South Miami High School
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South Miami Senior High School is a high school
located at 6856 SW 53rd Street in Miami, Florida
, in the United States
. Its principal is Gilberto Bonce.
The school is about a mile and a half west of the University of Miami
. It contains a magnet program
, named the Celia Cruz School of the Arts, which offers programs in seven strands: Media Production
(with emphasis on television
and film
), Computer Graphics
, Music
, Photography
, Commercial Art
s (with emphasis on Illustration
), Dance
, and Drama
.
South Miami's athletic rivals are Coral Gables High School
and Southwest Miami High School.
mascot and the school colors of orange, brown, and white.
Since opening, South Miami has had five principals: Dr. Warren G. Burchell, Ms. Judy Weiner, Mr. Thomas L. Shaw, Mr. Eugene Butler, Mr. Craig Speziale, and now Mr. Gilberto Bonce. Dr. Burchell was the longest serving principal, serving 22 years.
Shirts: Polo or oxford
style shirts (with sleeves) must have a collar. Midriffs cannot be exposed and undergarments must not be visible. Students may use striped or solid colored shirts within the allowed color scheme.
Pants
: Dark Brown
or Khaki
in a full-length (boys and girls) or Capri (girls) styled pant which falls below the knee. spandex, sweat pants, skirts,are not permitted. Brown or Khaki Shorts are now permitted,and also beige or brown jeans are also permitted.Pants must be worn at the waist
and must be accompanied by a belt
. Pants should be worn uniform style; the "dropping" of pants is not permitted.
Shoes: Students cannot wear open shoes. Shoes must have backs (closed shoes only). Sandals
, open toed shoes, and soft sole shoes are not permitted.
Other: Hat
s, scarves, and hooded garments are not to be used during the school day. School emblem patches and badges may be placed on student shirts.
Our hope and pride,
a school we’ll always stand beside.
Through passing years,
through changes, challenges,
pleasures and tears.
As one and all,
a mighty spirit standing tall.
We will cherish, honor,
and be true to South Miami High!
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located at 6856 SW 53rd Street in Miami, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Its principal is Gilberto Bonce.
The school is about a mile and a half west of the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
. It contains a magnet program
Magnet school
In education in the United States, magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. "Magnet" refers to how the schools draw students from across the normal boundaries defined by authorities as school zones that feed into certain schools.There are magnet schools at the...
, named the Celia Cruz School of the Arts, which offers programs in seven strands: Media Production
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
(with emphasis on television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
and film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
), Computer Graphics
Computer graphics
Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer with help from specialized software and hardware....
, Music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, Photography
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
, Commercial Art
Commercial art
Commercial art is historically a subsector of creative services, referring to art created for commercial purposes, primarily advertising. The term has become increasingly anachronistic in favor of more contemporary terms such as graphic design and advertising art.Commercial art traditionally...
s (with emphasis on Illustration
Illustration
An illustration is a displayed visualization form presented as a drawing, painting, photograph or other work of art that is created to elucidate or dictate sensual information by providing a visual representation graphically.- Early history :The earliest forms of illustration were prehistoric...
), Dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, and Drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
.
South Miami's athletic rivals are Coral Gables High School
Coral Gables High School
Coral Gables Senior High School is a secondary school located at 450 Bird Road in Coral Gables, Florida, USA.Coral Gables SHS opened its doors in 1950; its architectural design reflects a Spanish influence with its open courtyards adorned with water fountains...
and Southwest Miami High School.
History
South Miami Senior opened its doors to students on November 10, 1971, built to relieve the overcrowding at Southwest Miami and Coral Gables High Schools. The student body selected the CobraCobra
Cobra is a venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. However, not all snakes commonly referred to as cobras are of the same genus, or even of the same family. The name is short for cobra capo or capa Snake, which is Portuguese for "snake with hood", or "hood-snake"...
mascot and the school colors of orange, brown, and white.
Since opening, South Miami has had five principals: Dr. Warren G. Burchell, Ms. Judy Weiner, Mr. Thomas L. Shaw, Mr. Eugene Butler, Mr. Craig Speziale, and now Mr. Gilberto Bonce. Dr. Burchell was the longest serving principal, serving 22 years.
Uniforms
On April 15, 2008, the Miami-Dade County School Board proposed that the school should have uniforms for the 2008-2009 school year. This was agreed. The Uniform Policy is:Shirts: Polo or oxford
Dress shirt
A shirt, or dress shirt in American English, is a garment with a collar, a full-length opening at the front from the collar to the hem, and sleeves with cuffs. Shirts are predominantly used by men, since women usually wear blouses...
style shirts (with sleeves) must have a collar. Midriffs cannot be exposed and undergarments must not be visible. Students may use striped or solid colored shirts within the allowed color scheme.
Pants
Trousers
Trousers are an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately...
: Dark Brown
Brown
Brown is a color term, denoting a range of composite colors produced by a mixture of orange, red, rose, or yellow with black or gray. The term is from Old English brún, in origin for any dusky or dark shade of color....
or Khaki
Khaki (color)
The name of the color khaki coined in British India comes from the Hindustani language , meaning "dusty, dust covered or earth colored." It has been used by many armies around the world for uniforms, including camouflage...
in a full-length (boys and girls) or Capri (girls) styled pant which falls below the knee. spandex, sweat pants, skirts,are not permitted. Brown or Khaki Shorts are now permitted,and also beige or brown jeans are also permitted.Pants must be worn at the waist
Waist
The waist is the part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips. On proportionate people, the waist is the narrowest part of the torso....
and must be accompanied by a belt
Belt (clothing)
A belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist. A belt supports trousers or other articles of clothing.-History:...
