Florida Sentinel Bulletin

HOWARD W. BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966 ENJOYS 50^th REUNION

 The Howard W. Blake High School Class of 1966 held its 50-year Class Reunion at the Causeway DoubleTree. The weekend was filled with several events, from a “Meet-And-Greet” to a worship service. Classmates in attendance were, seated left to right: Delores Prince, Voncile Scott, Floretta Daniels, Teryal Dennard, Kay Long, Dorothy Johnson, Ivelita Woods, Jacqueline Hudson, Mary Winslow, Patricia Ward and Iola Johnson. Standing on the second row, Ollie Thornton, Ruby Lee Byrd, Sheryl O’Neal, Pauline Williams, Cynthia Jones, Carolyn Thompson, Larthenia James, Vera Cassell, Faye Hunt, Margaret Prince, Lois Dunbar, Elizabeth Saffold, Mattie Bradshaw, Sandra Flowers and Arnold “Daddy Bo” Watson. Standing, rear: David Bowers, Willie Sampson, Ernest Martin, George McNair, Joseph Abrams, Anthony Washington, Prentiss Davis, Herman Matthews, Alfred Thompson, James Martin, Reginald Burns, Anthony Carswell and Clovis Dunbar. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris)

WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS HOSTS MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL

 The Women’s Council of the Bay Area Association or Realtists, Inc. of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers hosted a membership social on Saturday, July 9, 2016, in the A. Leon Lowry Center at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church. Machelle Maner of the Wells Fargo Bank was the guest speaker for the networking event. Refreshments were served. Among the ladies in attendance were: from left, Aidza Antonio-Thomas, Denise Waite, Laura Ferguson, Ida Campbell, Dr. Grace Miranda, and Angela Winslow Ellis. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Organization Presents Scholarships To Graduates

                Members of the Brothers of the Pi Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., recently presented scholarships to three recent high school graduates. Each of the recipients, who received a $2,000 scholarship, have been accepted and enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Donte’ Glover, who graduated from Howard W. Blake High School, will attend Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri; Jordan A. Robinson, a graduate of Gaither High School, will attend Florida A & M University, in Tallahassee, FL; and Riverview High School graduate Kenneth Forward, III, who will attend Morehouse College, in Atlanta, GA. The presentation took place at Bethel A. M. E. Church during their Men’s Day Program. Shown from left to right are: Attorney Carl Hayes, Basileus, Donald Brown, Scholarship Committee Vice Chairman, Donte’ Glover, Jordan A. Robinson, Kenneth Forward, III, and Scholarship Committee Chairman, Morris L. Williams, Sr.   

FRANKLIN BOYS PREPARATORY ACADEMY HOSTS ANNUAL CHESS TOURNAMENT

 Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy was the site of the HOST Chess Nuts Society Annual Chess Tournament on Wednesday July 20, 2016. More than 300 HOST (Hillsborough County Public Schools Out-of-School Time Program) students participated in the tournament held in the school’s gym. HOST is designed to assist families with a safe and supervised environment before and after school hours. Joshua Johnson, K-2^nd grade participant, 4^th from left, was the overall chess winner. Other K-2^nd participants in the group were: Mauliaro Qurroga, Alex Conley, Robby Navares, Arjun Balasundaram, Brayden Conrad, Lukas Garcia, Benjamin Iorio, Dekyn Stroh and Javier Cazares. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

COACHES PARTICIPATE IN FREDDIE SOLOMON MEMORIAL YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

 Several community coaches of youth leagues and teams participated recently in the Freddie Solomon Memorial Youth Football Camp. The camp was held on the campus of the University of Tampa, where Solomon played his college football. Professionally, Solomon played for the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. He died in February 2012. Youth coaches who assisted with the camp were: kneeling, Charles Johnson, II, Otis House, Ricardo Watson, Sr., Dewan Tyson, Kellen Derr and Gerald Scott. Standing, Brian Clark, Roger Shipp, Donald Smith, Jeremy Franklin, Joe Troupe, Fred Powell, Chancey Scott, Baraka Andrews, and Keith Jones. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’ PEACEFUL PROTEST DRAWS LARGE CROWD

                Recently, several members of the Tampa community joined members of “Black Lives Matter” at the Centennial Park in Ybor City. The event drew people from all walks of life and many parents brought their children to participate in the event. Some members of the Tampa Police Department rode bicycles while others, such as Lieutenant Rodriguez, walked side-by-side with the marchers. Ms. Donna Davis, one of the organizers of the “Black Lives Matter” organization stated that despite inclement weather, more than 300 people attended the event. (Photographs by JAMES BURGOS and (ANTHONY) MARTINO PHOTOGRAPHY).

TAMPA BAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

The Tampa Bay Advisory Committee hosted an ‘Appreciation Luncheon’ recently at the Robert W. Saunders Library. The event was held to show appreciation to members of the committee for its services, those who volunteer and to recognize minority businesses. Among those in attendance from left to right were: Joseph W. J. Robinson, representing the West Tampa CDC; Thomas Huggins of the Ariel Business Group; Carla Williams of HART; Simeon Terry of Austin Commercial; Carla Lewis, City of Tampa; Carolyn Seals of Ariel/Austin; Rev. Thomas Scott, Tampa Coalition of Clergy; Virgil Perry, CDC of Tampa; and K. C. Bowick, Tampa Black Chamber of Commerce. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

CLASSMATES FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UNITE AT 50-YEAR REUNION

The Middleton High School Class of 1966 held its 50-year reunion recently with several activities at the DoubleTree Hotel. Many of those in the class were classmates from elementary school at College Hill Elementary to Middleton High School. Those who attended the reunion from College Hill are: sitting, Rudine Turner, Carolyn House, Yvonne Smith and Elaine Gilmore. Standing, Arthur Williams, Milton Early, Ronnie Anderson, Carolyn Russ, Bessie Blue, Carolyn Johnson, Paulette Andrews, Fred Hearns, Annie Ruth Robertson, Freddie Bowden and Bob Davis. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris)

CDC OF TAMPA, INC. HOSTS LEADERSHIP TRAINING

The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. hosted a Leadership Training in conjunction with the City of Tampa’s Clean City Youth Employment Program. The training was held on June 21^st at the East Tampa CDC office. Among the participants in the training session from left were: Jerry Williams, City of Tampa, District Supervisor; Valerie Goddard, CEO, Goddard Group; Dr. Vernetta Williams, CEO, Chrysalis Consulting; Ernest Coney, CEO, CDC of Tampa; Gary Hartfield, author, “Stand,” and businessman; and Carl Thomas, Serenity Village, Ocala. (Photograph by BRUNSON)