Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Alumna in the Spotlight: Ingrid Aguero

Current Occupation: EA SPORTS

Title: Video Game Artist

Your Academy at Coral Reef High School: Visual and Performing Arts (Art)

Your Favorite memory/activity about the Reef: Being on the Hockey Team with Mr. Menasche, eating lunch in the art room, hanging out with my cousin Amy.



After Graduation:
I attended the University of Central Florida, where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in animation and a psychology minor, then went to graduate school at UCF's FIEA video game program, where I earned a Master of Science in Interactive Entertainment. In 2008, I was hired as a 3D environment artist at EA Sports in Orlando, FL. I've worked on AAA titles such as Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, NFL Madden, and NBA Live. 

I enjoy traveling...my favorites being Alaska, Hawaii, and St. Marteen (visiting my cousin in Med School!). One of my highlights of visiting new places is finding the best places to eat, and this year I was finally able to visit California and eat some of their huge burritos everyone talks about. I'm also big on video games, particularly Call of Duty and wrecking people in Nuketown. When I'm not traveling, eating, or playing video games, I enjoy giving back by volunteering through EA where I've spent time drawing cartoons with pediatric patients and helped build gaming rooms for a domestic abuse shelter.


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iaguero


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Reunite with a Purpose! Registration will open January, 2013. Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

6 Items We're Raffling for the CRHS C/O 2003 Reunion

We're giving you more when you buy your Class of 2003 Reunion Tickets! We're getting ready for a great fund raiser on January 26, 2013 in Cutler Ridge where we look forward to welcoming friends, family, and neighbors in helping us make the CRHS C/O 2003 Reunion an affordable one. 

The most exciting part about this weekend is ticket sales will finally launch! Our event date is June 8, 2013 so those of you from out of town get your flights and confirm your hotel. When you buy your ticket you'll have the option to purchase your raffle entry. You'll be very interested in our raffle ticket prices so don't miss out!

Check out the 6 items you'll see when you purchase your ticket for a chance to enter and win! *Retail value is not the raffle ticket price. 

NOTE FOR THOSE NOT ATTENDING THE REUNION:
If you are interested to enter the raffle but will not be able to attend our event send an email to Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com, we'll work it out!




OFFICIAL MLB Baseball SIGNED by Logan Morrison of the Miami Marlins.
(You thought we were raffling off the man, didn't you? Admit it.) 

 
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$495 Retail Value Women's Pink Angel White Dial Invicta Watch! 


 


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$129.00 Retail Value Nike Vintage '76 Sunglasses!

 
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 $99.95 Retail Value Red SENA Zipbook iPad (First Generation) Case!

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$89.99 Retail Value Hello Kitty 5.1MP Digital Camera Kit with Photo Editing Software!

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Win 1 item out of 10 from our Assortment of Double Feature Classic Films on DVD!




Reunite with a Purpose! Registration will open January, 2013. Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Alumnus in the Spotlight: John V. Hinson Jr., MBA, CPA, CFE


Current Occupation: CPA/Forensic Accountant

Title: Senior Consultant in Ernst & Young’s Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services
practice.

Your Academy at Coral Reef High School: Performing Arts- Drama/Theatre

Your Favorite Memory/Activity about the Reef: Hanging out with the Drama clique,
Attending bible club during lunch, singing in the Gospel Choir, 1 big lunch break hour,
playing football (the short time that I did haha).



After Graduation: I attended Florida A&M University on a full academic scholarship where I majored in Accounting and Business Administration. While at FAMU, I completed a total of 5 internships at 2 Fortune 500 Companies and 2 Big 4 Accounting Firms. I also joined Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity to network and make lifelong friends. I graduated December 2009, Summa Cum Laude, with my Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. Upon graduation, I took a 9 month hiatus from life and studied and passed the Certified Public Accounting test in the first sitting. Upon
completion of the CPA, I moved to Atlanta Georgia and joined Ernst & Young’s Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services. Since then I have kept busy traveling the world for both personal and professional endeavors. I’ve been blessed to visit the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Canada, China, Mexico, and countless domestic locations. I recently took and passed the Certified Fraud Examiner test, which certifies me as a Forensic Accountant.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. And only in John fashion….I would like to leave you with a quote that a very inspirational figure in my life once told me “You gotta use what you got to get what you want”. So if that’s all you got, then you must not want much!!!!!!

