MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - HOME OF THE STINGAREES! PROUD TO BE AN 'A' RATED SCHOOL
The Official page for the Miami Senior High School Alumni Association
Welcome Stingarees!
The Official page for the Miami Senior High School Alumni Association
Membership
Membership provides support to our school, its students, and school programs.
PayPal will allow you to use your credit or debit card to pledge your membership.
$10 for a One (1) Calendar Year Membership
$25 for a Three (3) Calendar Years Membership
$100 for Lifetime Membership
Please indicate in the "Pay Pal comment box" your graduating class year also if you are a new member or renewing your membership with your payment.
All submitted membership applications are on an individual basis. All memberships, except lifetime, are based on calendar year, and renewals are in the month of January. See "Download" section for Membership Application.
If by mail, retrieve from the "Download" page an Alumni Association Membership Application. Please legibly fill out the form. DO NOT MAIL CASH! Checks or money orders preferred when submitted through postage mail. PO BOX 260993, Miami, Fl. 33126
Welcome
Who We Are
Achievements
Who We Are
We are a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Current Association Executive Committee Officers are:
Miguel Amaya '07 (President)
Karen "Cache" Facey '98 (Vice President)
Cory Llopiz Cibran '71 (Secretary)
Marysol Rivero '89 (Treasurer)
Marysol Rivero '89 (School Representative)
What We Do
Achievements
Who We Are
The Miami High School Alumni Association's mission is to promote the preservation of Miami High School, to organize its alumni into a group to support the school, to offer scholarships to deserving seniors, and to raise funds for the preservation of the school.
Achievements
Achievements
Achievements
The Miami High School Alumni Association has donated over $653,153 to Miami High students and organizations since 2009. The Association's contributions to MHS and its students include $408,850 in scholarships, $5,000 to the four-time State Champions "Lady Stings" Girls Basketball Team towards the cost of new uniforms and championship ro
The Miami High School Alumni Association has donated over $653,153 to Miami High students and organizations since 2009. The Association's contributions to MHS and its students include $408,850 in scholarships, $5,000 to the four-time State Champions "Lady Stings" Girls Basketball Team towards the cost of new uniforms and championship road trip expenses, $3,000 to The Million Dollar Band “Winter Guard” towards the cost of new uniforms, $3,000 to the Junior ROTC supporting their competition and college exploratory trip expenses, $1,000 to the FAME program, $11,885 to the Choir and Drama programs, $8000 towards replacement of four Royal Palms at Colombia Park, eight Mediterranean style lamp posts for placement at East Patio, beautification of the "Jungle Patio", mounting and displaying at MHS the "Lost Mural" (1937 work of art by Denman Fink), and to various other programs and services as requested by the school.
DONATIONS
Your donations will assist the association to further support the school and its students. Please indicate 'Donation' in the PayPal comment box. Donations are tax deductible.
School Information
Status
Miami Senior High School is a public high school located at 2450 SW 1st Street in Miami, Florida, and operated by Miami-Dade Couny Public Schools. The school building is famous for its architecture and is a historic landmark. Miami Senior High School has a rich alumni base, with many graduates of the high school going on to varied, prominent careers. Miami High School website (http://www.miamiseniorhigh.org/)
History
Founded in 1903, it is the oldest high school in Miami-Dade County. The high school originally served the earliest settling families of Miami in the first half of the 20th century. By the late 1960s, with an increase in Miami's population, its student body grew at a fast pace. Beginning in 2010, Miami Senior High underwent a four-year historic restoration, renovation, and remodeling project at a cost of approximately $55 million. Project architect Thorn Grafton of Zyscovich Architects, who is the grandson of Miami Beach pioneering architect Russell Pancoast, was one of the people who undertook the renovation project. History of Miami High School (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFueIR3INi8)
Present
Completed in April 2014, the project did away with the dropped ceilings that had accommodated an old air conditioning system, and restored the original high ceilings and decorative cast-stone vent screens in the halls. It also reopened the original second story arcade, removed an office expansion that had blocked part of the courtyard, and restored the original 14-foot arched windows and steel-trussed cathedral ceiling in the old library (now a media center). Restoration video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wn7xpc3p0Q)
Scheduled Events and News
Alumni Association Meetings
Class Reunions & other Events
Class Reunions & other Events
Luncheon / Business Meeting
Thursday, July 17, 2025
11:30 AM
Duffy's Sports Grill
8575 SW 124th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33183
Contact; Fred Darwick vial email
Hope to see you there!
