City of Margate Names 6th Grader its ‘Athlete of the Month’

by David Volz November 21, 2024

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Adriana Hernandez, a sixth grader at Margate Middle was honored as athleteof the month for her efforts in cross country. She is pictured with her
mother Perla Navarrete and father Roberto Hernandez.

Adriana Hernandez, a sixth grader at Margate Middle was honored as Athlete of the Month. She is pictured with her mother Perla Navarrete and father Roberto Hernandez. {David Volz}

The City of Margate again names its ‘Athlete of the Month.”

Adriana Hernandez, 12, was honored at the Margate Commission meeting on November 20.

Hernandez, a sixth grader at Margate Middle School, was recognized for her accomplishments on the school’s cross-country team. Mayor Tommy Ruzzano presented her with a plaque and complimented her accomplishments.

Middle school cross-country runners complete a two-mile course and participate in demanding training sessions. “I enjoy running and working to achieve a goal. I want to run track this spring,” Adriana said.

According to her father, Roberto Hernandez, Adriana has worked hard to succeed in running and was selected by her coach to be honored by the city.

Her mother, Perla Navarrete, is proud of Adriana and attended the ceremony.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.