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Barry
Golf
Barry didn’t capture their third
national championship in four
years. However, it doesn’t mean
they won’t capture their fourth
title in school history this
season.
2016
September
What’s Inside
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A look Into the
Miami Dolphins
Ladies Take a Bow,
Barry Women’s Rowing
Sabrina Velez
is the Change
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Blast Off!
Miami Central
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Booker T.
Washington
Booker T. Washington Senior High School is and will continue
to serve as a beacon of hope in Historic Overtown...
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Big Goals
FIU football recently has landed on hard times. This
year that’s about to change.
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This Month in
MIAMI HISTORY
The Miami Dolphins are only one of twelve
teams to win at least two Super Bowl
trophies
Laying the
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FOUNDATION
Before any house is built, a strong foundation
is important. FAU with their head coach Charlie
Partridge have laid the groundwork for their
program.
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September
This
Month
in Miami
History
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Who would’ve
thought
that in 1966
a lowly
expansion
team
would become one of the
cornerstone franchises in
the NFL?
In 1966, professional
football finally returned back
to Miami. The American
Football League awarded
an expansion team to Joe
Robbie and actor Danny
Thomas for $7.5 million.
In the beginning, Robbie
had ideas of taking his
expansion team straight
to Philadelphia. Yet, the
American Football League
commissioner Joe Foss
offered a better suggestion,
Miami. Since Miami had a
warm climate, a growing
population, and no football
team Robbie agreed. Then
the Magic City finally got
football.
Shortly after, a contest got
created in 1965 to name
the franchise. The people
responded and there were
almost 20,000 entries.
Because of the 622 people
that submitted the name
“Dolphins” the franchise
found a name.
From that point on the
Miami Dolphins would be
the name.
On September 2, 1966,
the franchise’s first game
in history kicked off. The
Dolphins played against the
Oakland Raiders inside of
the historic Orange Bowl.
What made the event more
special was the fact that Joe
Auer returned the opening
kickoff for a 95-yard
touchdown. Nevertheless,
the Raiders ended up taking
home the victory capturing
the 23-14 win.
But who would’ve guessed
in their fifty year history
the Dolphins would be the
only NFL franchise with an
undefeated season? Who
also would’ve guessed the
Dolphins would be only 1 of
10 franchises to play in five
Super Bowls. Furthermore,
the Dolphins are only one of
twelve teams to win at least
two Super Bowl trophies.
This month marked the
beginning of a dynasty still
in the making.
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Barry Golf
Always Up to Par
Barry didn’t capture their third
national championship in four
years. However, it doesn’t mean
they won’t capture their fourth
title in school history this
season.
GOLF
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What’s the best thing
about failing?
It prepares you for glory.
Failing isn’t just for failures, it comes for those
who are prime for a comeback. Last season
Barry University’s men’s golf team didn’t reach
their goal. They weren’t able to win the national
championship for the third time in four years.
Barry failed to win another national
championship, yet they still were a
championship contender. The program finished
fifth in the nation with a young team only
having one senior on their roster.
They only had two players in the national
championship who had experience as a starter.
They went far in the postseason and they
pushed the No. 1 team, Lynn University, to the
brink of elimination.
Yet, this season they’ve set their sights on
winning another national championship.
Niclas Weiland
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This season,
they’ve got the
horses in their
stables to so.
The good news is
that Barry continued
their streak of
consistency.
Their eight
straight national
championship
appearances lead
the nation. This
season thanks to two
seniors, they’ll be
able to extend their
streak to nine.
have a big year.
Unlike Beltran,
Anderson has never
won a national
championship. As
one of the best
players on the
roster, it’s a glaring
omission on his
seamless spotless
resume. Anderson
made the All-
American team in
2015 but hasn’t won
big yet. But in his last
season, he’s got his
best opportunity to
capture glory.
Mike Anderson
Mario Beltran is the
epitome of what
Barry University looks
for in an athlete. In
2014, as a freshman,
Beltran captured a
NCAA Championship.
During that same
year, he also was
a part of the All-
American team.
Furthermore, since
his freshman year,
Beltran has had
a spot on the All-
American team.
Beltran isn’t
alone. Senior, Mike
Anderson will also
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“Mario and Mike will
be graduating and it
will be a big year for
them. They’re the
leaders of the team
and we expect them
to have outstanding
years and to lead
us to a high finish
and possibly
another national
championship” said
head coach Jimmy
Stobs.
Furthermore, it’s not
just the two seniors
who are good. The
entire program loves
having a pool of
talent. They love having
a great crop of players
on the entire roster. This
is why Barry University
has had an All-American
every year since 2007.
“We’ve gotten good
because we’ve brought in
good players that want
to work hard and improve
every year. They push
each other. We don’t
just have five players, we
have 12 players on the
team that are capable of
playing. That means that
seven are sitting at home

“We know we’re not
going to win every
national championship,
no one does that but we
definitely
want to stay in the
conversation and that
brought in players that
shared the same goal.”
- Jimmy Stobs
Jimmy Stobs
“We have a high standard here at Barry. We’ve got a
good reputation and we’ve had a lot of success and
the players have to continue that.” - Jimmy Stobs
and they’re pushing those five
starters every time. We have
a high standard here at Barry.
We’ve got a good reputation
and we’ve had a lot of success
and the players have to
continue that” said Stobs.
Moreover, Barry this year will
see the rise of Niclas Weiland.
The sophomore is poised to
have one of the better career’s
in school history before he
graduates. In his first year with
the school Weiland had a good
season finishing with a spot on
the All-Freshman team. Before
he graduates from Barry, he’s a
sure-fire All-American.
“He’s got a lot of room for
improvement, especially with
his short game and more
consistency. He’s worked on
that this summer. As long
as he improves on that every
year, by his senior year he’ll be
one of the best players in the
country” said Stobs.
Other sophomores to keep an
eye out for are Jack Allard and
Kyle Brey. Those two are also
poised to have big seasons in
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Jimmy Stobs
their upcoming year.
