2016 – 2017 MAGNET AWARDS, ACCOLADES & RECOGNITIONS
Transcript of 2016 – 2017 MAGNET AWARDS, ACCOLADES & RECOGNITIONS
2016 – 2017 MAGNET AWARDS, ACCOLADES & RECOGNITIONS
As of 5/5/17
BAND – MR. FRANCISCO WILLIAMS
Florida Bandmasters Association, Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment Jazz Band – Straight Superior Rating
Marcos Alvarez, Michael Alvarez, Thomas Boyle, Emily Campos, Gabriela Echarri, Adrian Elias, Jorge Garcia, Haley Gassenheimer, Alek Gomez, Savannah Gomez, Blake Grillo, Alexandra Guerra, Stephanie Guerra, Mario Gutierrez,
Alejandro Izcaray, Kevin Lamadrid, Kai Lausell, Jorge Negrin, Enrique Pulley, Jossua Quintanilla, Juan Ramirez, Sebastian Ramirez, Griffin Truby
Jazz Band 2 – Excellent Rating
Hazell Alonso, Jakayla Appah, Saul Azcuy-Batet, Joseph Bejel, Cesar Cartaya, Ariel Colon, Adrian Cordoba, Carlos Cordoba, Adrian Difazio, Alana Gonzalez, Ryan Goodman, Roberto Gutierrez, Ryan Matas, Aliette Menendez, Lucas
Netto, Ana Paolini, Joshua Quao-Appah, Nicole Spinelli, Aaron Torres
Superintendent’s Honors Middle School Band Selections Jazz Band
Alejandro Izcaray – 1st Tenor Saxophone Kevin Lamadrid – 1st Trumpet
Alek Gomez – 3rd Trumpet
Concert Band Thomas Boyle – Flute, 1st Chair
Haley Gassenheimer – Clarinet, 1st Chair Aaron Torres – Clarinet, 9th Chair
Marcos Alvarez – Clarinet, 2nd Chair Jorge Garcia – Trumpet, 4th Chair Ana Paolini – Trumpet, 5th Chair
Gabriela Echarri – Trumpet, 7th Chair Xael Font – French Horn, 1st Chair
Jossua Quintanilla – Tuba, 3rd Chair
Florida Bandmasters Association, Solo & Ensemble Festival Solo – Superior Rating
Laura Aguilar – Flute, Hazell Alonso – Oboe, Ludwim Alvarado – Flute, Marcos Alvarez – Clarinet, Jakayla Appah – Clarinet, Saul Azcuy-Batet – Trumpet, Joseph Bejel – Trombone, Thomas Boyle – Flute, Inceni Cabrera – Oboe, Emily Campos – Bass Clarinet, Cesar Cartaya – Tuba, Dylan Cole – Tuba, Carlos Cordoba – Alto Saxophone, Lucia Costas
– Flute, Adrian Difazio – Trumpet, Gabriela Echarri – Trumpet, Briannya Evans – Flute, Xael Font – French Horn, Jorge Garcia – Trumpet, Haley Gassenheimer – Clarinet, Alek Gomez – Trumpet, Blake Grillo – Euphonium,
Stephanie Guerra – Alto Saxophone, David Gutierrez – Tuba, Alejandro Izcaray – Alto Saxophone, Kevin Lamadrid – Trumpet, Ellie Lopez – Flute, Aliette Menendez – Clarinet, Stephanie Moreno – Flute, Lucas Netto – Clarinet,
Christopher Oliva – Flute, Ana Paolini – Trumpet, Veronica Perez – Trumpet, Enrique Pulley – Percussion, Joshua
Quao-Appah – Trombone, Jossua Quintanilla – Tuba, Sebastian Ramirez – Clarinet, Griffin Truby – Tuba, Katerin Valdivia – Flute,
Solo – Excellent Rating
Aken Cliff – Trumpet, Joshua Cole – Euphonium, Ariel Colon – Trombone, Adrian Cordoba – Trombone, Abel Dos-Santos – Percussion, Estephanie Fernandez – Clarinet, Alana Gonzalez – Trombone, Ryan Goodman – Alto
Saxophone, Adrian Guevara – Trumpet, Roberto Gutierrez – Trumpet, Marco Kristaly – Percussion, Ashley Lopez – Flute, Breanna Manjarres – Clarinet, Ryan Matas – Trumpet, Jose Matias – Clarinet, Matthew Monnott – Bassoon,
Gabriel Moreira – Clarinet, Emily Rodriguez – Clarinet, Nicole Spinelli – Clarinet, Aaron Torres
BROADCAST ARTS – MR. JOSHUA PAOLINO
