Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY GIFT GIVEAWAY

            The students, faculty and staff at Edison Elementary School were surprised when Santa showed up to distribute gifts to 320 students. Hillsborough County School Board Vice Chair, Henry ‘Shake’ Washington dressed up as Santa Claus to assist Principal Candice Dodd and Tony and Lauren Dungy with distributing toys to the kids during the “Edison Holiday Gift Giveaway.” Shown at the event are: Kristina McDowell, Candice Dodd, Principal, Lisa Wilson, Sharon Stewart, Henry “Shake” Washington, Nancy Barber, Janako Turner, and Josh Cooley. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis of Children With A Vision)

BOOK SIGNING FOR LAUNCH OF FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK

 A local children’s book author and former elementary school teacher was the center of attention earlier this month when a book signing was held for her first published book. The very well attended book signing for Lisa Hook Bell, seated, center, was held at the University of South Florida TECO Hall. The title of the book is Kenya and the Terrible Tornado Toilet. Fellow Delta Sigma Theta sorors who came to support her were: seated, Ire Carolina, Lisa H. Bell and Vanetta Kilpatrick. Standing, left to right: Annette Reeves, Michelle Stone, Melissa Jones and Dori Reed Blanc. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

DOING GOOD DEEDS FOR THE CHILDREN

             This group of men are doing good deeds for the children in our community. That may be the reason their organization is called, “Doing Good Deeds Productions,” something they have done for the past 15 years. Their Christmas party was held recently at the Sons of Italy Hall, and those who attended had to donate toys that will be given to community children. These men are: Tyrone Comer, Gerald Davis, Roosevelt Lawrence, Nate Welch, Tony Williams, Gary Welch, Wiley Kelly, Corey Bunn, Patrick Bellamy, Thirus Jones and Tawan Thompson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)