The captain of Barry’s ship,
head coach Jimmy Stobs,
understands what it takes
to win. Stobs has guided this
program in the right direction
since he arrived 14 years ago. He’s
been the architect behind Barry’s
success. Stobs has helped turn
Barry’s program into a national
power.
This wasn’t an overnight success
either. This program has been
fighting and clawing its way
back to prominence since 2007.
That was the year which he
helped Barry capture their first
national championship. Since
that time, they’ve continued to
have success. Barry also captured
back-to-back titles in 2013 and
2014.
“From day one, I had to change the
culture of the team. They [Barry]
never even talked about winning
national championships here, and
that was the goal, to compete.
We know we’re not going to win
every national championship, no
one does that but we definitely
want to stay in the conversation
and that brought in players that
shared the same goal. We want to
get better every day, every month
and every year” said Stobs.
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For his work, Stobs himself
has been the guiding light
of the program. Along the
way, he’s also been shining
among his peers. Recently
Stobs got named to the
Golf Coaches Association of
America Hall of Fame. He’s
also the only coach in any
NCAA Division (i.e Division
I, II, III) to win a title in both
stroke play and match play.
The problem with winning
a lot is that it creates an
unrealistic expectation
around a program. But
in reality, all fans want
is winning expectations.
Stobs understands that
it takes a certain type of
athlete to compete at Barry.
That’s why every year they
continue to find athletes
who are mentally tough
enough to play for them.
One of those examples
is Nico Cavero. A former
2015 All-American with the
school, Cavero understands
how tough it is. The
pressure on the golf team is
unique but it’s a feeling that
brings the best out of their
players.

Nico Cavero
“It feels good to have that pressure. We [Barry] like
to have the pressure because we feel like we’re one
of the most competitive teams in the school and
we feel we like to represent the school well. The
pressure is great. We love competing and we thrive
off of that pressure” said Nico Cavero. “It feels good
to win. It’s such a difficult sport to make the least
mistakes. When you’re playing good it feels good to
know you put in so much effort in that moment and
you perform at the level you expect” said Cavero.
They might not be pirates in the Caribbean but
this season Barry comes in hungrier. They’re like
pirates roaming the seas looking to reclaim their
lost treasure. The seas can be a dangerous place
if you’re not a pirate. Somewhere in Miami Shores,
Florida lies a band of pirates who are looking to
strike gold once again.
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ROWING
Lad
Take a
Aggressive. Powerful. Command
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ies
Bow!
ing. Supreme. Dominant.
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“We don’t focus on winning. Each year is for itself.
We’re not defending national champions. We’re
earning the national championship title.”
-Boban Jankovic
In sports,
winning will always take precedent
over everything. People love
winners. People love getting
associated with winners. Winners
are what people want to become.
At Barry University, there are no
bigger winners than their rowing
program. It’s a sport that requires
an all hands on deck attitude and
a group of people in a large boat.
It also requires the competitors
to have the physical shape that’ll
make one look like an Olympic
athlete.
Can you picture having to go out
to the water and rowing a boat
as fast as you can for more than
1,000 meters? Can you picture
a group of young women doing
it? Can you imagine having
an undefeated season and
winning back-to-back national
championships?
That’s a reality that everyone at
Barry University has been able to
see. Last season Barry did just
that.
Last year Barry had the type of
season that most programs dream
of having. In a conference that
is one of the best in the country,
Barry stood out. Schools like the
Florida Institute of Technology, and
Nova Southeastern helped Barry
prepare for their championship
run. All Barry did was accept the
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challenge and answer the
Boncheva). They won
defending national
bell.
their seventh Sunshine
champions. We’re
As a result, Barry had
yet another magical
season. For the entire
season Barry had the No.
1 ranking. They placed
five members of their
team on the All-Sunshine
State Conference team
(Beth Desmond, Rosie
Boncheva, Macarena
Llano Abascal, Stephanie
Dinkle, Manon Girard
(freshman team).
They had two All-
State Conference
Championship in school
history. They also were
the first school to have
more than two rowers
named to the All-
Conference team.
Next season don’t
let anyone fool you,
Barry still feels like the
underdog and their still
hungry for more success.
“We don’t focus on
winning. Each year is
earning the national
championship title.
When we start next year
we’ve got to start back in
shape” said head coach
Boban Jankovic.
What’s been awesome
to see is the way that
Barry has followed suit
under the leadership
of Jankovic. Their head
coach has a laid-back
personality but he’s
always aware of the
“We don’t
focus on
winning. Each
year is for
itself. We’re
not defending
national
champions...
- Boban Jankovic
Americans (Desmond,
for itself. We’re not
moment. It’s that type
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of personality that
you’ve got to want
yourself” said Jankovic.
in the race is just a by-
reflects in his players
this. That’s not our
“I put no pressure on
product of that.”
during their races.
approach. You’ve got
myself or my team.
One of the women
The rowers know that
to want it. They want
Each year our main
who pushed herself
Jankovic wants to win,
to win and they want
focus is us. Get better,
was Beth Desmond.
and they share the
to do well. When you
challenge yourself on
In her last season,
exact same feelings.
put so much time and
a daily basis and have
she led the team to an
Except, he doesn’t have
effort into practice and
fun with it. Enjoy the
undefeated season and
to tell them to win, they
yourself, your mind and
competition, and your
back-to-back national
have it ingrained in
body, you’re going to
teammates. Once you
championships. After
them.
want to do well. You’re
complete those three,
graduating in the
“We don’t tell them
going to want to push
winning and doing well
class of 2016, she’ll go
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“There’s a lot of leaders on the team....
A lot of them are two-time champions.
Those are fun things to see when the fall
comes around who’s really stepping up on
another level.”
- Boban Jankovic
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“We’re making a
really big impact
because not
many teams [at
Barry] have made
it to the NCAA
Tournament.”
- Beth
Desmond
Boban Jankovic
down in school history as one
of the legends of the program.
Desmond set the bar pretty
high for other athletes to follow.
