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Why Choose Toby Rose’s
College Prep of Miami, Inc.?
 Dear
Toby,
Ever since I stepped through the door of Toby Rose’s
College Prep
of Miami, Inc. in the beginning of my sophomore year, you have been not only a
college counselor to me, but also another mother figure in my life. You have
assisted me with my college applications, with editing and re-editing my essays,
with preparing me for interviews, with picking out my high school courses, with
providing me the opportunity to work as a student worker in your office where I
gained first-hand work experience... But it doesn’t stop there; you have also
opened my eyes to everything happening around me, and to all the possibilities
in this world.
Every month during our meetings, we would always have
meaningful discussions regarding current events and debate our opinions on
numerous matters. And, whenever you stumbled upon fascinating findings, you
would inform me. In the beginning, most news you brought up invoked a “oh,
really?” or “wow, I didn’t know that” from me, and it always bothered me,
realizing how little I knew of the world I live in. And so, instinctively, I
began watching the news and read newspapers and news magazines more frequently.
I can’t even begin to imagine how little I would know if I have never met you.
You brought out the curiosity in me. Now, I want to know everything I possibly
can about the world and all that’s occurring in it.
I have never really figured out what I wanted to do with my
future, with my life. I remember the first time we had a meeting, you asked me
“what do you want to do in the future”. My reply was “I’m not sure” while,
immediately, my mom replied “most likely something medically related”. Then, I’m
not sure what gave it away, but it seems as if you immediately picked up on the
fact that what she said wasn’t what I wanted at all. When my mom went to use the
restroom, you asked me “you don’t want to be a doctor or anything, do you?” and
I replied “no, I might not know what I want to be, but I do know that I DON’T
want to be doctor or anything relate.”
From that moment and on, you recommended countless majors
for me to look into, and magically convinced my parents that I don’t have to go
to medical school to be successful, that there are other options out there for
me where I can be happy and STILL be successful—something that even I was
beginning to believe was impossible by then. After being told by all my family
members and all family friends that the only way I can have a good life is if I
become a doctor for all my 15 years, and that the only reason I didn’t want to
be one at the moment was because I was too young and I didn’t know what’s good
for my future… It really wasn’t easy holding on to what I believed in.
And so, for the first time in my entire life, I felt like
someone actually respects what I have to say about my future. I felt like I
wasn’t alone in this fight anymore. Most importantly, you restored my faith in
myself. I believe 100% that I can have a bright future without having to be a
doctor again. You always believed in me and pushed me to my best, and now I
think I’m beginning to be confident about my future and myself, too.
Without you, I probably wouldn’t even have applied to
George Washington University and I probably wouldn’t even have thought about
looking into International Affairs. But I am so glad that you suggested GWU
because the school really makes me so happy. I remember ever since the first
time you brought up GWU, you glanced at me with a look in your eyes and said
“wow, I think that’s the perfect school for you actually. It really could be
perfect for you.” I never took that seriously, but now I have got to say: you’re
completely right… There’s really nowhere else I’d rather be than to be in GWU
right now (especially studying a major that I’m actually interested in, one that
I actually enjoy)!
Of course, being a second mother, outside of academics, you
cared about me tremendously too. You gave me advices when I was in trouble; you
gave me “talks” and “lectures” (some my real mother never even gave me!) when
you thought there were things I need to be careful with and watch out for; you
comforted me when I felt down… We’ve always kept each other updated on our lives
and you are like another support system for me, someone who will always be there
for me whenever I need to talk.
