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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = Southwest Miami Senior High School
| name = Southwest Miami Senior High School
| image = Southwestfr.jpg
| image = Swfacade.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| caption =
| caption = Front entrance
| motto =
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| address = 8855 SW 50th Terrace
| address = 8855 SW 50th Terrace
| city = [[Olympia Heights, Florida| Olympia Heights, Florida]]
| city = [[Olympia Heights, Florida]]
| state = [[Florida]]
| state = [[Florida]]
| zipcode = 33165
| zipcode = 33165
| country = United States
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|25.72246|-80.33839|type:edu_region:US-FL|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|25.72246|-80.33839|type:edu_region:US-FL|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = Florida#USA
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| type = Public secondary
| type = Public secondary
| established = {{Start date and age|1956}}
| established = {{Start date and age|1956}}
| closed =
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| district = [[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]]
| district = [[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]]
| principal = Carlos Rios
| principal = Jorge M. Bulnes (Mr. B)
<ref>{{cite web |title=Principal’s Message |url=http://southwestmiamieagles.net/principals-message-2/ |website=southwestmiamieagles.com |accessdate=February 8, 2019}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=Principal's Message |url=https://southwestmiamieagles.net/administration2/ |website=southwestmiamieagles.net |date=2 February 2017 |accessdate= September 23, 2022}}</ref>
| teaching_staff = 102.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| teaching_staff = 102.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 24.12<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 23.68<ref name=NCES/>
| grades = 9–12
| grades = 9–12
| enrollment = 2,460 (2018–19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1200390&SchoolPageNum=33&ID=120039000615|title=SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=October 29, 2020}}</ref>
| enrollment = 2,415 (2022–23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1200390&SchoolPageNum=33&ID=120039000615|title=SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=May 28, 2024}}</ref>
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| newspaper =
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| yearbook =
| yearbook = Aquila
| affiliations =
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| hours_in_day = 7 (7:20 AM to 2:20 PM)
| hours_in_day = 7 (7:20 AM to 2:20 PM)
| campus_type = [[Suburban]]
| campus_type = [[Suburban]]
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| colors = Purple and White {{Color box|Purple}}{{Color box|White}}
| colors = Purple, Black and White {{Color box|Purple}}{{Color box|Black}}{{Color box | White}}
| mascot = [[Eagle]]
| mascot = [[Eagle]]
| website = {{URL|www.southwestmiamieagles.net}}
| website = {{URL|www.southwestmiamieagles.net}}
}}
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'''Southwest Miami Senior High School''' is a co-educational [[secondary school]] in [[Olympia Heights, Florida|Olympia Heights]], a [[census-designated place]] in [[Miami-Dade County]], [[Florida]], United States.<ref>"[http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st12_fl/place/p1251475_olympia_heights/DC10BLK_P1251475_001.pdf 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Olympia Heights CDP, FL]" ([https://www.webcitation.org/6eEyrZGZ9?url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st12_fl/place/p1251475_olympia_heights/DC10BLK_P1251475_001.pdf Archive]). [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://sweagles.org/ Home page]. Southwest Miami High School. Retrieved on January 3, 2016. "8855 SW 50th Terrace Miami, FL 33165"</ref> Southwest is currently a 'B' school<ref>{{cite web |url=http://oada.dadeschools.net/SchoolPerformanceGrades/SchoolPerformanceGrades.asp |title=Miami-Dade County Public Schools}}</ref> and of the more than 30 public schools that are neither all [[magnet schools]] nor [[charter schools]], Southwest is ranked second best in [[Miami-Dade county]] by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/miami-dade-county-public-schools |title=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref>
'''Southwest Miami Senior High School''' (colloquially known as simply "'''Southwest"'''), is a co-educational [[secondary school]] in [[Olympia Heights, Florida|Olympia Heights]], a [[census-designated place]] in [[Miami-Dade County]], [[Florida]], United States.<ref>"[http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st12_fl/place/p1251475_olympia_heights/DC10BLK_P1251475_001.pdf 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Olympia Heights CDP, FL]" ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111210/http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st12_fl/place/p1251475_olympia_heights/DC10BLK_P1251475_001.pdf Archive]). [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://sweagles.org/ Home page]. Southwest Miami High School. Retrieved on January 3, 2016. "8855 SW 50th Terrace Miami, FL 33165"</ref> Southwest is currently an 'A' school<ref>{{cite web |url=http://oada.dadeschools.net/SchoolPerformanceGrades/SchoolPerformanceGrades.asp |title=Miami-Dade County Public Schools}}</ref> and of the more than 30 public schools that are neither all [[magnet schools]] nor [[charter schools]], Southwest is ranked second best in [[Miami-Dade county]] by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/miami-dade-county-public-schools |title=U.S. News & World Report}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Southwest Miami High School was founded on September 1956 as Southwest Miami Junior Senior High School. The school was built to alleviate overcrowding at neighboring [[Coral Gables Senior High School]]. Featuring grades 7-10, it was eventually converted to a high school in 1959 upon graduating its first senior class.
Southwest Miami High School was founded in September 1956 as Southwest Miami Junior Senior High School. The school was built to alleviate overcrowding at neighboring [[Coral Gables Senior High School]]. Featuring grades 7–10, it was eventually converted to a high school in 1959 upon graduating its first senior class.


