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Men Of Vision Hosts 12th Annual Academic Awards Ceremony
Current members and alumni of Men of Vision, Inc., Service Organization.
2018-2019 President, Devin Johnson, an 11th grade student at Tampa Bay Technical High School, newly chosen Overall Presi- dent and Pierre Alsint, a 12th grade student at Hillsborough High School, past Overall President.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Recently, Men of Vision, Inc., held their 12th Annual Academic Awards Ceremony. The event took place at TPepin Hospitality Center.
During the ceremony, the or- ganization recognized 44 gradu- ating seniors for their academics and service in the community. The organization also recog- nized several alumni who have graduated from college this year.
Ross Anderson, educator and founder of the organization said, “We were able to give more than $20,000 in scholar- ships, thanks to community donors and sponsors. Alumni members who have gone on to graduate from Hillsborough Community College, Tallahassee Community College, Miami Dade, FAMU, and Valencia Col- lege were in attendance,” he said.
Wildens Cajuste, Men of Vision Alumni and Florida A & M University 2018 graduate, de- livered the keynote address. His message was taken from “Take a Stand and Rising Up.”
Cajuste said, “If you can’t support your own child, then at least support the group or per- son that is.”
“He also urged parents to sup- port their child, not only with sports and entertainment, but also in academics,” Anderson said.
Members of the community considered Leaders and Game Changers were honored as well. Anderson said those chosen lead by example when it comes to being not only a family man, but a man who leads with in- tegrity and faith.”
Those honored this year were: recently retired Tampa Fire Chief Thomas Forward, former Tampa Police Chief Eric Ward, Dr. Samuel Wright, Sr., Henry “Shake” Wash- ington, Sr., James Cole, and Jeff Eakins, Hillsborough County School District Superin- tendent.
The Hillsborough Education Foundation presented a 2-year prepaid scholarship to Josiah Williams, and Brian Barr, both students at Woodmont Charter School.
Cyrus Wade, Tampa Bay Technical High School, $500 Aaron Stillings & Kathy Browne Memorial Scholarship;
Emanuel Valle, Armwood High School, $500 Andrew Hancock Perseverance Scholar-
Current Mayor Of Tallahassee and Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, left, is shown with Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., Master of Ceremonies for the program.
Pierre Alsint was presented the presented the Boothe Award ‘You Never Know who's Watching You’ Scholarship.
Kristopher Henson, a senior at Middleton High School, was presented the Middleton Senior High School Alumni Scholarship by the Honorable Mrs. Doretha Edgecomb, former Hillsborough County School District board member.
Eric Vincent, who is a member of an Alumni of the Class of 2016, was the winner of the Men of Vision, Inc., Board Scholar- ship. He is shown with Men of Vision, Inc. Board Chair Michael Llewellyn.
Alumni attending the event were: Khaleid Henderson, Almuni currently attending Webber International University, Marquavis Hamilton, Alumni and 2018 graduate of Hillsborough Commu- nity College, Kezio Snelling, Alumni and currently attending Scared Heart University, Chris Webb, Alumni attending the Uni- versity of South Florida, Wildens Cajuste, Alumni and Keynote Speaker, who graduated from FAMU in 2018.
Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, Tonya Lewis, and Henry “Shake” Washington.
ship;
Marqaivus Hamilton,
Alumni Class of 2016, $500 Joseph & Grace Stephens Min- istry Fellowship Scholarship;
Pierre Alsint, Hillsbor- ough High School, $600 Larry, Cassandra and Marcus Boothe ‘You Never Know Who’s Watch- ing You’ Scholarship;
Aaron Webb, Tampa Bay Technical High School $500 An- derson & Anderson Taking A Stand Scholarship;
Jamar Smith, Middleton High School, $500 Wilhemena Albury Humanitarian Scholar- ship;
Kristopher Henson, Mid- dleton High School, $500 Mid- dleton Sr. High Alumni Association Scholarship;
Wildens Cajuste, Alumni Class of 2014, $500 Dr. William B. Robertson Visionary Scholar- ship;
Terrance Hollinger,
Tampa Bay Technical High School, and Jalen Ray, Jeffer- son High School, $500 SourceTek, Inc., Opportunity Plus Scholarship;
James Eliassaint Ander- son, Alumni Class of 2012, $500 Global Consulting Firm LLC Pay It Forward Scholarship;
Pierre Alsint, Hillsborough High School, $4,000 Shimberg Humanitarian of the Year Schol- arship;
Eric Vincent, Alumni Class of 2016, $500 Men of Vision, Inc., Vision & Action Scholar- ship;
Robert Schoffner, Plant High School, was the recipient of the Men Of Vision Of The Year Award;
Alex King, Tampa Bay Technical High School, $200 Advisor of the Year; and Spoto High School was the recipient of
the Club Of The Year Banner and Game Time Party. This award is given to the chapter that has made an impact at their school, in the district, or in the community.
Anderson also said, “We were able to give more than $20,000 in scholarships, thanks to community donors and spon- sors, the Hillsborough Educa- tion Foundation, the Shimberg Foundation, Hooters, Global Consultants, SourceTek, Larry and Cassandra Boothe, and many more.
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