Before she graduated she also
won the Female Athlete of the
Year award from the school. The
standard that her graduating
class left will impact athletes
long after she’s gone from the
university.
We’re making a really big impact
because not many teams [at
Barry] have made it to the NCAA
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Tournament. It’s a standard
that we’re setting, winning
championships back-to-back.
It’s going to bring a lot to the
university. It’s going to attract
other athletes from other sports to
Barry” said Desmond.
Besides Desmond, Barry had to say
goodbye to five other seniors on
their roster. The good news is this
team won’t get left in the woods
by themselves.
As a matter of fact, on this year’s
roster Barry has enough experience
to win again. There are nine seniors
on this year’s roster. Each of them
could leave the university as threetime
national champions. Next
season we’ll have to see which of
the nine will step up as the leader
of this roster.
“There’s a lot of leaders on the
team and they’ve gone through the
process. A lot of them are twotime
champions. Those are fun
things to see when the fall comes
around who’s really stepping up on
another level. I’m looking forward

to seeing what’s going to happen”
said Jankovic.
Coupled with all of the success
that their program is having,
they’re hoping that it can be
contagious in the school.
“We hope we’re delivering the
same motivation for everybody
else to get to this point. Making
our school proud. From the
employees, staff, to sister Linda,
the administrators, sports
information staff…they’re all a
part of this. Everybody’s a part of
this. It’s a great support, it really
is” said Jankovic.
With or without Desmond, one
can be sure that Barry will be
ready for another championship
run.
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Sabrina
VELEZ….
IS THE CHANge.
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Sabrina Velez wanted to
make a change. She made a
change. Now she’s helping
you make a change and she’s
doing it with a smiler on her
face.
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Sabrina Velez
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Change doesn’t happen overnight.
That’s what Sabrina Velez
figured out when she first
started her fitness journey.
Standing at 5’1, and 155
pounds, Velez knew that
her life would have to make
a drastic change. She had
always been a yo-yo dieter,
even while playing competitive
sports in high school.
Velez held herself to a high
standard. She was the captain
of the cheerleading team and
softball team.
That’s why after years of yoyo
dieting and getting tired of
changing her appearance she
decided to make a change.
Last year in April, she decided
she had enough. On her birthday,
she grew tired of being
overweight.
“When I left high school I
gained an extra 20 pounds. I
got depressed and sad. I lost
my confidence. I just knew I
had to do something. I was
just ready to make a change”
said Velez.
The transplant from Ocean
City, New Jersey,
came to South
Florida as a Zumba
instructor. After
becoming a fulltime
financial advisor
she knew her
profession needed a
change too. Her job
wasn’t a career she
wanted to do much
longer. That’s when
her roommate at

that this was what I wanted to
do” said Velez.
As a workout enthusiast, Velez
stuck to Herbalife like a moth to
a flame.
In less than 10 weeks she went
from 155 pounds and 50% body
fat to 115 pounds and only 14%
body fat. During that process,
she got a huge reward too, her
six pack. She achieved the results
from following a strict nutrition
program. Better yet, she
only had to work out for around
45 minutes a day.
the time brought her to
a nutrition club in Tamarac
last year. She fell in
love with the fit camp.
Then her sponsor told
her about the HerbaLife
opportunity and she registered
on June 7th.
The opportunity of making
money with Herbalife
was too great to pass.
She could get money
from wholesale, residual
income, bonuses, and
qualify for vacations. It
was a no brainer. A year later, she’s
making enough money with Herbalife
to sustain herself and not worry
about it.
“[Joining] was a leap of faith…I knew
I was tired of my job. I been there
for five years, I wasn’t getting
any level advancements. Just
seeing people growing in the
(Herbal Life) company and
I saw how successful they
were. I always wanted to be
here instead of my job. I knew
At the present time, Velez eats a
high protein shake in the morning.
Every two to three hours
she’s consuming food. Whether
it’s a piece of fish, chicken or
vegetables, she’s maintaining
her metabolism. She stays
away from excess carbs such as
bread. She also stays away from
fats such as peanut butter and
trail mix.
The minutes of her workout add
up to 25 mins of cardio. She
completes that at 5am in the
morning without having anything
in the stomach to help
burn fat. Then later she hits the
weights for another 20 minutes.
“In order to inspire, lead and motivate
you have to do it yourself.
I never take myself out of the
game. Every day I’m here 7am.
Following up on my nutrition
plan. I don’t cheat. I don’t eat like
crap. I make sure I’m practicing
what I preach so they (my teammates)
can do the same.” said
Velez.
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“In order to inspire,
lead and motivate you
have to do it yourself.
I never take myself
out of the game. Every
day I’m here 7am.”

Moreover, those teammates
Velez spoke about
have started coming in
abundance. In little over
a year, Velez managed
to recruit over 70 people
to her team. They
are all valuable players
to the company. All her
top producers have performed
at a higher result.
They’re also starting to
see results from their fitness
journeys as well.
She once had a woman
that couldn’t even walk
a mile. Her client’s legs
would be so swollen and
she couldn’t even cross
them. Now she’s doing a
mile under 15 minutes.
She also had an individual
who was going for the
Physical Fitness Test for
the Army Reserves. She
wasn’t able to do her run
or max out her pushups.
After coming to fit camps
with Velez and using Herbalife
she was able to complete
the test.
“When we say that we
change people’s lives. We
really do change people’s
lives. At the end of the
day, it’s not about focusing
on yourself and your
personal goals. It’s about
building a team and helping
others to get inspired
and motivate others.”
Velez has been a blessing
to the lives of so many.
She’s been able to help her
teammates gain confidence.
But above all, she’s
been able to help people
stay fit and healthy. Her
passion is what drives her
to become great. It’s also
what drives her to want to
help others become great
too.
“I just always had a passion
for what I was doing.
Anything I do I give 100%.
Holding myself to a higher
standard in cheerleading
has come into my life now.
I lead people now. I’ve always
wanted to inspire
people to be better than
what they were.”
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Laying the
Founda
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Before any house is built, a strong foundation is important.
