GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER CENTER GRADUATION HELD
The George Washington Carver Center, located at 2934 E. Hillsborough at 30th Street, held its Graduation Ceremony on May 18, 2017. Three students were listed as graduates: Quantaneisha Graham, Pedro Gonzales (not shown) and Barry Valentin. The Commencement speaker was Honorable Judge Nick Nazaretian, who was introduced by teacher Joseph Rowe. Shown with two of the graduates from left to right are: Minerva Spanner-Morrow, Chief Diversity Officer, School District Hillsborough County; Dr. Essie Johnson, Carver Center Principal; graduate Quantaneisha Graham, graduate Barry Valentin; Jeff Eakin, Superintendent of Schools; School Board Member, Susan Valdez, who conferred diplomas; Owen Young, Area Superintendent, Area VII; and Dr. Shonda Flores, Assistant Principal. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
