Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

The congregation at 34th Street Church of God honored their pastor and first lady for their 32nd Anniversary. Several recognition services were held to honor Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas (Marva) Scott. The concluding service was an Appreciation Service on April 22, 2012 with Rev. Dr. Henry J. Lyons as the guest speaker. Rev. and Mrs. Scott, center, are joined by their son-in-law and daughter, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey (Marva) Johnson and the guest speaker and his wife, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. (Willie) Lyons. (Photo by Julia Jackson)

The National Council of Negro Women at the University of South Florida held their 3rd Annual Big Hat Brunch on Sunday, April 15, 2012, 11 a. m. in the Marshall Student Center Ballroom. Brianna Williams was the chair. This year’s theme was “The Essence of a Woman.” The keynote speaker was the Honorable Val Demings, former Chief of the Orlando Police Department and current Congressional candidate. Young ladies in attendance donned their fanciest attire and wore their biggest and most creative hats. Among those who attended the brunch were: Deloria Jackson, Shambrey Oliver, Tralanda Todd, Jalisa Jefferson, Tyler Smith, Kitarria Jackson and Dariel Jackson. Proceeds from the event were donated to PACE Hillsborough. (Photo by Frederick Harris)

Family and friends joined Ronnie Shipp at a local restaurant on April 20, 2012 to celebrate his retirement. Shipp retired as Division Chief from Tampa Fire Rescue after nearly 31 years of service. Joining him for the retirement luncheon were members of his family. Seated from left to right, Dorothy Shipp, Division Chief Ron Shipp, his wife, Lena Shipp; Janet Quattlebaum, Ricky Shipp and Chris Shipp. Standing, Robert Shipp, Rodger Shipp, John Shipp, Tiara McGee, Tommy Harris, Stephanie Harris, and Katurah Shipp. (Photography by BRUNSON)