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Middle school band students share the spotlight at the Fall REcital
Middle school band students shared the spotlight during an interactive Fall REcital, a lively evening performance that took place at various venues across the Everglades Campus. The non-traditional concert began in Swenson Hall, where parents sat alongside their sixth-grade band students as Interim Director of Arts Cathi Leibinger both directed the novice students in simple "performances" while also sharing her approach in the classroom.Read More
Performances continued with the more experienced seventh- and eighth-grade students: after a trio of solos by Alex Lombard ’29 (flute), Yifan Shen ’30 (Alto sax) and Eitan Carrasco ’29 (tuba) on the auditorium stage, students participated in solo and ensemble performances in four classrooms and the Braman Media Center. Photo Gallery -
Ransom Everglades ranked one of the top schools in the world
Ransom Everglades was named one of the top schools in the world in 2024 by two respected school analysts. The only school in Florida to make either list, RE ranks among the top 10 private schools in the North America and among the top 100 in the world according to Spear's 2024 School Index. The School Index by Carfax Education ranked RE among the top 20 in North America and top 150 in the world.Read More
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Class of 2025 Bowden fellows share their research during an upper school assembly
The Class of 2025 Dan Leslie Bowden Fellows in the Humanities – Adrian Jagodzinski '25, Jordan James '25, Kenzie Kaplan '25, Beatriz Lindemann '25, Lucas Lippey '25, Ethan Sullivan '25 and Sindhu Talluri '25 – shared details of their summer projects with their upper school peers during assembly on October 8. Associate Head of School John A. King Jr., who directs the Bowden fellowship program, acknowledged the students' hard work and excellent projects. Named for the legendary educator Dan Leslie Bowden, the fellowships provide students with funding and support for humanities research around the globe.Read More -
Ten RE students selected for district honor bands
Ten Ransom Everglades band students were selected for the Florida Bandmasters Association District Middle School and High School Honor Bands, earning the opportunity to perform in ensembles with outstanding band students from other local schools. Each ensemble performed after just nine hours of rehearsal at the Oct. 5-6 Honor Band Concert at Gulliver Middle School with the support of RE Upper School Band Director Jon Hamm and Middle School Band Director Cathi Leibinger.Read More -
Three inducted into the Ransom Everglades Athletic Hall of Fame
Read MoreOn the eve of Homecoming 2024, Ransom Everglades welcomed three extraordinary athletes – Fritz Alders '74 (soccer), Bill Holly '86 (football) and Debbie Ajagbe '17 (track and field) – into the RE Athletic Hall of Fame with warm tributes and a spirited celebration at the Pagoda. All were introduced by current hall of famers: Alders by soccer coach Jim Beverley '62. Holly by former football star Matt Rose '86; and Ajagbe by track and field coach Mike Becker, inducted to the hall of fame last year. Photo Gallery Video -
RE's middle school celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
Ransom Everglades celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with a student presentation, Chinese arts and crafts, performers from Beijing Normal University, and traditional fare prepared by SAGE Dining. The festival, which took place during the mid-day break on Sept. 17, allowed students to immerse themselves in the rhythms, colors, cuisine and traditions that surround the Chinese harvest moon festival.Read More -
Honor societies welcome dozens of RE students
More than 200 upper school students were inducted into one or more national honor societies during a week of induction ceremonies at the upper school. Current members and society advisors welcomed the newest members during the ceremonies the week of September 9. In all, the Mu Alpha Theta (math), science, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese societies recognized more than 360 inductees (many were inducted into multiple societies) from Ransom Everglades.Read More -
Nearly 40 RE students earn National Merit recognition
Seventeen Ransom Everglades students were named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition: Andrew Gedde '25, Jack He '25, Carlos Horcasitas '25, Hudson Kaplan '25, Alexandra Leiser '25, Paloma Lopes '25, Tian Luan '25, Dieter Manstein '25, David Martinez '25, Victoria Pinilla '25, Max Salomon '25, Kayra Serpenguzel '25, Ethan Sullivan '25, Solon Sun '25, Sindhu Talluri '25, Ethan Thomas '25 and Catherine Zhou '25.Read More -
RE honors senior inductees to the Cum Laude Society, the top 10 percent of the class
Ransom Everglades announced the Class of 2025 Cum Laude Society inductees, students in the top 10 percent of the senior class: Mia Bouyoucef '25, Mia Campbell '25, Jonah Fishman '25, Andrew Gedde '25, Jack He '25, Carlos Horcasitas '25, Sirja Joeveer '25, Hudson Kaplan '25, Paloma Lopes '25, David Martinez '25, Michael Mederos '25, Daniel Mendelson '25, Max Salomon '25, Ethan Sullivan '25, Solon Sun '25 and Ethan Thomas '25.Read More -
Celebrating Our Evolving Curriculum: Excellence, Choice and Wellbeing
We are excited to share some dynamic curriculum changes and enhancements for the 2024-25 school year that demonstrate our commitment to a student experience that fosters academic excellence, provides choice and emphasizes wellbeing.Read More -
RE Spanish students travel to Salamanca for a cultural immersion
Read MoreThis past June, nine rising ninth-grade students embarked on an unforgettable immersion study abroad experience in Salamanca, Spain. Known for its historic charm, Salamanca is home to the Universidad de Salamanca, the oldest European university, and the iconic golden Villamayor Stone buildings. With over 25,000 students drawn to Salamanca each year, the city and region do not disappoint. -
Five RE students compete in international geography bee in Vienna