FAU with their head coach Charlie Partridge have laid the
groundwork for their program. 2016 will be a better season.
tion
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When someone
won’t invite
you to the
table, create
in South Florida. The
other football programs
all have prestige. These
include Central Florida,
coach Charlie Partridge,
the program is starting
to head into the right
track.
“That’s the ultimate
goal in college football
for schools like FAU and
your own.
South Florida, Florida,
other schools like us. It’s
Miami and Florida State.
“We’re proud of how
to get to that magic 6-6
Since the birth of
FAU’s been trying to get
much progress we’re
bowl bid. But we’re not
to that level and
making in everything
trying to do that, we’re
they’re on
we’re doing. We’re on
trying to really get our
their
schedule, we’re on the
foot in the door and open
right track. I thought
the eyes of nation” said
last year we got ahead
defensive lineman Trey
of schedule a little bit
Hendrickson.
but we’re on track to
get this program
Last season the eyes of
flipped in the
the nation got opened to
direction we
FAU football. The country
want” said head
saw them take on many
coach Charlie
schools against Florida’s
Partridge.
elite powerhouses.
After finishing
For the first time in
with a 3-9
school history, FAU
record this
hosted the University of
team only has
Miami. It was the first
one way to go,
school from a power
up. The football
five conference playing
program has played in
on their home field. FAU
two bowl games and is
ended up losing the
still in its teenage years.
game 44-20 but in the
This season, the entire
third quarter, the game
way.
roster is looking to make
was tied 20-20. It also
it three. However, the
marked the first sellout
16 years later, their table
ultimate goal isn’t just
in school history as well.
their program 16 years
is starting to finally take
to make a bowl game.
ago, Florida Atlantic
shape. FAU has been
The goal is to lay the
Then, weeks later FAU
University has waited
bubbling in Boca Raton,
foundation for future
went up to Gainesville
for a seat with the elite
Florida. Now under head
incoming classes.
and almost pulled off
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an upset against the No.
Whether it’s Old Dominion
themselves against more
All you got to do is just
8 Florida Gators. They
or Miami, we all strap our
power conference schools.
finish drives. Takeover
lost 20-14 in overtime. In
pads the same. That kind
Miami and Kansas State
sometimes when you
the process the school
of prestige doesn’t effect
are both opponents they’ll
need to. That’s all we’ve
showed they can hang
me or my team. It doesn’t
have to face on the road.
been talking about for two
with the big programs,
matter if we’re playing
The lessons they learned
years, just finishing and
it all was a matter of
Florida or UTEP. This team
last year will have to get
finding a way. This year
finishing the job.
treats every team the
applied if they want to
everybody is on the same
same” said Hendrickson.
win.
page” said running back
“I kind of always taken
Jay Warren.
every game the same.
This season they’ll test
“Just compete and finish.
Charlie Partridge
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It’s not a surprise either that FAU
continues to play against elite
division one schools. Outside of the
2016 NFL Draft, in 2014, and 2015,
FAU saw themselves on NFL Draft
night get represented well. In the
two out of the three years, they’ve
had a draft pick. This season Trey
Hendrickson might be another one
added to the list before 2017 ends.
“It’s the growth of the program.
We’re young but I think we’re on a
pretty fast track. We’re going into
our 16th season. We’ve only had 15
seasons under our belt compared to
some that have a 125 years. We’re
in an area with a great recruiting
base that gives us a chance to get
some raw talent. As you continue to
develop into all of those things that
you help those kids to reach their
potential you’re going to increase
your numbers that are going to get
an opportunity to play in the NFL”
said coach Partridge.
Next season the strength of the FAU
team will come from the defensive
side of the football. Their defense
will be led by Hendrickson who
enters his senior season as the alltime
leader in sacks.
“There’s a lot of youth on defense.
We’ve got experience, especially
in the back seven. I’m excited to
see those guys in their sophomore
campaign. Along with a dynamic
player in Trey upfront. The
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combination of those guys in the
back seven with Trey…we’ve got
a chance to be a much stronger
defense. We’ve made improvement
last year, so I’m looking for more
this year” said Partridge.
Hendrickson is on the NFL’s draft
radar. The senior holds many
records with the university. Most
notable, he’s FAU’s all-time single
sack season holder. His 13.5
sacks is a record he broke last
year. Moreover, Hendrickson has
recorded 20 sacks all-time which
already is the all-time record at the
school. After the regular season
ended last year, he finished No. 2
in the country for sacks. But if you
ask him, he doesn’t think about
getting sacks. Hendrickson’s after
something much bigger.
“I’m not statistically worried about
anything anymore. I just want to
start getting W’s around here and
start building the program up.
Maybe my class can be the one to
be remembered for that.
“When I want to look back on it
I want to look back and not be
disappointed. It’s one of my fears,
being older and thinking what if.
I want to look back and be happy
with what I did here. I think I’m on
the right track. Leave nothing in the
tank is what I’m trying to do” said
Hendrickson.
Those words also echo from coach
Partridge. He wants to get this
program to compete for national
championships. The tides have
changed in Boca Raton, Florida.
However, if they want to win at
a high-level, they’ll need help on
offense.
On the ground FAU couldn’t have
a better problem to deal with on
their hands. Their running back Jay
Warren is prime and ready to cap off
his excellent carer in his senior year.
Nevertheless, he won’t be alone
with his rushing duties.
Greg Howell comes in his junior
season getting ready to backup
Warren and he’ll be ready to go. Last
season Howell had over 500 yards
as the complimentary option. With
Warren taking a leap and Howell in
the complimentary role it only will
give FAU a better chance to win.
“With our running backs that we
have, it’s a close brotherhood. It
doesn’t matter who has the ball in
their hands. I feel like it would be a
threat because you’ll have to stop
two of us instead of just one” said
Warren.
Even with the number of
expectations around the season,
the players don’t feel much
pressure.
“I don’t feel any pressure right now.