Class Reunions & other Events
Class Reunions & other Events
Class Reunions & other Events
A MESSAGE FROM MIAMI HIGH'S PRINCIPAL, BENNY VALDES
A MESSAGE FROM MIAMI HIGH'S PRINCIPAL, BENNY VALDES
A MESSAGE FROM MIAMI HIGH'S PRINCIPAL, BENNY VALDES
A MESSAGE FROM MIAMI HIGH'S PRINCIPAL, BENNY VALDES
A MESSAGE FROM MIAMI HIGH'S PRINCIPAL, BENNY VALDES
Scholarship Program
MHS Alumni Association Members showed their generosity in answering the Stingaree Alumni call to help! Your contributions were hard at work in making the 2025 MHS Alumni Association Scholarship awards a rousing success!
It has been a long road with many challenges for Miami High Class of 2025 Seniors, but that did not deter the Stingaree spirit of our Scholarship recipients from shining through. On April 26, 2025, amid big smiles and cheers, $77,600 donated by our alumni and donors resulted in 67 scholarships awarded to deserving seniors planning on attending an accredited college, university or accredited technical school. One student was awarded $3600 for the Hancock Scholar. They are an incredible group of Stingarees who deserved our help and as always...our Stingaree Alumni Family delivered!!!
This years' scholarship application required student information such as GPA, teacher recommendations, in addition to an essay and an interview. GPA's were very high for the applicants this year and the essays were particularly impressive. It was inspirational to read about the challenges they had already faced at such a young age and how they were able to overcome them. The last step in the process was an interview conducted by our Scholarship Committee with each candidate. We also introduced the students to the Alumni Association and informed them that as graduating seniors, they all qualify for MHSAA membership for three years - for free. We know they will make us proud.
Deep gratitude to the 2025 Scholarship Committee:
Cory Llopiz Cibran '71, Co-Chair
Elsa Fernandez '90 Co-Chair
Lincoln Vidal '91
Ilse Cardelle '86
Milena Palenzuela '91
Raissa Fernandez '95
P. J. Brown '96
Mirene Mairena '03
THANK YOU to all the alumni and corporations who contributed. STING PRIDE!
Thanks to member dues and donations, the association has awarded over $408,850.00 since 2009 to graduating seniors. Our scholarship amounts are modest but they make a big difference by recognizing as well as encouraging these young Stings to further their education.
To make a donation to our scholarship fund, please see the website donation button.
Alumni Luncheons
Please contact organizer(s) to RSVP or verify luncheon dates and locations
Atlanta:Contact Barry Sanders’60 at barrysanders@bellsouth.net 678-316-7244 (Asst. Jean Kallman Corbin ’50).
DC/MD/VA: Contact: Marsha Kleiman ’60 Contact: Marsha at miamitomd@aol.com 301-977-1494 This group has been inactive but Marsha will be happy to pick it up again if any interest to meet for lunch again.
Miami: For exact date, contact Fred Darwick ’52 fdarwick@yahoo.com 305 854-7017. 11:30AM at Duffy's Sports Grill, 8575 SW 124th Avenue Miami, Fl
NE Florida (Jacksonville Area): Contact Linda Gross Matthews ’61 lagmatthews@comcast.net for next luncheon information.
