Arts for Life Scholarship Opportunity

Flamenco Workshop, Tuesday, 12/15

Dancer, performer, Ada Linares, will be visiting G. Holmes Braddock on Tuesday, December 15th at 2:30PM in the dance studio to talk about her career as a performer, choreographer and conduct a flamenco lesson.


Linares was born in Miami, Florida. From the age of 3, she displayed an immense passion and dedication to Spanish Dance. After training with the famous Rosita Segovia in Miami, Ada began her training at the world famous Amor De Dios studios in Madrid. Back in the US, she continued her studies at Southwood Middle School and later at New World School of the Arts High School. She developed, together with the Adrienne Arsht Center, the Flamenco Festival, Celia the Musical, Miami Libre, and Slava’s Snow Show. In 2009, Ada starred and produced the musical Rocio (The life of Rocio Jurado) to great acclaim and sold out audiences. In 2013 she produced in Chicago’s Soldier Field; Messi & Friends, the Soccer all star game that was viewed by over 200 million fans via the ESPN platform.

BRADDOCK DRAMA TAKES IT ALL THE WAY

CONGRATULATIONS to our BULLDOG DRAMA TEAM and Mr. Mezzano and Mr. Matter.

Braddock Theater Arts just finished their district wide competition this past week-end and Mom and I would like to report that our student actors and Thespians did a truly remarkable job.

In the 11 events we participated in with 22 entries, the students scored 15 Superior ratings and seven Excellent ratings.

In addition, Alberto Blanco won the Critics' Choice Award (best in district) for Solo Musical Performance and Amanda Pertierra won Critic's Choice (best in district) for Costume Design.

Categories of competition included Solo Music Performance, Duet Musical Performance, Large and Small Group Musical Performance, Monologue Performance, Duet Acting Performance, Ensemble Acting Performance, Costume Design, Student Directed Scene, and Pantomime. A wide variety of categories really enabled our students the opportunity to show their true talents.

THEATRE NIGHT 2015

It's time once again for our annual THEATRE NIGHT on Wednesday December 9th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. This is an opportunity for our Thespians and Drama students to perform all of the musical and acting pieces they have been preparing and performing at the District 8 Individual Events Competition. It is also a chance for our students and faculty to see our Drama Department in action. There is a wide variety of music and theatrical pieces being presented and we hope you will encourage your students to attend. Tickets are being sold at both lunches and before and after school in Room 4150 and are only $5.00.

 

We most certainly appreciate your helping us promote our production.

 

Have a great week-end and thanks for your constant support of our program.

 

Jack Mezzano, Theatre Arts

Head, Department of Fine Arts

Head, Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

National Art Honor Society and Advanced Art students, visit Wynwood Walls and DelaCruz Collection...

The National Art Honors Society students and the advanced art students in Mr. Hechavarria art class visited the De La Cruz Collection and the Wynwood Walls Galleries as they were preparing for the world's largest art fair  "Art Basel Miami 2015."

 



Braddock students visits Holtz Children's Hospital

On Friday, November 27th, over the long Thanksgiving weekend, students from LAMP participated in a community service project incentive began by Superintendent, Mr. Alberto Carvalho and Mr. Robert Zuckerman, to participate in a day of benevolence. 


Students volunteered their time at Holtz Children's Hospital at Jackson Memorial, to participate in a morning of arts and crafts with pediatric patients from the cancer ward. 


Patients, parents, nurses and staff all came in to participate in making snowmen and elves out of craft rolls, gingerbread paper plate crafts and painting canvases to create a quilt.

President of LAMP, Kassy Fallon and LAMP member, Edward Handy, setting up

LAMP member, Elyssa Diaz and Vice President of LAMP, Stephanie Jorge, preparing the painting table

Preparing to get their ART ON!

Braddock's 4th Annual Curriculum Expo

Wednesday, November 4th, Braddock showcased their magnet and academy programs, at the 4th Annual Curriculum Expo.

All the clubs and programs exhibited their highlights, accomplishments and features during the evening, which included elementary and middle school performances and displays in our feeder pattern.

Nate Dee visits Braddock for talks about Art, Networking and Integrity

Urban artist and muralist, Nate Dee stopped by Braddock Senior High, Tuesday, November 3rd to speak with students, faculty and staff in regards to working as an artist in South Florida.

He spoke about his life and interests in the arts since he was a child, in addition to how his career as an artist and muralist started.

Afterwards, Nate Dee made time to sign copies of his artwork and advised students on their own body of works.