Scholastics Art and Writing Competition -- Film and Animation Category
"What If..." --- Silver Key Winner Paula Perez, Sabrina Rodriguez, Forrest Madrazo, Alice Heiden, Emely Almendarez
"Lights" --- Honorable Mention Remy Lemaire, Marila Hernandez, Edel Gonzalez
C-SPAN Student Cam National Competition
"Upwards or Downwards" -- Honorable Mention
Ana de la Rosa, Paula Perez, Sabrina Rodriguez
CHORUS – MR. ERIC FIRESTONE
Florida Vocal Association - All-State Auditions
Earned The Ability to Attend All-State: Melissa Aguila, Tatiana Amezaga, Sabrina Arrate, Jenny Baena-Brito, Samantha Camejo, Elizabeth Gendron, Saige Hoffman , Aurora Jablon, Gabriella Koler , Ismael
Perez, Gabriella Rosales , Brandon Soto, Henry Wilson
Florida American Choral Director’s Association Male Honor Choir
Selected Based off of Their Auditions: Emilio Lopez, Gabriel Martin, Marcos Quinones, Brandon Soto
Merrick Festival Caroling Competition
Grand Prize Winners (14th Year in a Row): Sopranos: Tatiana M Amezaga, Selvin Alfonso, Jenny Baena-Brito, Nicholas Bosch, Alma Bonzon, Samantha
Camejo, Nathalia Cruz, Adlyn Hernandez, Saige Hoffman, Aurora H Jablon,.Gabriella A., Koler, Nicole Monnar, Emily A. Nunez, Lesha Pierre, Chloe Rabbino, Gabriella Rosales
Altos: Melissa Aguila, Alejandro Alucio, Sabrina N Arrate, Mary Babalola, Jacob Benitez, Musik G Delarosa, Kimberly Diaz, Daniel Garrido, Elizabeth M Gendron, Felicia R Gomez, Xena B Gongora, Victoria Gurruchaga, Wendy M
Jarquin, Elisabeth Martin, Alexandra Montoya, Mariana Rodriguez, Adriana Sanso, Genevieve Sleeman, Aniya D Walker, Ashley Wilcox
Tenors and Basses: David Arencibia, Lorenzo A. Coviello, Juan Gutierrez, Jeffrey R. Killian, Kristopher A. Lara, Emilio A. Lopez, Gabriel Martin, Ismael Perez, Angel G Prado, Marcos W Quinones, Aramis, Rodriguez, Nicholas A.
Rodriguez, Jabez I. Siles, Brandon A. Soto, Henry C. Wilson
Superintendent's Honor Choir
Sopranos: Tatiana M Amezaga, Jenny Baena-Brito, Samantha Camejo, Natalia Chiarini, Nathalia Cruz, Juliana Guerrero, Saige Hoffman, Aurora H Jablon,.Gabriella A., Koler, Naysa Marrero, Hailey Melian, Emily A. Nunez, Lesha
Pierre, Gabriella Rosales, Brianna Villareal
Altos: Melissa Aguila, Sabrina N Arrate, Naomi Bailey, Sofia Cejas, Musik G Delarosa, Kimberly Diaz, Elizabeth M Gendron, Felicia R Gomez, Elisabeth Martin, Micaela Perea, Aniya D Walker, Ashley Wilcox
Tenors and Basses: Lorenzo A. Coviello, Juan Gutierrez, Jeffrey R. Killian, Kristopher A. Lara, Emilio A. Lopez, Gabriel Martin, Ismael Perez, Angel G Prado, Aramis Rodriguez, Nicholas A. Rodriguez, Jabez I. Siles, Brandon A.
Soto, Henry C. Wilson
National Federation of Music Clubs, District Evaluation
Superior Ratings: Tatiana M Amezaga, Mary O. Babalola, Jenny Baena-Brito, Natalia A. Barona, Samantha Camejo, Elizabeth M. Gendron, Saige T. Hoffman, Isabella Matos, Emily A. Nunez, Mariana Rodriguez, Nicholas A. Rodriguez
DANCE – MS. STEPHANIE MAS
National Honors Society for Dance Arts Merit Award
1st place Winner: Kaela Larrieux
ORCHESTRA – MR. BESNIK HASHANI
Superintendent's Honors Middle School Auditions Results South Miami Middle School had the highest number of selected students who auditioned.
