Florida Sentinel Bulletin

FIRST ANNUAL SILVER NIGHT OUT DANCE HELD

         The Bryan Glazer Family JCC and the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department hosted the First Annual Silver Night Out Dance for Active Adults. The formal event was held on Thursday, September 20, 2018, 6-10 p. m. at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. Active Adults throughout Hillsborough County aged 50 years young and older were invited to attend. The Jazzy Seniors who attend the dance were: Estella Acres, Gladys Foster, Theresa Bennett, Helen Adams, Betty J. Bell, Linda Cotney and Patricia Allo. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

COUPLE’S ANNIVERSARY AND HER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED

         Mr. and Mrs. Ferris (Gwendella Wright) Pugh celebrated their 20^thwedding anniversary last month. At the same event, Mrs. Pugh celebrated her 52^ndbirthday.  Those who joined the couple for the renewal of vows are: from left, Landon Petty, Darius Pugh, Ferris Pugh (honoree), Elder Richard Wright, Gwendella Wright-Pugh (honoree), Lianichella Wright-Petty and Alivia Petty. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

MRS. MOZELLA HESTER CELEBRATES HER 80^TH BIRTHDAY

         A birthday dinner to honor the 80^th birthday of Mrs. Mozella Hester was held at New Salem Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Hester was joined by members of her family, friends and members from her church. She received a bouquet of roses to celebrate the natal date. Mrs. Hester, standing in the center, is joined by: Ruth Hires and Sandra Jackson, seated; and standing, Gladys Birkett, Eleanor Larkin, Catherine Clark and Shelley Galloway. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

FAMILY JOINS NEWLY PROMOTED MAJOR AT CEREMONY

         Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister hosted a Promotion Ceremony last month for recently promoted staffers. The ceremony was held at River Hills Church on August 16^th. Melissa Moore was promoted from Captain to Major with HCSO. She is shown with family members at the promotion ceremony. From left: Maddison Walker, Major Moore’s mother, Christine Moore, Major Moore; her son,  Darryl Richard; Johnnie Moore, Jr., her father; Horace Walker and Anthony Walker. Not shown, Wanda Walker. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

EDDIE SESSION FOUDATION PRESENTS FIRST SCHOLARSHIPS

         The Eddie Session Foundation presented its first scholarships recently. Scholarships totally $5,000 and several computers were presented to graduating seniors with at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average, who are pursuing additional education. The Eddie Session Foundation was founded by his wife, Michelle Session, in honor of her late husband, who died in June 2017. Mrs. Session wishes to carry on his legacy by giving back to youth and families in need. Award recipients are shown with members of the Board: Dianne Hart, Tammy Cotton, Tatiana Cole, Stefon Harris, Eduardo Flores, Michelle Session, Roshawwn Cox, Gabrielle Allen, Trinity Hammond, Jayla Key, Remus Bulmer, Jr., Yartez Carter and Everett Chamber. 

 (Photograph by BRUNSON)

FAMU-BC-U ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS HOST ANNUAL HBCU ROUNDUP   

                        The Presidents of the Hillsborough County Alumni Associations of Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University hosted their Annual HBCU Roundup last month. The event was held at the Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association Center. Among those in attendance were: from left, Verel Ahye, PharmD Candidate; Dr. Vondalyn Crawford, owner of  Health Matters Pharmacy; Tahrita Lee, Licensed Agent, Integrity Insurance; Coretta Cobb, PharmD Candidate; and Asia Crawford, PharmD Candidate.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)