Nate Dee speaking about his personal

Nate Dee speaking about his work

Group photo with Nate Dee

Nate Dee signing posters for students

Drama Halloween Coffee House

Do NOT miss this great evening of entertainment, for one night only!

The Greatest Talent! World Famous Coffee!
MOM'S BEST Brownies and cookies! 

When: Thursday, October 29, 2015
Where: Auditorium
Time: 7PM. 
Tickets are $5.00

Urban/Graffiti Muralist, NATE DEE, comes to visit Braddock Senior High School!

Recently published on the cover of Talking Off the Walls for the month of October, Nathan Delinois (Nate Dee) has numerous influences... this includes his Haitian background and the use of color in a lot of Haitian art, as well as in street art.
http://www.natedee.com/#!about/c24vq

Nate Dee will be visiting our school on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in room 1166 at 2:40PM.  He will be discussing his art in public spaces and personal works and experiences in the art community.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet one of the most talented artist of this century.

Braddock Marching Band

 

Congratulations to the Braddock Marching Band.  They placed 2nd in class 3-A, this past weekend, Saturday, October17th, at the 28th Annual J.I. Leonard Lancer Jamboree in Greenacres, Florida.

Twenty-one bands from all over South Florida came to Leonard High School to participate in the event and Braddock's Marching Band earned the following awards:
 
Superior in Music

Best in Woodwinds

Best in Percussion

Best in Visual

Braddock Marching Band attends 6th Annual Lightning Tournament of Bands

 

The marching band competed this Saturday, October 10th, at the 6th annual Lightning Tournament of bands in Lehigh Acres Florida. Braddock Marching Band placed 2nd in their class 3A.

They received the following awards:

Best in class for general effect.
Best in class for visual.
Best in class for color guard.
Out of 14 bands they earned 2nd place in their class.

Please view the following link of performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcriTXIXXgs

Theater Arts presents: THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

The HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA, will be presented on Tuesday, October 13, Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theater (Rm. 4150). Tickets are $7.00 each and the seating is reserved and limited. All tickets will be sold during both lunches and before and after school in Room 4150.

We have assembled an extremely talented cast of our Academy students who will perform this very dramatic and exciting play.  Lorca is considered to be the premier Hispanic playwright of the twentieth century.

 

If students need more information come by Room 4150 and speak to Mr.Matter or Mr. Mezzano.

Artportunity, Getting Career Ready

The Division of Academics, Visual & Performing Arts, is informing all senior high school principals, assistant principals, and visual arts teacher about the FREE Artportunity one day workshop for 11th and 12th grade visual arts  students.

• Students will be engaged in one day workshop to assist them in preparing their art school college application and career readiness.
• Workshop Date:  Saturday, November 7, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Workshop Location:
  Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at FIU South Campus             
  10975 S.W. 17th Street                                                                
  Miami, Florida 33139
• Please RSVP by October 31, 2015 to the fund4arteducation at fund4arted@gmail.com.
  Artportunity flyer is attached.

For additional information regarding the Artportunity workshop, please contact Marilyn Polin  via email at fund4arted@gmail.com.

G. Holmes Braddock 25th anniversary exhibition

This school year marks the 25th anniversary of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School.  To mark the anniversary of the school, students, faculty, staff and community members participated on curating an exhibition, in honor of the namesake of the school.

On May 20, 2015, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School celebrated with an exhibition opening, honoring Mr. Braddock.  Dignitaries and friends of Mr. Braddock gathered as the gallery had a ceremonial ribbon cutting and tour of the gallery.  Following the exhibition guests were invited to view student artwork.

The process took several months to curate with the help of FIU Curatorial graduate student, Isis Ellis.  Students volunteered their time and efforts to put together the exhibition in a timely manner for our May opening.

Special thanks to:
Isis Ellis, graduate candidate, curatorial museum education program;
FIUs Museum Curatorial Program;
FIUs Frost Museum Education Program;
Braddock student volunteers;
G. Holmes Braddock SHS Principal, Mr. Manuel Garcia and Assistant Principal, Dr. David Brooks,
SPED Department Chair, Roxanne Zwelling,
TV Productions, Daniel Brotons,
Social Studies Teacher, Michael Littman,
Visual Arts Teachers, Mortimer Hechavarria and Zoraida Haibi Figuera
Drama Teacher and VPA Department Chair, Jack Mezzano

and our honored guest, Mr. G. Holmes Braddock

This was an amazing learning experience for everyone involved.

Please view the slide show and visit the student gallery in room 1169.

