Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

The Tampa Metro Section of the National Council of Negro Women installed new officers earlier this month. Retired City Councilwoman, Mrs. Gwendolyn Miller conducted the installation service. Ms. Electa Davis passed the mallet to Ms. Tempress (Tee) Solomon. Members eated from left to right, Francis Jennings, Edna Berryhill, Rosalie Jones, Gloria W. Davis, and Josephine Townsend. Standing: Tempress Solomon, Christy Jacobs, Cynthia Chipp, Mary Forbes-Williams, Saderia James, Charlotte Smith, JoAnn Harris, Toni Gipson, Sukela Roberts and Electa D. Davis. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

More than 200 participants, parents and supporters were at the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2012 for the Community Talent Showcase. All of the groups gave a great performance, but there were only three prize winners. The first place winner was Sigma Psi Nu Sweethearts; 2nd place, the Star Divas of the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club, coached by Ms. Tina; and 3rd place, Soul Steppers. One of the participating groups was the Undisputed Divas of Destruction (shown above). Members of the group are: Alexis, Charlia, Jayle, Kaala, Cara, Tati, Rayvin, Mareciauna, Rakiya and Sharil. Jason Jenkins is Director of the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Last Friday, several students graduated from the Hillsborough County Youth Fire Rescue Summer Academy.    The purpose of the Summer Camp is to spark a career interest in at-risk middle and high school students to become firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. The two-week academy was held July 9th, through July 20th, at the Fire Rescue Training Facility, 3210 S. 78th Street.     The graduates received training in disaster preparedness, fire behavior, CPR, and first aid.     Shown in this photograph kneeling from left to right are: K. Morgan, J. Taylor, J. Del Rio, Z. Gates, K. Callahan, J. Taylor, F. Francedo, and A. Gillen. Standing from left to right are: B. Zelaya, D. King, J. Apploney, S. Arrington, T. Jenkins, V. Miller, A. Collins, A. Wilson, K. Franklin, D. Robinson, and K. Smith. B. Simmons is shown at the top on the fire truck.