Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Henry “Shake” Washington was also sworn in on Tuesday. He became a new member of the Hillsborough County School Board, representing District 5. Judge Perry A. Little (Ret.) conducted the swearing in ceremony, while Washington’s daughter, Dr. Ja Mia Washington, right, held the Bible. In a run-off, Washington defeated incumbent Tamara Shamburger.

Joining the ceremony were: Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr., Pastor, Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, Mrs. Hattie Byrd White, his mother-in-law; son, Henry Washington; and wife, Cheryl Byrd Washington. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

WOMEN’S FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DONATES TO MOFFITT CANCER CENTER

                  The Daughters of Harram Court No. 96, donated 118 Blessing Bags to Moffitt Cancer Center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ladies who supported the event were, left to right: Betty Baker, Vickie Young, Bessie Thomas, Dane Garrett, Nikki Inda, Gail Williams, Iris Warren, Illustrious Commandress, Charlene Hall, Tawanda Peoples, Bertha Baker and Greta Powell.

HISTORY RESTORED BY HOWARD W. BLAKE CLASS OF 1970

   Members of the Howard W. Blake Class of 1970 recently celebrated their 50^th Class Reunion virtually. As part of this momentous occasion, members of the 1969-70 Class A Divisional Championship football team secured and replaced the trophy that was discarded, along with other artifacts from the school, when the school became a middle school. The football team’s record stayed in place for thirty-four years until another Tampa Bay area team won the title.

         To commemorate this legacy, football team members and classmates presented the trophy to the current Howard W. Blake High School Principal, Jessie Salter, so that this historical artifact will forever be a visible reminder of the rich legacy of the fighting Yellow Jackets. Football team members attending the presentation were: first row, Herman James, Freddie Everhart, Jonas Harris, and Lonnie Houston; 2nd row, Henry Cummings, Charles McDonald, Willie Johnson, Ronnie Cole, Andre Hill, Lionel Ballard; and Jessie Salter, Principal of Blake High School. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)

MEN OF VISION PARTICIPATE IN

‘GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN’

On Saturday, October 24^th, members of the Men Of Vision, Inc., Service Organization gathered at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Public Library to encourage Hillsborough County registered voters to get out and vote early. The library is one of 26 locations where residents can cast their ballots before the General Election. Shown on the front row are: Jayden Walker, Zayden Wright, Ross Anderson, founder of Men Of Vision, Inc., Khalil Bradley, Overall President-At-Large, and David Parrott, Overall Historian. Shown on the back row are: Jacobi Foster, Jorimael Pharnord, Zion Wright, Overall President, Kyron Defreitas, Overall Vice President, Anthony Walker, Public Relations Officer.

MIDDLETON TEACHERS FIGHTING FOR EXCELLENCE

         These instructors at George Middleton High School are known as ‘Middleton’s Triple Threat.’ The reason? They’re fighting for Excellence in Education. Just this week they were recognized for their dedication to education. From left to right: Dr. Madonna Higgs, a National Board Certified Teacher, who is the Talent Developer and Social Studies Teacher, who received the Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year Award; Tameca Johnson, Television Production Teacher with more than 30 years experience in Broadcasting and News Management, Middleton’s Teacher of the Year; and Kimberly Johnson, MHS Registrar and veteran School District employee and leader, who was recognized as Instructional Support Employee of the Year. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GAMMA THETA OMEGA, INC. RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FOR STEM PROGRAM

         Gamma Theta Omega, Incorporated has received a $14,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation. These funds will support Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education program. The check was presented a few weeks ago. Those accepting the check from Mr. Narain were:Tangela Dupree, 1st Vice President; Elaine Bryant,   President; Edwin Narain, Director, AT&T; Carla White-Sunday, 2^nd Vice President; and Karen Cooper, Chairman, STEM Education.

AFTER 7 YEARS, MIDDLETON TIGERS WIN HERITAGE CLASSIC TROPHY

      It has been 7 years since the Tigers of Middleton High School were able to look at the Heritage Classic Trophy in their own Trophy Case. That all changed a few weeks ago when the Tigers defeated the Yellow Jackets of Howard W. Blake High School in the 2020 Annual Heritage Football Classic. New Head Coach John Courtney, said, “It is a great accomplishment for the greater East Tampa Community.” The Tigers defeated the Yellow Jackets, 30-12. The team, with the trophy in the center, are shown with: Coach Courtney, Principal Mickey Boddie, Coach Kilo Toombs, and Coach Dane Seckar. Congratulations MHS Tigers! (Photograph by BRUNSON)

 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR RENAISSANCE AT WEST RIVER

           The Renaissance at West River, the first new construction at the former North Boulevard Homes site, held its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, September 24, 2020. The new building came 2 years after North Boulevard Homes was demolished in 2018. Those who participated in the ribbon cutting of the 160-unit elderly community were: Tampa Housing Authority Commissioners, Parker Homans and Ben Dachepalli; Jerome Ryans, CEO/President, Tampa Housing Authority; Jim Cloar, Chair, Tampa Housing Authority Board; Mayor Jane Castor; and Joe Robinson, President of the West Tampa CRA. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)