Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

YOUNG MEN ATTEND BLACK BROWN AND COLLEGE BOUND LUNCHEON

         Black and Brown young men from around the country were in Tampa this week for Hillsborough Community College’s Black Brown And College Brown Sylvia Marion Carley Signature Luncheon. The event was held on Monday, March 26^th at the Tampa Convention Center. The guest speaker was former NFL Player and TV personality, Michael Strahan. Among the young men who attended the luncheon were: Preston Ashby, Samuel Lopez, Jean Vital, David Casey, T. J. Knighten, Daniel Pierre, Isaiah Smith, Keegan Sueso, Justin Coffie, Leon Gilchrist, Gabriel Salas, Willie McMillon and Dr. Patrick Sneed. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

CENTRE FOR WOMEN LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON

         The Centre For Women WAVES of Change Women’s Leadership Awards Luncheon was held last Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Armature Works. The sold-out luncheon provides a chance for women to network, develop relationships and discuss issues affecting women in business and their personal lives. The 2018 WAVES Award was presented to Ms. Clemmie Perry. Among those in attendance were: Alma Thomas, Margaret Spears, Bianca Taylor-Heura, Beverly Hartsfield Henderson, Elita McMillon, Tee Solomon and Brenda Greenway. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

DANCE FEST HELD AT SLIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

         Last month, the gymnasium at Sligh Middle Magnet School was the site of “The Art of Freedom Dance And Community Fest.” The showcase event featured dance teams, step teams, Greek step teams, drumlines, and much more. Ms. Montessia Allen-Robinson was coordinator of the event. Among those who attended are: from left, Pastor Clethen Sutton, Ms. Allen-Robinson, Norma Pierce, Pastor Philetha Tucker-Johnson and Jessie Quinn. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

INAUGURAL PRAYER BREAKFAST HELD

         Tabitha Court No. 15, Heroines of Jericho, PHA, held their Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 10, 2018. The event was held at the Hillsborough County Children’s Board.  The speaker for the morning was Rev. Lynnette Barrett, of St. James AME Church, Progress Village. Those in attendance included: from left, Byron Johnson, Tawanda Peoples, Iris Warren, Andreatha Nurse, Bessie Thomas, Agnes Turner, Rev. Lynnette Barrett, guest speaker; Dr. Bertha Baker, Greta Powell, Betty Baker, and Gail Williams.

2018 SIR DEBONAIR, SIR LORD CROWNED

             The members of Beta Sigma Zeta, Tampa Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, held their 2018 Sir Debonair, Sir Lord competition on Sunday, February 25^th. The event was held at the Charles Davis Conference Center, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Myeesha Harris is President of the Sorority. Participants and honorees were: Johnathan Dorsey, Tyshawn Hatch, Mezarson Cesar, Ashine Petit-Frere, 2018 Sir Debonair Karrington Hickman, 2018 Sir Lord Demarcus Harris, Tyrale Brooks, and Emmanuel Cesar. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)