Gulliver Schools
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| School type | Private, Independent |
| Religious affiliation | non-denominational |
| Opened | 1975 |
| Location | Coral Gables, Florida, USA |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Campus surroundings | Suburban |
| School Mascot | Raider |
| School colors | Royal Blue and White (alternate uniforms in Black) |
| Athletic Rival | Ransom Everglades |
Gulliver Schools is a group of private co-educational schools. Its management offices are in Coral Gables, Florida.[1] Its campuses are across Miami-Dade County.[2]
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[edit] Campuses
Campuses operated by Gulliver schools include:
- Gulliver South Miami Campus (K-4) - South Miami[3]
- Gulliver Pinecrest Middle School Campus (6-8) - Pinecrest[4]
- Gulliver Academy (PreK-8) - Coral Gables[5]
- Gulliver Preparatory Campus (9-12) - Pinecrest[6]
- Gulliver Pinecrest Preparatory Campus (9-12) - Olympia Heights CDP (opened 1996)[7][8]
[edit] School's History and philosophy
Gulliver Academy was established in 1926 and by Arthur Gulliver in Miami’s residential Coconut Grove section. After purchasing the school, Marian Krutulis moved the school to South Dade, an area that would soon undergo a major population explosion. Centered in Coral Gables, there are now five campuses today, each serving a specific age group or targeting a particular student interest or need. Gulliver Preparatory School, opened in 1975, serves students in grade nine through grade twelve and is located nearby in what came to be known as the Village of Pinecrest.
[edit] School's mission statement and beliefs
The stated mission of Gulliver Schools, primary through secondary, is to provide a superior college-preparatory education to students whose needs encompass a wide range of natural abilities.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Sylvia Fowles, Professional Basketball Player WNBA Chicago Sky
- Enrique Iglesias, Singer and Musician
- Julio Iglesias, Jr., Singer and Musician
- Blake Ross, co-creator, Mozilla Firefox
- Sean Taylor, Late Professional Football Player, Washington Redskins
- Buck Ortega, Professional Football Player
Juan Fernandez, Tennis Star
[edit] Athletics
Gulliver Preparatory's sports program consists of thirty-five teams, supported by two cheerleading squads. Over the years, Gulliver's teams have won district, regional, sectional, state runner-up and state championships, as well as numerous conference championships.
Gulliver competes in the 3A classification. The Miami Herald awarded Gulliver the All Sports Award for having the top program for small schools in Miami-Dade County, and the Florida High School Activities Association ranked Gulliver Schools 2nd in the state in the 2A and 3A classifications dependent upon sport.
The men's cross-country team became the first team to win back to back state titles in Miami-Dade County. This effort was surpassed by Belen Jesuit when they claimed the 2006, 2007 and 2008 titles.
The men's soccer team won the 2A state championship in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2006.
The football team was led to a 2A state championship on 2000-2001 by Sean Taylor. In 2008, they went to the 2A state championship once again where they lost to The Bolles School.
The girl's water polo team has won 8 consecutive state championships (2001-2008). They lost to Ransom Everglades in 2009, breaking their 8 year streak
During the 2007-2008 season the Varsity Men's Tennis team was successful in claiming the state title.
The football field was renamed Sean Taylor Memorial Field on September 5, 2009.
[edit] References
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This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate. (September 2009) |
- ^ "About Our Campuses." Gulliver Schools. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
- ^ "General Map." Gulliver Schools. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Gulliver South Miami Campus." Gulliver Schools. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Gulliver Pinecrest Middle School Campus." Gulliver Schools. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Gulliver Academy." Gulliver Schools. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Gulliver Preparatory Campus." Gulliver Schools. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Olympia Heights CDP, Florida." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
- ^ "Gulliver Pinecrest Prep Campus." Gulliver Schools. Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
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