North Central Florida/South Central Georgia (includes Valdosta Georgia, Gainesville, Alachua, Marion County, Florida & towns along the I-75 corridor. Contact: Lois Nevins ’47 byallmeanstravel@hotmail.comor 386-418-0242 .
The Villages: (includes Ocala, Leesburg, Mt. Dora, Tavares, Clermont, Tampa & Fruitland Park. Contact: Jerry del Castillo, '71 jerrydc@bellsouth.net and rosiebrown1021@yahoo.com Luncheon location: Arnold Palmer Legend Restaurant in the Villages, 1635 Palmer Way, The Villages, Fl. 11:30-2:00pm
Orlando: Contact: Judi Nelson Avant ’59 judavant@aol.com 407-877-3733.
Tallahassee: Contact: Sherrie Miller DeBoer ’62 darsherrie@aol.com for next luncheon information.
Tampa: There is no local contact person for this area. The Tampa area is currently meeting at The Villages' luncheons. See above under The Villages for contacts and details..
Treasure Coast: Contact: Bruno Diaz, brunodiaz@aol.com This luncheon is held on the 3rd Tuesday of February, May, August & November each year. We meet at the Golden Corral, 5901 Okeechobee Road, Ft. Pierce, Fl. 34947 at 11AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Membership
How do I become a member of the alumni association? Please click on the "Membership" button on the web page. Membership applications from the newsletter can be mailed to the association or provided to an association board member. Please fill out the application completely and provide checks or money orders when submitting by postage mail. PO BOX 260993, Miami, Fl. 33126. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH VIA REGULAR MAIL!
Donations
How may I donate to the alumni association? From this website, locate the "Donate" button and process your donation. Otherwise, mail or provide in person your donation. If by mail, please provide your full name and class graduation year on the check or money order. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH VIA REGULAR MAIL!
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Download
How do I download a document? Identify the document in the 'Download' section and click.
Newsletters
How do I receive a newsletter? Once you become an alumni association member, you will receive the newsletter in color by email. If you do not have access to email, you may request a black and white copy via regular mail.
What if I am not receiving a newsletter? Please check to ensure the association has your correct email and home address by sending an email to the association at: contact@miamihighschoolalumniassociation.com or via regular mail at PO BOX 260993, Miami, Fl. 33126
Emails
How do I submit an email to the association? Either submit from the "Contact Us" section or send directly to contact@miamihighschoolalumniassociation.com
Other
How do I get more information on items listed here? Submit email, check the newsletter, or attend a meeting.
Notable Alumni
Gil Amelio - CEO of Apple Computer
Alfredo Amezaga - MLB outfielder, Chicago Cubs
Charles Albury '39, was in the "Enola Gay" (Hiroshima) & copilot of the "Bockscar" (Nagasaki)
Desi Arnaz (1917 – 1986) Band Leader, TV producer, star of I Love Lucy
Atari Bigby - NFL, Greenbay Packers
Steve Blake - NBA Guard, Detroit Pistons
Eddie Brown - former NFL player
Jeff Coopwood - Emmy-nominated Actor, Broadcaster and Singer
John Dasburg - CEO of Burger King
Jim Dooley (1930 – 2008) NFL Head Coach and Player, Chicago Bears
Allen Edwards - College Basketball Player and Coach
Doug Edwards - NBA Player, Atlanta Hawks
Joseph P. Farina - Retired Chief Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court
Robert L. Floyd (1918 – 2007) former Mayor of Miami, State Representative, Judge, and Miami Sheriff
Luis Garcia - former MLB Player, Baltimore Orioles
Christopher George (1931–1983) Actor and former Marine
Wilfredo "Willy" Gort - City of Miami Commissioner - District 1
Edmond J. Gong (1930 – 2015) first Asian American elected to the Florida House and Senate
Bob Graham - Florida Governor and US Senator
Heather Graham Pozzesser '71 - Bestselling author
