Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The Third Annual HOPE Scholars Reception was held on Friday, October 5, 2012, on the Ybor Campus of Hillsborough Community College. The 2012 HOPE Scholars were introduced and former scholars were recognized for their continued academic success. HOPE Scholar administrators who worked with the scholars are shown with HCC President Ken Atwater. From left to right: Dr. Martyn Clay, Dr. Allen Witt, Dr. Atwater, Ms. Barbara Cockfield, Dr. Joan Holmes, Dr. Shawn Robinson and Dr. Keith Berry. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. (CDC) held its 20th Year Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 with a luncheon at the downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel. Deiah Riley, News Anchor, ABC Action News, was the Mistress of Ceremonies. One of the highlights of the afternoon was recognizing honorees. From left to right are: Harold Adams, Florida Sentinel Bulletin; Sol Davis, Sol Davis Printing; former mayor, Sandy Freedman; former City Councilwoman, Gwen Miller, County Commissioner Les Miller; Tammie Karl, who accepted an award for her father, Fred Karl; and former State Senator James Hargrett, Jr. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Last week was kind of bitter sweet for Ms. Cynthia F. Myers. Friday, September 28, 2012 was her last day of work; she’s retiring. But then, she was saddened to leave the people she has worked with for the last 21 years. Ms. Myers began her career with the United States Pre-Trial Services Agency on June 3, 1991. She was the first Black Pre-Trial Services Officer hired in the Tampa Division. A retirement celebration was held for her last Friday in the Federal Building. Several U. S. and Magistrate Judges, Federal Public Defenders, U. S. Deputy Marshals, Department of Corrections Officers and various law enforcement officers, treatment vendor providers, family and friends attended the event. Among those who congratulated her on this milestone were: from left, Shelia Jacoby, Chief Pre-Trial Services Officer; Judge Thomas McCoun, Judge Mary Scriven, Cynthia Myers (retiree) and Judge Charles Wilson. (PHOTO BY BRUNSON)

    Last Thursday, more than 100 members of the community secretly planned a celebration for Major Gerald Honeywell, Commander of Uniform District III. The retirement celebration, which was preceded by a parade, took place at Middleton High School. Those on hand to wish him well included members of the community, co-w0rkers, and representatives from city and county government. Sanding from left to right are: Evangeline Best, Event Coordinator; Courtney Hunter, a young man Major Honeywell mentored; Major Gerald Honeywell, his wife, U. S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell; Leroy Harris, another young man Major Honeywell mentored; and Ms. Carla Jackson, City Liaison for East Tampa. (Photography By BRUNSON).

Last week, the Black Faculty and Staff Association at the University of South Florida hosted their Annual Welcome Breakfast. The event was held at the Marshall Center Ballroom on campus. After breakfast, the Black Faculty and Staff Association presented a scholarship to Ms. Latoya Edwards, and Longevity Awards to Dr. Richard and Dr. Diane Briscoe. Among those attending the breakfast were from left to right: Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., Ruby Jackson, Aletha Neal, Marilyn Washington, Regina Gainey, Easter Curry, Dr. Brenda L. Walker, and Evelyne Keeton. Shown on the back row are: Shelton Gilyard, Dr. Sharman McRae, Dr. Richard Briscoe, Dr. Diane Briscoe, Shirley Boyd, Wanda Mundy, and Dr. Ted Williams.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Of Hillsborough County, Inc., celebrated the 17th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. T. W. Jenkins and First Lady Vera Jenkins, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, (September 7-9, 2012).  The theme for the occasion was “Faithful, Fearless, Focused:  Fulfilling The Promise To Lead God’s People,” Mark 5:36. Shown with Pastor and Mrs. Jenkins, center, are from left to right: Walter Cunningham, the pastor’s cousin; Minister Bruce Bryant of New Hope; Guest Minister Rev. Dr. Anthony McIntosh, Pastor, Mt. Bell Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, MS; Minister Charles Perry, Jr. of New Hope; Stella Newsom Ling, Anniversary Program Chair; and Barry Naylor, guest comedian. (Photograph by Streets Photography)

Recently, members of the Men of Vision Mentoring organization recently took their first field trip for this academic year. The young men visited the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) to see the “Mummies of the World” Exhibition. Ross Anderson created the organization several years ago and it now has chapters on middle school and high school campuses. The young men who went on the field trip are on the front row: Master Williamson and Jordan Hudson, Van Buren Middle School; and Joel Elkanah, Steinbrenner High School. Shown on the second row are: Ross Anderson founder and sponsor of Men of Vision; Lamar Woods, an Alumni member who returned to lend a helping hand; Gabriel Gaskins, and Henry Tillman Jr., Steinbrenner High School; Nico Candelario, and Diavonta King, Van Buren Middle School, and Wilden Cajuste, Steinbrenner High School, who is also the Men of Vision Overall President. Shown on the third row are: Devonta Maxfield,  King High School; Kezio Snelling, Dontrey Bailey, Phillip Smith, Rahjae Clark, and Pierre Alsint, Mount Pleasant Charter School; and  Chris Webb, who is the Men of Vision President at Steinbrenner High School.

The Tampa District of the West Coast Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted an Appreciation Celebration August 26, 2012 for Presiding Elder Jimmy J. and Evangelist Bessie Thompson. The event was held at Tampa’s Mount Olive AME Church, Reverend Gregory Gay, host pastor. Reverend Beverly Lane, pastor of Bethel AME Church, was the Program Chairperson. Presiding Elder Jimmy and Evangelist Bessie Thompson, seated, are shown with little Chini Jones, Angie Jones, Chandra Hall, Kianna Lawrence, LaShara Lawrence and Sharunda Lawrence. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

The Middleton Class of 1971 supports each other in whatever manner they can. They gather often to reminisce, share good and not so good times, brag about their children and grandchildren and discuss issues of the day. The group even worships together. They worshipped at Allen Temple AME Church on Sunday, August 26th, and afterwards the group had a special “Praise and Fellowship Hour.” Carrie Williams presided and all members present participated in this great fellowship. Those who attended are: front from left to right:  Sherna Blair Rich, Cynthia O. Keeton, Bettye Greene Johnson, Mary Robinson, Jackie Bell Dennis, Betty Sue Coleman, Patsy Nelson Williams, Norene Copeland Miller, and Art Cole, Class President. Back row from left to right:  Alfred Sanchez, Ida Williams Campbell, Carrie McCullough Williams, Joann Jordan, Otella Newsome Edwards, Ellen Moragne Robinson, Mary Campbell, Linda Cotney and Edward Cooper. Not pictured, but attended the fellowship was Debra Smalls. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)