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Feature
Evening Of Jazz To Benefit Historic Community School
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
The time is drawing closer for a well anticipated event. On Sunday, April 22, 2018, members of the com- munity will gather for an Evening of Jazz. Entitled, “Jazz’n At The Italian Club,” the event will be held at the Italian Club, 1731 E. 7th Avenue, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Businessman Marvin Knight is the coordinator and he is asking everyone to prepare to have a good time because they have a great event lined up for the evening. “We want everyone to come out and enjoy the music, relax, while helping us to help children of the community. Summer is coming and the proceeds from this event will help the children who at- tend St. Peter Claver Catholic School.”
Ms. Darlene J. Johnson cur- rently serves as the Vice President of Bank of America for 29 years. She has been a member of Positive Im- ages for more than 15 years and takes an active role in projects in-
MARVIN KNIGHT
volving the organization.
Her role is a member of the Fi-
nance Committee, which provides weekly status updates on ticket sales, on-line donations and pur- chases, sponsor contributions, and collector of vendor cash and check donations.
“I feel very honored to work on a Planning Committee with so many talented professionals who have come together to give back to the
MS. DARLENE JOHNSON
youth in the Tampa Bay Commu- nity.”
Scott Hardy said the evening will feature the talents of Andre Walker’s MG&S Band, PARIS All-Star Combo, Alex Harris, and HOTT MESS.
Knight further said the goal of the organization is to raise $20,000 this year. All proceeds from the event will benefit the students at St. Peter Claver.
St. Peter Claver
Catholic School
In 1893, the St. Peter Claver Catholic Church came into existence with the purchase of an old existing church. On February 2, 1894, two Sisters of the Holy Names began classes with 16 students.
After arsonists burned the build- ing on Morgan Street, the church purchased a piece of property on the corner of Scott and Governor in the Black community. The school re- opened in October 1894.
The school was so successful that seven years later, its students were able to pass the Teacher’s Examina- tion and receive certificates from the Board of Public Instruction. This year, St. Peter Claver Catholic School is celebrating its 125th Anniversary.
Today, the school continues its mission of educating children in the community. It accepts students from Kindergarten through 5th grades.
For more information about tick- ets or the event contact Marvin Knight at (813) 453-5690; or Tom Forward at (813) 334-5705.
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