4 Southridge finalists win scholarship

First-place winner Travis Smith, Mathematics/Computer Science, will receive $1,200; and second-place winners Anthony Arguez, Natural Science; and Tamar Conyers, Social Science; will each get $1,000. The awards banquet will be Wednesday at the Radisson Center.
Perrine honor roll

These students from Perrine Elementary made the principal's honor roll for the third nine weeks: Cynthia Ahmed, Rebecca Arcelo, Michael Clifford, Angela De Armas, Deanna Dobson, Brittany Dunlop, Ashley Frith, Peta-Gaye Hemmings, Ashley Hood, Alexis Jamme, Christina Jay, Kate Justus, Karen Kerrick, Sade Kissoon, Kimberly Kerrick, Cassandra Knoblock, Albert Lee, Stacy Ligeikis, Stephanie Limardo, Timothy List, Curtis Liwosz, Natasha Londono, Grianne Lopez, Lisa Lopez, Sara Macias, Elizabeth Maxwell, Lashanda Moore, Shannon Moorehead, Gabriella Oloye, Siobhan Ortiz, Bobby Perez, Michelle Perez, Matthew Price, Sybil Randall, Andrew Rice, Rahiem Rodulfo, Ashlee Sease, Felisha Shakeer, Mary Sullivan, Scott Victoria, Carlye Wilkins, Krystal Williams, Joshua Winzeler and Tiffany Yung.
Pine Lake honors

These students from Pine Lake Elementary made the principal's honor roll for the third grading period: Courtney Adams, Kiaya Anderson, Alcea Barrett, Nefertiti Bartley, Brittany Catina, Alyssa Chin, Dominique Garza, Stephen Hensler, Porche Kelley, Rachael Michel, Andrea Micheo, Sterlina Morning, Jennifer Nobles, Brianne Pineiro, Amanda Smart, Ismaris Soberon, Larrissa Taylor, Rashida Taylor and Roxanne Young.
Leisure City authors

These students from Leisure City Elementary placed in the 1996 Young Authors' Fair: Jose Rodriguez, first place primary grades; Salvador Perez, second place primary grades; Sean Barnes, third place primary grades; Arlett Fernandez, first place intermediate grades; Maria Morales, second place intermediate grades; Veronica Alvarado, third place intermediate grades.
Palmetto NHS members

These students from Palmetto High were inducted into the National Honor Society in April: Marius Boeru, Allen Buckhalt, Angelitza Campos, Sun Choi, Kendra Darrow, Jessica Faust, Andrew Fisher, Melanie Gill, Amy Hirth, Rebecca Lau, Andrea Lora, Leslie Monahan, Jill Mueller, Jose Net, Kathryn Parr, Alicyn Reeder, Todd Rosen, Cheryl Schumacher, Andrea Shepard, Soyen Shih, Katie Smith, Kim Stroud, Noah Tannenbaum and Matt Weinshall.

Kruse honor roll

These students from Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center made the principal's honor roll for the third nine weeks: Roland Daiber, Jonathan Gonzalez, Holly Micelli, Delfi Sosa and Emmanuele Taylor.
Gables business leaders

These students from Coral Gables High attended the Future Business Leaders of America Florida State Leadership Conference April 21-24 in Haines City: Luke Dixon, first place Business Mathematics; Alfredo Delgado, first place Computer Concepts; Juan Ramirez, second place Computer Concepts; Deborah Egurrola, third place Economics. Dixon, Delgado and Ramirez will represent Florida in their respective divisions at the National Leadership Conference July 8-11 in Washington, D.C. The Coral Gables Chapter also received the Gold Seal Chapter Award, the State Project Award and the March of Dimes Project Award.


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Bet Shira Childhood Center: There will be an open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday for those interested in enrolling their child in the Early Childhood Program. Parents can visit Mommy and Me, preschool and kindergarten classes. The school is at 7500 SW 120th St. Call Andrea Lieberman at 238-2606.

International Student Exchange: ASSE International Student Exchange is seeking local host families for 15- to 18-year-old students from various countries. Each student is fully insured and brings their own spending money. Families may select their exchange student from applications including biographical essays, photos and transcripts. For more information, call Joan at 341-9389 or at 1-800-473-0696.

Killian High: The PTSA will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the library. The JROTC is sponsoring the Third ``All Dade County JROTC Drill Meet'' at 8 a.m. Saturday. An awards ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m. There will be a chess tournament at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Registration begins at 8 a.m. A $5 entry fee is required. All events are at the school, 10655 SW 97th Ave. Call 271-3311.

Palmetto Feeder Pattern: There will be a meeting at 7:20 p.m. Tuesdayin the media center at Palmetto Middle, 7351 SW 128th St. Feeder Pattern principals will be guest speakers and officers for 1996-97 will be elected. Call Karin Brown at 235-3044 or Mary Pat Musick at 253-1763.

Palmetto High: The PTSA will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesdayin Room 304. The school is at 7460 SW 118th St. Call 252-0621.

Edward Whigham Elementary: This new school opens in September. There will be a meeting for parents of students who will attend Whigham at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Gulfstream Elementary cafeteria, 20900 SW 97th St. Other parents who live within the new school's boundaries also are invited. Call 235-6811.

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