Florida Sentinel Bulletin

A 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Family and friends joined Kelia Siplin at Level Up to celebrate a milestone – her 50^th birthday. It was a grand celebration filled with lots of love and fun. Shown from left to right are: Henry Dupree, Jr., Ursula Dupree, Kelia Siplin, and Jacqueline and Henry Dupree, Sr.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MEN OF VISION RECOGNIZED AT KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST

                        The Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Annual Awards Breakfast was held on November 9, 2022 at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. Several awards were presented. Among the many students who received award for their volunteer service were members of Men Of Vision. From left are: Sammy Randle, III, Lennard High School; Isaiah Issidore, Hillsborough High School; Ross Anderson, founder, Men of Vision; David Parrott, Sickles High School; Commissioner Gwen Myers; Jackson Hopkins, Sumner High School; and Kyler Browning, East Bay High School. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

49^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED IN BACKYARD TENT

            More than 100 guests of family and friends joined Ms. Fatima Clanton (better known as “Dee-Dee”) in her backyard tent set up just to celebrate her 49^th birthday. The weather was just right for the outdoor event. “Dee-Dee,” center, is joined by her children: Everlecia, Everett, Ever, Everquicia, Evernecia and Everkesia. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

BLACK BUSINESS BUS TOUR PARK EVENT

            The Black Business Bus Tour hosted an event last month in the Park at Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Several vendors gathered with founder Candy Lowe to present and share their goods. Those who assisted with planning this event were: Connie Melton, Vyundra Vinson, Beth Shoup, Cecelia Mitchell, Tia Jenkins, Candy Lowe, Celeste Mona Judge, Cametra Edwards, Rhonda Wright, and Twanda Bradley. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MIDDLETON HIGH ALUMNI HOST GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

            The Middleton High School Alumni Association hosted a golf tournament fundraiser Saturday, October 22, 2022. The fundraising event was held at Rogers Park Golf Course to benefit the Eddie Smith, Sr. Scholarship Fund at Middleton. Smith, a Middleton grad, was an avid golfer, along with his siblings and other members of his family. Shown at the golf course are alumni: Pat Cooper, Woodrow Simmons, Albert E. Smith, Calvin Simmons, Denese M. James, Verdell Reaves, Yvonne Douglas, Phan Poston, Lisa Smith, Debra Smith, Sally Smith and Jo Abbot. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

TAMPA FIRE RESCUE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY HELD

Congratulations to the Tampa Fire Rescue recruit class of 2022-23 on their recent graduation. The recruits were sworn in by City Clerk, Shirley Foxx-Knowles. Shown from left to right are: Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp, Timothy Anderson, Austin Artis, Bryce Brazil, Evan Castro, Stephen Chang, Antwoine Gardner, Darryl King, Jr., Pablo Ramos, II, Olando Rivera, Jr., Joshua Ruiz, Aaron Senne, Mohammed Sharif, Alfredo Vega, Jr., Mark Willis, Jesse Wombacher, and Mayor Jane Castor, who offered words of encouragement. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)

MIDDLETON HIGH EDUCATOR HONORED

    Middleton High School Counselor, Elmer Booth Rhone was recognized at the school recently as the “Hometown Hero.” Family, friends and staff were there to congratulate and shower her with flowers and lots of love. A Counselor in the District for more than 20 years serving at Blake and Middleton High Schools, Mrs. Rhone is described as “an excellent, caring person, who is interested in the kids succeeding.” From left to right are: Jackie Owens, Ida Booth, sister of honoree; Elmer Booth Rhone (honoree), Margaret Booth, honoree’s sister; Sandra Thomas, Ezekiel Thomas, Sandra Woodbury and Rosemary Buchanan. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

PI IOTA CHAPTER OF OMEGA PSI PHI Celebrates 76^TH CHARTERING DAY

    The gentlemen of the Pi Iota chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. celebrated their 76th Charter Day Anniversary with a church service at the First Baptist Church of Progress Village. Pi Iota’s Chaplain, Cornelious Bobo, delivered the Word Of God. Seated: Ray Johnson, Oscar Debardelben, and Jim Boyton. Standing 1st row: Darrell Brown, Andre Hubbard, Anvon Ferguson, Al Sheriff, T’Checoy Blount, Lavarous Johnson, Jr., Shaka Jasper,  and Andrew March. Standing 2nd row: Cory McWilliam, Jeremy Smith, Earl Morgan, Robert O’Connor, Cornelius Bobo, Stanley Gray, Jean Coleus, Craig Hall, Sr. Third Row: Lavarous Johnson, Sr., Dennis Douglas, Jermaine Mathis, Justin Goldsmith, Sean Shaw, Chris Brown, and Carlton Rice.

MEN OF VISION AT CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

    Ross Anderson, founder of Men Of Vision, makes sure the young men in his organization are well-rounded. They move about the county rendering service wherever needed. Safe and Sound and the Coalition of 100 Black Women joined Men of Vision for a visit to the Center For Academic Achievement. Men of Vision shown with Anderson, left, are: Daniel Buron, Michael Speights, Ty Andrews, Jakeel Smith (in wheelchair). Also in the photo are representatives of the sponsoring events and: Stacy Spencer, Program Director for Transition and Outreach; Arnez Wallace, Assistant Director for Transition and Engagement; Dr. DeOnte Brown, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Director of CARE; and Tim Murray, FSU Black Alumni, Southwest Florida Board Member.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)