms. Brown aimed to give her AOF students a practical understanding of business operations, she enrolled in her first challenge in the JA Company Program. Through this program, students can gain hands-on...

Savage's friends gathered around the Valentines Gram sales table to help promote her organization.

Crochet for Care Donates to the Local Community

Tiffany Beh, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, high school students were bored at home, and many of them took up new hobbies. One Cavalier in particular is sophomore Caitlin Savage who took advantage of the free time...

Thankful for Mr. Pino  as a guest speaker, the Cavaleon huddled around Ms. Zuniga's classroom for a group photo

Raising the Funds You Need: Pablo Pino Visits Gables

Aaron Rojas, Staff Writer Jan 20, 2023

As a token of appreciation to students, Coral Gables Senior High has invited many guest speakers to share their experiences within the financial realm. Stepping onto the index, International Baccalaureate...

As Ms. Brown poses in front of the camera, she reflects on her success as a model.

Combining Both Modeling While Teaching Business: Mrs. Brown

Aaron Rojas, Staff Writer Jan 9, 2023

Known for her high Certiport Certification passing rate in Entrepreneurship at Coral Gables Senior High, Ms. Brown’s talents are not limited to the classroom. If one happens to be passing by 16915 S....

Junior Dainelys Ledesma showing off some of her latest creations.

Student Startups: More Than Just a Teenager

Nov 13, 2022

Balancing rigorous academic classes and the trials and tribulations of being a teenager, the majority of high school students struggle to find themselves on the journey to adulthood. However, in the midst...

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