Florida Sentinel Bulletin

A crowd estimated at more than 3,000 welcomed President Barack Obama on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus. The President greeted an enthusiastic crowd in Tampa who are moving ‘forward’ with him into the November election. His stop in Tampa followed a speech to a group in Orlando. In Tampa, his focus was on economics, while he addressed immigration while in Orlando. See related article on page 15. (PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUNSON)

Stu Robinson of Clear Channel’s 95.7 The Beat, hosted Stu’s 6th Annual Father Daughter Dance on Father’s Day at T. Pepin Hospitality Centre. This year’s theme for the sold-out event was ‘A Knight With His Princess.’ The guest speakers were James Evans, author and former NFL player, and Alyssa Bedard of ‘I Care About Me.’ NFL Player Michael Clayton led the fathers in the pledge. Stu and his daughter, Tyeisha Hairston, seated, are shown with some volunteers/chaperones at Sunday’s event: Sherita Woodard, Kenya Woodard, Maxine Booker, Candice Salph, Michelle Horne, Iris Williams, Reginia Suggs, Henrissa Berry, April Cobb, Glyn Hagins, Zahira Magwood, Ebony Grimsley and DJ Chase. (PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUNSON)

Last month, members of the Bay Area Medical Association (BAMA) held their First Annual Awards Banquet and Fundraiser at the Centre Club. The theme for the event was “Salute To The Class of 2012.” Three graduating high school seniors, one college graduate, and one medical school graduate were the recipients of $500 scholarship.  The graduating high school seniors will attend the University of South Florida. The recipients and BAMA members shown in the photograph from left to right are: Dr. Faith Felder, President of Bay Area Medical Association; Dr. Dexter Frederick, Ms. Denisela Thicklin, graduate of Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School; Ms. Shikeria Green, Biomedical Science Major, University of South Florida; Jean-Jacques Mbassi, graduate of Tampa Bay Technical High School, Dr. Emile Commedore, MD, JD, Executive Director of Bay Area Medical Association; Ms. Naa Sika Williams, a graduate of the University of South Florida who will attend Meharry Medical College; and Dr. Tawanna King, graduate of University of South Florida Medical School, who will complete her residency and become a practicing physician. (Photograph by LOMAX McINTYRE).

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Theta Omega Chapter held its “Timeless Treasures in Gold and Silver” Golden and Quarter Century Celebration on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Mainsail Hotel Suites and Conference Center. Fontaine Marion was the Mistress of Ceremony and the President, Donna Douglas gave the welcome. The Southeast Regional Director, Marsha Lewis Brown was also in attendance. The honorees: Ruby Brown, center, the lone Golden Honoree (50 years); with the Silver Honorees (25 years), Phyllis Tolliver, Monique Slater, Emily Rogers, Amanda Mitchell, Lizzie Long, Jackie Kentish-Greaves, Alfreda Grady, and Iva Carter. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

Graduations in Hillsborough County began last Thursday and will continue throughout this week with the final 3 schools holding ceremonies on Friday. Family members and friends braved rainy weather Friday morning, June 1, 2012 to attend the graduation of C. Leon King High School. More than 350 students marched during the 9:30 a. m. service.  Among the graduates were: Nicholas Olds, Raffrel Newsome, Eugene Myles and Chris Murray in the top photo. Taylor Smith, Greg Windham, Ariel Smith and Quianna Shark in the lower photo. (Photography by BRUNSON)

The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. held its 2012 Scholarship Awards Program on Monday, May 14, 2012 in the Old City Hall Council Chambers. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Lenoir Russell. Sonya Little, Chief Financial Officer, City of Tampa, gave the keynote address. From left to right are: Mayor Bob Buckhorn, City of Tampa; Vanessa Pablo, Harold Scott Scholarship Recipient; Tariq Sharrieff, Janett S. Martin Scholarship Recipient; Darrian Jones, Janett S. Martin Scholarship Recipient; Lauren Glover, City of Tampa Black History Committee Presidential Award Recipient; Sonya Little, Chief Financial Officer; Ms. Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, City of Tampa Black History Committee Scholarship Chair; and Frank J. Crum, President, City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

The CDC of Tampa, Inc. Youth Leadership Movement Graduation Celebration was held on May 10, 2012 at the Cyrus Greene Community Center. The program assists young people achieve a path of self-sufficiency through obtaining a high school diploma, pursuing college education, and securing employment. The guest speaker for the program was Attorney Patricia Dawson. Graduates honored were: seated, Christina Oscar, Tampa Bay Tech High School; Christie Francois, Tampa Bay Tech; Cierra Ball, Tampa Bay Tech; Brianna Wigfall, Tampa Bay Tech; Arius Welch, Tampa Bay Tech; and Gre’Shawn Hill, Middleton High School. Standing, Johnathan Mingo, Middleton High School; Keione Davis, Middleton High School; Carmietta Hart, Middleton; Kiana Jackson, Tampa Bay Tech; Cruneshia Richardson, Tampa Bay Tech; and Dwayne Harris, Middleton High School. Ernest Coney, Jr. is President/CEO of the CDC of Tampa, Inc. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

    The Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack And Jill, Inc. celebrated the soon to be high school graduates and their moms during its Black Family Day celebration that took place Sunday, May 6 at the Glazer Children’s Museum. Nearly 200 Jack and Jill members, family and friends came out to honor the 11 graduating seniors, who are all heading off to colleges across the country this fall. Among those in attendance were the Greater Tampa Jack And Jill Teen Executive Board: front row, Marcolm Banks, Jereth Kirkland, Tariq Sharieff, Michelle Dupree, Christian Benson, Jonathan Rhodes, Curtis Thomas and Nolan Padgett. Second row, Mrs. Shelia Padgett teen spnsor; Lauren Holmes, Jaren Guzman, Lea Estrill, Gianna Rhodes, Imani Berrien, Tyra Johnson, Houston Griffin, Erin Coleman and Brooke Parker. Third row, John Holmes, Corrine Moriarty, Kayla Stephens, Kaori Provine, Jacqueline Blossom, Morgan Bennett, Camille Benson, Alana Nelson, Alec Estrill, Ciara Holloman and Mrs. Tamara Estrill-Lett. Fourth row, Jordan Guzman, Aaron Keith, Christopher Collins, Jon Kyle Smith, Eric Davis, Cameron Padgett, Simeon Hill, Nahum Hill and Miles Hood. See story, additional photos on Page 1-C. (Photograph by Ishmon Johnson)

Gail K. Reddick began her career with the Department of Corrections in May of 1977. Thirty-five years later she is going into retirement. On April 27, 2012, family, friends and colleagues and co-workers joined her at the Colonnade Restaurant for a Retirement Luncheon. She has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, graduated from Florida State University as a Certified Public Manager and on May 5, 2012, graduated from the Criminal Justice Master’s Program at the University of South Florida. Mrs. Reddick, center, is shown with Mike Jenkins, Carolyn Nunn, Yvette Allen, Flo Walker, Crystal Brown, Iris Reddick and Rhonda Hunt. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)