Southwest's athletic rival is [[Miami Coral Park High School|Miami Coral Park Senior High School]].
Southwest's athletic rival is [[Miami Coral Park High School|Miami Coral Park Senior High School]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Southwest Miami High School is 95% Hispanic, 1% Black and 4% other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/17617 |title=Southwest Miami High School - Miami, Florida/FL |publisher=PublicSchoolReview.com |date= |accessdate=2013-01-18}}</ref>
Southwest Miami High School is 95% Hispanic, 4% White and 1% other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/17617 |title=Southwest Miami High School - Miami, Florida/FL |publisher=PublicSchoolReview.com |date= |accessdate=2013-01-18}}</ref>


==Student media==
==Student media==
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==Performing arts==
==Performing arts==
The Royal Lancer marching band used to perform at halftime of football games and the Illusion dancers perform throughout the school year.
The Royal Lancer marching band performs in the first and last football games of the season, usually being the rival and homecoming games. The Illusion dancers and the Southwest Thespians perform throughout the school year.


==Athletic achievements==
==Athletic achievements==
[[File:Tropical Park Stadium At Night.jpg|thumb|'''''The Westchester Classico''''' - Football game between Southwest Miami Senior High School and [[Miami Coral Park Senior High School]]]]
Southwest has a rich history in athletics. By the time the first graduating class (1959) donned their caps and gowns, the Eagles had already won state championships in boys' basketball and boys' track. On May 7, 1964, Southwest became the first Dade County white school to face a [[black school]] in a sport other than track when it took on [[George Washington Carver Senior High School (Florida)|George Washington Carver Senior High School]] in baseball. The [[Florida High School Athletic Association]] began sponsoring state championships in boys' volleyball in 2003 and, in the first eight years of the state tournament, the Eagles took home two state championships.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sports/volleyball-boys/archives |title=Florida High School Athletic Association}}</ref>
Southwest has a rich history in athletics. By the time the first graduating class (1959) donned their caps and gowns, the Eagles had already won state championships in boys' basketball and boys' track. On May 7, 1964, Southwest became the first Dade County white school to face a [[black school]] in a sport other than track when it took on [[George Washington Carver Senior High School (Florida)|George Washington Carver Senior High School]] in baseball. The [[Florida High School Athletic Association]] began sponsoring state championships in boys' volleyball in 2003 and, in the first eight years of the state tournament, the Eagles took home two state championships.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sports/volleyball-boys/archives |title=Florida High School Athletic Association}}</ref>


