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.

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20+

NFL ALUMNI

2

NASA Astronauts

11+

MLB Alumni

1

Olympic Gold Medalist

Business & Entrepreneurship

Cavaliers Who Built Something Great

Retail · Build-A-Bear Founder

Maxine Clark

Class of 1970

Founded Build-A-Bear Workshop in 1997, growing it into a beloved global brand with 400+ stores worldwide. Former President of Famous-Barr and VP at Venture Stores.

Design · TUUCI Founder & CEO

Dougan Clarke

Gables Alum

Founder and CEO of TUUCI (The Ultimate Umbrella Company Inc.), the world-renowned Miami-based designer of luxury shade structures. Built a globally recognized brand from South Florida.

Real Estate · Neology Life

Lissette Calderon

Gables Alum

CEO of Neology Life, the visionary behind NeoCity and several transformative urban development projects in Miami. Named one of South Florida’s most influential business leaders.

Television · CBS President

Nina Tassler

Class of 1975

Former President of CBS Entertainment. One of the most powerful executives in Hollywood television, greenlighting hit series and reshaping primetime for over a decade.

Media · HuffPost Co-Founder

Roy Sekoff

Class of 1977

Co-founding editor of the Huffington Post. Pioneer of digital journalism and political media who helped build one of the most-read news sites in the world.

Health & Community · Business

Ron Yacoub

Gables Alum

Owner of Pinecrest Physical Therapy and dedicated supporter of Friends of Gables High. A Cavalier who has remained deeply invested in the community and the next generation.

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

Music · 15 Million Albums

George Winston

Class of 1967

Jazz and new-age pianist with 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.

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.

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 · 2× 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. 4× All-Star, 2× 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.

75th Anniversary Celebration

Cavaliers Celebrate 75 Years

Alumni from across the decades gathered to honor 75 years of Coral Gables Senior High — sharing memories, reconnecting with classmates, and celebrating the Cavalier spirit that never fades.

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