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Positive people in Pinecrest : Catalina Valdes
By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld at Community Newspapers
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Saint Brendan’s High School 2026 graduate Catalina Valdes won $5,000 from the Publix Carole Jenkins Barnett Community Scholarship. Valdes will use her scholarship money to go to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She will major in interior design with a minor in Historic Preservation. “I’ve a
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Why this matters in The Miami
Catalina Valdes' achievement is a testament to the strong arts education found in Miami-Dade County schools. As a student at Saint Brendan's High School, Valdes was likely influenced by the vibrant cultural scene in Miami, with its rich mix of Latin American and Caribbean artistic traditions. Her decision to pursue a major in interior design with a minor in Historic Preservation at Ball State University suggests an appreciation for the unique architectural heritage of Miami, from the Art Deco district in Miami Beach to the historic homes in Little Havana. The fact that she will be taking her talents to Indiana also highlights the brain drain that can occur when local students leave the area to pursue higher education, making it all the more important for Miami to retain and nurture its homegrown artistic talent.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Saint Brendan’s High School 2026 graduate Catalina Valdes won $5,000 from the Publix Carole Jenkins Barnett Community Scholarship. Valdes will use her scholarship money to go to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She will major in interior design with a minor in Historic Preservation. “I’ve a
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