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'''1965:''' Michael W. Sheeler - 100 yard breaststroke, Michael W. Sheeler - 200 yard medley,
'''1965:''' Michael W. Sheeler - 100 yard breaststroke, Michael W. Sheeler - 200 yard medley,
'''1966:''' Michael W. Sheeler - 200 yard medley,
'''1966:''' Michael W. Sheeler - 200 yard medley,
'''1969:''' Gregory Gibble - 50 yard freestyle, Gregory Gibble - 100 yard freestyle
'''1969:''' Gregory Gibble - 50 yard freestyle, Gregory Gibble - 100 yard freestyle
|-
|-
|'''Girls swimming (individual):'''
|'''Girls swimming (individual):'''
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|'''Boys' bowling:''' 1977 Stanley Kodish Bowler of the Year
|'''Boys' bowling:''' 1977 Stanley Kodish Bowler of the Year
|-
|-
|'''Wrestling (individual):'''
|'''Wrestling (individual):'''
'''1965:''' Jim Hammack - 185 lbs,
'''1965:''' Jim Hammack - 185 lbs,
'''1970:''' Mike Williams - 145 lbs,
'''1970:''' Mike Williams - 145 lbs,
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'''2017:''' Angel Del Cueto - 170 lbs,
'''2017:''' Angel Del Cueto - 170 lbs,
'''2018:''' Alexis Urquiza - 138 lbs,
'''2018:''' Alexis Urquiza - 138 lbs,
'''2019:''' Julian Hernandez -
'''2019:''' Julian Hernandez - 145 lbs,
'''2022:''' Gabriel Tellez - 106 lbs
145 lbs
|-
|-
|'''Boys' volleyball:''' 2003, 2008
|'''Boys' volleyball:''' 2003, 2008, 2023
|-
|-
|'''Softball:''' 2004
|'''Softball:''' 2004
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====Baseball====
====Baseball====
*[[Dave Augustine]], Class of 1967 - [[outfielder]] with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] (1973-1974)
*[[Dave Augustine]], Class of 1967 - [[outfielder]] with the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] (1973–1974)
*[[Ray Bare]], Class of 1967 - [[pitcher]] with the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] (1972, 1974) and [[Detroit Tigers]] (1975–1977)
*[[Ray Bare]], Class of 1967 - [[pitcher]] with the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] (1972, 1974) and [[Detroit Tigers]] (1975–1977)
*[[Carlos Castillo (baseball)|Carlos Castillo]], Class of 1994 - pitcher with the [[Chicago White Sox]] (1997–1999) and [[Boston Red Sox]] (2001)
*[[Carlos Castillo (baseball)|Carlos Castillo]], Class of 1994 - pitcher with the [[Chicago White Sox]] (1997–1999) and [[Boston Red Sox]] (2001)
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*[[Michael Tejera]], Class of 1995 - pitcher with the Florida Marlins (1999, 2002–2004) and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] (2004–2005)
*[[Michael Tejera]], Class of 1995 - pitcher with the Florida Marlins (1999, 2002–2004) and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] (2004–2005)
*[[Jeff Urgelles]], Class of 2000 - former bullpen coordinator with the [[Miami Marlins]] (2010–2017)
*[[Jeff Urgelles]], Class of 2000 - former bullpen coordinator with the [[Miami Marlins]] (2010–2017)
*[[Steve Tannen]] graduated in 66, All-american at University of Florida and was a running back for the New York Jets playing with Joe Namath.
*[[Steve Tannen]] graduated in 66, All-American at University of Florida and was a running back for the New York Jets playing with Joe Namath.