I try not to let the bowl game thing

Trey Hendrickson
Charlie Partridge
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Jay Warren
Charlie Partridge
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get in the way. Obviously
have much academic
winning for you on the
good Christian men. Big
you want to win the
success either. Partridge
field. We’ve got a lot of
men of faith. It’s very easy
conference championship
has been vigilant in
talent, a lot of kids that
to do the right thing and
and win a bowl game but
finding a way to change
are doing the right thing. I
listen to them. I have a lot
you can’t get their first.
both of that around.
was instructed to build a
of respect for them. I have
We need to take it game
“The biggest thing when
program not a flash of the
open ears when it comes
by game and when we get
I came in here was we
pan. We’re going to take
to listening to them” said
to that game we’ll worry
were going to spend a year
our time and build the
Hendrickson.
about it” said Warren.
or two on changing the
right way.”
As a result of the players
Most of all, bowl games
culture. That’s the thing
Even the players on the
not feeling pressure, all
and winning conference
we’re very proud of. To
team have noticed that
FAU wants to do is take it
championships are the
consistently win you’re
Partridge has been a role
one game at a time and
thoughts that are on
going to have to a culture
model they can emulate.
play their best. Playing
the minds of the players
that includes character
without that pressure
on the team. The single
along with talent. We have
“They’ve pretty much
will only help FAU win
biggest adjustment that
a lot of young talent that’s
molded me on and off
more. Maybe soon enough
Partridge had to make
working their way up
the field, the man I’m
others will want to come
was changing the mindset
through the roster. We’ve
becoming. It’s very easy
and have a seat at their
of the team. When hired
taken our GPA from last
with the good people that
table.
in 2013, changing the
when I got here to first or
are around to emulate
culture of the school
second in our conference.
them like coach Partridge,
was his No. 1 priority. The
That’s a culture flip. Those
coach Jamison and
program didn’t have much
things that I can tell you
coach Roc (Bellantoni).
football success. It didn’t
from experience, end up
Spending time with those
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“We’re trying to really get our foot in the
door and open the eyes of the nation.”
- Trey Hendrickson
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Jay Warren
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Big
Goals
FIU football
RECENTLY HAS LANDED ON HARD TIMES. THIS YEAR
THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE. THEY’RE DREAMING BIG
AND THEIR PLAYERS ARE PLAYING EVEN BIGGER. THIS
PROGRAM IS IN FOR A WONDERFUL 2016 SEASON.
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Alex McGough
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After practice the Florida
International University
football team stands
at their practice field
huddled up ready to
break down their day.
Winning the conference is what’s
on the mind of their players. They’re
determined to get FIU back to
national prominence. It’s a theme
they discuss everyday in the locker
room, at practice, training sessions
and around school.
These players have the burning
desire to win and win big.
“That’s the main goal. That’s what
we all came to this college to do.
Try and go undefeated and try and
get to a bowl game…Try and get
FIU back on the map, how it used
to be and even bigger. We’re ready
for that” said running back Alex
Gardner.
The Three-Headed
Monster
Their aspirations aren’t farfetched
either. The players understand
what kind of opportunity they have
with their team. This program is
getting ready to have a great season
because they’ve got experienced
players within their offense.
The offense is where FIU’s bread
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and butter will come from. There’s
no one more important to their
success than quarterback Alex
McGough.
After coming in as a wide-eyed
freshman, McGough has settled in
to his role. In his sophomore season
McGough had a record-setting
season. McGough set single-season
records for the most passing yards
(2,722), completions (269) and
passing touchdowns (21).
This season with a healthy offensive
line, including center Michael
Montero, McGough should shatter
those records.
“He’s going to have an excellent
year, as long as the people around
him can stay healthy. He’s had a
really good spring. He just looks like
the guy who’s been in the system
for two years as a starter. He’s got
good command of what we’re doing
and our checks and reads. He’s just
throwing the ball with much more
accuracy and touch” said head
coach Ron Turner.
Furthermore, FIU’s offense isn’t
solely on the arms of McGough. This
team has a three-headed attack on
offense. The second part of that trio
is running back Alex Gardner. During
his sophomore year Gardner had
a break out year, rushing for over
760 yards and nine touchdowns.
This season one of his goals is to
rush for 1,000 yards, have over
1,500 all-purpose yards and score
15 touchdowns. The running game
which to FIU is just as important to
the passing game is what will open
up the entire field.
“That running game helps us open
up the passing game. Being able to
run the ball efficiently where we can
get out of the chains and make a
third-and-2 or a third-and-1. Have
the option to make the run or pass.
The run game is very strong for us.
We need that to keep teams on
their heels not knowing what we’re
going to do” said Gardner.
Thirdly, FIU also has their senior
tight end Jonnu Smith. The 6’2 220
senior is on the radar of the NFL
and for good reason.
With his versatility within the
offense he creates matchup
problems. Coach Turner has Smith
at different positions during
a game. Since Smith has the
athleticism that most dream of
he’s able to take advantage of his
defenders. One play Smith might
lineup in the backfield with the
running backs. Another play he
might be out lined up as a wide
receiver. It depends on the set and
the situation.
For Smith, next season will be about

Alex Gardner
going out with a
bang. During his junior
year he had a left knee
injury that took two months
out of his football season.
“The injury for me wasn’t something
that really took a toll on my body. I
feel great. I feel better than I did
before. “ said Jonnu Smith.
I feel more explosive. I
feel stronger, faster
and I’m just very
excited about
this
upcoming
season.
I’m looking
forward to getting
after it with these
guys I go to war with every
day……The trainers did such
a tremendous job of keeping
me locked in and focused on the
rehab process. My strength coach did an
amazing job in the weight room. The whole
staff from the coaches to the training room, the
guys in the locker room were just behind me and
supporting me. Everybody played their part. It played an
outcome in my rehab and I’m just thankful for those people”
said tight end Jonnu Smith
Outside of the offense, their defense is also adept.
FIU has a lot of depth at linebacker, and safety. With the injuries that
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Jonnu Smith
Alex McGough
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Ron Turner
Leonard

Alex McGough
Richard Leonard
“That’s the main goal. That’s what we all came
to this college to do. Try and go undefeated
and try and get to a bowl game...Try and get
FIU back on the map, how it used to be and even
bigger.”
