Florida Sentinel Bulletin

SAMUEL MAXWELL, SR. RETIRES AFTER 42 YEARS OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

            Last month, the First Baptist Church of Progress Village hosted a celebration for the retirement of their pastor, Dr. Samuel L. Maxwell, Sr. The event recognized his 42 years of Pastoral Leadership. The celebration was held at the West Shore Grand Hotel. Dr. and Mrs. Samuel (Gerri) Maxwell, Sr., center, are holding a Proclamation presented to them from the City of Tampa. Joining them from left are: Executive Pastor Todd Hammond, Mrs. Stacia Hammond, City of Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp, and City of Tampa Senior Executive Aide, Tampa Police Department, Ida Walker. (Photograph by George Streets)

MEMORIAL UNVEILED AT KING HIGH SCHOOL TO HONOR THOSE BURIED AT RIDGEWOOD CEMETERY

            On Monday, February 27, 2023, Hillsborough County Public Schools unveiled a beautiful memorial honoring the men, women, and children buried at Ridgewood Cemetery, a one-acre cemetery on the edge of the King High School property. The site has been designated as a historical site by the State of Florida’s Division of Historical Resources and Bureau of Historic Preservation. Among those who participated in the presentation were: Meghann Barnes, James Chamber (Council Member, Temple Terrace); Alison Fernandez (Council Member Temple Terrace); Gil Schisler (Vice Mayor Temple Terrace); Commissioner Gwen Myers, Janet Cruz, Jerel McCants (Architect of Memorial); Anaya Findlay, Addison Davis (School Superintendent), State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, Neela Rogers, Henry “Shake” Washington (School Board Vice Chair); Nadia Combs (Hillsborough County School Board Chair), Yvette Lewis (NAACP President), Arlene Castelli  (Principal King High School), and Ebony Robinson (King AP). SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 15-A. (Photograph by Tonya Lewis, Founder, Children With A Vision)

MEN OF VISION BLACK HISTORY STROLL GOES THROUGH PERRY HARVEY, SR. PARK

            As part of their Black History learning experience, the Men of Vision strolled through Perry Harvey, Sr. Park last Saturday. Founder of the organization, Ross Anderson said it was not just a walk-through tour. The young men had to take notes, get quizzed, and do a 1-minute video of what they had learned. “Tampa has a rich history. The stroll through the park was an excellent educational opportunity,” Anderson said. Participants included: front row, Malachi Williams, Sheehy Elementary; Ross Anderson, Founder, MOV, Inc.; and Kyle Isaac, Dr. Carter G. Woodson School. Second row, Daniel Buron, East Bay High School; Jonathan Lucas, Blake High School; Jordan Smith, Blake High School; Noah Gandy, Wiregrass High School; Quinterious Rufus, King High School; and Julius Hayden, Middleton High School. Third row, Carlton Russell, Sponsor, Middleton High School; Adrian Freeman, Middleton High School; Travis Holland, Jefferson High School; Eric Jackson, Jr., Middleton High School; Ean Jackson, Middleton High School; and Cory Street, Armwood High School.

TAMPA BAY TECH ATHLETES COMMIT TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, was National Signing Day for high school athletes who had committed to schools of higher learning to continue their education. The students at Tampa Bay Tech High School were among students in the Tampa Bay Area who made their commitment. Standing in front, from left to right, are: Bryanna Anderson, Sumter State College (softball); Aaliyah Joiner, Florida Memorial University (soccer); Breyanna Wright, Florida Memorial University (track and field); Marque Vereen, Kentucky State University; Jaheim Borden, Allen University; and Coach Rob, Head Football Coach. On the top row, left to right are: Donteye Drew, Bethune-Cookman University; Edward Gwinn, Allen University; Mekhi Penix, Tennessee State University; Fred Neal, Kentucky State University; Norris Davis, Iowa State University; Antonio Camon, University of Pittsburgh; and Coach Don, Softball Coach. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MIDDLETON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1967

