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The Miami High School Alumni Association Inc.
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Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.

Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.

The Official Alumni Association that supports 

Miami High School in Miami, FL

Membership page
Donation Page

Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.

Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.Welcome Stingarees! Miami High School Alumni Association, Inc.

The Official Alumni Association that supports 

Miami High School in Miami, FL

Membership page
Donation Page

About Us

Who We Are

We are a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Current Association Executive Committee Officers are: 

Ilse Cardelle '86 (President) 

Lincoln Vidal '91 (Vice President)

Cory Llopiz Cibran '71 (Secretary)

Joe Rubio '71 (Treasurer)

Marysol Rivero '89 (School Representative).


What We Do

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

The Miami High School Alumni Association has donated over $324,547 to Miami High students and organizations since 2009.  The Association's  contributions to MHS and its students include $202,750 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, $10,385 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 and to various other programs and services as requested by the school

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

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association Meetings



Our next Luncheon / Business Meeting 

will be

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

11:30 am

Duffy's

8575 SW 124th Avenue

Miami, Fl





SAVE THE DATE!

Alumni Association Meetings

Alumni Association Meetings


MHS Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards ceremony date:

April  29, 2023

For more info 

http://www.miamihighsportshalloffame.com/

Class Reunions

Alumni Association Meetings

A MESSAGE FROM MIAMI HIGH'S PRINCIPAL, BENNY VALDES


MHS Million Dollar Band Reunion  Date TBD Contact JeannieHeitz@yahoo.com


CLASS OF 1963 - 60TH REUNION

October 13th 14th and 15th, 2023

stings1963@gmail.com


CLASS OF 1964 - 60TH REUNION

Contact Anne-Louise Petri

AnneLouisePetri@gmail.com


CLASS OF 1973 - 50TH REUNION

Saturday, June 3, 2023

The Biltmore Hotel

$173 pp due April 15, 2023

mhs73fifty2023@gmail.com


CLASS OF 1974 - 50TH REUNION 

Summer 2024 for info:

MHS74.50Yearreunion@gmail.com


Miami Senior High School Class of 2001
www.facebook.com/groups/miamihighclassof2001


MHS Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards ceremony date:

April  29, 2023

For more info 

http://www.miamihighsportshalloffame.com/

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 2022 MHS Alumni Association Scholarship awards a rousing success!


It has been a long road with many challenges for Miami High seniors Class of 2022 but that did not deter the Stingaree spirit of our Scholarship recipients from shining through. On April 16, 2022, amid big smiles and cheers, $65,500 donated by our alumni and donors resulted in 52 scholarships awarded to deserving seniors  planning on attending  an accredited  college, university or accredited technical school. One student was awarded $5000, four students received $4000, seven students were awarded $1500, and thirty five students received $1000 each towards the cost of their continued education. Six Drama and Culinary students were awarded a total of $3,000.  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, a video 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  2022 Scholarship Committee:

Cory Llopiz Cibran '71, Chair

Lincoln Vidal '91

Ilse Cardelle '86

Milena Palenzuela '91

Steve Marin '86

Barbara Miller '64

Alan Miller '60

Ruby Ulloa '91

Raul Correa '82


THANK YOU to all the alumni and corporations who contributed. STING PRIDE!


Thanks to member dues and donations, the association has awarded over $202,750 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

2023 Board of Directors

The Miami High School Alumni Association conducted the election to select officers for 2023 on November 12, 2022.


The Executive Committee as of January 1, 2023, are:

President: Ilse Cardelle '86

Vice-President: Lincoln Vidal '91

Secretary: Cory Llopiz Cibran '71

Treasurer: Joe Rubio '71


Directors-at-Large for 2023 

Donna Argo Somerville '71

Alina Armas '86

Sergio Franco '82

Milena Palenzuela '91

Vicky Puentes '93

Sara Rodriguez '71

Miguel San Pedro '71, Parliamentarian

Marysol Rivero '89, School Representative (not pictured)


Let's congratulate our new Board of Directors and help them continue to uphold the traditions of Miami High.


  Our goals for this year are:  

  • Increase the amount of scholarships awarded
  • Continue "Tools for Life"  Workshop for students
  • Continue to publish a fun and informative quarterly Newsletter for our members  
  • Continue issuing our monthly email update  
  • Completion and Open House Tour of the 1937 "Lost Mural"
  • Continue the tradition of our yearly “Happy Hour” and fundraiser (currently planned for August 19,  2023)  


Join us for an exciting year. Please help our Alma Mater and its students by donating to the MHS Alumni Association to help us reach our goals. Thanks to all the alumni that contributed, our Royal Palms once again "stand proudly underneath our summer sky".

Stings helping Stings

If you have not yet joined the Alumni Association, or know of fellow Stings that have not yet joined we urge you to take a few minutes to join, renew and/or donate so that our Alumni Association can continue to help. In keeping with our school’s tradition, there are many opportunities for alumni to help Miami High School. Serving as a board member is just one of the many ways an association member can serve their school. 




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 Sports Grill 9090 SW 97th 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: Marcie Sperber Arrendale ’60 ma1941@aol.com or cell phone: (305) 282-4004(Asst. Rita Gruber Bryan ’59). 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.

Downloads

MHS Membership Application 2021 (1) (1) (pdf)Download
Newsletter-Sept2019 (pdf)Download
MHSAA Bylaws, September 1, 2021 PDF (1) (pdf)Download
MHS 2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (pdf)Download

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.


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    History of Miami High School

    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


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    MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL RESTORATION 

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    MIAMI  SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RESTORATION GROUNDBREAKING

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    ANIMATED GRAPHIC TOUR OF ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL

    Feature Films at Miami High School

    The Substitute

    Music of the Heart

    The Substitute

    Tom Berenger, Diane Venora, Marc Anthony, Raymond Cruz

    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

    Film Poster

    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

    Film Poster

    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. 

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