From Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to actor Johnny Depp, these famous faces spent their high-school years in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.

This article is about the high school in Miami, Florida, USA. WebSouthwest Miami High School was founded in September 1956 as Southwest Miami Junior Senior High School. (Im assuming I can t just walk into the school grounds.

See "Download" section for Membership Application. In keeping with our schools tradition, there are many opportunities for alumni to help Miami High School.

The last step in the process was an interview conducted by our Scholarship Committee with each candidate. [6], By the 1950s, a large Jewish minority had developed at Miami Senior High School, and Jews made up the majority of the students in some advanced-level classes. One of America's best high schools, Miami Palmetto Sr. High and distinguished alumni celebrate the school's tradition of excellence.

Born in Coral Gables, Florida, Graham won election to the Florida Legislature after graduating from Harvard Law School. We urge alumni, friends and families to attend our luncheon honoring them that day at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.

2022: Gabriel Tellez - 106 lbs, 1959: John DeCosta - 120 yard high hurdles, John DeCosta - 180 yard low hurdles, Paul Skeans - discus, This list has a variety of graduates, like Andre Johnson and Marco Rubio, in it. says: Seth Bramson, Beach High 1962, is the City Historian for Miami Beach as it enters its Centennial Year. Join us for an exciting year. Rosalind, thank you so much for stopping by and enlightening us on the other graduates!

Southwest's athletic rival is Miami Coral Park Senior High School.

Here is a link to her Wiki. Sedrick Irvin (born March 30, 1978) is currently the Head Coach for Miami Southridge. WebThe school received Florida State Championships in 1991, 1992, 1993, and placed 2nd in 1994.



She is also the author of the award-winning blog Sex and the Beach.

Her final screen role was in a low-budget horror film. 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. 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).

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.

says: Be sure to check out the Miami Beach Senior High School Alumni Associations website for more distinguished alumni who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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. One of America's best high schools, Miami Palmetto Sr. High and distinguished alumni celebrate the school's tradition of excellence. says: Ive seen no mention of the great tennis player, EDDIE DIBBS.

She has been a writing teacher at Dartmouth College. WebThe school received Florida State Championships in 1991, 1992, 1993, and placed 2nd in 1994.

Miami Norland Senior High is Miami Palmetto's sister school by original blueprints.

People on this list must have gone to Miami Beach High School and be of some renown.

During that decade some Jewish students were in the attendance zone for Coral Gables Senior High School but were instead sent to Miami High; this was especially the case with girls, as many high status girls' clubs at Coral Gables High did not admit Jews. HARRY WEISS

He is a Democrat and was mayor for 24 years, first elected in 1981 and was the Democratic congressional candidate for Florida's 21st congressional district in 2008.

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Lake's memoir, Veronica: The Autobiography of Veronica Lake, was published in 1970. $('div.photo a').fancyZoom({scaleImg: true, closeOnClick: true}); After serving in both houses of the Florida Legislature, Graham won the 1978 Florida gubernatorial election, and was reelected in 1982. The market was next to Als Drug Store and below the 5th Boxing Street Gym. Roberta, together with Williams and her former pupils, works to hold a fund-raising concert. Robert Rubin served as the 70th United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Clintons administration (1995-99).

Our scholarship amounts are modest but they make a big difference by recognizing as well as encouraging these young Stings to further their education. 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.

says: Did a Rochelle Jean Bornstein graduate either in 1967 or 1968?

Featuring grades 7-10, it was eventually converted to a high school in 1959 upon graduating its first senior class. MHS Alumni Association Members showed their generosity in answering the Stingaree Alumni call to help!

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Miami Killian Senior High school is a Cambridge International school. For other similarly-named high schools, see, High school in Miami, Florida, United States, Boxoffice Magazine, 'Former Miamian Chris George has been at the Four Ambassadors Hotel in Miami to Plug his latest Film,' page SE7, 12 March 1973, Miami Senior High School (disambiguation), U.S. National Register of Historic Places, http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/19/2470343_p2/miami-high-school-a-moorish-palace.html, "Report on the Potential Designation of the First Miami High School as a Historic Site", "Miami High restored as resplendent castle of learning", "Explore Miami Senior High School in Miami, FL".

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFueIR3INi8), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wn7xpc3p0Q), www.facebook.com/groups/miamihighclassof2001, contact@miamihighschoolalumniassociation.com, 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). If you do know the correct names, please email me. Thank you, Scott! Scott R. Jay Public secondary school in Olympia Heights, Florida, Florida, United States, George Washington Carver Senior High School, 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Olympia Heights CDP, FL, "Southwest Miami High School - Miami, Florida/FL", "Florida High School Athletic Association", Southwest Miami High School (sweagles.dadeschools.net), Southwest Miami Senior High School Alumni Association, Southwest Miami Senior High School sports, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Southwest_Miami_Senior_High_School&oldid=1134224576, Educational institutions established in 1956, Miami-Dade County Public Schools high schools, Short description is different from Wikidata, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 16:21.

PO BOX 260993, Miami, Fl. Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr. (; born September 16, 1952), is an American actor, screenwriter, and former boxer, who has appeared primarily as a leading man in drama, action, and thriller, Barbara Jill Walters (September 25, 1929 December 30, 2022) was an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality. For our readers, here is the URL for the site: http://www.beachhigh.com/. Oh, and if creativity counts for anything, Im not famous but I am a designer of retro-influenced digital computer typefaces which have been purchased by many notable companies and organizations as well as hundreds of creative artists and agencies.

In recent years, Rourke acted in the film Sin City and its sequel.

