This year we recognize 11 outstanding Belen Jesuit students for their commitment to serve our community, as well as communities beyond Miami. It has been 62 years in which The Miami Herald has recognized students from Miami-Dade and Broward counties for their selfless service and academic achievements. Needless to say, we are more than proud to be a part of this legacy. Each of these 11 nominees has worked extensively on his application and has put together a solid representation of his volunteer work for the judges to see on Judging Day, which is scheduled to take place on April 8th.
“I am very proud of our 11 Silver Knight nominees,” Principal José E. Roca '84. “They exemplify our Grad at Grad principles of being Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Social Justice. I wish them well throughout the competition.”
These students are role models and exactly the type of future leaders we try to mold at our high school. All of them exemplify the meaning of being a man for others and excel in passion and leadership in and out of the classroom. One Silver Knight and three Honorable Mentions will be selected in each category by a panel of independent judges and the winners will be announced at the Silver Knight ceremony taking place on May 14th. Join me in congratulating these individuals as they embark on the next and final steps of the competition.
Our Silver Knight nominees for the 2019-2020 academic year are:
1. Andres Alfonso - English and Literature
2. Domingo Cortinez - Social Science
3. Carlos Caballero - Speech
4. Leo Matos - Vocational Technical
5. Victor Bisbal - General Scholarship
6. Pablo Puga - World Languages
7. Stefano Sanchez - Business
8. Esteban Rincon - Science
9. John Michael Tonda - Digital & Interactive Media
10. Francisco Paredes - Athletics
11. Kevin Valido - Journalism
Each week, beginning on February 10th we will profile each nominee on our social media pages (@BelenJesuitMiami on Facebook and @BelenJesuit on Instagram).