I’ll always remember Toby Rose’s College Prep
of Miami, Inc.. Even though
I got tutored there, tutored others there, and worked there, I still get a warm
feeling whenever I visit no matter how cold the AC in the rooms is (and it most
definitely CAN get pretty cold). It’s almost as if I’m at a second home. I’ll
always remember Steve, who is like a big brother to me. Even though when I was a
student worker he obviously had to give me orders, he was always considerate and
understanding too. Also, I have always admired how well he could handle
difficult and stressful situations, and how dedicated he is to TRCP—he
practically lives there! I’ll always remember Jeanette, who is the most
wonderful Reading/Writing tutor anyone can ever have. Not only is she a walking
dictionary/grammar handbook, but also she has such a big heart—always wanting to
reach out to others and to give all that she can to everyone in need. I was so
touched by her that I have even helped her with some of her brilliant projects
outside of TRCP.
Then, there’s you Toby. I’m so glad that I met you. Words
can’t even begin to express my feelings. I’m incredibly thankful to have someone
like you in my life, behind me and supporting me all the way. I will never
forget my second mother, and you will always BE my second mother. I will
continue to keep you updated on everything exciting happening in my life, and
anything that might help future students in your programs. And if there is
anyone interested in GWU, or simply anyone who you think might find it helpful
to talk to me, feel free to let him/her contact me—I would always be glad to
lend a hand!
Thank you for everything… And MORE!
Love Always,
Wanting Ma
Miami Palmetto Senior High ‘09
George Washington University ‘13
P.S. I LOVE YOU MOMMY NUMBER TWO! 我爱你! =)
 Dear
Toby,
August 3, 2009
Its been 4 years since I met you in 9th grade, and I can't believe time passed
by so quickly. You are one of the few people who have stayed in my life
throughout high school. You were my guide, my mentor, and most of all, my second
mother. You saw my strengths and made sure that they shined. You pointed out my
weaknesses and helped me overcome them. I remember how you pushed me to join
Henry, Joseph, and Brian and start a charity rock band. I remember how you
pushed me to retake the SAT twice in order to get a 2360. And of course, I will
never forget how you pushed me to rewrite my Yale application essay the night
before the deadline, a key factor to my acceptance. Thank you Toby for all that
you’ve done for me.
With love,
Garrett Lau
MIT 13’
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Vivian Eiroa
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
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Mayra Castellon
Gulliver Prep.
Pinecrest, Florida
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Claudia Iturrgui
Carrollton
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Josh Quartin
Palmetto High
Pinecrest, Florida |
Tiffany Virgin
Carrolton |
James Leichtman
Christopher Colombus |
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Krista Pedersen
Coral Reef
High
Miami, Florida
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Lydia Vazquez
Gulliver Prep.
Pinecrest, Florida |
Matyas Bartha
Palmer Trinity School
Miami, Florida |
Max Weiss
Ransom |
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MICHAEL SANCHEZ
Gulliver Prep.
Pinecrest, Florida |
Cindy Chang
Palmer Trinity School
Miami, Florida |
Elizabeth
Lancaster
Ronald Reagan
Miami, Florida |
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Cameron Brooks
Southwood Middle School
Miami, Florida |
Dylan
Thompson
Academy of Arts and Mind
Miami, Florida |
Stephanie
Morales
Westminster Christian
Miami, Florida |
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Christina Garcia
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida |
Camila
Ramirez-Gonzalez
Gulliver Academy
Pinecrest, Florida |
Carlos Olivares
Palmetto High
Pinecrest, Florida |
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Andrew
Castellanos
Westminster Christian
Miami, Florida |
Mario Fonseca
Belen Jesuit
Miami, Florida
George Mason with 36K per year |
Noel Kassewitz
Coral Reef
High
South Beach, Florida
Rhode Island School of Design with 10K per year
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Luis Penate
Princeton Christian School
Homestead, Florida
FIU |
Rachel Miro
Westminster
Christian
Miami, Florida |
Spencer Morris
TASIS
Switzerland
Boston University |
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Patricia Ware
Palmetto High
Pinecrest, Florida |
Ashley Palucci
Westminister Christian |
Stephanie Cho
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida |
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Yannis Barrientos
South Miami High
Miami, Florida |
Peter
Cai
Palmetto Senior H.