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/johnhinsonjr


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Reunite with a Purpose! Registration will open January, 2013. Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Alumnus in the Spotlight: Hugo Arenas

Current Occupation: Full-time graduate student (Law School)

Your Academy at Coral Reef High School: Visual and Performing Arts (Piano)
 
Your Favorite Memory/Activity about the Reef: Performing during the holidays and playing monopoly with Matt, Dani, and Ingrid during Mr. Wheeler's AP Government class.  Close runner-up: skipping class to eat at Samurai or Chili's.
 
After graduation:
I attended Florida International University and graduated with a double major in Political Science and International Relations. I lived in Spain (Madrid) for a year, during which I was able to travel throughout Europe.  After undergrad I worked for two years with a Florida state court judge as her judicial assistant. 

In August 2010 I moved to New York City to attend law school at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.  In my first year of law school I was selected as a NYC Bar Association Diversity Fellow.  During my second year I worked in the Immigration Protection Unit of New York Legal Advise Group (NYLAG) and as a legal intern at Lambda Legal.  


I’ve become quite involved in student life at Cardozo and presently I am serving as the Student Bar Association President (student government).  I am currently finishing up my last year of law school and will remain in NYC to work at the firm of Carter Ledyard & Milburn after graduation.



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Reunite with a Purpose! Registration will open January, 2013. Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!

Saturday, January 5, 2013

The Coral Reef Class of 2003 Zumbathon® Event

Barracudas prepare to sweat for your cause!


Everyone has new years resolutions and no doubt being a stronger, healthier you in 2013 is one of them. On January 26, 2013 we're going to celebrate your resolutions and raise funds for Coral Reef High School and the class of 2003 reunion! Attend our Zumbathon® Event at 12 PM! We'll be giving away awesome gifts and prizes in addition to enjoying a great time with friends and family! Zumba® Fitness is fun exercise that makes you move, shake, and burn those holiday calories. The best part is, anyone can do it and no previous experience is necessary. 

What is a Zumbathon® Event ?
A Zumbathon® Event is a charity event hosted by a licensed Zumba® Instructor Network member specifically aimed at raising funds for recognized 501(c)(3) charitable  organizations or for other worthy causes.

What is Zumba® Fitness?
Zumba® Fitness is an aerobic dance exercise program that keeps everyone motivated by creating a party like atmosphere.It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™.  To learn more about Zumba® Fitness and to find a class near you visit www.Zumba.com.


What to wear: Teal and black if you have it (SEE AVAILABLE MERCHANDISE AT CHECK OUT)! Wear comfy workout clothes and shoes. 
Bring a water bottle!


 Items will only be available to attendees that register for a paid order or CLICK "SHOW OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS AND SELECT PAY OFFLINE TO LOCK YOUR ONLINE RATE AND PAY AT THE DOOR. To register online click here. Bonus! Use DISCOUNT CODE: Cuda2003 by 12 AM, JAN. 22 FOR YOUR DISCOUNT. 

Credit cards and cash will be accepted the day of the event at the door. 
For more information about Zumba® Fitness visit www.Zumba.com or email anais@zumbasori.com





Questions? Contact Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com or Anais@zumbasori.com. See you in 2013!

Reunite with a Purpose! Registration will open January, 2013. Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!





Florida Division of Consumer Services Registration #: CH37701


A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435- 7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Alumna in the Spotlight: Dominique Murphy

Current Occupation: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Title: Human Resources Manager
Your Academy at Coral Reef High School
Business & Finance Academy
Your Favorite Memory/Activity about the Reef
Barracuda Marching Band/Colorguard, African American Heritage Club parties in the cafeteria, College Tour trip, Grad Bash, FBLA trips/competitions.
After graduation:

After graduation, I started college at FIU but then transferred to FSU where I obtained my Bachelors in Management and Hospitality Administration. While at FSU, I joined several organizations such as Alpha Kappa Psi and Eta Sigma Delta to meet new people and prepare for my future. 

Through a Hospitality career at FSU, I interviewed and got hired with several companies but chose to work with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. My career brought me all the way out to Southern California where I have lived for the past 4 1/2 years. During my time here, I have traveled around the West Coast, picked up my current hobby of skating with the Orange County Roller Girls, and joined the Illustrious sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. My future goals are to obtain my Masters in either Business Administration or Human Resources, become a Human Resources Director within Hyatt, and to join the United States Air Force Reserves.

See you at the reunion!


Dominique Murphy
"You wouldn't worry so much about what people really thought of you if you knew just how seldom they do. - Unknown "


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Reunite with a Purpose! Registration will open 2013. Remaining proceeds from our class reunion will be donated to Coral Reef Senior High School. Questions? Contact the committee via email Barracuda@classof2003reunion.com. See you in 2013!