====Basketball====
====Basketball====
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====Football====
====Football====
*[[Randy Burke]], Class of 1973 - [[wide receiver]] with the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] (1977, first round pick)
*[[Randy Burke]], Class of 1973 - [[wide receiver]] with the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts]] (1977, first round pick)
*[[Tony Chickillo]], Class of 1978- [[defensive line]] with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] (1983, fifth round pick), also played for the [[San Diego Chargers]] (1984-1985) and the [[New York Jets]] (1987)
*[[Tony Chickillo]], Class of 1978- [[defensive line]] with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] (1983, fifth round pick), also played for the [[San Diego Chargers]] (1984–1985) and the [[New York Jets]] (1987)
*[[Steve Tannen (American football)|Steve Tannen]], Class of 1966 - [[defensive back]] with the New York Jets (1970, first round pick)
*[[Steve Tannen (American football)|Steve Tannen]], Class of 1966 - [[defensive back]] with the New York Jets (1970, first round pick)
*[[Lamarcus Joyner]], class of 2009 - defensive back with the Los Angeles Rams (2014, second round pick)


====Swimming====
====Swimming====
*[[David Marsh (swimming coach)|David Marsh]], Class of 1977 - won 12 national titles as coach at [[Auburn University]]
*[[David Marsh (swimming coach)|David Marsh]], Class of 1977 - won 12 national titles as coach at [[Auburn University]]

====Professional wrestling====
*[[Konnan]], Class of 1982 - professional wrestler for WCW, ECW, ALL JAPAN WRESTLING, CMLL and AAA ( the last two in Mexico).


===Government===
===Government===
* [[Ileana Ros-Lehtinen]], Class of 1970 - Member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] (1989–present)
* [[Ileana Ros-Lehtinen]], Class of 1970 - Member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] (1989–2019)
* [[Carol Browner]], Class of 1973 - administrator of the [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (1993-2001)
* [[Carol Browner]], Class of 1973 - administrator of the [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (1993–2001)
* [[Dario Herrera]], Class of 1991 - member of the [[Nevada Assembly]] (1997-1999); [[Clark County, Nevada]] commissioner (1999-2003)
* [[Dario Herrera]], Class of 1991 - member of the [[Nevada Assembly]] (1997–1999); [[Clark County, Nevada]] commissioner (1999–2003)
*Lucy Mora, Class of 2000-Victim Witness Counselor and Judicial Administrator, State Attorney's Office Miami Dade County (2002-2008); Appellate Public Defender's Office, Minnesota (2018-2019)


===Other===
===Other===

Revision as of 20:02, 12 June 2024

Southwest Miami Senior High School
Front entrance
Address
Map
8855 SW 50th Terrace

Olympia Heights, Florida
,
Florida
33165

Vereinigte Staaten
Coordinates25°43′21″N 80°20′18″W / 25.72246°N 80.33839°W / 25.72246; -80.33839
Information
TypPublic secondary
Established1956; 68 years ago (1956)
School districtMiami-Dade County Public Schools
DirektorinJorge M. Bulnes (Mr. B) [1]
Teaching staff102.00 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,415 (2022–23)[2]
Student to teacher ratio23.68[2]
Hours in school day7 (7:20 AM to 2:20 PM)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Purple, Black and White    
MascotEagle
YearbookAquila
Websitewww.southwestmiamieagles.net

Southwest Miami Senior High School (colloquially known as simply "Southwest"), is a co-educational secondary school in Olympia Heights, a census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States.[3][4] Southwest is currently an 'A' school[5] and of the more than 30 public schools that are neither all magnet schools nor charter schools, Southwest is ranked second best in Miami-Dade county by U.S. News & World Report.[6]

History

Southwest Miami High School was founded in September 1956 as Southwest Miami Junior Senior High School. The school was built to alleviate overcrowding at neighboring Coral Gables Senior High School. Featuring grades 7–10, it was eventually converted to a high school in 1959 upon graduating its first senior class.

Southwest's athletic rival is Miami Coral Park Senior High School.

