Alumni Night Success
The Belen Alumni Association celebrated a night of brotherhood on April 14 in the Dining Hall. Gathering together for a night of laughs, drinks and games, alumni enjoyed “coming home”. For many, it was an opportunity to see the new cafeteria for the first time.
“Putting on this event was a true team effort. Everyone from the maintenance staff to alumni volunteers pitched in to ensure a successful event,” said Carlos Bravo ‘86, Alumni Association Executive Director. “This was my first Alumni Night as Executive Director so it was especially meaningful to see so many alumni and friends getting together for a great cause and raise money for the Fr. Juan Dorta-Duque, S.J. Scholarship.
Among the entertainment for the over 300 people in attendance was a performance from ¡Suenalo!, a jazz band featuring Belen alumnus Tony Laurencio ‘92. Those willing to play a game of chance were able to try their luck in the casino for the opportunity to win prizes. Others simply enjoyed catching up with old friends and snapping pictures at the photo booth.
“Our Alumni Association knows how to throw a great party,” said event chairperson Thomas G. Pla ‘00. “It has become our signature event for good reason and it’s only going to get better. On behalf of the Alumni Board of Directors and the Alumni Office we would like to thank everyone who participated in Alumni Night. Stay tuned; we're already planning an even bigger and better event next year for the entire Belen Community.”
Special thanks to the following event sponsors for their generous contributions: TwoConnect, Cool J's, Zumpano Castro Attorneys of Law, BankUnited, The Tank Brewing Company, ZAFRA RUM, Eiroa Cigars, and Lincoln's Beard Brewing Company.
Pictures from the event can be found by visiting:https://belenalumni.smugmug.com/School-Years/2018-Events/2018-Alumni-Night/
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba by Queen Isabel II of Spain. The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline. In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the School property and expelled the Jesuit faculty. The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit sits on a 30-acre site in western Dade County, only minutes away from downtown Miami.