Florida Sentinel Bulletin

GREATER BETHEL M. B. CHURCH HOSTS COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

            Greater Bethel M. B. Church, Inc., held its Homeless Community Service Day on Saturday, October 6.  The guest speaker was Attorney Paul Rebein. Greater Bethel, in partnership with Metropolitan Ministries, is helping those who are in need with housing and other necessities. More than 30 community service partners participated and offered an array of social services to the homeless and low income community. Among those who volunteered with the event are: Helen Bullock, Alice Moore, Willie Brown, Sonja Bexley and Gwen Myers, Program Coordinator. Dr. Brett Snowden is the Pastor.  (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

SUCCESS STORY SHARED AT 2018 CEC OF TAMPA LUNCHEON

      Javed Morgan shared his ‘Story of Success’ on Tuesday when the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa (CDC) held its annual luncheon. The CDC Champions Luncheon was held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre. The Keynote Speaker was Stephen Glaude, President & CEO, Coalition of Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development, Washington, D. C. Morgan, founder of WealthWave, a financial service, credits much of his success to the CDC Of Tampa Youth Services. A Middleton graduate, Morgan is shown with several students from Middleton, who are part of the CDC Youth Services Program. From left to right are: Lafe Thomas, Senior Youth Services Program Manager; Ivory Cromartie, Maggie Daniels, Dwanae Dingle, Javed Morgan, Chayla Austin, Raejean Underwood, Jamariciss McBride and Maleek Moreno. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

YELLOW JACKETS WIN 2018 HERITAGE CLASSIC, 19-16

      The Yellow Jackets of Howard W. Blake High School won the 2018 Heritage Classic, 19-16. The competition between Blake and the Tigers of Middleton High School was held on Friday night at Blake. The Athletic Boosters Club of Blake hosted this year’s event. The Title Sponsors were Dr. and Mrs. H. Earl Cotman. Mrs. Cotman is a Blake graduate and former queen. Michelle Brooks Patty, a Blake graduate, was the Black and Gold Sponsor. Bishop Patty is shown with, on front row: Nathaniel Felton, Corey “King Cobra” Felton, and Keycia Graves. Second row, Bishop Patty, Katrice Benson, Kalea Benson, Kevin Benson, School Board member Tamara Shamburger; in rear, Steve Williams, former Blake Athletic Director and one of the honorees. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

HOWARD W. BLAKE CLASS OF 1963 CELEBRATES 55^th REUNION

      The Howard W. Blake High School Class of 1963 celebrated its 55^th Class Reunion September 21-23, 2018. On September 23, the class culminated the weekend at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant. Among those in attendance were: Mary Taylor, Larraine Nunn, Constance Aikens, John Anderson, Cora Archie, Yvette Smith, Shelia Harden, Joyce Drake, Gloria Drungo, Patricia Malphus, Bonnie Washington, Theodore Taylor, Willie Levins, James Lewis, Letha Jennings, Johnnie Harris, Lonnie Jackson and Sandra Mask. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

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)