Brett Ratner (87) directed music videos early on in his film career but is best known for three Rush Hour films starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. The Florida High School Athletic Association began sponsoring state championships in boys' volleyball in 2003 and, in the first eight years of the state tournament, the Eagles took home two state championships.[8]. Thanks to all the alumni that contributed, our Royal Palms once again "stand proudly underneath our summer sky". The school was built to alleviate overcrowding at neighboring Coral Gables Senior High School. says: An update on Miami Beach High Alumni: We now have 111 HOF members as of this November 15, 2013 in our alumni Hall of Fame! 1978 Julie Olson - one meter diving, 1965: Jim Hammack - 185lbs,

for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ It is again an impressive list and I invite everyone to visit the Alumni Association website to get more information on them and the event. ), Maria - If Roz is unavailable, I would be happy to meet you at the school to show you the Hall of Fame exhibit. 1962: Ron Pascarella - discus, 1977: Katherine Moore - one mile run, Katherine Moore - two mile run, 1988: Barbara Ortiz - two mile run. 1989: Joel Mendez - 119lbs, Gus Hernandez - 130lbs, Dr. Burton Black,DVM Then, like today, most students at the school spoke fluent Spanish and English.

Membership provides connection to alumni association members and ability to support our school and its students, 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, Jeff Coopwood - Emmy-nominated Actor, Broadcaster and Singer, Jim Dooley (1930 2008) NFL Head Coach and Player, Chicago Bears, Allen Edwards - College Basketball Player and Coach, 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 (19311983) 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), 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, Andre Johnson - NFL Wide Receiver, Tennessee Titans, Donald Justice (1925 2004) Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet, James W. Kehoe (1925 1998) Lawyer and Judge, Mike Levy - founder and former CEO of Sportsline.com, now CBSSports.com, 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 Padrn - President of Miami-Dade College, 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.

Mark Pilnick Ralph Firestone has won seven Emmy Awards for his work.

She returned to the big screen in 1966 in the film Footsteps in the Snow (1966), but the role failed to revitalize her career. WebThe Miami Senior High School students, teachers, staff, parents and community will collaborate to ensure that all students master meaningful and challenging work in a balanced curriculum, and become independent thinkers, problem solvers, productive citizens and lifelong learners. Prior to the teardown, the school hosted a walk-through for alumni to take a last look at the old building.

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WebMiami Senior High School has a rich alumni base, with many graduates of the high school going on to varied, prominent careers. The school building is famous for its architecture and is a historic landmark.

Theres been so many famous people graduate from Beach High, its hard to keep all of you straight.



WebFamous quotes containing the words senior, high, school and/or notable: Adolescents have the right to be themselves. 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.

WebMiami Killian Senior High School is a secondary school located at 10655 SW 97th Ave, Miami, FL 33176 in the Kendall area of unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. 1974: Bob DeMarco - 112lbs,

Featuring grades 7-10, it was eventually converted to a high school in 1959 upon graduating its first senior class.

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WebMiami Senior High School, also known as Miami High School, is a public high school located at 2450 SW 1st Street in Miami, Florida, and operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. 1965: Michael W. Sheeler - 100 yard breaststroke, Michael W. Sheeler - 200 yard medley,

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.

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She later won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for the same role on film. 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.

says: Two other notable names from Beach High was its (and UMs) former coach Skip Bertman and actress Nancy Kulp (who played Miss Jane on the Beverly Hillbillies).

He also worked as Chief of Plastic Surgery at The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburghs trauma center and burn unit. says: Weve had many more Beach High graduates contribute positively to society. Miami Beach Senior High School is located right around the corner from the Convention Center and Botanical Gardens on Prairie Avenue and Dade Boulevard.

} Highly skilled, professional drivers and guides. Membership applications from the newsletter can be mailed to the association or provided to an association board member. He has recently appeared in the Oceans series. Founded in 1903, it is one of the oldest high school in Miami-Dade County. [7], In 1984, the student newspaper declared Spanglish the official language of Miami Senior High School. Miami Killian Senior High school is a Cambridge International school. document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_CuS6x5lPLF').innerHTML = output; //
He played college football at Miami, and was drafted by the Texans third overall in the 2003 NFL Draft.

We are a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Hunter also starred as the chimpanzee scientist Zira in the first three films The Planet of the Apes. WebSouthwest Miami Sr High School Alumni Class List. The student newspaper was the Lancer, the yearbook is Aquila (Latin for "eagle"), and TV production students are responsible for the morning announcements. WebMiami Senior High School, also known as Miami High School, is a public high school located at 2450 SW 1st Street in Miami, Florida, and operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Rosalind Merritt, Past President: Miami Beach Sr. There isnt a school in the world that can claim this roster., What is it about Miami Beach? This list of distinguished Miami High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Miami High School are at

One of the other grocery chains W/D absorbed was Margaret-Ann. This was also the year of the major Florida statewide teachers' strike, which caused students classes to be in chaos due to having many newly hired substitute teachers, while their regular teachers walked picket lines for weeks. Miami Jackson Senior High School, also known as Andrew Jackson High School or Jackson High School, is a high school located at 1751 NW 36th Street in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami, Florida, judy Carson



He was also founding director of the Community National Bank and Trust of Bal Harbour (now Sun Trust, Inc.).



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The campus used to have portraits of the inductees framed on a wall, but the display was taken down because of current construction. Harry Weiss 1969 WebMiami Palmetto Senior High School is a public magnet high school located at 7431 S.W. Maria de los Angeles Paradise Project - A Retrospective of the Past 75 years at Miami Beach High School.

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