Read MoreUpper school academic team captain Jacob Aronow '26 and academic team members Charlie Reizenstein ’26, Evan Powe ’29, Emma Hall ’30 and Rohan Harihara ’30 were among more than 300 of the world’s top geography students who competed this summer at the International Geography Championships July 14-20 in Vienna, Austria. -
Senior finishes sixth at International Research Olympiad
Ethan Sullivan ’25 finished sixth in the first annual International Research Olympiad, an event that featured three intense examinations and included more than 1,000 participants from 45 countries. Finishing in the top 1 percent of competitors, he displayed the ability to think critically and interpret research, and shared the awards podium with students from Phillips Exeter Academy, Bergen County Academies, Shri Ram Global School (India), Lakeside School and Raffles Institution (Singapore).Read More -
Ransom Everglades Welcomes New Co-Executive Director of College Counseling
Read MoreIn a move designed to further strengthen Ransom Everglades’ college counseling office, RE announced the appointment this past summer of Jordan Shapiro as Co-Executive Director of College Counseling to serve as a partner with Co-Executive Director of College Counseling Jason Locke. Shapiro arrived at RE from Northeastern University in Boston, where he had served as Director of Admissions Engagement and Associate Director. -
RE offers first annual Summer Institute for Teachers at the upper school
Ransom Everglades launched its first annual Summer Institute for Teachers in June, welcoming faculty, administrators and private tutors for two days of seminars led by RE faculty at the upper school. The small-group sessions were designed to help attendees elevate their educational impact by connecting, collaborating and creating with fellow educators.Read More -
Ten student-athletes earn first-team all-county honors
Ten Ransom Everglades spring sport athletes – including five lacrosse players – earned first-team all-county honors in the annual report compiled by the Miami Herald; more than five dozen RE athletes won some level of recognition in the ratings released throughout the month of June. Link to Herald reportRead More -
Junior leads RE with fifth place at speech and debate nationals
Claudia Colina ‘25 placed fifth in the nation in Dramatic Interpretation at the 2024 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 16-21, as Francesca Lopez ‘24 won recognition for her fourth straight nationals appearance and Eduardo Michelsen '25, Daniela Garcia '26, Miranda Silva '26 and Hannah Risin '25 reached the final rounds.Read More -
RE board bids farewell to alumni award winner, welcomes five new trustees
School leaders welcomed four new trustees – Bill Bermont ’93, Jorge A. Gross Jr. ’97, Kristen McMahon and Camilo Miguel Jr. – and one returning trustee – Albert E. Dotson Jr. – to the 2024-25 Ransom Everglades Board of Trustees on July 1, 2024. Their arrival coincided with the departure of 2024 Head of School’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Service to the School recipient Rudy Prio Touzet ’76, who stepped down from the board after 15 years of service, and conclusion of the two-year term of Jonathan Fitzpatrick as board chair.Read More -
Two RE artists win national recognition in 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Read MoreRenee Fonseca '25 and Eve Zhou '24 received national gold medals in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards annual competition that attracted more than 340,000 submissions from around the nation. Fonseca was recognized for her ceramic piece, "Falling Apart at the Seams," and Zhou won for "Miracles" in the Personal Essay/Memoir category. Both received Gold Keys in the regional competition and are eligible for national exhibitions, publication and scholarship opportunities. -
RE honors newest faculty emeriti Greg Siegler and Henry Stavisky '85
Ransom Everglades’ professional community celebrated the storied careers of retiring faculty members Greg Siegler, who is departing after 37 years, and Henry Stavisky ’85, who is retiring after 25, during an emotional end-of-year ceremony at the Lewis Family Auditorium on June 7 that included other awards and recognitions. Colleagues lauded the two legendary mathematics and computer science teachers for their extraordinary contributions in the classroom and throughout the school community.Read More
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Upcoming Events
List of 4 events.
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China Student Trip Virtual Information Night
Join us on October 22 at 7 p.m. for a virtual information session about the Upper School Chinese Trip to Shanghai, Yangzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan, China, scheduled for February 12-22, 2025! This trip has limited space and is open to current 11th and 12th graders taking Chinese or interested in learning the Chinese language, culture, history, economy, etc. During the information session, we will discuss the details of this cultural and language immersion trip including a description of the cities, the main activities, the selection process, and other logistical arrangements.
Please email Ms. Xiaohong Teng for details.Virtual -
REPA Arts Meeting
For more information, please contact JJ Hansen (hansenjj@gmail.com).La Brisa Boardroom -
Puerto Rico Trip for Eighth Graders Taking Spanish, Virtual Meeting
We will host a virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, October 23, at 7 p.m. for the April 2-6, 2025, Puerto Rico trip for eighth graders taking Spanish. Please click here to join the virtual meeting.Eighth-grade students currently enrolled in a Spanish class can choose to enjoy a full immersion in the Spanish language and Puerto Rican culture. Besides enjoying food and cultural activities in the city center, they will also swim in one of the few bioluminescent lagoons in the world, hike the beautiful trails of El Yunque, and dance to salsa in San Juan. The trip can accommodate 50 students this year. If there are extra spots available, they will be open to seventh graders taking Spanish. Click here for a tentative itinerary that you can look over and discuss with your child.Virtual
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Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.