Students Selected: Alexandro Aguilar, Sofia Arcila , Isabella Diaz , Faith Diaz Viola , Sebastian Fernandez , Andrew Garcia, Morgane Herlory , Webb Hiaasen , Andrew Jones , Dante Jordan , Cherie Labaut , Hisham Najdy ,
Spencer Schneider , Richard Tijerino
PHOTOGRAPHY - MS. NANCY HANDLER
Annual Coutywide Exhibition
Selected by Jury: Juan Iacoviello, Julian Mesa, Antonio Sueiro-Gallardo, Jackie Sueiro-Gallardo
Taste of The Tropics
Gaby Gonzalez, Alexa Kerrigan, Jaime Martin, Stephany Rodriguez
Steam-Butterflies Show
Gaby Gonzalez, Zak Hanlon, Juan Iacoviello, Antonio Sueiro-Gallardo
Womens History Show
Kiera Bradshaw, Jackie Sueiro-Gallardo
31st Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition Winners: Julissa Gonzalez – Honorable Mention, Antonio Sueiro-Gallardo – Honorable Mention
Beaux Arts at the Lowe Art Museum University of Miami
Juried Results: Ella Rabbino, Simran Smith
1st Place Winner: Ella Rabbino
Hispanic Heritage at the School Board Administration Building
Juried Results: Jacqueline Sueiro-Gallardo
Small Works at the MIA Gallery
Work Showcased: Ella Rabbino, Antonio Sueiro-Gallardo
Superintendent’s Christmas Card Competition
Juried Results: Maria Abrahamyan, Julissa Gonzalez, Julian Mesa, Naomi Lanzarin
Scholastics Art and Writing National Exhibition at the Rubell Collection Winners: American Vision Award/ Gold Key - Jacqui Sueirvo-Gallardo
Gold Key - Jacqui Sueirvo-Gallardo Silver Key - Antonio Sueirvo-Gallardo
Maria Abrahamyan - Honorable Mention Juan Iacoviello-Silver Key
THEATRE – MS. MADELIN MARCHANT
Junior Thespian District 4 Festival Critic's Choice and Superior Award for Solo Musical - Angie Green
Critic's Choice Award for Improvisation- Olga Lopez & Dina Hanna
Superior Award-Large Group Musical - "Can't Wait" from Big, the Musical Cristina Chirolde, Ryan Desalle, Isabella Garcia, Kristen Gonzalez, Elias Larralde, Max Leifman, Aitana Lugo, Anyeli Martinez, Lucia Mole, Sophia Monzon, Miranda Perez, Mia Perez-Agramonte, Alyssa Rodas, Elizabeth, Roles-Fotso,
Sofia Rubio, Melany Torres
Superior Award-Large Group Musical - "9 to 5" from 9 to 5, the Musical Andrea Andino, Mateo Formosodelucia, Kyra Gardner, Dina Hanna, Danny Hidalgo, Paris Interian, Thalia Jimenez,
Noah Kabamba, Fabio Leal, Jamie Loeb, Olga Lopez, Zimiri Napier, Reann Nicolas, Antonio Paredes, Bryan Santiago, Milah Shrader
Superior Award - Small Group Musical - "All Girl Band" from A...my name is Alice, the Musical Isabella Alfaro, Sophia Camacho, Emilia Drago, Madison Kairalla, Paloma Ortega, Isabella Reyes
Superior Award - Small Group Musical - "A Kid Inside" from Is There Life After High School?
Kimberlyn Castro, Madeleine Guerra, Eliasess Leon, Madeleine Guerra, Chloe Malagon, Charlize Ramos, Kassandra Rubio, Daniel Salup-Cid
Superior Award - Ensemble Acting Scene - "The Fountain" Julia Alvarez-Drago, Kevin Gomez, Isabella Guerrero, Robert McKinnon, David Segui
Superior Award - Ensemble Acting Scene - "Sworn In" Kyle Garcia, Elias Larralde, Daniel Salup-Cid, Melany Torres, Karla Valero
Superior Award - Duet Musical - "Freedom" - Angie Green and & Madison Rodriguez Superior award - Duet Acting - Madeleine Guerra & Armando Vega-Duran
Superior Award - Scenewriting - "Evermore" - Kyle Garcia Superior Award - Monologue - Kassandra Rubio - "Catholic School Girls" Superior Award - Solo Musical - Sofia Rubio, "If You Hadn't But You Did"
Superior Award - Solo Musical - Maximilian Leifman - "A Kid Inside"
VISUAL ARTS - MS. MARGIE CAMPMANY
Hispanic Heritage Exhibition
Work Showcased By: Kevin Perez, Catherine Plotnikov, Raul Rodriguez
The Small Works Exhibition at MIU
Work Showcased By: Lorenzo Calvo, Sofia Criswell, Ashlyn Fundora Vinuez, Melanie Vega
Doodle 4 Google Participants: 6th and 7th Grade Classes
Superintendent's Holiday Card Competition
Work Showcased: Alexandra Hornero, Jada Olmos, Shaine Tao
Council of Great City Schools Miami- Dade County Middle Schools' Winner: Shaine Tao
31st Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition
Work Showcased By: Anastassia Chiarini, Kaitlyn Cortes, Catherine Plotnikov
Cartographies: Mapping the Contemporary MIA Concourse E Gallery
Work Showcased: Anastasia Chiarini, Aidan O’Reilly, Kevin Perez, Catherine Plotnikov, Andrew Wu
2017 Beaux Arts Student Showcase Winners: Catherine Plotnikov (First Place Painting) and Dayanna Montoya (Honorable Mention)
2017 Scholastics Art Awards and Exhibition Winner - Gold Key: Dayanna Montoya Winner - Silver Key: Dayanna Montoya
