Leyva Court: A Legacy of Gratitude
On Wednesday, November 29th, the Belen Community gathered in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center to celebrate the naming of our main court. It will now be called “Leyva Court.” Jonathan Leyva ‘01 has left his mark on the hardwood, but it is ultimately not about one man. This is a continuation of the legacy of gratitude of the Leyva family.
“This dedication means so much to my family,” said Leyva. “Belen is our home. We hope and pray that the students continue to enjoy this court and use the time spent on it as a continuation of the education they are gaining in the classroom.”
Director of Advancement Felipe “Phil” Fernandez ‘94 said, “Jonathan's contribution, in honor of his parents, is a completion of the lifecycle of gratitude that Belen benefits from. His parents, Hilda and Giraldo, were grateful to Belen for the formation provided to their boys. Their support during his time here was instrumental in building the gymnasium. Now, as an alumnus, John's gift to Belen in honor of his parents completes the cycle and provides Belen with the funding needed to continue our mission.”
Thanks to the generosity and continuous support of the Leyva family, Belen Jesuit is able to continue to form well-rounded men for others. Click here to see the photo album. Go Wolverines!
We continue striving for greatness and need your help to achieve our goal. If you would like to contribute to the school's vision, please contact Phil Fernandez ’94 at ffernandez@belenjesuit.org or call him at 305-804-7683
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.