Gulliver Preparatory School
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| School type | Private, Independent |
| Religious affiliation | non-denominational |
| Opened | 1975 |
| Location | Pinecrest, Florida, USA |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Campus surroundings | Suburban |
| School Mascot | Raider |
| School colors | Royal Blue and White (alternate uniforms in Black) |
| Athletic Rival | Ransom Everglades, Belen Jesuit |
Gulliver Preparatory School is a private not-for-profit co-educational, high school located in Pinecrest, Florida, a suburb of Miami, Florida, United States. It is part of Gulliver Schools, whose first campus was established in 1926 by Arthur Gulliver and whose newest campus was recently established by Marian Krutulis, director emeritus of Gulliver Schools, in 1994. Gulliver Schools is governed by Head of School John Krutulis, the Senior Management Team, and the Board of Trustees.
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[edit] School's History and philosophy
Gulliver Academy was established in 1926 and by Arthur Gulliver in Miami’s residential Coconut Grove section. After purchasing the school, Marian Krutulis moved the school to South Dade, an area that would soon undergo a major population explosion. Centered in Coral Gables, there are now five campuses today, each serving a specific age group or targeting a particular student interest or need. Gulliver Preparatory School, opened in 1975, serves students in grade nine through grade twelve and is located nearby in what came to be known as the Village of Pinecrest.
[edit] School's mission statement and beliefs
The stated mission of Gulliver Schools, primary through secondary, is to provide a superior college-preparatory education to students whose needs encompass a wide range of natural abilities.
[edit] Notable alumni
- George P. Bush, nephew of U.S. President George W. Bush
- Noelle Bush, niece of U.S. President George W. Bush
- Sylvia Fowles, Professional Basketball Player WNBA Chicago Sky
- Enrique Iglesias, Singer and Musician
- Julio Iglesias, Jr., Singer and Musician
- Blake Ross, co-creator, Mozilla Firefox
- Sean Taylor, Late Professional Football Player, Washington Redskins
[edit] Athletics
Gulliver Preparatory's sports program consists of thirty-five teams, supported by two cheerleading squads. Over the years, Gulliver's teams have won district, regional, sectional, state runner-up and state championships, as well as numerous conference championships. Gulliver's success in athletics is primarily a recent phenomenon, and the school has come under fire for offering athletic scholarships to students, reducing the athletic opportunities available to students paying full tuition. They have been under fire for recruiting as well. Gulliver has an athletic rivalry with cross-town Ransom Everglades.
Gulliver competes in the 3A classification. The Miami Herald awarded Gulliver the All Sports Award for having the top program for small schools in Miami-Dade County, and the Florida High School Activities Association ranked Gulliver Schools 2nd in the state in the 2A and 3A classifications dependent upon sport.
The men's cross-country team became the first team to win back to back state titles in Miami-Dade county. This effort was surpassed by Belen Jesuit when they claimed the 2006, 2007 and 2008 titles.
The men's soccer team won the 2A state championship in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2006.
The football team was led to a 2A state championship on 2000-2001 by Sean Taylor. In 2008, they went to the 2A state championship once again where they lost to The Bolles School.
The girl's water polo team has won 8 consecutive state championships (2001-2008)
During the 2007-2008 season the Varsity Men's Tennis team was successful in claiming the state title.
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