Honorable Mention: Jada Olmos
Butterflies: STEAM-ing Flights of Fancy Work Showcased: Kellie Avila, Ana Lanza, Arysmel Rodriguez
Taste of the Tropics: Portraiture in Nature
Work Showcased: Sofia Criswell, Lucas Gonzalez, Dayanna Montoya, Jada Olmos, Aidan O'Reilly
Women's History: Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business Work Showcased: Amanda Cruz, Amaranta Ortiz, Arysmel Rodriguez, Lizmar Torres
Annual Countywide Exhibition
Work Showcased: Sofia Criswell, Ashlyn Fundora, Nathanael Montesino, Shaine Tao, Melanie Vega
35th Annual Museum Education Program Work Showcased: Sofia Criswell, Dayanna Montoya, Jada Olmos, Kennedy Ross, Melanie Vega
The Age of Consumerism: Sign of the Times
Work Showcased: Lorenzo Calvo, Sofia Criswell, Kennedy Ross
Celebrating Haitian Culture Work Showcased: Ana Castillo, Isabella Lois, Amaranta Ortiz, Arysmel Rodriguez
SMASh (South Miami Art Show) @ Art Florida Academy
Work Showcased: Grade 6- Ignacio Aguiar, David Alvarado, Jacqueline Bolanos, Martin Calvo, Ana Castillo, Amanda Cruz, Michelle Flores, Emily Gomez Martinez,
Natalie Hernandez, Brianna Ibarra, Gabriela Joa, Ana Lanza, Isabella Lois, Evangeline Marvin, Ezra O'Brien, Amaranta Ortiz, Ashlee Ramos, Arysmel Rodriguez, Salvatore Scalia, Lizmar Torres, Anthony Vega. Grade 7- Victoria Alfaro, Damon An, Anjolie Arteaga, Anastasia Chiarini, Holland Cockshutt, Kevin Cordero, Kaitlyn Cortes, Annemaria
Dunne, Lucas Gonzalez, Angelina Martinez, Lucas Martinez, Milla Mussfeldt, Aidan O'Reilly, Kevin Perez, Jose Mateo Peyrellade, Catherine Plotnikov, Raul Rodriguez, Camila Suarez, Emily Tran, Daniel Vega, Andrew Wu. Grade 8-
Giancarlo Bustos, Lorenzo Calvo, Sofia Criswell, Ashlyn Fundora, Alexandra Hornero, Jose Martin, Nathanael Montesino, Dayanna Montoya, Jada Olmos, Kennedy Ross, Shaine Tao, Melanie Vega.
VISUAL ARTS - MS. CHERYL GOODMAN
Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Work Showcased By: Natalia Aguilera, Ashley Mendoza, Daniella Trautman
The Small Works Exhibition at MIU
Work Showcased By: Duran Carter, Lourdes Carvajal, Fabio Fernandez, Megan Garriga, Abiezer Gonzalez
Cartographies: Mapping the Contemporary Work Showcased By: Jessica Batle, Karen Gessa, Elizabeth Hernandez, Claire Joseph, Sean Lynch
Council of the Great City Schools Artistic Showcase
Work Showcased By: Fabio Fernandez, Megan Garriga, Andrea Rodriguez
31st Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition Fabio Fernandez: Merit Award Miami Watercolor Society
Work Showcased By: AnaLuna Alvarez, Alan Davis, Megan Garriga, Abiezer Gonzalez
Annual Peace Poster Contest First Place: Diana Concepcion Second Place: Cinthia Lopez
Third Place: Sofia Amaya Runner Up’s: Nicholas Callegari, Wendy Enriquez, Christiana Montesino
Painting from the Heart Art Show
Daniella Trautman-Second Place Work Showcased By: Jessica Batle, Elizabeth Hernandez, Ashley Mendoza, Alize Perez
66th Annual Beaux Arts Student Artists Showcase
Fabio Fernandez-Second Place Graphics
Samantha Sanchez-Second Place Painting Work Showcased By: Daniela Lopez,
Black History Month Exhibition
Work Showcased By: Cinthia Lopez, Christina Montesino, Luna Torres
Fairchild Challenge #4 South Florida Invasives Design Work Showcased By: Ashely Mendoza, Alize Perez, Nathan Schmucker
Butterflies: STEAMing Flights of Fancy
Work Showcased By: Jessica Batle, Karen Gessa, Alize Perez
2017 Scholastics Art Awards and Exhibition Megan Garriga-Gold Key, Fabio Fernandez-Silver Key, Abiezer Gonzalez-Silver Key and Honorable Mention,
Daniela Lopez-Honorable Mention, Helen Piloto-Silver Key, Samantha Sanchez-Silver Key
Woman’s History Month Work Showcased By: Fabio Fernandez, Abiezer Gonzalez, Andrea Rodriguez, Samantha Sanchez
Taste of the Tropics Work Showcased By: Carlos Avila, Ashley Mendoza, Elizabeth Hernandez, Claire Joseph, Valentina Diaz
Annual Countywide Exhibition
Cinthia Lopez- Renay Rossi Award for M-DCPS Middle Schools Work Showcased By: Fabio Fernandez, Ariana Moreira, Samantha Sanchez, Brianna Suarez
The Age of Consumerism: Sign of the Times
Work Showcased By: Jessica Batle, Karen Gessa, Ashley Mendoza, Alize Perez, Maria Tobenas
Celebrating Haitian Culture
Work Showcassed By: Maria Aguilera, Abiezer Gonzalez, Lourdes Carvajal, Fabio Fernandez
BLICK Miami Art Exhibit
Work Selected and Showcased for Fairchild Challenge #4 South Florida Invasives Design By: Alize Perez
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY TALENTED
MAGNET STUDENTS AND DIRECTORS!
