State enforces class size amendment Monday, October 11, 2010 By by Stefany Gomez/co-Editor-in-Chief full story  Florida’s class size amendment dates back to 2002, when it was added to the state’s Constitution. According to Ms. Nery Fins, assistant principal for curriculum, this amendment requires that all the c

Limelight Monday, October 11, 2010 By by Marina Loiaocono/Staff Reporter full story  Among the dozens upon dozens of unique clubs and organizations that Felix Varela Senior High has, the NJROTC program is as valuable as any other. This program has an intricate organization of students

Students mourn the loss of a fellow Viper Monday, October 11, 2010 By by Amanda Di Lella and Ana Jimenez/Staff Reporters full story  Most of us would agree that we rarely stop to appreciate the beauty of life on a daily basis or the lasting impacts we have on the lives of the ones who love us. We go about our days stressing the imp

New year, new teachers: school welcomes fresh faces Monday, October 11, 2010 By by Pattrik Simmons/Copy Editor full story  As Varela enters its eleventh year of excellence, there are novelties left, right and center. From new traditions to new rules to new students, the changes have taken some time to get used to.

Three lives saved in fifteen minutes: Carlos gives blood Monday, October 11, 2010 By Three lives saved in fifteen minutes: Carlos gives blood/Staff Reporter full story  It’s that time of year again: the buses are lined up, the HOSA kids are wearing red, and the infamous black table rallying for participants has reappeared at lunch. That’s right, it’s time to give blo

Behind the uniform: NJROTC are heroes in the making Monday, October 11, 2010 By By Andrew Tomlinson/Staff Reporter full story  Many students believe that the JROTC program is a recruitment course for the Armed Forces. In actuality, the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is a Navy funded program that teaches young men

Fans cheer for lights, amps and rock and roll Monday, October 11, 2010 By by Danny Galvez/Staff Reporter full story  It was a fierce battle of wits, guitars and lyrics as Varela’s Battle of the Bands took place on Thursday, Sept. 23. Despite a decline in turnout since last year’s performance, there were still enough

[ArticleImageHyperLink] School board revamps all school hours Monday, October 11, 2010 By by Stefany Gomez/co-Editor-in-Chief full story  School resumes and unlike the previous year it brings a new time schedule for schools in Miami-Dade, Broward and the Keys, and Felix Varela is one of the many schools affected. School bells will be ri