Florida Sentinel Bulletin

GEORGE EDGECOMB BAR ASSOCIATION HOSTS SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET 

            The George Edgecomb Bar Association hosted the 35^thAnnual Scholarship Banquet on Monday evening, April 23, 2018. The event was held at the Downtown Hilton Hotel. FordHarrison sponsored the banquet. The keynote address was delivered by sports analyst, Hall of Famer, author and philanthropist, Dick Vitale. Among the community supporters in attendance were: from left, Victor Young, H. Lee Moffitt, School Board Vice Chair, Tamara Shamburger, Bill Brand and B. Lee Green, Ph.D. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

CELEBRITIES JOIN ‘YOU DESERVE TO BE LOVED’ GIRLS’ SUMMIT

             The 2018 “You Deserve To Be Loved” Girls’ Summit was held this past weekend in the auditorium at Middleton High School. There were several activities for girls in 6^thto 12^thgrades, a variety of speakers and special, surprise guests. Among the celebrities who spent time with the girls on Saturday were: left to right, Tia Norfleet, first Black and only female NASCARdriver; Femita Ayanbeku, Team USA Paralympian and fastest female blade runner; Dr. Jeffery Johnson, founder of the “You Deserve To Be Loved”Girls’Summit; Dinasty Brown, entrepreneur and Social Media Consultant; and Siobhan Monique, Soul Singer and Song Writer. 

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL JROTC AWARDS DAY

                  George Middleton Senior High School held it Awards Day recently for the JROTC. Several area individuals with military affiliation were in attendance, including the school’s first Principal, Henry “Shake” Washington. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) of Tampa Bay presented certificates to several of the students. Tyna Middleton, President of ASALH, and Deirdre Tatum, Secretary of ASALH, presented certificates to: Nyomi Franco, Ebony Knight, Issac Chang and Michael Hill. Dr. Kim Moore is Principal of the school and Major Mike Mistretta, USAF, (Ret.) is the instructor. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

PLATINUM ANGELZ RIDERS CLUB HOSTED ANNUAL EVENT 

                  The ladies of the Platinum Angelz Riding Club (R/C) hosted cycle riders from near and far last month when they held their annual event. The event was held at the Letter Carriers Hall in West Tampa and attracted male and female cyclists, representing in their colors. Music was provided by DJ Pun of WURK, FM 96.3. The Platinum Angelz R/C uses proceeds from the event for their community projects. Platinum Angelz in attendance were: Pamela Batten, Cheryl Bright, Candra Granville, Aileen Brown, Tamera Armstrong, Charlene Bowens, and Franchetta Haughton. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

‘ANNUAL CUDDLE UP AND READ’ PROGRAM HELD

            On Saturday, April 14^th, Ms. Cora Dunkley held her 5^thAnnual “Cuddle Up And Read” Program. The well attended event was held at Seminole Heights Library, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Several families and volunteers were on hand to motivate children to read everyday. The children participated in several activities that involved reading and learned about Dr. George Washington Carver, who was the focal point of the event. Each child received a new book at the end of the event. Ms. Dunkley was assisted by Ms. Maxine Davis in making the program possible. Among those in attendance from left to right are: Diane Conde, who is the current reigning “Mrs. Florida,”Patricia Seales, Dr. Rosemary Swoopes, Reverend Janet Lee, and Anita Lemon. (Photography by BRUNSON).

MIDDLETON HIGH STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

         Wednesday, April 11, 2018 was National College Signing Day. Middleton High School held two events to recognize its Third Annual National Signing Day. The events were held in the Henry “Shake” Washington Auditorium. The event on April 11^thwas for students who signed to attend Hillsborough Community College (HCC). The event on Friday, April 13^thwas for students signing with other colleges. From left to right are officials who attended the HCC Signing Day event: Thomas Rivers, College & Career Counselor, Middleton High School; Brian Rodriguez, HCC Partner; Dr. David J. Ross, Dean of Student Services, HCC Ybor Campus; Dr. Keith Berry, Interim President, HCC Ybor Campus; Elmer Rhone, Guidance Department Chair, Middleton High School; and Igxie Rivera, Magnet Counselor, Middleton High School.  Supt. Jeff Eakins was also in attendance. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

FRATERNITY RECEIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Recently, members of the Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., gathered in Mobile, Alabama for their 68^thSouthern Province Council Meeting. Last Saturday, the Tampa Alumni Chapter was honored when the “Southern Province Chapter Of The Year”Award and the “Reclamation Chapter Of The Year”Awards were bestowed upon them. Members of the Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., shown seated from left to right: Ralph Rance and Ron Hubbard. Shown standing from left to right: Marcus Sloan, Albert Coleman, Watson Tee Ragin, Fred Holyfield, Robert W. Irvin, David Christian and Roland Daniels.

CEREMONY HELD FOR LEGACY WALL DEDICATION

            On April 6^th, members of the community gathered at Booker T. Washington Elementary School for the Legacy Wall Dedication Ceremony.  The purpose of the Wall is to showcase the history of the school and highlight some of its students from throughout the year. Some information about the original Booker T. Washington High School was taken from a 1931 Yearbook donated to the school. The event was well attended by former students such as Mrs. Doris Ross Reddick and Mr. James Hammond, both of whom are featured on the Wall. Among those in attendance were student participants: Jahquez Louis, Kimberly Hernandez, and Briana House, shown on the front row from left to right. Shown on the second row from left to right are : Ms. Jaime Gerding, Principal of Booker T. Washington Elementary School; Ms. Lynn Gray, Hillsborough County School Board member; Ms. Ersula Odom, who provied the Creative History of the Wall during the dedication; Ms. Tamara Shamburger, Hillsborough County School Board member; and Harrison Peters, Chief Of Schools for Hillsborough County. (Photograph by Frederick Harris).

TAMPA CHAPTER OF THE LINKS HOSTS CAREER DAY FOR RADIANT JEWELS AT VAN BUREN

         The Tampa Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, hosted Career Day for their mentoring group, the Radiant Jewels, at Van Buren Middle School on Wednesday, March 28th. The mentoring group represents chosen 8^th grade girls who are about to transition to high school. Fourteen professions were represented at Career Day, chaired by Link Kay Andrews. Link Ozepher Wilds is the Services To Youth Facet Chair and Link Renee Lee is President.  Van Buren staffers, Mrs Cynthia Forward, Student Success Coach and Mrs. ….. Cannedy, ….. are supervisors. The 2017-2018 Radiant Jewels are: front row kneeling/sitting, left to right: Ciara Johnson, Amari Foggle, Teericka Beard, Coral Salvador, Neyshmarie Vasquez, Yovelis Santana, Melissa Alonso, Natelynn Gaddy, Anjuan Harrison, Benjamine Victor, Lesley Rico, and Alicia Mingo. Standing, left to right: Dukael Clerveaux, Adriayana Miller, Alani Coles, Keyana Keyes, Natalie Heath, Odalys Ortiz Martinez, Naomi Hernandez, Keyshla Ortiz, Shashana Baker, Sikevia Thomas, Traniyah Phillips, La’Mia Bryant, Xiomara Tolbert, Giavanna Burch, DeJanae Thomas, Akenia McCloud, Briance Pierce, and Dasani Davis. (Photograph By Lomax McIntyre)