Leisure City students say their piece about peace

These students at Rainbow Christian Academy were placed on the Principal's Honor Roll for the third grading period: Thomas Bullis, Aundria Calderin, Julia Coffey, Jessica Cravens, Jessica Harris, Alyssa King, Mikaela Koons, Efren Lopez, Scott Levine, April Mayes, Brittany Morgan, Amanda Powell, Shandi Pugh, Thomas Torbert, Leigh Waters, Daniel Williams, George Wright, Amberlynn Anderson, Ashley Alexander, Matthew Bailey, Rebecca Bruscia, Sara Cajigas, Vincent Diaz, Brian Horne, Caitlin Houk, Robbie Hubbard, Kyle Kinder, Stephanie Llanes, David Lowry, Ricky Mathis, Alex Matolcsy, Timothy Moon, Crystal Steward, Sean Stultz, Robert Trigueros, Nicholas Watkins, Beth Ann Williams, Khrystal Anderson, Ronnie Cook, Luke Holmes, Jonathan King, David Laguardia, Rachael Loy, Jessica Merritt, Ashely Noffo, Joseph Rambo, Shaun Roush, Brittany Steward, Kyle Sweeney, Luke Waters, Jalyssa Whitaker, James Wrabel, Jessica Wright, Weston Ehrman, Khristopher Hamilton, Nicholas Horne, Brett Levine, William Lunt, Jordan Patterson, Angela Rivera, Alan Simmons, Jacklyn Steward, Troy Tenn, Brian Dombrowski and Karina Ramirez.
Cutler Ridge honors

These Cutler Ridge Elementary students made the Principal's Honor Roll for the last grading period: Jeffrey Abell, Shayne Edris, Krystal Giraldo, David Guzman, Dabona Mason, Georgina Haig, Keith Ricklick, Michael Vazquez-Hein, Allyssa Fried, Summer Hamadeh, Christopher Nall, Alana Pendergrass, Nadia Ramnanan, Zahrah Shabazz, Jessica Solomon, Kristina Pazos, Monique Austin, Michelle Amodeo, Brandon Lones, Katie Rice, Andrea Smith, Heather Kelly, Jessia Fields, Leonardo Guzman, Chelsey Youse, Amanda Leone and Shaneil Sibblies.
NCCJ media winners

Sharu Mundell-Williams, a senior at Coral Gables High, won first place in the National Conference of Christians and Jews First Annual Media Awards Contest. Senior Manny Navarro from Braddock High placed second in the contest. Sharu will receive a $500 scholarship and Manny will receive a $200 scholarship. Both students will be honored at a luncheon later this month.
MAST scientists

The following MAST Academy students earned distinction at the State Science Fair: Lance Hall, Seth Mondschein and Maria Spielman, first place; Edward Prieto, second place; Noel Mack, third place; and David Bernstein, fourth place. Edward Prieto's research on asthma in adolescents has been published in the April 1996 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.


SCHOOL SCENE
Belen Jesuit Preparatory: The Ramon Guiteras Memorial Library will have a Book Fair from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today and Friday. The school is at 500 SW 127th Ave. Call 223-8600.

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. May 18. An awards ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m. There will be a chess tournament at 9:30 a.m. May 18. 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.

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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