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2015 – 2016 MAGNET AWARDS, ACCOLADES & RECOGNITIONS As of 5/31/16
BAND – MR. FRANCISCO WILLIAMS
2015-2016 All-State Middle School Band Students Selected: Haley Gassenheimer – Clarinet, Diego Gonzalez – Clarinet
2015-2016 All-State Middle School Jazz Band
Student Selected: Sara Koehn-Haskins – Bass Guitar
BROADCAST ARTS – MR. JOSHUA PAOLINO
Scholastics Art and Writing Competition.
Gold Key Recipient (Film / Animation Category)
“Friend” - A short film by: Alana Elejabarrieta, Carmen Li, Noelle Stieglitz
C-SPAN’s Annual Student Cam Documentary Competition
Third Place Winners in the (Middle School Category)
A short documentary titled “Healthcare in the United States”by:
Ana de la Rosa, Paula Perez, Sabrina Rodriguez
(C-SPAN received 2,887 films from almost 6,000 students. Entries came from 45 states. Out of that number of
entries, only 150 from both the high school and middle school level were selected as award winning entries.)
CHORUS – MR. ERIC FIRESTONE
Florida American Choral Director’s Association Male Honor Choir
Out of the entire State of Florida, the following students were selected to participate: Reinaldo Diaz, Peter Lorenzo, Ismael Perez, Marcos Quinones, Brandon Soto
FVA All-State Choir
Out of the entire State of Florida, the following students were selected to participate: Catherine Cardenas, Swany Castañeda, Katherine Dezayas, Dynasty Estepa, Aurora Jablon,
Gabriela Mendez-Ruiz, Bridget Paik, Gabriela Pieschacon, Jade Roman, Brandon Soto
Merrick Festival Caroling Competition
Grand Prize Winners (13th Year in a Row):
Sopranos: Maria K. Aguilera, Tatiana Amezaga, Jenny Baena-Brito, Isabella S. Bosch, Samantha Camejo, Catherine
L. Cardenas, Swany M. Castaneda, Alicia Fadhel, Kacie A. Galarce, Adlyn Hernandez, Aurora H. Jablon, Gabriella A.
Koler, Gabriela S. Mendez-Ruiz, Simone Mulder, Emily A. Nunez, Jaewan Paik, Lucia Perez-Borroto, Gabriela
Pieschacon, Gabriella Rosales, Sarah E. Wagner
Altos: Sabrina N. Arrate, Musik G. Delarosa, Katherine Dezayas, Dynasty A. Estepa, Elizabeth M Gendron, Felicia R.
Gomez, Xena B. Gongora, Cayleigh Gottlieb, S. Wendy M. Jarquin, Natalia Laca-Zoppi, Alexandra Montoya, Mariana
Rodriguez, Jade M. Roman, Caitlyn G. Roque, Lucia I. Vazquez, Aniya D. Walker
Tenors: Miguel A. Gonzalez, Jeffrey R. Killian, Kristopher A. Lara, Marco A. Lopez, Peter A Lorenzo, Gabriel Martin,
Angel G Prado, Marcos Quinones, Henry C. Wilson
Basses: Michael R. Carmona, Lorenzo A. Coviello, Reinaldo J. Diaz, Jeffrey R. Killian, Emilio A. Lopez, Ismael Perez,
Nicholas A. Rodriguez, Jabez I. Siles, Brandon A. Soto
2016 Superintendent’s Honor Choir
Auditioned and selected members of the 2016 Superintendent’s Honor Choir:
Sopranos: Samantha Camejo, Catherine Cardenas, Swany Castaneda, Alicia Fadhel, Kacie Galarce, Saige Hoffman,
Aurora Jablon, Gabriella Koler, Gabriela Mendez-Ruiz, Jaewan Paik, Gabriela Pieschacon, Sarah Wagner
Altos: Mary Babalola, Sofia Cejas, Katherine Dezayas, Kimberly Diaz , Dynasty Estepa
Elizabeth Gendron, Felicia Gomez, Jade Roman, Aniya Walker Men: Michael Carmona, Lorenzo Coviello, Reinaldo Diaz, Miguel Gonzalez, Kristopher Lara, Jeffrey Killian, Emilio
Lopez, Marco Lopez, Peter Lorenzo, Gabriel Martin, Ismael Perez, Angel Prado, Marco Quinones, Nicholas Rodriguez,
Jabez Siles, Brandon Soto, Henry Wilson
