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Black History: The History Behind The Names
Sadye Gibbs Martin Auditorium
Sadye Gibbs Martin
was a lifelong resident of Plant City, and attended the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County. After graduat- ing from Marshall High school, Mrs. Martin contin- ued her education and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bethune-Cook- man College and later re- ceived a Master of Arts Degree from the University of South Florida.
She served as City Com- missioner from 1982-1992 and 1994-1999 and was elected by the citizens of Plant City as Mayor for five terms. Mrs. Martin actively promoted inclusion for all citizens and paved the way for minorities to serve in gov- ernmental and leadership po- sitions.
of service, the last 14 years as principal of Knights Elemen- tary School.
In recognition of her many years of devoted serv- ice and contributions to the Plant City community, the City Commission designated the City Commission meeting room the “Sadye Gibbs Mar- tin Auditorium.”
SADYE GIBBS MARTIN
In addition to her political service, Mrs. Martin was a dedicated educator, serving as both principal and teacher. She retired from the Hillsborough County School system in 1992 after 33 years
Abe Brown Ministries & Abraham Brown Post Office
REV. ABRAHAM BROWN
Rev. Abraham Brown
served as a retired educator, athletic coach, community ac- tivist, and minister.
Rev. Brown attended the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Middleton High School in 1946. He entered Xavier Uni- versity on an athletic scholar- ship, but later transferred to Florida A & M University,
where he earned his degree. He returned to Tampa and began his career as an educa- tor. He retired from the Hills- borough County School District in 1988, having touched the lives of numerous students as an educator and athletic coach.
He created the Prison Cru- sade Ministry after visiting one of the young men he had coached in prison. The organ- ization provided transporta- tion to family members of inmates.
U. S. Rep. Kathy Castor
announced in August 2012 that the United States Post Of- fice located in East Tampa on East Hillsborough Avenue is officially renamed the Rev- erend Abe Brown Post Of- fice. Castor's bill redesignating the post office was signed into law by Presi- dent Barack Obama.
Rev. Brown died in Sept. 2010.
Dr. Margaret Fisher Gymnasium At Young Middle Magnet School
Dr. Margaret Fisher
attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. After graduating from Middleton High School, she continued her education at Bethune- Cookman College, majoring in Education. She continued her education and earned a Master’s Degree and Ph.D., from Nova University.
When appointed as Prin- cipal of Young Middle Mag- net School, Dr. Fisher became the first African American woman to head a school offering secondary ed- ucation.
After school officials de- cided to offer specialized classes at Young, Dr. Fisher opened it as Young Middle Magnet Math, Science, and Technology School.
In 1999, Dr. Fisher was chosen as the Hillsborough County Middle School Princi- pal of the Year. The Following year, the Hillsborough
DR. MARGARET FISHER
County School District named the new gymnasium at Young Middle Magnet School in her honor.
Dr. Fisher retired in 2003 after dedicating 42 years to education. At the time of her retirement, Dr. Fisher had served as the Principal of Young Middle Magnet School for 26 years.
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