Philip L. Graham (1915 – 1963) Publisher of the Washington Post
Anthony Grant - former Head Basketball Coach, University of Alabama
Carol Hanson - former Florida State Representative (1982-1994) and Mayor of Boca Raton (1995-2001)
Udonis Haslem - NBA Player, Miami Heat
Steve Hertz - MLB Player and Israel Baseball League Manager
Lindy Infante (1940 – 2015) NFL Head Coach, Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts
Sedrick Irvin - NFL America (Detroit Lions), NFL Europe and Arena Football Player
Jamaal Jackson - NFL Center
Andre Johnson - NFL Wide Receiver, Tennessee Titans
Lonnie Johnson – NFL Player
Donald Justice (1925 – 2004) Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet
James W. Kehoe (1925 – 1998) Lawyer and Judge
Veronica Lake (1922 – 1973) Actress
Mike Levy - founder and former CEO of Sportsline.com, now CBSSports.com
Marquand Manuel - NFL Player
Frank Martin - Head Basketball Coach, University of South Carolina
Raul L. Martinez - Former Mayor of Hialeah
Delrish Moss - Miami law enforcement veteran appointed as Police Chief of Ferguson, Missouri
Gardnar Mulloy (1913 – 2016) Tennis Player
Dr. Eduardo Padrón - President of Miami-Dade College
Alfred Browning Parker - Architect
Jerry Parr (1930 – 2015) Secret Service Agent credited with saving President Ronald Reagan during assassination attempt
Roscoe Parrish - NFL Wide Receiver, San Diego Chargers
Juan Pena, former MLB Player, Boston Red Sox
Manolo Reyes - City of Miami Commissioner - District 4
Ed Roberts (1941 – 2010) designed the first commercially successful personal computer in 1975
Marcos "Shakey' Rodriguez (1952-2020) Head Basketball Coach - Won five State Championships at MHS.
Mandy Romero- former MLB Player, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies
Al Rosen (1924-2015) MLB 4x All Star and MVP Baseball Player
David A. Siegel - Businessman
Donald Slesnick- Former Mayor of Coral Gables
George Smathers (1913 – 2007) U.S. Senator
Eric Smith '60 - FL House of Representatives 1973-1978, Jacksonville City Council
Paul Smith '54 - International film and television career
Bob Stinson - former MLB player, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Montreal Expos, Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners
Mario Valdez - former MLB player, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics
Brent Wright - professional basketball player in Europe
Feature Films at Miami High School
The Substitute
Music of the Heart
The Substitute
Inner-city Miami schoolteacher Jane Hetzko (Diane Venora) gets her knee broken when she stands up to the school's gang leader, Juan Lacas (Marc Anthony). Her boyfriend, mercenary combat specialist Jonathan Shale (Tom Berenger), goes undercover as a substitute teacher to take down the punk, but soon discovers that Lacas is merely an underling for the real criminal mastermind. Assembling the team from his last jungle raid, led by his right-hand man, Joey Six (Raymond Cruz), Shale declares war.
Porky's
Music of the Heart
The Substitute
High school friends Pee Wee (Dan Monahan), Tommy (Wyatt Knight), Billy (Mark Herrier) and Mickey (Roger Wilson) want to lose their virginity. But when they're kicked out of a strip club after the owner, Porky (Chuck Mitchell), takes their money, they plot revenge. While they try to get back at him, they deal with other teen troubles, including Pee Wee's worries that his "equipment" is shrinking, their sexually opinionated gym teacher (Kim Cattrall) and a spy hole in the girl's locker room.
Music of the Heart
Music of the Heart
Music of the Heart
After being abandoned by her husband, depressed music teacher Roberta (Meryl Streep) lands a job teaching violin to underprivileged children in Harlem, New York. Despite initial friction from school principal Janet Williams (Angela Bassett) and the students,the program succeeds and attracts public recognition. After 10 years, however, the program is suddenly shut down following budget cuts. Roberta, together with Williams and her former pupils, works to hold a fund-raising concert.