MAST Academy student to learn leadership skills from Disney, Steve Harvey
Emma Moise from MAST Academy was named one of 100 students selected to participate in Walt Disney World Resort’s 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. She will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando to participate in the four-day experience, which takes place March 12-15.
Through the fellowship, Emma will participate in career-oriented workshops and learn effective communication techniques, leadership skills and networking strategies.
“After 12 successful years, we know the profound impact this program has on these students,” said Tracey Powell, Walt Disney World Resort vice president, and Disney Dreamers Academy executive champion. “One dream can change the world, and through Disney Dreamers Academy, we hope to help these amazing teens turn their dreams into reality.”
For information on the program, visit DisneyDreamersAcademy.com.
A sculpture of books
The faculty and staff at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School (DDCUS) recently unveiled a nearly 12-foot tall sculpture of books that sits at the main entrance of the school. The purpose of the sculpture, which took one year to create, is to emphasize the school’s commitment to literature, global education and the arts.
“Art helps us connect and unifies communities,” said Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg, head of schools at Downtown Doral Charter Schools. “This sculpture serves as a reminder to all those who interact with the Downtown Doral community that reading allows us to travel through the world, learn new things and make connections with others while appreciating diversity and promoting unification.”
The sculpture was created by UAP Studio in partnership with Goldman Global Arts. The piece includes several book titles that represent the student experience at the school. Book titles include “The Odyssey,” “Great Expectations,” “Magisterio y Niño,” and “Memorias Postumas de Bras Cubas.”
For more information, visit www.ddcus.org.
Fairchild Challenge winners
Seniors Solange Acosta and Adam Cheguer from Coral Reef High School won first place in the Fairchild Challenge, which is an award-winning, interdisciplinary, environmental science competition that was designed to engage students of all interests, talents, and backgrounds. The challenge took place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables.
Schools from Miami-Dade and Broward participated in the challenge, which required them to debate on various topics, including the Turkey Point Power Plant, regulation of sunscreen sales, ending federal aid to rebuild in disaster-prone areas, and the Paris Climate Agreement.
This story was originally published February 13, 2020 at 7:00 AM.