Henry “Shake” Washington was also sworn in on Tuesday. He became a new member of the Hillsborough County School Board, representing District 5. Judge Perry A. Little (Ret.) conducted the swearing in ceremony, while Washington’s daughter, Dr. Ja Mia Washington, right, held the Bible. In a run-off, Washington defeated incumbent Tamara Shamburger.

Joining the ceremony were: Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr., Pastor, Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, Mrs. Hattie Byrd White, his mother-in-law; son, Henry Washington; and wife, Cheryl Byrd Washington. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)