The Miami Herald from Miami, Florida • 162

6 THE HERALD SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 1998 mb Enthusiasm marks opening days at Krop High By USETTE GARCIA Herald Writer So new that the American flag has yet to be raised out front Michael Krop High School got off to a shining start in its first week newest high school long-awaited to help overcrowded schools in Northeast Dade features a ton of newfangled programs from the STAR (Students Training in the Arts Repertory) magnet program to that mimic the curriculum at a liberal arts college And although the school clocks have had to be reset each day thanks to ongoing construction all enrolled only ninth-and lOth-graders for now found their way on time to the campus at 1410 County Line Rd And they made it to the right classes in an orderly fashion from the first day said Principal Enid Weisman just trying to open the doors right Weisman said started more complete than any other school in Miami-Dade County Guarded by barbed wire to the north and tucked away behind dead-end roads along the county line Krop promises to Miami-Dade by intend to become an educational model for the rest of the Weisman said up the school into different areas where students can really focus on their Lightning is its logo Lacking the upper grades to make up a varsity football team the Junior Varsity has its first chance to strike Sept 16 in a home game at North Miami Stadium 2555 NE 151st St around the comer from North Campus Sod is still being laid on its own expansive practice field at the school SHARING OPINIONS: Principal Enid Weisman solicits feedback from students on how the first week of school is going RANDY BAZEMORE Herald Staff intend to become an educational model for the rest of the Weisman says Student government campaigns start Tuesday as well Candidates have two days to campaign before the vote Thursday Winners will be announced Friday Some can barely wait you be in the magnet and student council and a 13-year-old freshman Nykeah Cohen asked Weisman Besides the distinctive address and seedling grass Krop boasts touches that make the school feel like home Paper lightning bolt cutouts bearing each name were taped to the window to welcome them new desks No gum underneath them No said Cohen Booster paraphernalia such as hand-held foam lightning bolts are stocked but has yet to go on sale said Activities Director Gersie Arnold although kids are already starting to get giddy with school spirit Cheerleaders were recruited from temporary home base at a middle school last May and now tryouts have begun lilliilliiillBlWl Friday question is: Can Weisman shot back The principal says she stops in on a class each day to find out what the kids are thinking Freshman Brian Estes 14 thinks his school is great said Estes organized My teachers are real nice saU ft Experience For advertising rates and information contact your Herald Advertising Representative or call 376-2780 exL2690 671-6300 Don't Waste Time Money on Amateur Mechanics! AAA's ASE Certified Technician Are Specialists In Converting Conventional R-1 2 AC Systems to CFC Free R-1 34a VALUABU COUPON I VALUABLE COUPON i FREE evaporators i AC CHECK UP jj 10 Off Wrtw Coion Exptrw 10298 WThn Coupon Expires 10290 VALUABLE COUPON 1 VALUABLE COUPON ---1 pLASTJC radiators 1 1 REPAIRED I $4 COO Domestic I I FROM 09 Can I SpecWg 653-2633 000s She Herat Coupon Expires 10298 WThnCougo Expires 10298 UK ifit and We Accept Extended Warranties North Miami Beach 15570 Dixie Hwy 305-947-3501 1 MWMnrrmi Wr Honor rf '-nrT'patiftvs MVP94irmrnis.