Florida Sentinel Bulletin

PETER CLAVER STUDENTS OBSERVE GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

               Nationally, Grandparents’ Day was observed on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The students at St. Peter Claver Catholic School held a program at the school a few days earlier to honor grandparents. The program’s theme was “Grandparents Fill The World With Love.” The children sang a variety of songs, danced and read poetry. Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes attended the program. He is shown with Quintaia Ingraham, Jaquin Ingraham, Taniyla Ingraham and Quinten Lindsey. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

HISTORIC YBOR CITY CORVETTE CAR SHOW

               More than 100 vehicles were entered in the Historic Ybor City Corvette Car Show held on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Proceeds from the first-time event were to benefit the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, and St. Peter Claver Catholic School. Mayor Jane Castor and State Representative Dianne Hart are shown with organizer, Marvin Knight and members of the Positive Images Committee, who hosted the event. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

HART DRIVERS HONORED AT MILLION MILE AWARDS LUNCHEON

               Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) held its Million Mile Safe Driver Awards Luncheon last week. The luncheon recognized the 2018 One Million Mile Award recipients, the Streetcar One Million Mile Awardee, and the Two Million Mile Awardees. Those honored were: One Million Miles of Safe Driving – Robert Baker, Sabrina Brown Mills, Fernando Burga, Rafael Collazo, Crystal Edwards, Debra Eskridge, George Freeman, Bernier Lalime, Gregory Lester, Carlos Martinez, Dwight Phillips, Gabriel Siragusa and Manuel Tejada. Streetcar awardee: Rafael Rosado; and two million mile awardees, Philip Burgos, Rafael Camacho and Ronald Watkins. (Photograph courtesy of HART)

RETIRING FROM HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AFTER 33 YEARS

               Mrs. Marilyn Dupree celebrated her retirement from Hillsborough County with more than 100 family members and friends. The celebration of 33 years was held at the Chic Venue. In addition to her husband, Larry Dupree, daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Dupree is joined by her sisters and brother. From left are: Daisy Akiboh, Betty Jones, Mrs. Dupree, Lorraine Wiley and Julia Love. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

MIDDLETON HIGH CLASS OF 1959 HAS 60^th REUNION

         Members of the Middleton High School Class of 1959 gathered Aug. 2 through 5 at the Hampton Inn Airport/Westshore for their 60^thReunion.   The reunion theme was “Painting Beautiful Pictures As We Move Forward.” There were several activities. Among those who attended this all-white event were: front row, left to right: Olivia Carmichael Brown, Florence Reeves, Eloise Smith, Novelar Cherry, Gloria Austin, Dr. Ernestine Anderson Glenn, Gloridine McNair, and Joyce Stokes. Second row, left to right: Brenda Thompson, Virginia Arnao, Bettye Gatlin, Carolyn Miller, Nathleen Nix, Lavern Latson, Mary Staples, Dr. Deloris Essou, Dora Dixon, Alberta Ellison and Dorothy Paige. On the third row, from left are: Henry Brown, Leroy Twiggs, Michael Gilbert and Ernest Collins. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE SERVES COMMUNITY

         The City of Tampa Black History Committee recently presented scholarships to several graduating seniors. Throughout the year, the committee hosts several events as fundraisers to support the scholarships. In February, the committee hosts a themed Black History Month program, and in May the golf tournament. The group  at the recent presentation of scholarships includes, from left to right: Cheryl Bright, City Of Tampa Black History Committee (COTBHC) Member; Sonya Little, COTBHC Advisor; Genette Keely, Volunteer; Wanda Thompson, COTBHC Parliamentarian; LaChone Dock, COTBHC Asst. Treasurer; Arthur Parker, Member; Vyone Clendinen, Member; Katrina House, COTBHC Vice President; Debbie Mercer, Treasurer; Mayor Jane Castor, Celeste Gibbons-Peoples,  COTBHC President; Regina Lock-DePass, Member; Shawn-Ta Wilson, Member; Frank Woodard, Member; and Mark Wilfalk, COTBHC Member. (PHOTOGRAPH BY BRUNSON)

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, INC. RIBBON CUTTING SERVICE

                  The Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship, Inc., held a ribbon cutting service to the doors of its new facility. The church building is Phase 1 of its planned 11,000 square feet campus. They will be having dedication services each weekend through September 7^th, 1 p. m. on Saturdays, and 11 a. m. on Sundays. Rev. Kenneth and First Lady Mary Jo McKay are joined by several families for the ribbon cutting: Glenis Young, Deacon Michael Levy, and members of the Holder, Bowen, Parker and Odom families. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)