. Pants should be worn uniform style; the "dropping" of pants is not permitted.
Shoes: Students cannot wear open shoes. Shoes must have backs (closed shoes only). Sandals
Sandal (footwear)
Sandals are an open type of outdoor footwear, consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps passing over the instep and, sometimes, around the ankle...
, open toed shoes, and soft sole shoes are not permitted.
Other: Hat
Hat
A hat is a head covering. It can be worn for protection against the elements, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety, or as a fashion accessory. In the past, hats were an indicator of social status...
s, scarves, and hooded garments are not to be used during the school day. School emblem patches and badges may be placed on student shirts.
Alma mater
a school we’ll always stand beside.
Through passing years,
through changes, challenges,
pleasures and tears.
As one and all,
a mighty spirit standing tall.
We will cherish, honor,
and be true to South Miami High!
Notable alumni
- Pablo HernandezPablo HernándezPablo Hernández may refer to:*Pablo Hernández Domínguez , Spanish footballer who currently plays for Valencia CF*Pablo Fernando Hernández , former Uruguayan association footballer*Pablo Hernández...
- Business owner of Allure Salon featured on "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" Season 2 on the Bravo Network - Ivette Corredero - runner up in Big Brother 6 hit CBSCBSCBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
TV series. - Albert GonzalezAlbert GonzalezAlbert Gonzalez is a computer hacker and computer criminal who is accused of masterminding the combined credit card theft and subsequent reselling of more than 170 million card and ATM numbers from 2005 through 2007—the biggest such fraud in history.Gonzalez and his accomplices used SQL injection...
- charged hacking more than 170 million credit card numbers—the biggest computer fraud in history - Carlos PonceCarlos PonceCarlos Armando Ponce, Jr. is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, composer and television personality. Ponce began his acting career by participating in Spanish language soap operas for Televisa and Telemundo. Ponce continued to expand his acting career by participating in various American television...
- singer, songwriterSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, actorActorAn actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity... - Marco RubioMarco RubioMarco Antonio Rubio is the junior United States Senator from Florida . A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives ....
- Class of 1989; Speaker of the House of Representatives for Florida. Now U.S. Senator from Florida. - Raúl De MolinaRaúl De MolinaRaúl “El Gordo” De Molina is the multiple Emmy award winning co-host of Univision Networks #1 rated entertainment news show El Gordo y la Flaca.-Biography:Raul de molina was born in Cuba but left at the age of 10...
- is the multiple Emmy award winning co-host of Univision Networks #1 rated entertainment news show El Gordo y la Flaca. - Rick Rodriguez - President/GM of qubo children's network seen on NBC, Telemundo and ION Television
- Julio RobainaJulio RobainaJulio Robaina was the mayor of Hialeah, Florida. He was first elected in 2005. Robaina was re-elected to a second term in office in 2009.Robaina also serves as Hialeah's city manager...
- former mayor and commissioner city of South Miami, currently serving in the Florida House of Representatives
Baseball
- Dennis SherrillDennis SherrillDennis Lee Sherrill is a former Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. After being the Yankees' first round pick in the 1974 Major League Baseball Draft, he played just five games in the major leagues, two in and three in...
- Class of 1974; played Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
for the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in 1978 and 1980
Football
- Dennis McKinnonDennis McKinnonDennis Lewis McKinnon is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys....
- Class of 1979; Wide ReceiverWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
, played for the Chicago BearsChicago BearsThe Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1983-1989, including the 1985 Super Bowl champions) and the Dallas CowboysDallas CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
(1990); played collegiately at Florida State UniversityFlorida State UniversityThe Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation... - Derrick ThomasDerrick ThomasDerrick Vincent Thomas , nicknamed D.T., was an American football linebacker and defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League . He played his entire 11-year career for the Chiefs after being drafted fourth overall in the 1989 NFL Draft...
- Class of 1984; LinebackerLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
for the Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
(1989-1999); played collegiately at the University of AlabamaUniversity of AlabamaThe University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.... - John CorkerJohn CorkerJohn Corker is a former American football linebacker who played four seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Houston Oilers....
- Class of 1976; LinebackerLinebackerA linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
who played four seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Houston Oilers. - Damian HarrellDamian HarrellDamian Deron Harrell is an arena football wide receiver who is currently a free agent in the Arena Football League. He played college football at Florida State University....
- Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back; played collegiately at Florida State UniversityFlorida State UniversityThe Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation... - Phil ClarkePhil Clarke (American football)Phil Clarke is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League, playing in 50 games for the New Orleans Saints from 1999 to 2002. He attended college at the University of Pittsburgh....
- Class of 1995; Linebacker for the New Orleans SaintsNew Orleans SaintsThe New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
(1999-2003); played collegiately at the University of PittsburghUniversity of PittsburghThe University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of... - Wayne CapersWayne CapersWayne Capers is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts....
- Class of 1979; Wide Receiver, Played for the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
(1983-1984) and Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
(1985-1986); played collegiately at the University of Kansas
See also
- Silver Knight AwardsSilver Knight AwardsThe Silver Knight Awards are achievement awards granted to a select group of high school seniors in South Florida each year. They have been given in Miami-Dade County, Florida since 1959 and in Broward County, Florida since 1984. Broward and Miami-Dade county awards are given in separate ceremonies...
- Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsMiami-Dade County Public SchoolsMiami-Dade County Public Schools is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. Founded in 1885, it is the largest school district in Florida and the Southeastern United States, and the fourth largest in the United States, with a student enrollment of 380,006 as of July 5, 2010...
- Education in the United StatesEducation in the United StatesEducation in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. Child education is compulsory.Public education is universally available...