Demographics

Southwest Miami High School is 95% Hispanic, 4% White and 1% other.[7]

Student media

The student newspaper was the Lancer, the yearbook is Aquila (Latin for "eagle"), and TV production students are responsible for the morning announcements.

Performing arts

The Royal Lancer marching band performs in the first and last football games of the season, usually being the rival and homecoming games. The Illusion dancers and the Southwest Thespians perform throughout the school year.

Athletic achievements

The Westchester Classico - Football game between Southwest Miami Senior High School and Miami Coral Park Senior High School

Southwest has a rich history in athletics. By the time the first graduating class (1959) donned their caps and gowns, the Eagles had already won state championships in boys' basketball and boys' track. On May 7, 1964, Southwest became the first Dade County white school to face a black school in a sport other than track when it took on George Washington Carver Senior High School in baseball. The Florida High School Athletic Association began sponsoring state championships in boys' volleyball in 2003 and, in the first eight years of the state tournament, the Eagles took home two state championships.[8]

In 2010, alumnus Andre Dawson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.[9] The baseball field at Southwest is named in his honor.

State championships

Girls' cross country (individual)

1976: Katherine Moore - 1.5 miles

Boys' swimming (individual):

1965: Michael W. Sheeler - 100 yard breaststroke, Michael W. Sheeler - 200 yard medley, 1966: Michael W. Sheeler - 200 yard medley, 1969: Gregory Gibble - 50 yard freestyle, Gregory Gibble - 100 yard freestyle

Girls swimming (individual):

1964 Linda Sheeler - 500 yard freestyle, 1965 Linda Sheeler - 200 yard freestyle, Linda Sheeler - 500 yard freestyle, 1978 Julie Olson - one meter diving

Boys' basketball: 1959
Boys' bowling: 1977 Stanley Kodish Bowler of the Year
Wrestling (individual):

1965: Jim Hammack - 185 lbs, 1970: Mike Williams - 145 lbs, 1971: John Williams - 167 lbs, 1972: Charles Mack - 135 lbs, Robert Horback - 155 lbs, 1974: Bob DeMarco - 112 lbs, 1976: Luis Alvarez - 135 lbs, 1988: Ivan Huergo - 145 lbs, 1989: Joel Mendez - 119 lbs, Gus Hernandez - 130 lbs, 1996: Wesley Woodrome - 140 lbs, 2005: Denys Ribot - 152 lbs, 2012: Yoanse Mejia - 145 lbs, 2013: Nosomy Poso - 132 lbs, 2014: Franco Valdes - 120 lbs, 2017: Angel Del Cueto - 170 lbs, 2018: Alexis Urquiza - 138 lbs, 2019: Julian Hernandez - 145 lbs, 2022: Gabriel Tellez - 106 lbs

Boys' volleyball: 2003, 2008, 2023
Softball: 2004
Boys' track (team): 1959, 1971
Boys' track (individual):

1959: John DeCosta - 120 yard high hurdles, John DeCosta - 180 yard low hurdles, Paul Skeans - discus, 1960: Richard Dobbs - discus, 1961: Ron Pascarella - discus, 1962: Ron Pascarella - discus

Girls' track (individual):

1977: Katherine Moore - one mile run, Katherine Moore - two mile run, 1988: Barbara Ortiz - two mile run

Notable alumni

Athletics

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Swimming

Regierung

Other

References

  1. ^ "Principal's Message". southwestmiamieagles.net. 2 February 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Olympia Heights CDP, FL" (Archive). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 3, 2015.
  4. ^ Home page. Southwest Miami High School. Retrieved on January 3, 2016. "8855 SW 50th Terrace Miami, FL 33165"
  5. ^ "Miami-Dade County Public Schools".
  6. ^ "U.S. News & World Report".
  7. ^ "Southwest Miami High School - Miami, Florida/FL". PublicSchoolReview.com. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
  8. ^ "Florida High School Athletic Association".
  9. ^ "Baseball Hall of Fame".
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