- Alex Gardner
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hurt the team last year brought
a lot of experienced players
returning back.
“The potential of this team is
unbelievable. [The potential of]
the offense and defense is so
high. For the offense we’re doing
good as a group. The defense
is new but they’re hungry and
they’re ready to get after it. The
potential is through the roof with
this team. I can’t wait to show
everybody what we’re about
to do” said quarterback Alex
McGough.
The
Comeback
It seems like it was yesterday
when Florida International
University went to their first
bowl game. Fans were hype,
and making a 19-hour bus ride
Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan to
watch history.
Led by their former head coach
Mario Cristobal, the Panthers
were a proud program. They made
back-to-back bowl games in 2011,
with their appearance in the Beef
‘O’ Brady’s Bowl. Furthermore,
both of those years are still the
only two winning seasons the
program has ever produced.
Now in 2016, Cristobal’s
successor Ron Turner, is out
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to change that around. Turner
has over 12 years experience
in the NFL. He’s worked with
the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, and Indianapolis
Colts. All of which all have
championship pedigrees. Turner’s
trying to help FIU get back
to competing for conference
championships and making bowl
games.
“It would be great. It would be
great for the school, the university
and our fans. Especially for our
players. They know what we’ve
done the last three years to lay
this foundation and build this
thing the right way. They’re
working extremely hard right now.
They’re a very close knit group.
I’d be very happy for them most
importantly to get that done. To
go to a bowl game and win one”
said Turner.
Since arriving Turner has a bit
of a tough time trying to follow
Cristobal’s success. However, this
season is the year that everyone’s
going to get surprised. FIU has
all of the talent to have their
third winning season in history.
Thankfully, Turner’s not the only
person that believes this team
can win.
After being hit hard with injuries
last year, Turner finally has a
healthy roster. More importantly,
he’s also got a lot of experience
and depth because of the injuries
that occurred last season.
“We’re excited about this year.
Offensively we got a lot of starters
back. If we can stay healthy which
was a problem for last year, then
we can be pretty good. Offensive
line wise, we’ve got everyone
back for the most part. We just
had so many injuries last year we
shuffled guys around. We really
didn’t have the same line in there.
If we can stay healthy we can be
really good upfront” said Turner.
The good news is FIU has all
the workings of a conference
championship team. They’ve got
an offense that can compete with
anyone within Conference USA.
They’re just looking for the chance
to accomplish their goals.
“Winning is something that we
do at FIU, we go to bowl games.
Making it to a bowl game would
be a huge accomplishment for
the team, the program and the
school” said McGough.
Let’s see if FIU’s reality is bigger
than their opponents dreams are.

Alex Gardner
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“Winning is something that we do at FIU, we go to
bowl games. Making it to a bowl game would be a
huge accomplishment for the team, the program
and the school.”
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Miami
Central
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Miami Central just won another state championship.
But guess what? They’re not slowing down. It’s only
the beginning of reaching new heights.
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One VISION
Program
Experience
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Every great story
always begins
with a great
name.
6A state championship.
Central won their fourth
straight class 6A state
championship defeating
This year they’re gunning
for a their sixth.
People throw the word
“If it’s not broke don’t
fix it. We’ve been having
success doing what we’ve
been doing. We go over
Seffner Armwood 48-13.
dynasty around a lot.
the things that we’ve did
In 1959, Miami Central
The game played at the
They throw it around so
the previous years and
Senior High School
Citrus Bowl in Orlando,
much that sometimes
if certain things been
opened up their doors.
Florida was in front of a
the meaning of the word
working why try to fix it?
The school served the
crowd of almost 4,000
becomes lesser. There
We try not to get away
surrounding communities
people. With the win,
are only a few schools
from the things that we
of Opa-Locka, El Portal,
Central shared a Miami-
in South Florida that
normally do, but we try
and Miami Shores. The
Dade County record with
have a dynasty and
to implement new things
leaders of the school
Booker T. Washington
Miami Central is the
that can help us out as
decided to roll with
by winning four straight
epitome of that. Since
well” said head coach
rockets being their
state championships.
1957, Miami Central has
Roland Smith.
mascot. Rockets fit the
taken the name of their
mascot of the school to
Yet, like to Booker T.
mascot and they’ve
Coach Smith is one of
help honor NASA. Since
Washington, Miami
completely lived up to
those coaches who is
NASA just begun their
Central has been
it. Ascension doesn’t
going to get the best out
space program at the
the premier school
even describe the half of
of his players. He’s a firm
school, this was a huge
in football in Miami.
what Miami Central has
believer in working hard,
event.
Central an Booker T.
accomplished.
and he pushes his players
also have the most
to strive for greatness. He
For as much as rockets
football championships
What continues to make
understands winning is a
deal with space, they’re
in Miami-Dade County
their run impressive is the
by-product of hard work.
also symbolized with
history. With their last
fact they don’t lose often.
He’s the type of coach
ascension. Rockets reach
state championship
In the last four seasons,
that will make sure that
heights that normal
appearance, Miami
Central has lost a grand
his players won’t rest on
people can’t achieve.
Central made history.
total of six games.
their accomplishments.
Like their mascot, Miami
They became the first
They’ve been on the type
Smith will get his players
Central has been doing
team in Florida history
of roll that all the other
motivated and to not stay
that in football for the
to play in six state
schools in the country are
complacent with their
last two decades.
championship games in a
jealous of. They’re able
past success.
row. During those games,
to accomplish their goals
Last season Miami
Central captured five
because they continue
When you’re used to
Central made the
titles in the process (10,
to teach their student-
winning it’s embedded
impossible possible.
12, 13, 14, 15).
athletes consistency.
in you. We as a coaching
They won another class
staff won’t allow it to
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“We’re all successful young black men in our
community and they can be the same as well. We
stress education. We stress them [our student
athletes] doing the right thing in school because
football only last for so long.”
- Roland Smith
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happen [kids getting complacent].
