The Riviera Press
Issue 5: Week of December 7-11
Honoring Mrs. Davis
This past week, our beloved teacher Mrs. Francine Davis passed away peacefully with her family at her side. A legend in her field, she taught English in Miami for 50 years. The entire Riviera community and beyond have felt devastated by this loss because Mrs. Davis left an impact on every single student she taught. She embodied the qualities of kindness, humor, intelligence, thoughtfulness, and love. She inspired me and countless others with her theatrical approach to teaching where she brought the stories to life. She directed Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and The Crucible in the classroom; she dressed as a flapper girl when we read The Great Gatsby; and she taught her grammatical lessons from Links with a lively passion. Every day in Mrs. Davis' class brought a new adventure. Her Frangents and "Oh, Fran!" moments were truly iconic and will be remembered by generations of adoring students. It is no wonder she was consistently featured in every Senior Skit since her first year at Riviera!
Although this is just a start, Riviera has already enumerated several ways in which Mrs. Davis' legacy will be honored. In addition to creating a dedication of the yearbook to Mrs. Davis, a tribute to her time at Riviera, the administration has decided to place a beautiful placard by the memorial tree on our campus. Lastly, the school has created an award for students in Mrs. Davis' name. While her absence has left a hole in our hearts, and our grieving process will take time, Fran Davis left an indelible mark on our lives, and she will never be forgotten.
Riley Simon, '21
Spanish Honor Society Spreading Holiday Joy
Genesis Rodriguez, '22 and Angelique Francis, '22
Senior Sports Spotlight: Luis Angarita
Isabella Franchi, '22
Inside the Art Studio
Valentina Sanchez Brunetta, '22 and Antonia de Castro, '22
Alfie Wolfe
Manny Abrante
Mateo Ceballo De La Torre
Victoria Deutsch
Valentina Gomez
Her entry demonstrates meticulous blending with markers and an excellent show of movement.
Valentina Sanchez Brunetta
NHS Tutoring Service
Riviera Preparatory School
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