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MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY
EDUCATION PRESENTS ANNUAL AWARDS

CONTACT: Dr. Henry C. Fraind
305-995-1206

October 28, 1999


The Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education (M-DCCE) presented the annual School House Awards at its 13th Annual Scholarship Ball held at the Sheraton Biscayne Bay on Friday, Oct. 22. The awards honor those who encourage, enhance, and exemplify excellence in community education. The event was co-sponsored by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

The awards were presented as follows:

Superintendent's Award for outstanding principal to Dr. Felicia D. Gil of Charles R. Hadley Elementary School

Community Education Award for outstanding leadership within a school and community to Dr. James B. Trantham, Assistant Principal for Community Education at Mays Middle Community School

Hall of Fame Award for outstanding lengthy commitment to the community school concept to Stanley C. Myers Community Health Center

Lou Tasse Adult Volunteer Award for outstanding service/support of Community Education to Eric Lindholm, PTA Second Vice President of Health and Safety at Gloria Floyd Elementary School

Lou Tasse Youth Volunteer Award for outstanding service/support of Community Education to Kenneth Pardo

John I. Smith Award for an outstanding organization or business to COSTCO: Biscayne Boulevard

Millennium Award for launching community education in the 20th Century in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to Dr. Lou Tasse

M-DCCE is a non-profit organization that supports programs in schools during nontraditional hours. For further information, contact the Bureau of Community Services at 305-995-1215.

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