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Florida Memorial University Alumni Hosts Luncheon For New President
The Tampa Alumni Chapter of Florida Memorial University (FMU) hosted a luncheon to introduce their new president to the Tampa community. The luncheon was held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Sheraton Four Points.
Earlier this summer, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick was named the 14th President of Florida Memorial University, after serving a year as the Interim President. (Pho- tographs by Julia Jackson)
Tampa Alumni Chapter President (FMU) and luncheon chairlady, Evelyn Davenport-Bethune, left, with the 14th Pres- ident, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, and Estella Davenport, alumni.
HBCU supporters, Bethune-Cookman Alumni, Rev. and Mrs. Rayford Harper, Pastor of First Baptist Church of West Tampa. They have 2 sons attending Florida Memorial Univer- sity, and their daughter is at Bethune-Cookman.
President Hardrick was presented a replica of the mascot of Florida Me- morial, a lion, which was designed and crafted by alumni, Sterling Mar- tin, who was unable to attend the luncheon due to traveling abroad.
President Hardrick received recognition from the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Chapter of Tampa from Darryl Miles, right.
A firm handshake: President Hardrick and Florida Memorial Alumni, David Myers, right, re- tired administrator of Hillsborough Community Col- lege and Principal of Eastside Charter School.
Leola Davis also attended the FMU ‘Meet ‘N Greet Luncheon.’
The new president, Dr. Hardrick, is shown with other alumni, At the ‘Meet ’N Greet’ Luncheon were: Dr. Lawrence Moore, FMU Board Member, Jackie Haygood, King Davenport and Marilyn Hicks. President Hardrick, Dr. Barbara Wright, FMU Board Member and Verlion Jordan.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019