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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

CavsConnect

The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Alumni of class of 2010, Lieutenant Ishmel Roig, suited up in his gear.

Lieutenant Ishmael Roig: Fighting Fires Since 2006

Ariana Alvarez, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

From training in the Coral Gables Fire Explorer program to fighting fires for the Coral Gables Fire Department, Ishmael Roig has always been passionate about saving lives. Lieutenant Roig is an alumnus...

Andre Gutierrez's career as a firefighter and first responder has led him to the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

On the Front Lines: a Look into the Fight Against COVID-19

Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor Apr 24, 2020

Andre Gutierrez begins his 12-hour shift in a now-closed community pool house, equipped with his head cap, full gown, gloves, boot covers, and the “luxury” of a 3m respiratory mask to answer the first...

The Amazon rainforest is one of the most important ecosystems on the planet and it is time that we take action in keeping it alive.

The Amazon Rainforest’s Recent Fires Call for Global Action

Ingrid Moises and Stephanie Andrade Aug 31, 2019

The Amazon rainforest is a tropical rainforest that covers 5.5 million square kilometers of the Amazon basin of South America. Often referred to as "the planet’s lungs", the Amazon is responsible for...

Rick Herrin is a hometown hero, retiring just last year after 32 years of service with the Miami Dade Fire Department.

Firefighter Rick Herrin Visits Gables

Aliyah Symes, Staff Writer Mar 3, 2015

On Friday, Jan. 9, Gables was home to a hero. Retired firefighter Rick Herrin showed up at CGHS to speak about his incredible career. Boasting over 32 years of service (something he is incredibly proud...

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