S.
Pinecrest, Florida
University of Pennsylvania
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Julie Silberman
Gulliver Academy
Pinecrest, Florida
UF Bright Futures |
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Yogan Barrientos
Killian Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
Reed University
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Matthew Herget
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
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Aleck Dagrossa
Palmer Trinity School
Miami,
Florida
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Maria Villaquiraz
Archibishop Carroll |
Tiffany Ruiz
Lourdes Academy.
Miami, Florida
Brown University
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Farah Yamini
Coral Reef
Senior
H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
University of Florida Honors
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David Faber
Killian Senior H. S.
Miami,
Florida
University of Pennsylvania
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Matthew Tuckfield
Palmer Trinity School
Miami, Florida
University of Central Florida
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Zack Simkins
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Penn State University
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Charles Lane Clements
Killian Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
University of Virginia
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Hannah Rich
Carrollton
Princeton University
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Hyun-Haw Lim
Miami Palmetto Senior H.S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Emory
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Brian Foos
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
University of Florida
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Valeda Yong
Spanish River
Boca Raton |
Nisa Tonarely
Our Lady of Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
University of Miami
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Wanting Ma
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
UF Bright Futures
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Michelle Docobo
Killian Senior H. S.
Miami,
Florida
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Tiffany Lau
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Stanford University
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Andrew
Herndon
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Franklin, Switzerland
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Michael Wasil
Palmetto Senior
H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
University of North Carolina
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Jacquelyn Antonell
Coral Reef Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
University of Florida Honors
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Patricia Arredondo
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
UM
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Yao Hsaio
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
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Tom Carroll
Coral Reef Senior
H. S.
Miami, Florida
Haverford
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Alex Hong
Palmetto Senior H. S.
University of Michigan
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Andrea
Garriga
Florida Christian School
FIU
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Ariella Ederi
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
EMORY
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Joseph Moon
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Harvard |
Judd Smith
Palmer Trinity
School
Miami, Florida
University
of North Florida |
Blake Hechtman
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
University of Virginia
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AJ. McGlannan
Gulliver Prep.
Pinecrest, Florida
Purdue
University |
Henry Ma
Duke University
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Garret Lau
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida |
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Shane
Kilpatrick
Kent School
Kent, CT
UM
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Jaehoon Bang
Palmetto
Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Duke University
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Jessica Novak
Palmer Trinity
School
Miami, Florida
Boston College
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Nicolas Mandri
New World School
of the Arts
Miami, Florida
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Krystina, Brandon, and Stefanie
Leibowitz
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Gulf Coast
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Wes Pritchett
Gulliver Academy
Pinecrest, Florida
West Point Military Academy
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Jenny Silver
Cypress Bay High School
Weston, Florida
Smith
College
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Gabriela Flores
Escuela Americana (El
Salvador).
San Salvador, El Salvador
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Stephanie Rivas
American Nicaraguan School
Manauga, Nicaragua
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Indira Rivas
American Nicaraguan School
Manauga, Nicaragua
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David Strahs
Bethesda Chevy Chase H.S
Bethesda, Maryland
University of Toronto
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Adam Lichtenstein
Nova High School
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
University of Florida
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Julie Rosa
Cooper City H. S.
Cooper City, Florida
Maryland
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Jonathan Schwartz
Coral Glades H. S.
Coral Springs, Florida
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Stephen Parra
Miami Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
New York University
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Small
classes:
4-9 students
Personalized
Attention
Outstanding
and
Qualified
Instructors
Classes
Grouped According to
Ability
Convenient Hours
Convenient
SAT (4.5 hours) tests available
Educational
Environment
Free Diagnostic
Test
Flexible
Tutoring
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Amanda Williams
Coral Reef Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
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Sarah & Cayce Wicks
Florida Christian School
Miami, Florida
Cayce Wicks
Wheaton College
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Cristie Enriquez
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
UF
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Stephanie Alfonso
St. Brendan's Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
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Linda Zhou
New World School
of the Arts
Miami, Florida
Washington University
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Phillipe Roger
Palmer Trinity
School
Miami, Florida
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Tori Fancher
Killian Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida |
Amanda Parra
Gulliver Prep
Pinecrest, Florida
Boston College
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Mario Ariza
Belen Senior H.
