Florida Sentinel Bulletin

MEN OF VISION STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CLASSROOM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

      Several students representing a variety of Hillsborough County Schools as members of Men of Vision, Inc., were recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom.  Their honors went across the spectrum, from Honor Roll to High Honor Roll, and Principal’s Honor Roll. In front is Jermauri Lott. First row: Noah Gandy, Isaiah Barbosa, Caneil Satchwell, Bryan Harden, Maltisi Morrissey, Jr., Kyle Isaac, Johnnie Tyson and Joseph Durante. On the second row: Smerly Laguerre, Se’an Sheffield, Charan Pothula, Christopher Bell, Ishmon Johnson, III, Aziah Cannonier, Calvin Wright, Jr. and Jayden Lambert. Honor roll students not pictured: Jeremiah Sank, Jordan Belvin, Jordin Lenair, Quante Miltier-Ferguson, Chase Brunson and Preston Williams. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

ENTERTAINMENT GROUP HOSTS INAUGURAL PRE-HOLIDAY SOIREE 

       RBJ Entertainment held its Inaugural Black and White Ball Pre-Holiday Soiree on Friday evening, November 15, 2024. The event was held at the Egypt Shriners Temple in the Grand Ballroom. Among the elegant dressed guests were: Sophia Smith, Annette Myles, Jermia Smith, Klisa Smith, Talia Smith, Darren Fudge, Anthony Myles, Joshua Johnson, and Jermaine Smith. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

BEULAH BAPTIST INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH HONORS VETERANS

     Beulah Baptist Institutional Church held its Veterans Day Program on Saturday, November 9^th,  at the Westin Hotel on Harbour Island. Several branches of the military attended the service and were recognized. Pastor Alan Harris, right, is shown with program participants, Deacon Will Harris, Mrs. Erika Reynolds, who sang the National Anthem, Dr. Tonja Brickhouse, event chair, and her husband, Raymond Brickhouse. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MEN OF VISION AT HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL INDUCTED INTO HONOR SOCIETY

Hillsborough High School recently held its National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Among the inductees were 6 members of Men of Vision. They are: Quante Miltier-Ferguson, Bryan Harden, Jaden Carr, Maltius Morrissey, Ishmon Johnson and Jeremiah Sank.

WILBERT DAVIS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOSTS ‘LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL’

        The Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club was the recent site of “Lights On AfterSchool.”  Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. Among those at Wilbert Davis B&G Club recently were: Dwaine Terry (D. T.), Twanda Davenport (Ms. Davenport), Barbara Norton (Auntie Barb), Tony Jefferson (Coach T. J.), T. Williams, Arielle Gallon (Coach Ari), Heather Boudreau, Art Helms (Coach Tae), Mrs. Felteena Moffett, Club Director; radio station representative, Joe; and Officer S. Christman. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

ROGERS PARK GOLF COURSE RECEIVES HISTORICAL MARKER

        On October 4, 2024, the Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council revealed a historic marker at Rogers Park Golf Course, in honor of the first Black golf course in Tampa.  Gathered for the special recognition were Alison Smith, Chair, Hillsborough County Advisory Council, Joseph W. J. Robison, Tampa Sports Authority Board member, Gwen Myers, Hillsborough County Commissioner, James Ransom, grandson of G.D. Rogers, John Simpson, Director of Marketing for Black Golf Hall of Fame, Lionel Ballard, Author, Rogers Golf Park Course: 18 Holes of History, and Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

FRATERNITY JOINS OTHERS IN SERVING HOT MEALS 

        Members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. joined Commissioner Gwen Myers, Mayor Jane Castor and other groups as they served hot meals on Sunday, October 13, after Hurricane Milton. The groups gathered at Dr. Carter G. Woodson PK-8 School to serve dinner to students of the school and residents in the Sulphur Springs community. Fraternity members shown here with Mayor Castor are: Ross Anderson, President Eric White, Derian Craig, Jr., Christopher Fludd, Gabriel Magee, and Jermaine Wiley. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

DR. TRACI’S HOUSE IS WINNER OF BUSINESS AMBASSADOR AWARD

      GTE Financial CU named Dr. Traci’s House as the winner of the Business Ambassador Award Grant of $5,000. “GTE is honored to partner with small businesses like Dr. Traci’s House, who are champions in our community and give back to those most in need…GTE is pleased to honor her with our inaugural business ambassador award…,” Manny Aguilar, SVP-Commercial and Advisory Services Officer at GTE Financial, said in a statement. Shown from left: Manny Aguilar, Chad Burney, Shelia Thompson, Dr. Traci Thompson, Catrina Goodman, and Brad Baker. (Photograph by BRUNSON)