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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Students got to speak with Gables alumnus Kent Russell, a successful non-fiction author.

Kent Russell Keeping it Real at Gables

Jake Paz and Kelly Hanley, Photographer Mar 22, 2015

During second lunch on Wednesday, March 18, non-fiction author Kent Russell visited Gables for the first time since he graduated in 2004, and talked to students who were interested in pursuing a career...

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...

Dominguez is no ordinary woman.She works as an engineer for Barfield inc., a company that designs an tests equipment for planes.

Engineering Success

Daniela Quijano, Editor Feb 22, 2015

Cavaliers had the opportunity to meet with Joanna Dominguez, a mechanical and aerospace engineer who works at Barfield Inc., a company that designs equipment to test planes for flight safety. Students...

Kabookaboo social media community manager, Jessica Cabrera.

Jessica Cabrera: Social Media Community Manager

Cavan Wilson, Staff Writer Feb 16, 2015

A graduate of the 2009 Coral Gables Senior High School class, Jessica Cabrera is now a social media community manager at Kabookaboo. After being editor in chief of Highlights during her senior year, she...

Gaunaurd holding two different models of prosthetic limbs.

Prosthetics: One Step Closer to Reality

Karla Santoyo, Editor-In-Chief Feb 14, 2015

On Jan. 22, Gables welcomed a special guest, Ignacio Gaunaurd, for a pro chat that focused on prosthetics as a career choice. Gaunaurd graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of '95 and obtained...

Yacoub decided to take a leap of faith and open his very own physical therapy clinic.

Pro Chat: Ron Yacoub, Physical Therapist

Kelsy Pacheco, Sports Editor Feb 8, 2015

Many successful people know what they are going to do at a young age and plan out their lives accordingly. However, physical therapist Ron Yacoub achieved such a notable career by changing things up...

Pro chat speaker Luis Salas discussing his career in the entertainment industry.

Multimedia Producer: Luis Salas

Mariam Ahumada, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2015

Luis Salas was just like any other senior at Gables, trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. Five years later he became the founder of multimedia production company Penguin Suit Cinema. In...

Dr. Kate Marmesh treats animals in need of veterinary help at her family's Coconut Grove Animal Clinic on a daily basis.

Veterinarian: Kate Marmesh

Jake Paz, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2015

On Jan. 29, former Gables student Kate Marmesh (sister of Gablette Coach Maureen "Mo" Marmesh) returned to our school for a Pro Chat with a small group of students interested in perusing a career in veterinary...

Jennifer Caceres (bottom, second to left) and Healthy Chicas, a weight management program she volunteers her time to, receive a grant for their program.

Dietitian: Jennifer Caceres

Annie Farrell, Editor Jan 24, 2015

Good health isn't just a job for Jennifer Caceres. It's a lifestyle. She simultaneously works as a registered dietitian at Miami Children's Hospital, a corporate wellness counselor at Discovery Channel...

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