Tag: Student Profile

New World Student Who Lost Vision In Left Eye Wins $25,000 Scholarship

For as long as he can remember, Nelson Brito’s life has revolved around art and the freedom it affords him. Through his passion, the New...

After Two ACL Surgeries, Sophomore Center Finally Healthy And Making An Impact

It was a feeling center Deidra Harris knew all too well. While attempting to grab a rebound during a summer tournament just before her...

Weightlifter Attempts To Snatch Victory At The International University World Championships In Poland

Joseph Garcia’s life revolves around being a well-oiled machine. Each morning, as he makes his way to Crossfit Muscle Farm, a small, dimly-lit gym...

Blind Grammy Award-Winning Student Touring Through Latin America

Humberto Molero lives a double life. He is a music business student at Wolfson Campus and a drummer for SanLuis, a Venezuelan-based band currently on...

He Used To Sell T-Shirts From His 1999 Ford—Now This Meek Center Student Has His Own Store

Everyone wears T-shirts. Eric Wooden aims to make people look cool in them. Wooden, 29, is the founder of The Cool Miami, a clothing brand...

Most People Buy Cars—This Wolfson Campus Student Builds Them

Juan Daniel Luna Jose dreams of cars. The 19-year-old freshman spends more than 18 hours a week designing a Formula Society of Automotive Engineers...

Once Destined To Play At UM, DJ Russell Tries To Rebound With Sharks

A YouTube video from 2011 depicts DJ Russell’s dominance on the basketball court. The blue chip prospect towers over his opponents, blocking shots and...

‘Speed Demon’ Breaks National Record At Double Dutch Championship

For Chris Rosario, watching a jump-rope show at his elementary school for the first time was like watching fireworks. “The show made my jaw...

Young Artist Brings Diversity To Her Art

Adriana De La Torre uses her artistic talent to bring awareness to social issues. De La Torre is a June graduate of the New World...

Student Uses Karate To Shape His Life

As a shy six-year-old, David Bavaresco left his first karate class in Venezuela in tears. His grandfather, Eduardo Bavaresco, predicted that karate wouldn’t be...

Recent NWSA Graduate Receives Presidential Scholar Award

New World School of the Arts 2017 graduate Adriana de la Torre will travel to Washington D.C. to receive the U.S. Presidential Scholar in...

Sanchez Poised To Help Sharks Off The Bench

Two years ago point guard Victor Sanchez tried out for the Miami Dade College basketball team but he was ineligible because he was taking...