Florida Sentinel Bulletin

MEN OF VISION HONORS ‘LEGENDS AND GAMECHANGERS’

            Recently, the Men of Vision, Inc., Service ogranization held its 12^th Annual Academic Awards Ceremony at TPepin Hospitality Centre. More than 100 members of the organization were recognized, including 44 graduating seniors for their academic and community service. The young men were the recipients of more than $20,000 in scholarships. Alumni member Wildens Cajuste, Class of 2016, and recent graduate of Florida A & M University, delivered the Keynote Address. Members of the community who were honored as “Legends and Gamechangers” in attendance were, from left to right: James Cole; Henry “Shake” Washington, retired School Administrator; retired Tampa Police Chief Eric Ward; Thomas Forward, recently retired Tampa Fire Chief; and Jeff Eakins, Hillsborough County School District Superintendent. Ross Anderson, Community & Educational Advocate Liaison, Strategy Management Team, of the Hillsborough County School District, and founder of Men of Vision, Inc., is shown, fourth from the left.

 MRS. DELORES ‘DEE’ WILLIAMS CELEBRATES 80^thBIRTHDAY

              Mrs. Delores “Dee” Williams was the guest of honor recently when family and friends hosted an 80^thbirthday celebration for her. The event was held at the Seminole Heights Family Life Center.  Planners for the event were her daughters: Antionette Shepherd and Adriane Blanchett. Members of the Charmettes of Hillsborough County who joined her were: Abeba Salter-Woods, Dr. Sylvia Salter, Doris Scott, Freddie Hudson, Dr. Margaret Fisher, honoree Dee Williams; Luvator Henry Nelson, Ruby French, Janice London and Carolyn Banks.  (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

GEORGE S. MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL HONOR GRADUATES

            These proud Middleton High School Honor graduates are all-smiles after they received their diplomas on May 25^that the Florida State Fairgrounds. They were among approximately 420 students to graduate from Middleton. The Valedictorians were:  Magnet, Aashish Thoutam and Traditional, Taylor Dansby. These graduates are Tyshawn Gittens, Sprina Shrestha, Insherah Neizer-Ashu and Triston Weekes. Dr. Kim Moore is the Principal. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

 HOWARD W. BLAKE HIGH GRADUATES PROUD OF THEIR DIPLOMAS

        Howard W. Blake High School students proudly display their diplomas after the Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Among the young men who graduated are: Kelvin Pruitt, Charlie Everett, Jr., Dumitry Muse, Edward Flores, Stefon Harris, Roshauwn Cox, and Cedric Lawson. They are shown with one of the teachers, Remus Bulmer., right. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

KRUNK FOR CHRIST HOSTS 3^RD ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY BANQUET

        Krunk For Christ held its 3^rdAnnual Mother’s Day Banquet Extravaganza on the eve of Mother’s Day. The event was held in the Life Center of New Hope M. B. Church. Emcees for the evening were: Corey Felton, Howard Word and Tamara Shamburger. Bishop Michelle B. Patty presented awards to many of those responsible for the success of the event. Some of those in attendance were: from left, Corey (King Cobra) Felton who holds the awards for Attorneys Thomas Parnell and Dan Swoope; Atty. Paul Rebein, Bishop Patty, retired Tampa Chief of Police, Jane Castor, Rep. Shawn Harrison, David Straz, Jr. and Ms. Shamburger. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

TAMPA CITY COUNCIL PRESENTS COMMENDATION TO RETIRING FIRE CHIEF

       Thursday morning, the Tampa City Council presented a commendation and plaque to retiring Fire Chief, Tom Forward, for his 35 years of service to the community. Chief Forward officially retires on May 20, 2018. Joining him at City Council Chambers were: Brandi Lockett, niece; Lakia Forward, daughter; Mrs. Cynthia Forward; Chief Forward, Marty Forward, son; Chelsea, Farrell; and Thomas Forward, II, (Deace), son. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

AARON’S HOUSE FOUNDER HOSTS 3^RDANNUAL FUNDRAISER

       Attorney Pamela Robinson hosted the 3^rdAnnual Fundraiser for Aaron’s House on Sunday, May 6^th. The event was held at the Rusty Pelican Restaurant and the theme was “A Dining Room Of Hope.” The guest speaker was Tampa Bay Times columnist, Ernest Hooper. Aaron’s House was founded as a 501(c)3 organization to provide temporary housing for family members and caregivers of those in need of supportive services and peer-to-peer support. Atty. Robinson recognized several individuals. Shown are honorees and several Board Members. Standing in front: Darlene Johnson (Aaron’s House Board Member), Denard Span (honoree), Gloria Young (Board Member), actress Angela Robinson (Haves and Have Nots), founder, Pamela Robinson (Angela’s sister), Marilyn Johnson (Board Member) and Pat Bexley (Board Member). Second row: honorees, Leroy Staley, Tyrone Keys, Chloe Coney, former State Senator Arthenia Joyner, Jane Castor, Dr. Walter Smith, Attorney Warren Hope Dawson and Rufus Lewis. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

OPENING CEREMONY HELD FOR WARREN HOPE DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

            The Opening Ceremony for Warren Hope Dawson Elementary School in Riverview was held on Saturday, April 28^th. The school opened its doors to more than 500 students in August of 2017. Attorney Dawson, a native of Mulberry, Florida, and graduate of Florida A&M University, served as an officer in the U. S. Army. He returned to school after his military stint and earned his law degree from Howard University, School of Law, graduating in 1966. The Civil Rights attorney became the first African American to practice in federal court in Tampa. Attorney Dawson is best known for his role as lead counsel for the plaintiffs in the now famous 1974 lawsuit known as Manning vs. the School Board of Hillsborough County.Attorney Dawson, right, is shown with Superintendent Jeff Eakins. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)