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Eleven juniors named 2023 Dan Leslie Bowden Fellows in the Humanities
Eleven Ransom Everglades rising seniors will undertake summer explorations in a variety of fields and at destinations across the globe with the support of 2023 Dan Leslie Bowden Fellowships in the Humanities. Christine Keedy Brown '24, Leah Croom '24, Emma Dvorkin '24, Daniela Gardiner '24, Trinity Haish '24, Camille Lugo '24, Skye McPhillips '24, Elisa Sotero '24, Julia Torto '24, Jude Yeo '24 and Mike Zoi '24 were named recipients of Bowden fellowships in late April after the most competitive selection process in the fellowships' seven-year history.Read More -
Serra wins two state championships in track and field
In just his second year competing in track and field, David "Chuli" Serra '24 won state titles in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at the Florida High School Athletic Association Outdoor State Finals in Jacksonville on May 19 – one of the best performances in RE track and field history – with dominant finishes in both events. A former soccer player, Serra finished the 1,600 in four minutes, 12.10 seconds, more than six seconds ahead of the second-place finisher, and he won the 3,200 with a time of 9:06.66, nearly seven seconds ahead of the silver medalist.Read More -
Student musician wins Silver Knight Award
Ian Barnett '23 was one of 15 students in Miami-Dade County to win a Silver Knight Award May 25 at the 65th annual event that honors academic excellence and commitment to service. Barnett, the music award recipient, earned recognition in part for a two-week course on the art of composition he created for and taught to young musicians. The Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald Silver Knight Awards ceremony at the James L. Knight Convention Center drew 750 nominees from more than 100 schools in South Florida.Read More -
Student works on display at end-of-year visual art show
Student works in ceramics, painting, architecture, photography, etching and drawing were featured at an end-of-year Upper School Art Show that stretched from the Solomon Gallery to the Bowden library in late May. Faculty members Astrid Dalins, Jorge Guzman and Matt Stock guided RE's students throughout the year and assembled the works for the show, which was open to visitors before and after commencement on May 19.Read More -
Students release end-of-year publications
Students released end-of-year art and literary publications featuring student works. The literary magazines Inklings (upper school) and Little Inklings offered anthologies of students' poetry, prose, photography and artwork. The art magazine PEEL showcased student' art and photos. Throughout the year, student journalists contribute to The Catalyst newspaper and the Conscience science journal.Read More -
Eighth grader wins REEF tournament
RE middle schooler Tyler Grossfeld ’27 caught a 17.2-lb. dolphin during the 11th annual Ransom Everglades Epic Fishing (REEF) tournament on May 6, winning the prize for heaviest dolphin and the junior angler title while also helping propel his team’s boat – Gigi – into first place in the team competition for heaviest three dolphin. Photo GalleriesRead More -
Seniors win national title in rowing
Kathryn Serra '23 and Florine Lijesen '23 won a national title in the girls' varsity double in the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Championship Regatta May 26-27 in Oak Ridge, Tenn., continuing a season of dominance and giving Ransom Everglades one of its biggest victories ever in the sport. The prestigious championship regatta drew 414 entries and 137 teams from across the nation.Read More -
Eighth graders enjoy a spirited send-up
The eighth-grade class that entered RE during the height of the pandemic – many meeting one another via laptop screens – took seats on the Lewis Family Auditorium stage to celebrate their successful advancement through the middle school and look forward to their next great joint adventure: RE’s upper school. During the annual Eighth-Grade Send-up on May 26, some members of the RE Class of 2027 received awards, several participated in performances and all heard their names announced during a roll call at the event’s conclusion. Photo GalleryRead More -
Celebration and reflection at RE's 120th Commencement
The 120th Commencement at Ransom Everglades offered a time for celebration and reflection. The May 19 event at the Lewis Family Auditorium recognized the graduating Class of 2023: “154 of the most talented and amazing young people anywhere on the planet,” in the words of board chair Jonathan Fitzpatrick P’20 ’23. It also honored professor and author Christina Proenza-Coles ’88, the winner of the 2023 Founders’ Alumni Award for Distinguished Service to the Community.Read More
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RE honors more than two dozen current students and founding alumna
Ransom Everglades bestowed special academic awards on more than two dozen 9-11th graders and recognized the second recipient of the 2023 Head of School's Award, Jourdan Moore Houston '62, at the second Upper School Awards Ceremony May 23 in the Lewis Family Auditorium. Interim Head of School Rachel Rodriguez opened the event by welcoming students, and also lauded Moore Houston for her commitment to RE since her days as a founding member of the Everglades School for Girls.Read More -
The New Raider Nation Has Arrived
Read MoreThe new Raider Nation has arrived! More than 1,500 Ransom Everglades students and alumni voted in late April for a new Raider logo, jointly choosing a striking and sleek silhouette that makes one thing clear: in the RE community, everyone can be a Raider. Check out this short video to see how the new Raider looks on James Brown-Urmeneta '24, Alexandra Leiser '25, Varun Raju '24, Kiera Rampersad '25, Santiago Sauceda '24 and Adaya Yang '25.
