Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Recently, graduates of 1972 held their All-Class 40th Reunion. The class members took part in numerous planned events designed for those returning home for the events. The group shared several events with students from several schools including Tampa Bay Technical, King, Blake, Robinson, Hillsborough, Middleton, Chamberlain, and Plant High Schools. Alva Linda Russell and Diane W. Johnson are seated. Sanding on the front row are: Linda Monroe, Ruth B. Taylor, Deltricia Wiggins, Carol C. Jarrett, Joseph Crawford, Joyce Hopkins, Reginald Bolton, Bertha B. Boyer, Gwen W. Myers, Barbara S. Copeland, Linda S. Freeman, and Cassandra Boothe. Standing on the second row are: Rose T. Harris, Abra Chambers, Linda G. Burgman, Alice White, Miarita Webb, Janice Clark, Patricia Woodruff, Delores Royal, Rome Solomon, Larry Reed, and James Cross. (Photograph By SYLVESTER HARRIS of Treasured Moments).

The 2012 East Tampa Community welcomed new teachers, principals and support staff during a recent breakfast at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School, Dr. Scott Rudes, principal. Superintendent MaryEllen Elia and Pastor Essie Sims, Jr., Chairman of the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership, were among those a part of the program. The Mistress of Ceremony for the program was Carla Jackson, City of Tampa Neighborhood Liaison. Evangeline R. Best is founder of this 9th annual event. Among those who attended are: seated, LeJeune Henderson, Evangeline Best and Victoria Custalow. Standing, Sean Paris, Celeste Marve, Chad Myers, Ixa Blanco, Javetta Pierce, Tonya Kentish and Brande Thomas. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Last Sunday, August 19, 2012, the Couples’ Ministry of Allen Temple AME Church celebrated another year together. The couple married the longest was honored for 63 years of wedded bliss. George and Mary Louise King were united in marriage in Chattanooga, TN. They are parents of four children and four grandchildren. Couples attending the worship service were: seated, Rev. David Green (Pastor), his wife, Kimberly Green, the honorees, Mary Louise King and George King. First Row: Abbey Burkett, Jannie Simpson, Brenda Jackson Lee, Patricia Malphus, Betty Johnson, Barbara Smith, Samantha Crews, Betty Simmons, Cora Dunkley, Felicia Gilmore-Long, Alice Dear, Brenda Mount, Hope Dove, Cynthia Jones, Brenda McIntyre and Rev. Evelyn Moore. Back Row: Herbert Burkett, Alphonso Simpson, Daniel Lee, Wilbert Malphus, E. Carver Lee, Walter Smith, Patrick Crews, James Simmons, Paul Dunkley, Charles Long, Doug Dear, Zannie Mount, Michael Dove and Carlton Gunn. (Photographer Lomax McIntyre is also a part of this ministry).

Last Friday, three students were recognized by the Tampa Housing Authority as “Housing Heroes.” Each of the students were presented a scholarships during the luncheon. Mrs. Karen Jackson Sims, Deputy Regional Administrator for Housing and Urban Development, delivered the keynote address. The students recognized as Housing Heroes were Ms. Courtni Jenkins, a graduate of Blake High School; James Eliassaint, and Derrell Thompson, both graduates of Tampa Bay Technical High School. Shown in the photograph from left to right are: Latoya Carter, former board member and retired educator, Dr. Margaret Fisher; scholarship recipient Derrell Thompson; scholarship recipient Courtni Jenkins; Mrs. Karen Jackson Sims, guest speaker; Dr. Hazel Harvey, Chairman of the Tampa Housing Authority Board; James Eliassaint, scholarship recipient; and Mrs. Lillian Stringer, Tampa Housing Authority Director of Public Relations and Event Chairperson. (Photograph By LOMAX McINTYRE).

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn met with the Sentinel Editorial Board on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, to share specifics of the City’s 2013 Budget. In addition to not having to lay off any employees, the Mayor said he is able to give his senior staff, who did not get an increase in the last budget, an increase this year. The goal of his administration is to put people first. Board members in attendance, left to right, James Tokley, C. Blythe Andrews, III, President; Rubin Padgett, S. Kay Andrews, Publisher; Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Gwen Hayes, Editor; Wilbert Malphus and Apostle James H. Howell. (See article on Page 6-A)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers distributed about 5,000 book bags last week to various nonprofit organizations and recreation centers throughout the area. Each bag was filled with a variety of school supplies. A group of young people from the Jackson Heights NFL-YET Center were there to receive their book bags. Young people showing off their book bags at 1 Buc Place are: Destiny Lee, Da’john Black, Malija Dye, Samaria Ferguson and Aviance Whitehead. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

A group of West Tampa and Carver City friends came together recently for their 4th Annual Old School Cookout and Picnic. The group grew up together, went to school together and maintained their friendship through the years. They decided to hold a picnic and dance to bring the communities together. The cookout was held at MacFarlane Park. Later in the evening, the group mingled with about 500 people for the dance. Among those involved in the planning are: in front, Sonia Jackson, Darlene Williams, and Valerie Johnson. Second row, Larry Barton, Robert Williams, Frank Bailey, Tony Jackson, Bobby Garrett and Robert Fennell. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

The Legacy Fellowship of Churches and Ministries with Bishop Michael Lewis held its Holy Convocation last month at St. John Cathedral, Bishop Eddie Newkirk, Senior Pastor. One of the events for the youth was “Krunk For Christ,” hosted by Elder Michelle Patty and King Cobra. Ministers and pastors who were there for the Convocation were, from left: Bishop John Neal, Bishop-designee Elder Michelle Patty, Bishop-designee, Sylvester Robinson, Bishop Michael Lewis, Bishop Andre Wright and Bishop Eric Mays. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

With the onset of desegregation at the beginning of the 1971-72 school year in the Hillsborough County School District, those students who would have graduated as Tigers from Middleton High School in 1972 and 1973 were denied that opportunity. The students were displaced throughout the county, but they maintained a friendship. The weekend of July 20-22, 2012, about 60 of the former students, many from out of town, gathered at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Sabal Park for their 40th-year reunion. There was a Meet and Greet on Friday, Games and Activities and Banquet on Saturday and Worship at New Hope on Sunday. Among those who assisted with details of the weekend included from left: Lionel Woodall, Cynthia Myles, Barbara Shazer, Belinda Roberts, Doretha Edgecomb (Banquet speaker), Albertine Parker, Carolyn Harris Jackson and Ronald Peterson. (Photograph by Frederick’s Photography)