Multi-Colored Friday

On Wednesday, September 22, 2015, Robert Zuckerman returned to G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School to share his community service project idea that he has presented to Superintendent, Carvalho in regards to having a day of benevolence the day after Thanksgiving.  The community service project was named "Multi-Colored Friday".

Zuckerman wanted to spread the word to our students at Braddock and be a part of "Multi-colored Friday".  Each club is being asked to contribute their time, skills and knowledge to the community on Friday, November 27th.  Club officers shared ideas with Zuckerman on how they can volunteer and give back to the community.

Documentation of the community service projects will be recorded and PSAs will be made through bTV.

Halloween Coffee House Auditions

Auditions for the upcoming Halloween Coffee House are being held next Monday, September 28 after school in the auditorium. We're looking for Braddock's most talented - singers, dancers, small bands; anything that shows off what the students can do.

STAND Poster Contest

• Artwork must be 16" X 20", vertical
• Theme is based on any negative choices
• Artwork must be fine art (drawing, painting, charcoal,etc...)
• NO DIGITAL MEDIA or computer graphics

First prize winner will receive $500 award

Artwork must be ready to turn in by the end of November 2015.

Last years winner

Andy Ramirez

Fund 4 Art Ed

ARTportunity
An artistic opportunity for 11^th and 12^th grade art students to prepare for and raise funds for their college education. This artistically educational event will be held Saturday, November 7^th at the FIU Frost Art Museum. Visit fund4arted.org for more information.

Isaiah Fund

The purpose of the Isaiah Fund is to assist and award $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors through their college or university. In less than three years we have awarded scholarships totaling more than  $30,000 to 28 students. Please encourage your high school seniors to apply.

●      Take a look at works by Isaiah Scholars online.
●      All applications are accepted online before April 15^th.
●      Visit fund4arted.org for more information.

Scholarship Opportunity for Students

Dear Educators and Community Leaders, Please share this amazing scholarship opportunity with rising Latino high school seniors in your community! Rising Latino high school seniors across America can apply to the Youth Awards program presented for the 17th year by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). The 2015 Youth Awards application is available on our website at www.HispanicHeritage.org or by clicking on the following link: bit.ly/12JlKix. The application deadline is Thursday, October 15th, 2015. To participate in the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards you must be: ·     A current high school rising senior, graduating in the Spring of 2016 ·     Planning to enroll in college in 2016-2017 ·     Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent) ·     Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale) ·     Willing to travel at own cost to the awards ceremony in your selected region (regional ceremony attendance is mandatory for students who are selected) Students are selected for their accomplishments in the classroom and community, and for their focus on various categories. Recipients are awarded up to $3,000 in educational grants to be used for their college education or to fund a community service effort. In each of the 11 regions, three students will be honored in various categories including those listed below.  The regions include: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, Rio Grande Valley, San Jose and Washington, DC.  Students from across the USA can apply in the region nearest to their area of residence in an effort to ensure all Latino students have an opportunity for the Youth Awards. If selected, the students only have to attend the awards event to receive their award. The 2015 Youth Awards categories are: Business & Entrepreneurship Community Service – sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive Company Education – sponsored by Southwest Airlines Innovation & Technology – sponsored by Entertainment Software Association Foundation Engineering & Mathematics – sponsored by ExxonMobil            Healthcare & Science – sponsored by CVS Health Sports & Fitness  Students that are not able to take advantage of this opportunity are encouraged to join our Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) Network. LOFT is a leadership and workforce development program which connects emerging Latinos to each other, to experts, to resources, to platforms, and career paths in STEM fields, business and finance, education and other fields.  Join the LOFT Network at http://loftnetwork.org. Please feel free to contact us at info@hispanicheritage.org or 202-861-9797 with any questions. Sincerely, Youth Awards Team

Blue Ribbon Month Poster Contest

Congratulations to senior, Miguel Sanchez, for winning 1st place, in the high school division, for the Blue Ribbon Month Poster Contest, sponsored by Amigos for Kids.

Miguel won a $250 gift card for his charcoal drawing depicting theme, "There's No Excuse for Child Abuse".  His teacher Mrs. Haibi Figuera also received a $75 gift card.

There's No Excuse for Child Abuse, by Miguel Sanchez

Miguel Sanchez and Mrs. Haibi Figuera 

Miguel Sanchez and Mr. Hechavarria

Braddock Dance Show

The dance show is on Monday, May 18th @ 6:30pm in the auditorium. Tickets are $5 and can  be purchased in room 3113 or right before the performance in the auditorium lobby.