Est. 1950 · Home of the Cavaliers
forever a cavalier
From the U.S. Attorney General’s office to the Space Shuttle, from the NFL to network television — Gables alumni have left their mark on the world.
20+
NFL ALUMNI
2
NASA Astronauts
11+
MLB Alumni
1
Olympic Gold Medalist
Sports Alumni
Cavaliers Who Made It Pro
NFL · Running Back
Frank Gore
Class of 2001
16 NFL seasons, among the all-time leading rushers. A Cavalier legend who never forgot where he came from.
NFL · Super Bowl Champion
Jonathan Vilma
Class of 2000
Super Bowl champion with the New Orleans Saints. Pro Bowl linebacker and ESPN analyst.
NFL · 2x Super Bowl Champ
Gary Dunn
Class of 1972
Pittsburgh Steelers DT. Super Bowl XIII & XIV champion. Second-team All-Pro 1984.
MLB · World Series MVP
Mike Lowell
Class of 1992
4.0 GPA, Dade County Student-Athlete of the Year. 4x All-Star, 2x World Series champion, 2007 WS MVP.
MLB · 10 Seasons
Yonder Alonso
Class of 2005
10 MLB seasons with the Reds, Athletics, Indians, and others.
Olympics · Gold Medal
Gerald Tinker
Class of 1968
Olympic gold medal sprinter. Star of the FHSAA’s greatest team in Florida history — the 1967 Cavaliers.
Public Service, Politics & Space
Cavaliers Who Served the Nation
U.S. Attorney General
Janet Reno
Class of 1956
First female U.S. AG and second longest-serving in history. Captain of the Gables debate team.
NASA Astronaut
Winston E. Scott
Class of 1968
Two Space Shuttle missions, 19+ hours of spacewalks. One of the first Black students at CGHS. Retired Navy Captain.
U.S. Congressman
Steve Cohen
Gables Alum
U.S. Representative from Tennessee. One of several Cavaliers who went on to serve at the national level.
4-Star Admiral · CIA / NSA
Admiral Studeman
HOF Class of 2023
Former Deputy Director of the CIA and NSA Director. Served under Presidents Bush and Clinton.
Entertainment & Media
Cavaliers in the Spotlight
Television · CBS President
Nina Tassler
Class of 1975
President of CBS Entertainment. One of the most powerful executives in Hollywood television.
Media · HuffPost Founder
Roy Sekoff
Class of 1977
Founding editor of the Huffington Post. Pioneer of digital journalism and political media.
Music · 15 Million Albums
George Winston
Class of 1967
Jazz and new-age pianist. 15 million albums sold. One of the foremost instrumental composers of his generation.
Television · Actress
Gail Edwards
Class of 1966
Best known for Full House, Blossom, and It’s a Living. University of Miami grad cum laude.
Cavaliers Giving Back
Alumni Who Never Left Gables Behind
Food · Community
Jeff Rossman
Apocalypse BBQ
Chef and owner of Apocalypse BBQ — a beloved Coral Gables staple. A proud Cavalier who shows up for the school with donations, event sponsorships, and ongoing community support.
Health · Community
Ron Yacoub
Pinecrest Physical Therapy
Owner of Pinecrest Physical Therapy and a dedicated supporter of Friends of Gables High. Ron exemplifies the Cavalier spirit — successful in the community and invested in the next generation.
Arts · Leadership
Bertha Lowell
Gablette Director & Alumni Association President
Former Gablette officer who became Director in 1999. President of the Gablette Alumni Association and champion for the performing arts at Gables High.
Reunions & Events
Reconnect.
Relive.
Rekindle.
Friends of Gables High organizes reunions unlike any other. Tour the renovated campus, cheer on the Cavaliers, and reconnect with the people who made your Gables years unforgettable.
How It Works
01Reach out — Email info@friendsofgableshigh.org with your class year and what you’re envisioning.
02We plan — Our team handles venue, campus access, varsity game tickets, and all coordination.
03You celebrate — Reconnect with classmates, tour the renovated campus, and show your Cavalier pride.
Stay Connected
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Nominate for Hall of Fame
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Give Back
Invest in the next generation. Donate, join the board, or sponsor a classroom grant.
Once a Cavalier,
Always a Cavalier.
Your Gables story didn’t end at graduation. Come back, get involved, and help us make this school better than ever.