Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The Middleton Color Guard was one of the participants in the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership Tree Lighting Celebration. The event was held on Friday, December 10, 2010, at the Cyrus Greene Community Center. From left to right, Cadets Donnell Pierces, Kaylen Nollie, Arthur Chester, Hosiel Ponce and Gamar Rosado-Sanchez. Their instructors are Chief Charles Yerkes and Major Mike Mistretta, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Senior Aerospace Science Instructor.  (Photography by BRUNSON)

When the Great American Teach-In was held last month, Riverhills Elementary School Principal, Betty Baldwin hosted her first Career Day as Principal. There were 129 presentations with a variety of career options. One of the special guests was Delta Airlines Pilot, Ernest Taylor, center. He is shown with Principal Baldwin and Eva Tyler, Guidance Counselor. (Photo by Lomax McIntyre)

On Wednesday, December 1st, educators gathered at Sheehy Elementary School to wish the best to Mrs. Fontaine Marion, who retired after 36 years as an educator. A long-time Tampa resident, Mrs. Marion is active in several professional and social organizations. Hundreds of her family, friends, and colleagues were on hand to help her celebrate. Mrs. Marion is shown seated. Some Hillsborough County Principals in attendance are from left to right: Ms. Patricia McCants, Peter Rosso, Ms. Joyce Myers, Dr. JoAnn Reddin, Ms. Bonnie McDonald, and Ms. Pam Roberts (Photograph by Julia Jackson).

Jazmin Williams, Janira Williams, Earl Grant, Jarah Williams, Camille Samuel and Kyndall Johnson were among dozens of Bay area children performing before a packed auditorium in a classical music concert at TECO Theater in the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.  The children range in age from six to 16 years old and performed more than 40 selections on the piano and violin by composers that include Bach and Kabalevsky. (Photo courtesy of Ishmon Johnson)

The Royal Court of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was among a host of students and officials in town to recruit new students. The recruiting reception was held at the DoubleTree Hotel. Dr. William Hudson, Jr., Interim Vice President of Student Affairs, was the guest speaker. Members of the Royal Court that greeted the students were: Quintin Lowe, King of Orange and Green; Kierra Holiday, Queen of Orange and Green; Malcolm Muhammad, Royal Escort; Nicole Bowden, Freshman Attendant; Shirelle Clark, Junior Attendant; Robensky Theodore, Royal Escort; Monique Wilkes, Senior Attendant; Lamar Lewis, Royal Escort; Erica Lewis, Graduate Attendant; Steve Ward, Royal Escort; and Joseph B. Agboola, Mr. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. (Photography By BRUNSON)

The residents at Tampa Park Apartments, Inc. enjoyed a Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the complex’s Community Room. The “Become A Better You” program, a program for residents of Tampa Park, hosted the event. Sponsors of the luncheon were Home Health Agency, Ike Thomas, Agent; Foundation Health, Freedom Pharmacy, Infinity Eye Care, American Senior Association, Arthritis Pain Solutions, Dr. Rappaport, Tampa Bay ENT and Rehab Matters. The meal was prepared by Chef Cliff of Metropolitan Ministries. Among those in attendance, left to right: Mary Jones, Yolanda Anthony, Property Manager; Alma Purify, Board Member; Velma Williams, Narayda Rappaport, Ike Thomas, Kimberly Oliver, Cathy Oliver, Office Manager;  Dr. Kenneth Rappaport, Aurelia McGruder, Pastor Michael Nelson of Jacksonville, Martha Seymore, Cory Neither, Delores Gervin, Resident Services; Ron McCoulgh, Evangeline Davis, Pauline Thompson and Angel Cruz.

The Tampa Park Board of Directors surprised each resident with a turkey basket that was distributed on Tuesday, November 23rd. (PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUNSON)