Accomplishments & Awards

MAST Academy Swim Team
Congratulations to the MAST Academy Swim team on finishing as one of the best teams in MAST history.
Junior Gabriel Martinez finished 3rd in the state at the 100 Yard Butterfly
Sophomore Jake Kotz-Agramonte finished 2nd in the state at the 100 Yard Freestyle
The 4 x 100 relay team finished 4th in the state.
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The 4 x 50 Relay team are your Class 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
The girls also had success in Ocala:
The girls Medley Relay broke the school record.
The Junior Calla Kelble broke her own MAST 100 Breast from earlier in the year as well as her 200 IM record.
Congratulations to the swim team and Coach Yuni and Coach Ervin.

FHSAA State Championship
Good morning,
Please join me in congratulating Freshman Ian Yanez and the rest of the Cross Country team on a spectacular season. Ian Yanez has broken the school record and participated in the FHSAA State Championship this past weekend, where he finished ranked 67th in the whole state.
Congratulations to Chief Joseph and Coach Soto on a wonderful season.
GO MAKOS!!

"Me Gusta el Español" Contest
Gracias for your kind words and recognition. We are truly honored that our school has been invited to participate in the "Me Gusta el Español" contest, especially considering the prestigious nature of the competition. Ms. Cianferoni, Ms. Fernandez, and I are excited to work with our students on this incredible opportunity. We are proud to represent our school and are looking forward to showcasing our students' talents and passion for the Spanish language.
Your support means a lot to us, and we are committed to making the most of this experience.

Hispanic Heritage Month "Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida's Success" Poster Contest
The Department of Food and Nutrition received approximately 300 student poster entries from across the district illustrating the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month while incorporating food for this year's theme "Honoring Hispanic Contributions to Florida's Success". I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Once again, we’ve achieved remarkable success! A special congratulations to Gabriella Lopez for her outstanding achievement in winning the high school division. A big thank you also goes to Mr. Lacayo for his unwavering support and leadership in guiding our students through their artistic pursuits.
High School Grade Level (9-12)
Top Winner
Gabriella Lopez, 10th Grade, MAST Academy/Key Biscayne

Lions Club Peace Poster competition
I am thrilled to share my heartfelt congratulations to both of you on Jacinta’s remarkable achievement in the Lions Club Peace Poster competition. Placing 3rd is an outstanding accomplishment that reflects her talent, creativity, and dedication. Jacinta, your artwork has truly made a mark, and I am so proud of the way you’ve represented our school community. Receiving a medal and a $100 gift prize is a well-deserved recognition of your hard work and artistic vision. Ms. Portuondo, thank you for the guidance and encouragement you provide to our students every day, fostering opportunities for them to showcase their talents and achieve greatness. Once again, congratulations! This achievement brings pride to our school and demonstrates the incredible potential of our students.

FHSAA State Championship
Please help me congratulate Mr. Wood and the Boys Golf Team. I am thrilled to extend my sincerest congratulations on their incredible performance at the FHSAA State Championship! Finishing 11th in the State out of 130 teams is a phenomenal accomplishment and the furthest our school has ever advanced in its history.
To Boris Friend, Iñigo Friend, Alfonso Goyeneche, Cipriano Montoya, and Christian Rodríguez: their dedication, skill, and teamwork have not only brought pride to themselves but also to our entire school community. Having all five of them finish as top individual golfers in the State is truly remarkable and speaks to the strength and unity of this team.
Mr. Wood, your leadership and mentorship have undoubtedly been instrumental in guiding the team to this historic success. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and for inspiring our student-athletes to achieve their very best.
Once again, congratulations to the Golf Team on this outstanding achievement

"Guiding Hands, Creative Minds” exhibition
I am happy to announce that five of our students were selected to participate in the “Guiding Hands, Creative Minds” exhibition. This is an especial exhibition of artworks featuring students and their art teacher.
The work will be on view at Barry University, Andy Gato Gallery, 11300 NE 2nd Ave. Miami Shores, Fl. 33161, Oct. 28-Nov. 19, 2024. An opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Invitation is forthcoming. Fabiana Audisio, Gr 12, Lola Gallo Argerich, Gr 12, Phoenix Aragon, Gr 11, Sofia . Giuffrida, Gr. 11, Olivia Tobi Gr. 11, E. Lacayo / teacher

Boys Golf team in advancing to the FHSAA State Championship
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a great way to represent the talent here at MAST.

Go MAKOS!!!

GMAC Championship tournament
I’m thrilled to share some incredible achievements from the recent GMAC Championship tournament! Our boys’ golf team, led by Coach Wood, finished in an impressive 2nd place, with senior Alfonso Goyeneche winning the overall individual championship – an outstanding accomplishment! Additionally, our boys’ and girls’ swim teams, under the guidance of Coach Yuniel and Coach Ervin, also earned a strong 2nd place finish. Special highlights include Peter Roca winning 1st place in the 200IM, Gabriel Martinez taking 1st in the 100 butterfly, and Liam Lesentier capturing 1st in the 100 backstroke.
Please join me in congratulating these dedicated athletes and their coaches for representing our school with excellence.

Florida Civic Debate Initiative competition
A special congratulations to Alexander Kravitz for achieving 1st place – an outstanding accomplishment that reflects both his hard work and the strength of your coaching. It is inspiring to see the team’s passion and skill recognized on such a prestigious stage, and we are all incredibly proud.
Thank you for your dedication to fostering civic engagement and critical thinking in our students. Your leadership makes a profound impact, and this success is a testament to your efforts.

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