South Miami High School

Infobox Secondary school
name = South Miami Senior High School

district = Miami-Dade County Public Schools
principal = Gilberto Bonce
motto = "Our Hope and Pride"
type = Public secondary
established =November 10, 1971
city = Miami
state = Florida
country = USA
enrollment = 2,572
grades = 9–12
campus = Suburban
mascot = Coby the Cobra
colors = Orange and Brown color box|orange color box|saddlebrown
newspaper = The Serpent's Tale
yearbook = DeCapello
free_label_1 = School hours
free_1 = 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
free_label_2 = Average class size
free_2 = 22
picture =
website = [http://smsh.dadeschools.net/ smsh.dadeschools.net]

South Miami Senior High School is a secondary school located at 6856 S.W. 53rd Street in Miami, Florida, USA; its principal is Gilberto Bonce.

The school is about a mile and a half west of the University of Miami. It contains a magnet program, named the "Celia Cruz School of the Arts", which offers programs in seven strands: Media Production (with emphasis on television and film), Computer Graphics, Music, Photography, Commercial Arts (with emphasis on Illustration), Dance, and Drama.

South Miami's athletic rivals are Coral Gables High School and Southwest Miami High School.

History

South Miami Senior opened its doors to students on November 10, 1971. The student body selected the Cobra mascot and the school colors of orange, brown, and white.

Since opening, South Miami has had five principals: Dr. Warren G. Burchell, Ms. Judy Weiner, Mr. Thomas L. Shaw, Mr. Eugene Butler, Mr. Craig Speziale, and now Mr. Gilberto Bonce. Dr. Burchell was the longest serving principal, serving 22 years.

As of late, the school has increasingly become more strict in regulations, with students being forced into the "spillout area" during lunch, security guards who are total dicks, and a uniform policy. South Miami Senior is quickly becoming as bad as Coral Gables High School in the limiting of student freedoms.

Uniforms

On April 15, 2008, the Miami-Dade County School Board proposed that the school should have uniforms for the 2008-2009 school year. This was agreed. The Uniform Policy is: [ [http://smsh.dadeschools.net/uniforms/uniforms.htm Mandatory Uniform Policy 2008-2009] ] [ [http://smsh.dadeschools.net/uniforms/lettereng.pdf Proposed uniform code by School Board] ]

Shirts: Polo or oxford style shirts (with sleeves) must have a collar. Shirts must be worn tucked in. Midriffs cannot be exposed and undergarments must not be visible. Students may use striped or solid colored shirts within the allowed color scheme.

Pants: Dark Brown or Khaki in a full-length (boys and girls) or Capri (girls) styled pant which falls below the knee. Jeans, spandex, sweat pants, skirts, and shorts are not permitted. Pants must be worn at the waist and must be accompanied by a belt. Pants should be worn uniform style; the "dropping" of pants is not permitted.

Shoes: Students cannot wear open shoes. Shoes must have backs (closed shoes only). Sandals, open toed shoes, and soft sole shoes are not permitted.

Other: Hats, scarves, and hooded garments are not to be used during the school day. School emblem patches and badges may be placed on student shirts.

Colors: The colors are orange , brown , tan , and white.

Alma Mater

"Our hope and pride,"
"a school we’ll always stand beside."

"Through passing years,"
"through changes, challenges,"
"pleasures and tears."

"As one and all,"
"a mighty spirit standing tall."

"We will cherish, honor,"
"and be true to South Miami High!"

Notable alumni

*Ivette Corredero - runner up in "Big Brother 6" hit CBS TV series. [ [http://www.awcsofla.com/womnine.html The Association for Women in Communications, Atlantic-Florida Chapter - Susan E. Sachs Scholarship] ]
*Damian Harrell - Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back
*Carlos Ponce - singer, songwriter, actor
*Marco Rubio - Speaker of the House of Representatives, Florida
*Derrick Thomas - former NFL linebacker
*Onix M. Padron - President and Creative Director of O-TV Creative Services
*Harry A. Jordan - former Senior Vice-President with BellSouth Corporation (Now AT&T)
*Rick Rodriguez - President/GM of qubo children's network seen on NBC, Telemundo and ION Television
*Julio Robaina - former mayor and commissioner city of South Miami, currently serving in the Florida House of Representatives
*Dennis McKinnon - wide receiver, 1985 Super Bowl Champions Chicago Bears

Interesting Facts

*The school was featured as a level in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
*The school has the same floor-plan as North Miami Beach High School, which was constructed at the same time.
*In d2: the Mighty Ducks, Luis Mendoza wears a South Miami jersey to practice.

ee also

*Silver Knight Awards
*Miami-Dade County Public Schools
*High School
*Education in the United States

References

External links

* [http://smsh.dadeschools.net/ South Miami Senior High School Official website]
* [http://www.dadeschools.net/ Miami-Dade County Public Schools]
* [http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/fl/812/ GreatSchools.net Web page for South Miami High School]