New Raider gear will be available soon.
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Senior Send-off begins countdown to commencement
The Class of 2023 began the countdown to commencement with the traditional bricklaying, words of wisdom and encouragement from class salutatorian Theodore Ma '23 and a party in the gymnasium during the annual Baccalaureate/Senior Send-off. The event on May 13 also included a performance of "The Climb" by Natasha Rodriguez ’23, who dedicated the song to her classmates, and recognition of "legacy" seniors – those with RE alumni parents. Photo GalleryRead More -
A joyful conclusion to a great year for MS band and vocal ensemble
Ransom Everglades middle school band and vocal ensemble students exuded joy down to their colorful socks – they were told they could forego the usual black socks in favor of more spirited versions – at their final concert of the 2022-23 school year, “Let’s Make Some Joyful Noise!” The concert on May 11 at Swenson Hall illustrated not only the students’ progress as musicians and singers, but also the fun they have had participating in the middle school music program.Read More
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Therapy dogs pay a visit to RE
Ransom Everglades upper school students enjoyed engaging with lovable certified therapy dogs midway through the AP examination period. Students thronged to the school's wellness tents during the mid-day break on June 8 to meet the friendly dogs from Heel 2 Heal, a South Florida non-profit agency. Grace Burke '24, the vice president of the Student Wellness Board and Council, arranged for the visit as a means of providing students a respite from the rigors of exams. Students petted, hugged and photographed the dogs.Read More -
RE honors dozens of parent volunteers
Nicole Murray received 2022-23 Volunteer of the Year recognition from Ransom Everglades as the school honored dozens of parent volunteers and welcomed the new Ransom Everglades Parents' Association Executive Committee into office. Interim Head of School Rachel Rodriguez offered special thanks to outgoing REPA President Javier Lugo and The Fund for RE Chairs Eleanor and Chris Barnett as she lauded more than 80 parents at the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove May 2 for sharing their time and talents for the benefit of Ransom Everglades.Read More
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Academic team's big weekend includes third in National History Bowl
Read MoreMembers of RE's Academic Team scored more than 20 top-10 finishes in a variety of national academic competitions in Arlington, Va., April 27-30. The most notable successes: RE's team of Leo Fein '23, Daniel Figueroa '24, Parker Jelke '27, Jonathan Pollak '23, Isabel Chong '24 and Mikey Zoi '24 won third place for the second straight year in the National History Bowl as the JV team of Chase Dubovy '25, Jaz Puri '28, Jacob Aronow '26, Charlie Reizenstein '26 and Nicholas Juhasz '26 finished in ninth place in the JV bowl. Fein also won fifth place in the varsity National History Bee as Jelke claimed fourth in the JV National History Bee. -
Brown-Urmeneta '24 elected to SGA presidency
Upper school students elected James Brown-Urmeneta '24 as the new president of the Student Government Association, choosing him to replace departing president Loriz Arencibia '23. A member of the crew team, Portuguese and Lusophone Club and Health Information Project (HIP), Brown-Urmeneta promised classmates he would be an active listener, extension of their ideas and bridge between students and the school administration.Read More -
RE announces 2023 Commencement speaker: Tara Narula ’93
Read MoreIn the 30 years since she graduated from Ransom Everglades, Tara Narula ’93 has founded a juice company, worked as a medical correspondent on two major networks, won an Emmy Award and earned an associate professorship – and she currently works as a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. It is for her diverse contributions and service to medicine and society that she was selected as the 2023 Commencement speaker, Ransom Everglades announced on May 2. -
Class of 2023 heading to 83 colleges in 23 states and seven countries
[Updated May 16, 2023]: RE’s Class of 2023 will be matriculating at 83 colleges and universities in 23 states and seven countries in 2023-24. Ransom Everglades seniors not only will attend traditionally sought-after schools – including all of the Ivies, MIT and Stanford – they also will matriculate at highly selective liberal arts colleges, acclaimed research institutions, extremely competitive drama/music schools, highly regarded international institutions and universities with renowned specialty programs.Read More -
Dancers conclude 2022-23 season with REplay showcase
More than 85 middle school student dancers and 11 members of the RE Dance Team showed off a range of dance styles – from ballet to tap to hip-hop – at the All-School Spring Dance Showcase: REplay on April 27 at Swenson Hall. Under the direction of dance teacher Desiree Masucci and guest choreographer Tess Guidry, the students performed more than 35 pieces, all designed around the theme of nostalgia.Read More
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Upcoming Events
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Class of 2024 Workshops
The College Counseling Office will be hosting three workshops on June 5 from 12-3 p.m. in Posner Lecture Hall. We will offer a workshop on creating your Common Application, we will offer a resume workshop, and we will offer a workshop for those interested in applying to international colleges and universities.STEM Posner Lecture Hall
Middle School
2045 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 250 6850
Upper School
3575 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133Phone: 305 460 8800
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.