South Miami Senior High - Cobra History

Since opening, South Miami has had five principals: Dr. Warren G. Burchell, Ms. Judy Weiner, Mr. Thomas L. Shaw, Mr. Eugene Butler, Mr. Craig Speziale, and currently Mr. Gilberto Bonce. Dr. Burchell has been the longest serving principal in South Miami Senior High history, serving 22 years. Mr. Shaw brought with him a whole new era of curriculum and technological innovation and the school went from one magnet program, to becoming a full-fledged magnet school, the South Miami School of the Arts. Mr. Bonce oversaw the opening of a new building on the South Miami Senior High campus, adding new science labs and art studios. The second building was named Cobra Tower and the original was named Cobra Hall. Mr. Bonce was runner-up for Principal of the Year for the region in 2009. In 2012, Mr Bonce led South Miami Senior High to rank in the top 5% in the state of Florida according to the US News and World Reports Best High Schools in the United States report. His tenure has seen the school add new computer labs for computerized testing. His tenure has also seen updates to the school auditorium, including a new projection screen and projector system and seen our school achieve an A grade status and recognition by US News and World Report as a Silver rated high school.

Today, Mr. Bonce leads South Miami Senior through the "changes and challenges" mentioned in the school song. Through his leadership greatness lies ahead for South Miami Senior High.

Cobra Press - School newspaper clippings from The Serpent's Tale, Cobra Beat and other SMSH publications.   1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s		Alma Mater Our hope and pride, a school we’ll always stand beside. Through passing years, through changes, challenges, pleasures and tears. As one and all, a mighty spirit standing tall. We will cherish, honor, and be true to South Miami High!
	Cobra Hall Construction and History Cobra Tower Construction and History Cobra Murals Traditions at South Miami Senior High "Oh The Places You'll Go" READ Posters Interviews with Cobra Alumni, Teachers, and Staff Interview with Dr. Warren G. Burchell (2011) Interview with Senator Marco Rubio (SMSH Alumni) (2009) Interview with Dodi Mace, graduate of the first senior class from SMSH (2009)
	South Miami Senior High Fight Song South Miami hail those cobras, Fight, be strong and proud (clap, clap, clap) South Miami’s number one So join our victory crowd (clap, clap, clap) See those cobras in victory, Watch those cobras make history Hail, Hail, the gangs all here, So let’s hear those cobras cheer!