Felix Varela High School
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| Established | August 2000 |
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| Type | Public Secondary |
| Principal | Connie Navarro |
| Students | 3,397 students |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Miami, Florida, USA |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Hunter Green, Black and Silver |
| Mascot | Viper |
| Average Class Size | 35 |
| Founding Principal | Millie Fornell |
| Website | Felix Varela High School |
Felix Varela Senior High Schoolis a secondary school located at 15255 SW 96th St (Viper Way) in Miami, Florida. Varela serves portions of Kendall, an unincorporated area outside of Miami; its current principal is Connie Navarro.
Varela was built as an overcrowding relief school for G. Holmes Braddock High School and Miami Sunset High School; construction began in 1998 but due to several delays during construction (mainly concerning funding and local area politics) the school's opening was pushed back several times. Varela finally opened to students fall of 2000.
The school was named for Father Félix Varela (November 20, 1788-February 27, 1853), a Cuban Roman Catholic Priest, human rights advocate, teacher, and an admired figure throughout the Cuban American exile community.
The school opened its doors to approximately 2,000 ninth and tenth graders (classes of 2003 and 2004) on August 28, 2000. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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[edit] Marching Band
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With the change in band directors, the Felix Varela Marching Band of Mystery has turned out to a good season for 2007-2008. Placing 1st place in class 2A in the Hialeah Showcase of Champions the The Felix Varela Marching Band of Mystery qualified for states in Tampa, Florida.
[edit] Athletics
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The varsity sports program began with the 2001-2002 school year alongside its first junior class. Felix Varela High's athletic rivals include G. Holmes Braddock High School, Miami Sunset High School and John A. Ferguson High School.
Championships
Boy’s Varsity Soccer Team:
- 2008 National Champions[1]
- 2008 FHSAA Class 6A State Champions by defeating Weston Cypress Bay 1-1 (4-1 PK). (Back-to-Back State Champions)[2]
- 2007 FHSAA Class 6A State Champions by defeating Wellington High School 2-1. (This is the school’s first state championship throughout its six-year history in varsity sports)[3]
Cheerleading: 2008 Grand National Champions
Dance: 2008 National Champions
Boy’s Varsity Football Team:
[edit] References
- ^ "Varela boys nation's best" Miami Herald
- ^ "Varela's extra effort adds up to 2nd title in a row" Miami Herald
- ^ "Varela coach has the right fit" Miami Herald
- ^ "District 15-6A Capsules" Miami Herald