2016 National Federations of Music Clubs Evaluations, Local Level
Auditioned and selected members of the 2016 Superintendent’s Honor Choir
Superior - V.S. Art Song: Tatiana Amezaga, Jenny Baena-Brito, Samantha Camejo, Catherine Cardenas, Dynasty
Estepa, Kacie Galarce, Elizabeth Gendron, Xena Blu Gongora, Adlyn Hernandez, Aurora Jablon, Peter Lorenzo,
Gabriela Mendez-Ruiz, Alexandra Montoya, Emily Nunez, Gabriela Pieschacon, Mariana Rodriguez, Brandon Soto,
Aniya Walker
Superior – Musical Theater: Kacie Galarce, Peter Lorenzo Emily Nunez, Gabriela Pieschacon
Excellent – V.S. Art Song: Sabrina Arrate, Michael Carmona, Reinaldo Diaz, Lily Duke, Alicia Fadhel, Jaewan Paik,
Jade Roman, Lucia Vasquez, Sarah Wagner
Excellent – Musical Theater: Tatiana Amezaga, Jenny Baena-Brito, Catherine Cardenas, Dynasty Estepa
Vocal Duets
Superior Ratings: Kacie Galarce and Lucia Vasquez, Musical Theater, Vocal Ensemble
Excellent Ratings: Dynasty Estepa and Gabriela Mendez-Ruiz - Musical Theater, Catherine Cardenas and Gabriela
Pieschacon - Art Song
Florida International University Choral Invitational
Exclusive Middle School Invitation:
Sopranos: Maria K. Aguilera, Tatiana Amezaga, Jenny Baena-Brito, Isabella S. Bosch, Samantha Camejo, Catherine
L. Cardenas, Swany M. Castaneda, Alicia Fadhel, Kacie A. Galarce, Adlyn Hernandez, Aurora H. Jablon, Gabriella A.
Koler, Gabriela S. Mendez-Ruiz, Simone Mulder, Emily A. Nunez, Jaewan Paik, Lucia Perez-Borroto, Gabriela
Pieschacon, Gabriella Rosales, Sarah E. Wagner
Altos: Sabrina N. Arrate, Musik G. Delarosa, Katherine Dezayas, Dynasty A. Estepa, Elizabeth M Gendron, Felicia R.
Gomez, Xena B. Gongora, Cayleigh Gottlieb, S. Wendy M. Jarquin, Natalia Laca-Zoppi, Alexandra Montoya, Mariana
Rodriguez, Jade M. Roman, Caitlyn G. Roque, Lucia I. Vazquez, Aniya D. Walker
Tenors: Miguel A. Gonzalez, Jeffrey R. Killian, Kristopher A. Lara, Marco A. Lopez, Peter A Lorenzo, Gabriel Martin,
Angel G Prado, Marcos Quinones, Henry C. Wilson
Basses: Michael R. Carmona, Lorenzo A. Coviello, Reinaldo J. Diaz, Jeffrey R. Killian, Emilio A. Lopez, Ismael Perez,
Nicholas A. Rodriguez, Jabez I. Siles, Brandon A. Soto
DANCE – MS. STEPHANIE MAS
National Dance Honors Society Association
Inducted:
Mia Alonso, Vanessa Amador, Francesca Arenas, Celina Bakali, Emily Cabrera, Jade Chapa, Loren Cortes, Jonathan Cubides,
Kristen England, Carolina Figueredo, Jayleen Garcia, Ophelie Monfroy, Isabel Llanes, Anna Luaces, Natalie Machado, Keanna
McIntyre, Nichole Perez, Alexa Reyes, Damiana Rodriguez, Susanna Sinclair, Isis Smith, Anne Marie Suarez, Marjories Vasquez
Superintendent’s Showcase
Superior and Excellent Ratings:
Mia Alonso, Vanessa Amador, Francesca Arenas, Celina Bakali, Emily Cabrera, Jade Chapa, Loren Cortes, Jonathan Cubides,
Kristen England, Carolina Figueredo, Jayleen Garcia, Ophelie Monfroy, Isabel Llanes, Anna Luaces, Natalie Machado, Keanna
McIntyre, Nichole Perez, Alexa Reyes, Damiana Rodriguez, Susanna Sinclair, Isis Smith, Anne Marie Suarez, Marjories Vasquez
ORCHESTRA – MR. BESNIK HASHANI
All State Orchestra Auditions
Selected to Participate: Arianna Charran Cello, Angela Ramirez Viola
Principal All State Cellist: Arianna Charran
ASTA Honors Middle School Orchestra
Our School had the most participants out of any school in Dade County (private and public) 22 in total. It
constituted one quarter of the entire honors orchestra.
