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FAMU Graduates 700 At Fall Commencement
JEMAL GIBSON
...FAMU Alumnus, Commencement Speaker
FAMU’s 7th President, Dr. Walter L. Smith and his wife, Mrs. Barbara Smith, were at the graduation to witness a grandson who re- ceived his Master’s degree.
Brittany Saffold was among the 2016 Fall graduates, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Brittany will begin grad school in the Fall, ma- joring in Child Psychology with a minor in Hearing Impaired.
Thompson Business Education.
Roland Davis and Kim Perez hosted a reception for Samuel Thompson. He
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Jemal Omar Gibson returned to his alma mater to address nearly 700 graduates during the fall commencement ceremony. The event was Friday, Decem-
ber 9, at 6 p.m., at FAMU’s Al- fred Lawson Multipurpose Gymnasium and Teaching Center.
Gibson is a talented au- thor, international motiva- tional speaker, corporate
executive, career coach, and philanthropist. In his award- winning book, “Drugs: My Curse My Savior,” Gibson re- counts how he arrived at FAMU with $20 in his pocket, no financial aid, no housing,
and a dream.
The book is a motivational
memoir, which chronicles his life from childhood through adulthood, navigating the world of illegal drugs and the legal drug industry. His sec-
ond book, “The 3 Spirations,” is an inspirational, self-help book due to be released in 2017.
Some Tampans were among those who received degrees. (Photos by Julia Jackson)
Office Grand Opening
Samuel
received his degree in worked as a part-time bar-
ber in their shop for 3 years.
Dr. Shani V. Davis, Ph.D., ANP-BC, CDE, hosted the Grand Opening of her office on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. The office is located at 15511 N. Florida Ave., Suite 502, Tampa 33613. (Photos by BRUNSON)
Dr. Shani Davis, left, with her hus- band, Julius Davis and daughter, Daryn Davis.
Dr. Alexander Precaj (dentist), Latoya Clark and Maureen Guthke (Tobacco Free with Florida) attended the grand opening.
Richard Fortson and Deborah Peete attended the office grand opening.
Dr. Shani Davis, center, is shown with Kristen Walski (Medical Assistant) and Jacki Krone (Practice Administrator).
Dr. Lucia Gilling, Theresa Marrone, LPN, and Elizabeth Thompson.
Sandra H. Davis and Rutha Harper were among the guests in attendance.
Rev. Dr. S. Evan Burrows, pastor of First Baptist Church of College Hill, at- tended the grand opening.
Judy Davis attended the grand opening.
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