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Miramar High School
National Honor Society, Feeding 2000 Families throughout South Florida for Thanksgiving
Miramar High School National Honor Society
Feeding 2000 Families throughout South Florida for Thanksgiving
Please Help the Harvest Drive in our efforts to feed 2000 families in need this Thanksgiving by purchasing any of the
following non-perishable items:
JUICE, CANNED VEGETABLES, CANNED SWEET POTATOES, CANNED GRAVY, CANNED CRANBERRIE,S CANNED FRUIT, CANNED SOUP,
PANCAKE MIX, PANCAKE SYRUP, CEREAL/OATMEAL,
PASTA OR RICE, SPAGHETTI SAUCE, COOKIES, PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, STUFFING,
NAPKIN,S ALUMINUM FOIL, CANNED TUNA OR MEAT, SOAP/BODY WASH
No Glass Please
CHECK EXPIRATION DATES
Drop Off Locations: Room 119, Media Center,
Activities Office, Welcome Center, Room 201, Room 1401, Portable 10
A BAND DIRECTOR WHO TURNED AROUND A HIGH SCHOOL
Charles Osgood Podcast:
Alvin Davis
"Is it possible for a man who teaches about B flat – and never lets the band be flat – to make such a difference that it helps turn a whole school around?"
[Listen to the whole Charles Osgood podcast about Alvin Davis, finalist for National Teacher of the Year]
CBS Evening News:
Sorry, CBS News makes you watch this video directly on YouTube. Follow the link.
MHS teacher gets all his kids to graduate
(CBS News) If you worry about the future of our kids, listen to the story of Miramar High School. Miramar was one of the worst schools in Florida, but in 10 years, with a new administration and dedicated teachers, it’s now among the best. Leading the way is Alvin Davis, the band director, who is now a finalist for National Teacher of the Year.
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"I see every report card. I see every interim, and if the grades aren’t up to par, they’re gonna take a break from being in my program," Davis said… Ninety-percent of Miramar students graduate, but nobody beats the band. For four years in a row, 100 percent of the band has graduated and gone on to college. Davis said his kids would probably describe him as "rough."
"His number one priority and goal is to get all of us to college," said Sandra Romero, a member of the band.