We’re trying to develop them into
winners. The kids don’t want it to
happen [getting satisfied] because
they don’t want to be the first
class to drop the ball, to not win
a state championship. So we put
them through all types of pressure
situations in our practice so when
they get into the game it’ll be an
easy transition for them” said
Smith.
A Community
Effort
For as important football is to
Miami Central, academics is still on
the forefront of their plans.
They say that it takes a village
to raise a child. The village
Miami Central is in harbors local
minorities. The community doesn’t
always give them an opportunity
to succeed in life. Instead, Miami
Central has made it a priority to do
so. Miami Central in the past has
had it’s shortcomings dealing with
academics. Recently, the school
has made tremendous strides to
ensure their students do well.
The former Athletic Director at
Miami Central Senior High School
was Mrs. LaToya Williams-Oliver.
“Many of them are [going to become] first generation
[college graduates]. They’re also making a statement
that they’re going to become the go-to person in
their family that’s making a difference.”
- LaToya Williams-Oliver
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Her biggest contribution was
that she challenged her studentathletes
to become better studentathletes.
As a first-generation
college graduate in her family she
knows the opportunities that
college provides.
Last year Williams-Oliver hosted a
parents night. During the meeting,
she sat down with parents of
student-athletes about postsecondary
education. She explained
to families about the NCAA, NAIA
and how to get their children
prepared for the next level.
Her goal is to watch children get to
college. That’s why Williams-Oliver
made it a routine to meet with
students several times throughout
the year. She kept them motivated
and informed them about the
decisions they need to make to get
to college.
“We give them great support. We
take each kid individually. Each kid
is not as savvy and each kid doesn’t
know what their final destinations
are or what they want to do. Often
times it starts late in their senior
year and we help them figure
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it out” said Williams-
We’re very proud of
learn. The last season is
who’s dynasty is just
Oliver. “Many of them
our student athletes.
over and Miami Central
beginning.
are [going to become]
Every young man that
will have to climb the
first generation [college
participates in our
mountain top again. This
Winning their fourth
graduates]. They’re also
program doesn’t play at
season will be business
straight state
making a statement that
the collegiate level. So we
as usual for the school,
championship only
they’re going to become
just teach them about
the go-to person in their
getting their education
family that’s making a
because that’s the most
difference.”
important thing to get
before leaving high
Becoming the go-to
school” said Smith. “We
person in one’s family
can’t play this game
is a great honor and
forever. We’re prime
it’s a title that a lot of
examples. Some of us on
people have to live up to.
my staff were able to play
Whether an athlete is in
collegiately or in the NFL.
the NFL, owning their own
But we’ve had to get jobs
business, or working for
and we’re all successful
a company, it all leads to
young black men in our
success. All three of those
community and they can
avenues are the product
be the same as well. We
of learning and going to
stress education. We
college.
stress them [our student
athletes] doing the right
Also, Coach Smith knows
thing in school because
the importance of young
football only last for so
African-Americans to
long.”
get their education.
Smith makes sure that
his student-athletes
understand that they
won’t be playing football
forever. He tells the
Moving
Forward
that they’ll have to have
another plan to remain
successful in life.
For as much as the
student-athletes have
learned off the field, on
the field they’ll have to
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opened up the door for
win.
young core will go through
again be playing some of
bigger expectations.
Smith will once again
testing this season.
the best competition in
Although, Miami Central
lead his troops and this
Miami Central will make
the country.
has more than enough
year he’ll do it with a
sure they’re ready for the
firepower to once again
much younger core. That
challenge. They’ll once
“We play some of the
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toughest opponents week in
and week out so we can get our
kids battle tested. So when we
play in the playoffs in hostile
environments, they’re ready. That’s
the formula we’ve been using for
years and we’ll continue to do that”
said Smith.
There’s a huge misconception
when it comes to Miami Central’s
athletic program. A lot of
individuals feels that the school
gets NFL made athletes, which
is far from the truth. Instead, the
school develops the talent that
they get when they enter into the
school.
“Everybody thinks that you get a
particular player and the player
just comes in ready. Every kid that
comes in your program doesn’t
come in football ready so we have
to do a lot of teaching and that’s
something that we don’t take for
granted” said Smith.
One of the players that have
already started developing is
running back James Cook.
The sophomore is the younger
brother of former Central alumni,
Dalvin Cook. Dalvin, who’s currently
a running back at Florida State is
already projected as an NFL talent.
Cook’s younger brother James,
who’s in his second year has the
reins of the offense within his
grasp. Smith will be expecting Cook
to dominate if Miami Central wants
another state championship. Cook
who rushed for 178 yards in the
state championship game will have
to perform on a weekly basis for
Central.
“The ceiling is very high on James.
Everyone knows about his brother
as well. James is trying to be James
Cook. He’s trying to set his own
path out there. Everyone wants to
compare him to his brother, but
the sky is the limit for him. If he
continues to work hard the way
he’s been working and stay humble
and get coached up, and accept
the coaching that we’re going to
give him, he can be as good as he
wants to be. We’re excited about
him having an even greater season
than he did last season” said
Smith.
Moreover, Central also will return
most of its offensive line. The
star of the line is none other than
Navaugh Donaldson. The 6’5
offensive tackle is sure to have a
big year next season. In addition,
Miami Central will also have most
of their leading wide receivers. Not
to forget, they’ve got a quarterback
in Tijuane Morten who’s going to
play well in his junior year.
The question that lies is Miami
Central ready to reach new
heights?
“We give them great support. We take each kid
individually. Each kid is not as savvy and each kid
doesn’t know what their final destinations are or
what they want to do. Often times it starts late in
their senior year and we help them figure it out.”
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“[Football] gave everyone in the community and
everyone that graduated from here that push for
more pride. Athletics has always been a great
avenue for that. With that it connects to academics
and we have a lot of support from the community
and from the alumni that’s pushing this holistically,
athletically and academically.”
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Largest
Not the
BEST
But the
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Booker T. Washington Senior High
School is and will continue to serve as a
beacon of hope in Historic Overtown.