HAS 55^TH-YEAR REUNION

The Middleton High School Class of 1967 held their 55th-year reunion recently at the Hilton Garden Inn. Planners of the reunion were pleased that so many of their classmates were able to attend. Seated on the front row, left to right are: Susan Sullivan Hugger, Ouida Brown, Joyce Dennis Tim, Geraldine German Williams, Gladys Baisden Shavers, Sandra Lester Barr, Linda Lucia Williams, Deborah Jones Harris, Linda A. Reaves, Henrietta Johnson Rice, Shirley Sherman Wilson, Belenda Stephen Cypresss, Vernell Barnum, Vivian Davis Franklin, and Ruthie Durr Sampson. Second row, left to right: Willie C. Miller, Jr., Arnold Cousin, Louis Culpepper, Charlene Williams Robinson, Sandra K. Livingston, Clarence Mann, Ora Johnson Williams, Barnell Edwards, Deborah Washington, Linda J. McCray, Cheryl Williams Collins, Linda McMillan Adejumo, Linda Vickers Mitchell, Charlene Anderson, Roseland Wilson Scriven, Osa Crawford Russell, Annie Allen Morris, Kenneth Andrews, Howard Rich, Mattie Brown Smith, and Shirley Jones Ford. Not shown: Debera Devard, Frank Hough, Gwendolyn Carroll Wheeler, K C Williams, Robert Felder, and Verdis Hinton. (Photograph by George Streets of Streets& Streets Photography)

‘LADY OF GLAM’ HOSTS 7^th ANNUAL BLACK AFFAIR PARTY

Ms. Bonnie Brown, known as ‘The Lady of Glam,” hosted her 7^th Annual Black Affair Party at Sons of Italy Hall. The event featured several steppers sharing their skills on the dance floor. Ms. Brown, center, is shown with Chicago Style Steppers of Tampa Bay, Tranice McGriff, Candi Brewton, Pam Reynolds, Stephanie Arnold, Teresa Roop, Valerie Jones, Gwen Wallace Cooper, and Elayne Jones. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

‘LADY OF GLAM’ HOSTS 7^th ANNUAL BLACK AFFAIR PARTY 

   Ms. Bonnie Brown, known as ‘The Lady of Glam,” hosted her 7^th Annual Black Affair Party at ???. The event featured several steppers sharing their skills on the dance floor. Ms. Brown, center, is shown with Chicago Style Steppers of Tampa Bay, Tranice McGriff, Candi Brewton, Pam Reynolds, Stephanie Arnold, Teresa Roop, Valerie Joes, Gwen Wallace Cooper, and Elayne Jones. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MIDDLETON HIGH CLASS OF 1966 CHRISTMAS DINNER

                        The Middleton Senior High School Class of 1966 came together last month for their Christmas Dinner. The dinner was held at a local American Legion Post.
Classmates seated left to right are: Carolyn Brooks, Eva James, Harold Rice, Elaine Johnson, Jackie Dupree, Verlyn Crompton, Charlesetta Arline, Yvonne Smith, Rudine Hopkins and Louise Holder. On the second row standing are: Rev. Leatricia Williams, Annie Robertson, Linda Hodges, Paulette Andrews, Elizabeth Belton, Vicki McCoppin, Rubin Padgett, Cynthia Few, Carolyn Williams, Carolyn Russ, Mary Hobley, Elizabeth Lewis, Linda Arenas, Rhuetelia Braford and Joyce Harris. On the back row are, from left: Tyrone Brown, Elliott Pyles, Milton Early, Bennie Holder, Gary Ellison and Carolyn Watkins.   (Photograph by BRUNSON)

SHARING 50 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS

            Mr. and Mrs. Dayle (Patsy) Greene were joined by family and friends last month when they restated their vows at Mount Olive A. M. E. Church. The couple followed that ceremony with a reception at the Sons of Italy Hall to personally greet their family and friends. Shown in this family photo, from left: Folu Gisanri, Tammy Gisanri (son-in-law and daughter), honorees, Dayle and Patsy Greene, Tiffany Berry, Aaron Berry (daughter and son-in-law), Princess Ousley and Andre Ousley (niece and nephew). (Photograph by BUNSON)