Friends of Gables High · Est. 2019
Your Impact
Every gift, every event, every hour volunteered adds up to something real. Here is exactly what Friends of Gables High has accomplished — and where we are going next.
$35M
Campus renovation
secured
$500K+
Raised directly
by Friends
C → B
School rating
improvement
8→25%
Local student
enrollment 2018–2024
2025–2026 School Year
Your Dollars at Work: This Year’s Grants
Friends of Gables High awarded $26,530 in grants to teachers and programs across the school in January 2026 — from athletics to the arts to the classroom. Here’s exactly where your donations went.
Broadcast & Media
Gables Live STN
Natalie Abrahantes · $2,000 awarded
National Convention registration, travel, lodging, and meals for the award-winning Student Television Network team.
Athletics
Streaming Football Games
Derick Murdock · $1,800 awarded
Live streaming service for Cavalier football games, keeping alumni and families connected to every play.
Performing Arts
Gablettes Dance Team
Erika Diaz · $1,700 awarded
Travel and costumes for the award-winning Gablettes Dance Team, supporting one of Gables’ most celebrated programs.
Academy of Finance
AOF Field Trips & Programs
Jhon Diaz · $2,000 awarded
Field trips and program costs for the NAF Distinguished Academy of Finance, connecting classroom learning to real-world business.
Publications
Catharsis Literary Magazine
Dennisse Silveira · $2,000 awarded
High quality paper and printing costs for Catharsis, one of five Gables publications to win the All-Florida award.
Student Activities
Activities & Events Poster Machine
Yvette Camacho · $1,425 awarded
Poster machine for school events and activities, helping students promote the vibrant campus culture at Gables High.
“When you have a good idea and you present it at the right time and it makes sense, the right people show up. It’s taken on an energy all of its own — and it’s a delightful thing to see.”
— June Morris · Founder, Friends of Gables High
Athletics
Making History on Every Field
FOGH’s investment in athletics has helped Cavalier teams compete at the highest level — including making history across the county.
Historic First
Beach Volleyball Courts
Gables became the first public school in Miami-Dade County to have on-campus beach volleyball courts. The Lady Cavs played their first home game in March 2024 — funded entirely by Friends.
Athletics
Artificial Turf Field
State-of-the-art artificial turf for both the football, soccer and track field — giving every Cavalier athlete a home venue they can be proud of.
Grant Funded
Wrestling Equipment
New headgear and knee pads for the wrestling team — because every Cavalier athlete deserves equipment that keeps them safe and competition-ready.
Academics & Student Life
Investing in Every Corner of Gables
Your donations fund grants that bridge the gap between what MDCPS provides and what teachers actually need — from the classroom to the stage to the newsroom.
Publications
5 Award-Winning Publications
Your grants fund printing, equipment, and travel for Cavaleon Yearbook, CavsConnect, Catharsis, Highlights Newsmagazine, and Gables Live — all Sunshine Standout Best in State winners.
Performing Arts
Gablettes & Band of Distinction
Travel, costumes, and equipment for the award-winning Gablettes Dance Team and the Band of Distinction — programs that define Gables culture and compete at the highest level.
Academy of Finance
Business & Entrepreneurship
Field trips, program costs, and real-world learning experiences for the NAF Distinguished Academy of Finance — connected to FIU’s Bloomberg Lab and top South Florida businesses.
Technology
Cameras, Equipment & Tech
MacBook Airs for student activities, cameras for CavsConnect, and a poster machine for events — ensuring every student program has the tools it needs to thrive.
Travel & Competition
Travel for Competitions & Conventions
FBLA national travel, Gables Live STN National Convention, Thespians travel, and CAF&DM Academy trips — your donations put Cavaliers on the national stage.
Community
IBHS Bridge 4 Peace
The IB Honor Society raises over $15,000 annually for charity through school events — a program made possible by the ongoing support of Friends of Gables High.
What’s Next
The 75th Anniversary & Beyond
With CGHS celebrating its 75th anniversary on October 24, 2025, we are in the final stretch of campus transformation. Most renovations will be complete by the celebration — but our biggest goal remains.
In Progress
Media Center
A modern, redesigned Media Center where students can study, collaborate, and take exams. Funded by FOGH. Underway now.
75th Anniversary
Celebration — Oct 24, 2025
The 75th anniversary of Coral Gables Senior High is the moment we’ve been building toward. Help us make it unforgettable for current students and alumni alike.
Next Priority — $10M Goal
Gymnasium Renovation
The final major project. A fully renovated gym worthy of Cavalier athletics. This is where your next donation goes — and where our community comes together to finish what we started.
Be Part of What Comes Next
We have come so far — and the finish line is in sight. Help us complete the gymnasium renovation and make the next 75 years even better than the first.