What’s Happening at Miami Country Day School

List of 6 news stories.

• Venus Williams to Discuss New Book at CFA

  10/4/2024
  Tennis legend Venus Williams will be discussing her newly released book, “STRIVE,” on Monday, November 4, at the John Davies Theater for the Arts. The event will commence at 5:15 PM.
  
  Venus Williams, one of the most accomplished and inspiring women in sports history, began her rise to the top at the age of 14. She quickly took the tennis world by storm, achieving the top-ranked position, breaking countless records, and winning numerous championships. Her journey is a testament to perseverance, dedication, and excellence.
  
  In “STRIVE,” Venus shares the disciplines and principles that have guided her to success, offering readers a roadmap to achieving their own greatness. This event promises to be a unique opportunity to gain insights from one of the most influential athletes of our time.
  
  Event Details:
  Date: Monday, November 4
  Time: 5:15 PM
  Location: John Davies Theater for the Arts
  
  Please note that a ticket is required for entry and that tickets for this event are sold out. However, there will be other opportunities to engage with other change makers. Stay tuned for more updates and future events!
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  Walk with Purpose this October 19th, 2024

  10/4/2024
  Celebrating the 25th annual all-school community service event! Though you may have previously known us as Walk the Walk, we are now known as Walk with Purpose. Yes, we may have a new name but we are still the same committed team of students that strive to connect with and make a difference in the lives of patients going through cancer treatments. 
  
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• SK Celebration of Learning Recap

  6/11/2024
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  Upper School Awards Ceremony, Grades 9 - 11

  5/21/2024
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• Florida State Spanish Conference in Orlando

  3/12/2024
  On March 7-9, fourteen upper school MCDS students attended the Florida State Spanish Conference in Orlando for the first time in the school's history. Students competed in three academic events: impromptu speaking, declamations, and dramatic presentations. One student participated in a non-academic event singing. Out of 21 entries, we received Sobresaliente (Outstanding), the highest mark possible in 18 of them. One student received a Superior (second highest mark), and two students received an Excelente (third highest mark). Here are the results per student:

   
  Stella Espenkotter -
  impromptu - Sobresaliente
  (perfect score)
   
  Maia Mandel -
  impromptu and skit - Sobresaliente
  (perfect scores)
   
  Isabel Margarit -
  impromptu - Excelente, declamation - Sobresaliente 
   
  Zoe Grondin -
  impromptu - Excelente, declamation - Sobresaliente
   
   
  Oliver Shiff -
  impromptu - Superior, declamation - Sobresaliente
   
  Cameron Schoch -
  impromptu and declamation - Sobresaliente
  (perfect score in declamation)
   
  Andrew Ajmani -
  impromptu and declamation - Sobresaliente
  (perfect score in declamation)
   
  Salomé Benitah -
  impromptu and skit - Sobresaliente (perfect scores)
   
  Ana Carolina Castillo -
  impromptu and skit - Sobresaliente
  (perfect scores)
   
  Miguel Escobar -
  impromptu and skit - Sobresaliente
  (perfect scores)
  AND FIRST PLACE IN SONG
   
  Amanda Núñez Bastos -
  impromptu - Sobresaliente
  (perfect score)
   
  Francisco Apraiz -
  impromptu and declamation - Sobresaliente (perfect
  score in impromptu)
   
  Nicolás Cáceres -
  impromptu and skit - Sobresaliente
  (perfect score in skit)
   
  Ariel Aranha-Carvajal - 
  impromptu - Sobresaliente (perfect
  score)
   
  Although we were short 2 students for team awards due to illnesses, these students excelled and have committed to come back better and stronger next year! I want to thank Mr. Bailey, and Ms. Guefen for chaperoning and supporting students. I could have not done this without them. Special thanks to Tania Vargas, Mike Culley, Iara Coltro, Coral Murray, and our school’s theater department for letting us use some of their props.
  
  I am proud to be a Spartan!
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  MCDS @ Miami-Dade Model UN (MDMUN)

  3/11/2024
  During the Miami-Dade Model UN (MDMUN) event, dedicated MCDS student delegates, representing Uzbekistan and Mozambique, passionately worked towards achieving their objectives through articulate communication, collaborative efforts, and the drafting of resolutions. Their diverse initiatives included enhancing freedom of information and expression with Laura d.W., addressing global food insecurity with the joint efforts of Maddy S, Freddy S, Lucia C, and Leilani L, and tackling the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan/Darfur through the UN Security Council, led by Dylan M and Gabe J. Other significant contributions encompassed initiatives to promote sustainable tourism (Alan V, Felipe B, Julian M, Julius R), combat climate change (Andrew A, Savanna S, Mica M, and Jackson K), regulate and use Artificial Intelligence more effectively (Ron G, Issa D, Mia F, and Ginger J), and foster global political participation and leadership among women, spearheaded by Mikayla W and Elle G. The delegates showcased a remarkable commitment to addressing pressing global issues and finding impactful solutions.