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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Mr. Finora stands on the auditorium stage delivering the last speech of the Hall of Fame inductees.

Hall of Fame Recognizes Long-Time Cavalier, Mr. Finora

Yara Korse, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2023

In an auditorium filled with inspired students listening to 11 Hall of Fame inductees' speeches of encouragement, Coral Gables Senior High’s oldest Cavalier Mr. Daniel Finora is called to the stage to...

Ms. Driver dedicated herself to helping Cavaliers for seven years, whether it was through her work as an IB Counselor, the CAP counselor or the sponsor of Bhangra.

Ms. Driver Makes the Move to California

Isabel Donner, CavsConnnect Copy Editor Sep 20, 2022

While the new school year brings new students and faculty into the halls of Coral Gables Senior High, it also brings a time to bid farewell as former Cavaliers move on to pursue new and exciting opportunities....

Although the first week of school is always filled with Cavalier craziness, Ms. Kurzner has begun to settle down into her office and get into the swing of things.

New IB Counselor: Ms. Kurzner Starts Her Chapter

Maria Odio, Staff Writer Aug 31, 2021

As high school students take on advanced classes, extracurriculars and the trials and tribulations of teenage life before college, one often overlooks the role of those who guide them. At Coral Gables...

Settling into her newly decorated office, Ms. Perez is prepared to offer advice (both in-person and online) to any inquiring students.

Welcoming DEH’s New Counselor: Ms. Perez

Arianna Hoyos and Massimo Aguila May 14, 2021

After 18 years spent living in Atlanta, GA, Ms. Perez was thrilled to return back to Miami and find her new home in the main office of Coral Gables Senior High School. Inside this brightly decorated room,...

After working over 15 years at Coral Gables Senior High Miss Alba DelCastillo will be retiring.

Ms. DelCastillo: Gables Counselor Soon To Be Retired

Maria Odio, Staff Writer Feb 25, 2021

As the third quarter of the school year begins, all Gables student services faculty members begin to prepare their students for the final stretch. The faculty members in student services include the Coral...

Mr. Furnora continues to celebrate his 60 years of service at Coral Gables Senior High.

Mr. Furnora Continues to Lead the Charge as a Cavalier

Anthony Russo, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2019

Coral Gables Senior High is filled with many remarkable individuals that have served the school for a long time, one of these figures being Mr. Furnora. He has been with Gables for 60 years, working as...

Stack frequently updates several bulletin boards around campus in order to keep students informed.

Elizabeth Stack: Nationally Recognized Educator

Emily Simon, Co-Editor-in-Chief Sep 20, 2018

Elizabeth Stack is the campus's sole College Application Process (CAP) advisor, assisting students in successfully matriculating at top-tier universities for the past eight years. As a result of the careful...

Counselor Ms. Driver guiding a student on mental health.

Miami-Dade Public Schools Announces Department of Mental Health

Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer Aug 24, 2018

At the start of the new 2018-2019 school year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools announced the implementation of the Department of Mental Health in all Miami-Dade public schools. Each school will have a...

Mrs. Van Wyk at the IB Pinning Ceremony with IB senior Coby Sanchez.

Mrs. Van Wyk: Coordinator by Day, Clan Leader by Night

Teague Scanlon, Staff Writer Mar 11, 2015

Mrs. Van Wyk, the coordinator of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program (and often times the bearer of bad news when it comes to missed IB deadlines and requirements) has a life outside of school...

The 2013-2014 Coral Gables Teachers of the year. Ms. Alvarado (left) and Ms. Zaldivar (right).

Meet Gables’ Teachers of the Year

Hannah Cordes, Staff Writer Dec 20, 2013

There will always be teachers who students love and adore; those who dedicate themselves to building the knowledge of the next generation. The teachers nominated for teacher of the year and rookie teacher...

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