S.
Miami, Florida
Middlebury College
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Noel Lopez
School for Advance Studies
Miami, Florida |
Valerie Bourraine
South Ridge H. S.
Miami, Florida |
Liana Wilson
Killian Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida |
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Gary Lei
Gulliver Academy
Pinecrest, Florida |
Sasha Vaziri
Coral Reef Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida |
Ira Marcus
Gulliver Academy
Pinecrest, Florida
University
of Texas
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Veronica Alard
Westminster Christian School
Miami, Florida
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Felida Rodriguez
Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
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Sylvia Duluc-Silva
La Salle High School
Miami, Florida
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Tim Caffin
Palmetto Senior H.
S.
Pinecrest, Florida
FIU
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Jesse Vazquez
Belen Jesuit
Miami, Florida
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Susan Zisman
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
USF
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Stefano Rotati
Coral Reef
Senior
H.
S.
Miami, Florida
University of Miami
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Carly Orshan
Miami Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
University of Florida
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Gemma Morales
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
Loyola
Marymount University
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Erica Fabry
Coral Reef Senior H.
S.
Miami, Florida
UF
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Paola Llaneza
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
Emerson
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Ellie Herndan
Miami Palmetto Senior
H.
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Pinecrest, Florida
UCF
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Chloe Russo
New World School of the Arts
Miami, Florida
Emory
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Priscilla Escauriza
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
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Brittany Berrones
New World School of the Arts
Miami, Florida
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Rafael Naranjo
Lasalle School
Miami, Florida
Franklin College, Switzerland
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Andres Sommerfeld
Gulliver Prep
Pinecrest, Florida
NYU
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Alexandera Barr
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
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Mylin Ackerman
Palmer Trinity School
Miami. Florida
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Johanna Diaz
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
UM
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Desiree Montealegre
Lourdes Academy
Miami, Florida
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Ali and Payam Habib
Palmetto
Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
Ali Habib -
UM
Payam Habib
- FIU
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Teacher
Lindsey Clark-Ryan
with her student
Rachel Moldovan
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Sara Johnson
Coral Reef
Senior
H. S.
Miami, Florida
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Erica Hirschberg
Palmetto Senior
H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
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Kristen Susik
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest,
Florida
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Jacob Engel
Coral Reef Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
UF
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Roberto Bequillard
Christopher Columbus H. S.
Miami, Florida
Perdue
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Robert Garcia
Belen Jesuit High School
Miami, Florida
UF
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Mariana Blanco
Palmer Trinity School
Miami, Florida
University of
Colorado
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Brittany Panter
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
UF
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Jennifer Douek and Oscar
Correa
Killian Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
Jennifer
Douek -UCF
Oscar Correa -
FIU
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MICHAEL
ACOSTA Christopher
Columbus H. S.
Miami, Florida
University
of Miami |
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Nicholas Hart
Palmetto Senior H. S.
Pinecrest, Florida
University of
Colorado
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Raquel Decespedes
Coral Reef Senior H. S.
Miami, Florida
UCF
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Tanika and Kim Dierickx
Palmer Trinity
School
Miami, Florida
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Nicolas
Tamayo
St. Brandon High School
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Carly Orshan
Miami Palmetto Senior H.
S.
Pinecrest, Florida
UF
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Sean Katz
Hebrew Academy
UM |
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Members of the Archbishop
Carroll Baseball team
Miami, Florida
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The Burke Twins : Andrew
and Ryan
Westminster Christian
Miami, Florida
Burke Andrew
Franklin College, Switzerland
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