Selected to Participate: Sara, Brammer, Sebastian Carillo, Arianna Charran, Alanys Corris, , David Dezayas,
Miachael Escalona, Tristan Escalona, Sebastian Fernandez. Isaac Garcia, Grisell Gaspar, Jonathan Gonzalez,
Isabella Graziani, Dante Jordan, Jasmine Maldonado, Jael Martinez, Luvyana Marquez, Crystal Morales, Alessandro
Morelli, Angela Ramirez, Vanessa Ricardo, Jade Vega, Sofia Ventura,
Special Recognitions:
Angela Ramirez – Selected as Concert Master of the Orchestra (Top Violinists of the entire orchestra)
Arianna Charran - Selected as Principal Cello (Top Cellist of the entire Orchestra)
PHOTOGRAPHY - MS. NANCY HANDLER
Small Works at Miami International University Work Showcased: Zack Fairnington, Ceci Hernandez, Marcela Martinez, Ella Rabino, Simran Smith
Superintendent’s Christmas Card Contest
Work Displayed for Selection: Gabe Padilla , Julissa Gonzalez , Grace Carrano , Joaquin Cabrera
Painting from the Heart Winners: 1st Place - Lucia Buergo, 2nd Place - Matthew Galego, Honorable Mention - Raphael Conte, Honorable
Mention - Lucia Buergo
Beaux Arts at the Lowe Art Museum
Adjudicated Works: Joaquin Cabrera, Ella Rabino, Simran Smith, Alexa Wehbe
Black History at the SBAB Administration Building
Selected for Display: Alexa Wehbe
30th Annual Watercolor Exhibition
Work Showcased: Joaquin Cabrera
The Youth Fair/Fine Arts Exhibit
Juried Selection: Lauren Daley, Logan Mertz
Youth Fair Photo Exhibit
1st Place Winners: Joaquin Cabrera, Eva Galinda, Ella Rabbino, Gaby Gonzalez-DelPino, Simran Smith 2nd Place Winners: Grace Carreno, Alexa Wehbe, Maria Abrahamyan, Laren Daley, Luca Ruggeri
3rd Place Winners: Kaniya Hudson, Tyler Cappelini
The Taste of the Tropics at Pinecrest Gardens
Juried Selection: Alejandra Casillas, Zac Hanlon, Zac Fairnington, Jasmine Perez
Imagination Creation / Dreams Illumination at the MIA Airport Gallery
Work Displayed: Samuel Jorge, Luca Ruggeri
Women’s History exhibition at the SBAB Building
Juried Selection: Matthew Galego
Magnet Schools of America Magnet Students Showcase 34th Annual National Conference
Juried Selections: Mathew Galego, Samuel Jorge, Ella Rabino, Simran Smith, Alexa Webhe
Museum Education Exhibition at the Frost Gallery at FIU
Work Showcased: Lucia Buergo, Erik Sanchez, Jae Sweeny
THEATRE - MS. MADELIN MARCHANT
2015 Junior Thespian District 4 Festival
Critic’s Choice Award for Small Group - “When You’re A Wimp” from the musical “A Christmas Story”
Performed By: Kyle Garcia, Maximilian Leifman, Aitana Lugo, Mia Perez-Agramont, Alyssa Rodas, Elizabeth
Roles-Fotso, Sofia Rubio
Critic’s Choice for Ensemble Acting - “Fugue”
Performed By: Celine Borroto-Alvarez, Simone Delatorre, Gabriela Hernandez, Jonathan Reyes
Superior Rating for Large Group - “Heart and Music” from the musical “A New Brain”
Performed By: Audrey Abreu, Amberlyn Baumgarten, Cristina Betancourt, Lauralis Correa, Daniela Couso,
Raquel Dwight, Lucia Garcia, Gabriela Hernandez, Sofia Jimenez, Eleni Kontzamanys, Remi Mark, Lauren
Martinez, Taylor Paine, Ava Praschnik, Jonathan Reyes, Paul Zavaliy
Superior Rating for Solo Musical - “Nothing Stops Another Day” from the musical “Ghost”
Performed By: Eleni Kontzamanys
Superior Rating for Duet Acting - “Shrinkage”
Performed By: Aidan Gomez, Jose Gomez
Superior Rating for Duet Acting - “For Whom the Southern Bell Tolls” from the play “For Whom the Southern
Bell Tolls”
Performed By: Paloma Fernandez, David Gonzalez
VISUAL ARTS - MS. MARGIE CAMPMANY
Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Work Showcased By: 6th Graders: Sebastian Benavides, Kevin Cordero, Holland Cockshutt, Catherine Plotnikov,
Alonso Bardales
Small Works at Miami International University Adjudicated Work By: Adrian Ferreiro, Thalia Matos, Kayla Navos, Camila Pelaez, Andres Rivero
Superintendent’s Holiday Card Competition Adjudicated Into the Show: Fiona Killian, Thalia Matos, Kayla Navas,Sofia Silvosa, Madison Stewart
30th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition 2015
