Florida Sentinel Bulletin

GEORGE S. MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL CELEBEATES 90^th ANNIVERSARY

     George S. Middleton High School celebrated its 90^th Anniversary with a parade and open hose at the current school. Several hundred parents visited the school. Featured in this photo taken at the
Alumni Wall following the 90-year Celebration Parade are left to right:  Tonya Floyd, Lead Magnet Teacher (Co-Chair of Celebration), Pallavi Karnam (2025), Student Government President, Program MC; Malachi Brown (2025), Senior Class President; Hon. Henry “Shake” Washington, Middleton Class of 1968 and HCPS School Board Member; Hon. Doretha Edgecomb, Middleton alum (Class of 1960), former HCPC Principal and District 5 School Board Member; Camilla D. Burton, Principal, Middleton High School; Fred Hearns (Class of 1966), Curator of Black History, Tampa Bay History Center; Albert Smith, current Middleton Alumni President (Class of 1964); and Robert “Trey” Canady (Co-Chair), Senior Class Sponsor, Student Government Sponsor, AICE English Teacher. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

YOUTH IN SUMMER PROGRAM GET ANNUAL BOOST FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

      Youth in the summer program at the Gwen Miller Community Center at the Woodland Terrace Park received their annual visit from Darrell Daniels, Executive Director Youth Programs, Derrick Brooks Charities. Daniels is the annual speaker for the summer youth events, sharing words of encouragement for the upcoming school year. His theme this year was, “Teamwork Makes The Dream Work.”   Daniels, far right, and former Tampa City Council Chairwoman Gwendolyn Miller, right, pose with several youth and staff members at the Tampa park named after Mrs. Miller.

INVESTITURE OF JULIE SIMONE SNEED AS U. S. DISTRICT JUDGE HELD IN ORLANDO

      An audience estimated at 300 individuals attended the Investiture of Julie Simone Sneed as United States District Judge, Middle District of Florida. The audience included her family, magistrates, federal judges, appellate court judges, appeals courts judges, district judges, former Supreme Court Judge, many of her club sisters, sorority sisters, and many friends. The 3 p. m. ceremony was held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the U. S. Courthouse, George C. Young Federal Annex, in Orlando. Judge Sneed is shown with her family, who participated in the enrobing: daughter, Asha, son, Ryan, and her husband, Kevin B. Sneed, PharmD, FNAP, FNPHA, University of South Florida, Dean, Taneja College of Pharmacy. [See full story on the ceremony in next week’s edition.]

     (Photograph by Dawn Aiello)

SPRING OF LIFE COGIC HELD ITS 1^ST ANNUAL 7-UP PROGRAM

      Spring of Life COGIC held its 1^st Annual 7-Up Program on June 23, 2024.  The theme was “Joy Over the Rainbow.” There were 7 speakers, 7 subjects, who spoke 7 minutes each, topped off with 7-Up Cake and 7-Up Soda for refreshments. Among those in attendance were: Charles Riggins-Black, Steve Marshall, Brandi Perdue, Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., Vernice Jeannie Jenkins, Contessa Dorsey, Jeff Amos, Denise Peeler and Andre Walker. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY HONORS MEMBERS OF ALLEN TEMPLE AME CHURCH

      Members of Allen Temple AME Church, who are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. were honored during the Unified Conclave Worship Service on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Attorney Benjamin Crump, front, 2^nd from left, who is also an Omega man, was the guest speaker. Members of Allen Temple who were honored were: Marlo Blair, 2^nd from left, back row, his son, Atty. Blair is holding his plaque; Atty. Delano Stewart, front, left, Rocky Ratliff, 3^rd from left, is holding his plaque; Fred Hearns, far right, second row; and not shown, Atty. Carl Hayes. They are joined by several other members of the fraternity. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

COACH FOUNDATION HOLDS SUCCESSFUL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

      The COACH Foundation (Committee Organizing Assistance and Community Help) hosted its 13^th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Charles Davis Conference Center. Reverend Willie G. Dixon, Founder and CEO of COACH, said the filled-to-capacity event was an overwhelming success. He expresses gratitude to the many partners who helped to make the event successful. Shown in attendance, from left to right: Robin Lockett, Reverend Willie G. Dixon, Bobby Bowden, U. S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Pastor Charles Davis, Zenna Miller, Miskondra Key, County Clerk Cindy Stuart, State Rep. Dianne Hart, State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, and Vanessa Lester, in rear. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GENTLEMEN’S QUEST CELEBRATES 10^TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SCHOLARSHIPS

       In honor of the 10^th anniversary of Gentlemen’s Quest, several young men were awarded scholarships including Jalen Thomas, Telvin Mexile, Dominic Caines, Robert Stone, Jr., Nicolas Nina, Donovan Terry, and Jeremiah MarQuel Pressley.  See story on page 3A.

(Photograph Courtesy of Gentlemen’s Quest)