Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

Black Business Bus Tour, Hands Of Hope Sickle Cell Attend March On Washington

             Members of two Tampa organizations traveled to Washington, D. C. for the “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” Commitment March On Washington, on Friday, August 28, 2020. The March was spearheaded by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King, III, and was held at the Lincoln Memorial on the 57^thAnniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered the famous, “I Have A Dream” speech.

         Tampa’s Black Business Bus Tour is headed by Candy Lowe, and Hands Of Hope Sickle Cell Awareness is headed by Cecelia Mitchell. Juanita Mitchell, Cecilia Mitchell, Candy Lowe, Mona Judge, Kay’Lisse Mitchell, David, Sr. and David Thompson, Jr.; and on top, Michael Daniels, Lynette Tracee Judge and Ativa Anderson, attended the event. (Photograph courtesy of Julia Jackson)

MEN OF VISION MEMBERS GET COMPUTERS

         Just prior to the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, Ross Anderson, founder of Men Of Vision, with the assistance of Tampa’s Mayor Jane Castor, presented computers to its members to prepare them for virtual learning. The presentation was made as a drive-through at the Carter G. Woodson School. Participants were: kneeling, Kyron Wright and Ross Anderson. Standing, Tahj Hunter, Jace Hopkins, James Colston, AJ Boodsingh, Jackson Hopkins, Ty Andrews, David Parrolt, Angel Mendoza, Willie Jackson, Sammie Randle, III, and Michael Walker. In the rear, Corey Conner, Jordan Haywood, Kyler Browning, Khalil Bradley, Anthony Walker, Zackary Walls and Andrew Walker. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MEN’S WEAR SHOP OPENS IN WESTSHORE MALL

         Ricc Rollins held the Grand Opening of his men’s wear shop in Westshore Mall. The event was held on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Among those who joined him for the special event were, from left: Denise White, former News Anchor, Fox-13, WTVT; fashion designer, Elizabeth Racker; Tampa City Councilman, District 1, Joseph Citro; Rollins, Mayor Jane Castor, Jessica Rollins, Arlene Brooks, Erik Wise and Audrey Pat McGhee. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

LADIES ORGANIZATION COMPLETES CALENDAR IN SPITE OF PANDEMIC

         The ladies of Top Ladies of Distinction, Tampa Bay/West Central Florida Chapter completed their 2019-2020 Calendar of events, in spite of the Coronavirus pandemic.  The ladies had to make some adjustments, but were able to get it done. The Tampa Bay Chapter members are shown with National Area IV Director, in center, Lady Adrienne Boner. They are: front, left to right, Ladies Luvator Nelson, Von Keese, Beverly Crecy, Janette Spencer-Davis, President, Adrienne Boner, Area IV Director, Christine Frazer, Chapter Organizer, Alma Purify, Carrie Anderson, and Tempress Solomon. In the back, left to right: Avi-Anne Richardson, Sandra Butler, Maria Singfield, Elizabeth Washington, Fontaine Marion, Trivia Cole, and Ollie Green. (See Page 1-B for complete article.)