Florida Sentinel Bulletin

    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)

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).