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Deeply Rooted
To understand
a story, one
must know the
beginning.
The beginning
of Booker T.
Washington
Senior High
School lies deep in the history of
Historic Overtown.
The Historic Overtown area is one
of Miami’s oldest communities,
it was created before the city
of Miami was even established.
When the infamous Henry Flager
decided to help set up the Florida
East Coast Railroad, the settlers
from the Bahamas, Georgia and
other parts of the South relocated
to Overtown. It was through
the hard work and dedication of
African-Americans why Overtown
rose to become a cornerstone in
Miami.
It’s because of the traits of those
settlers why in 1926 Booker T.
Washington originally opened
as an all-black school and they
received African-Americans as far
as Palm Beach county.
“A lot of kids don’t feel like they have a future. They
can be whatever they want to as long as they change
their thinking pattern. The skies the limit for them....
- Hector Gray Sr.
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Now nearly 70 years later,
Overtown now is home to one of
the schools that routinely displays
those same traits as those settlers
who helped build the city. Booker
T. Washington not only is a proud
school full of rich history, they’re
also a hardworking school that
knows how to get children to excel
through their dreams.
“It’s one of those schools that
continue to keep pushing. We have
quite a few outstanding teachers in
this building. We have quite a few
outstanding children that really
go all out to their life an ultimate
success story” said Principal
William Aristide.
Overtown gets a really bad rap
because of the violence and
poverty that’s associated with
the community but Booker T.
Washington is one of the school’s
that’s continuing to change the
perception around the community.
“A lot of people look at the
Overtown area and think that
Booker T. is a bad school, but
it’s a good school. It’s got great
students, great teachers, great
leadership, and we’ve got a
fantastic alumni. We’ve got great
teachers out here that are willing
to spend extra hours after school
for no pay. Giving them guidance
and direction and trying to change
their thought patterns” said
athletic director Hector Gray Sr.
“A lot of times being raised in an
under privileged demographic
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“In terms of the adults in the building and in terms
of what we do on a regular basis, how we try to
encourage these kids to seek greatness, I think
that makes us the best.”
- Principal William Aristide
lot of kids don’t have hope or
desire. A lot of kids don’t feel like
they have a future. They can be
whatever they want to as long as
they change their thinking pattern.
The skies the limit for them… We
always tell them to make us proud
when they leave here” said Gray.
Tornado
Warning
For all of the accolades and
historical traces Booker T.
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Washington has to the Miami
community, It doesn’t hurt that
their also one of the best within
the country at football.
Booker T.’s mascot is none other
than the tornadoes and anytime
their team rolls into town it’s
always trouble, for the opposition.
Last season Booker T. put together
a season that would’ve been
envied by most schools in Miami-
Dade County.
Before last year began Booker T.
walked in with a 41-game winning
streak which at the time was the
sixth-longest in the country. After
seeing their incredible streak
snapped by another South Florida
school in St. Thomas Aquinas, the
rest of the season looked rocky.
In 2015, Booker T. Washington
uncharacteristically ended up
losing five games but it didn’t stop
their reign.
The dynasty they created wasn’t
destroyed. Booker T. Washington
ended up winning a fourth straight

state championship. With the 43-
23 win over Jacksonville Raines,
Booker T. Washington became
the first Miami-Dade county
school to win four straight state
championships.
Not the Largest,
But the Best
Everyone’s not athletically gifted
and all schools understand that.
For the students that attend
Booker T. Washington only about
40 of them play football which is
3.8 percent of the entire student
body. So for the other 96.1 percent
they have to become even better
scholars if they’d like to succeed
and their alumni base makes sure
that students do just that.
“One thing about Booker T. our
motto is it’s not the largest but
the best. We’re a small school,
especially compared to other
high schools. We’re a very small
school. We barely have 950 kids.
In terms of the adults in the
building and in terms of what we
do on a regular basis, how we try
to encourage these kids to seek
greatness, I think that makes us
the best. It’s a small school and
we have great great possibilities.
We push for the highest possible
goals and we’ve been somewhat
successful with that” said
Principal Aristide.
The unique aspect of Booker
T. Washington is that it’s such
a historical school with rich
tradition that goes back to it’s
opening day in 1926. What’s
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“It’s one of those schools that continue to keep
pushing. We have quite a few outstanding teachers
in this building. We have quite a few outstanding
children that really go all out to their life an
ultimate success story.”
- Principal William Aristide
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unique is that since opening it’s
doors the alumni based stays well
connected.
Every year Booker T. Washington
along with its alumni base host a
gala for the upcoming graduating
class. Students are rewarded with
scholarships for college from each
graduating class as far back as
1964. Just last year alone Booker
T. Washington alums gave 32
scholarships that ranged over
$60,000 dollars for students.
The alums also take a student
under their win and help support
them financially and support them.
The alums pay for their senior
prom, senior outings including
Grad Night, as well as their cap and
gown. Also, the alums do outreach,
mentorship and make sure that the
students have graduated and move
on to post-secondary education.
“We give financial support in many
forms. One of the forms is through
scholarships to help students
acquire a college education or an
education after high school. It will
give them an opportunity to find
better jobs of better opportunities
for self-improvement and getting
out of an environment that may be
conducive to negativity or poverty”
said President of the Booker T.
Washington Alumni Association
Roberta Daniels. “If you have an
education, that knowledge is
power; it’ll equip you with a tool
that can help you make your way to
better things in life.”
The alumni don’t do it because
they feel that they want to, instead
they take the approach that they
need to.
“It’s like a village of caregivers in
this Overtown community and
because we were cared for and
looked out for by there people of
the community…because this
was given to us. We feel it’s our
responsibility to give back. You
have a purpose for being here.
One of those purposes is to be
tour brother’s keeper. In order to
keep that going you have to share”
said Daniels. Booker T. serves as a
beacon of light, or the mecca for
most things that takes place in the
Overtown community.
“Booker T. serves as a beacon of
light, or the mecca for most things
that takes place in the Overtown
community.”
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