Winners and Work Displayed: Kayla Navas - Judge's Choice Award Miami Watercolor Society Luis Aleman, Adrian Ferreiro, Thalia Matos, Madison Stewart
Miami River Art Fair
Work Displayed at the Miami River Art Fair during Art Basel: Catherine Plotnikov – Grade 6
Zoolens Photo Competition
Winner: Catherine Plotnikov’s - Grade 6 – Finalist
Imagination Creation: Dreams and Illumination Student Exhibition Adjudicated Into the Show: Crystal Del Rio, Jada Olmos
Magnet Schools of America Magnet Student Showcase
Work Showcased: Damon An, Anastassia Chiarini, Sofia Criswell, Alexandra Hornero, Thalia Matos, Kayla Navas, Maggie Ortega, Andres Rivera, Sofia Silvosa
Opening Reception
Work Showcased: Anastassia Chiarini, Thalia Matos
Celebrating Haitian Culture Exhibition Work Showcased: Holland Cockshutt, Anjolie Arteaga, Catherine Plotnikov
Figuring Aesthetic Forms: Figures in Motion
Work Showcased: Crystal Del Rio, Gisselle Escobar, Thalia Matos,Sofia Silvosa, Madison Stewart
VISUAL ARTS - MS. CHERYL GOODMAN
Hispanic Heritage Work Showcased: Megan Garriga, Fabio Fernandez, Lourdes Carvajal, Andrea Rodriguez, Adriana Roque
Imagining Animals in Art: Creatures of HABIT
Work Showcased: Fabio Fernandez, Megan Garriga, Larissa Gomez, Abiezer Gonzalez, Brianna Suarez
Small Works Work Showcased: Fabio Fernandez, Megan Garriga, Larissa Gomez, Abiezer Gonzalez, Brianna Suarez
Painting from the Heart Art Show
Work Showcased: Lourdes Carvajal-Honorable Mention, Fabio Fernandez- Second Place, Abiezer Gonzalez- Third Place, Ariana Moreira-Honorable Mention, Samantha Sanchez- First Place
Lion’s Club Peace Poster Contest
Winning students presented awards by Mabel Moyano, Lion’s Club at South Miami Middle: Elizabeth Hernandez-First Place, Ashley Mendoza-Second Place, AnaLuna Alverez-Third Place
Runner Up’s: Camilla Carrasco, Valentina Diaz, Isabella Fernandez, Erin Jones, Lisa Lezcano,
Alize Perez, Kevin Perez
Fairchild Challenge #1 - The Million Orchid Mobile Lab Project Winners: Fabio Fernandez-Second Place, Megan Garriga, Adriana Roque-Special Merit: Theme of Urban
Beautification “
30th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition Work Showcased: Joyce Harbie - Accepted, Alex Hernandez - Honorable Mention, Ibna Shahalam - Judge’s Choice
Black History Month Exhibition
Work Showcased: Camilla Carrasco, Erin Jones, Ashley Mendoza, Daniella Trautman
Black American History, 2016 MLK Remix Black History Festival
Work Showcased: Isabella Fernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez, Claire Joseph, Lauren Narvaez, Alize Perez
The Scholastic Art Awards Rubell Collection
Work Showcased:
God Keys Recipients - Fabio Fernandez, Daniela Landsberg
Silver Keys - Jared Coleman
Honorable Mentions: Francesca Kandall, Elisabeth Schnell
Imagination Creation: Dreams and Illumination
Work Showcased:
Megan Garriga, Abiezer Gonzalez, Andrea Rodriguez, Samantha Sanchez
The 64th Annual Fair- Fine Arts Department Miami-Dade County Youth Fair
Work Showcased: Fabio Fernandez- 2nd Place, Gabriella Molina, Annia Ibarra
Women’s History Month School Board Auditorium Gallery
Work Showcased: Fabio Fernandez, Abiezer Gonzalez, Andrea Rodriguez
Taste of the Tropics Pinecrest Gardens
Work Showcased: Jessica Batle, Camilla Carrasco, Karen Gessa, Ashley Mendoza, Alize Perez
Annual Countywide Student Showcase - Bakehouse Art Complex
Work Showcased: Hailee Brady, Jared Coleman, Feha Shahalam, Ibna Shahalam, Kyle Ventura
Magnet Schools of America Magnet Students Showcase 34th Annual National Conference
Work Showcased: Fabio Fernandez, Mia Rosa, Elisabeth Schnell
Fairchild Challenge #2 Global Challenge: Environmental Change Comic Strips Winners: Fabio Fernandez, Kaitlyn Garcia
Fairchild Challenge #6 Botanical Illustrations: Plants From Faraway Places
Winners: Natalia Aguilera, Ashley Mendoza, Alize Perez
Beaux Arts Student Artists Showcase Work Showcased: Fabio Fernandez- 2nd Place Mixed Media, Feha Shahalam
Blick Art Supplies-Fairchild Challenge Botanical Illustrations #6
Work Showcased: Ashley Mendoza
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY TALENTED MAGNET STUDENTS AND DIRECTORS!