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Board To Vote On Bell Schedule, Naming School Auditorium
Candidate For
Governor Andrew Gillum
Campaigns At UT
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
When members of the Hillsborough County School Board hold their regular meeting on October 17th, one of the issues on the agenda they hope to decide on re- gards the 2018-2019 bell schedule. The district must make changes to allow ade- quate time for buses to trans- port students.
During this school year, scores of bus riders have been late to school because the current arrival and dis- missal schedule does not allow buses enough time to transport the students.
After holding meetings to gather input from parents and members of the commu- nity, the School Board will vote on a final bell schedule for the upcoming school year. The new schedule will allow families nearly a year to make necessary adjustments to their schedules.
Another item on the agenda is the naming of the auditorium at Middleton High School. Board members will decide if the auditorium will be named in honor of re- tired administrator, Henry “Shake” Washington.”
Washington has a long
the University of Southwest Louisiana. In 1976, Wash- ington returned to Tampa and obtained employment as an Assistant Teacher at Booker T. Washington, 7th Grade Center.
He worked at several schools, served as a Physical Education and Driver’s Edu- cation Instructor. He also served as a coach for boys and girls basketball.
During his career, Wash- ington moved up the ranks, being chosen as the Principal of Chamberlain High School. On January 8, 2002, Wash- ington was appointed the Principal of the newly con- structed Middleton High School. He oversaw the open- ing of the school, and re- mained there for three years.
He was then appointed Area Director, Area Leader- ship Director, and Area Su- perintendent for the 12 years leading up to his retirement in 2017, bringing to a close, 42 years of service.
Washington is married to Mrs. Cheryl Byrd Washington, the father of two adult children, Henry Washington, Jr., and Dr. Jamia Washington. He is a grandfather and a member of Allen Temple AME Church.
BY KENYA WOODARD Sentinel Feature Writer
The election of a new Florida governor is more than a year away, but Talla- hassee mayor and gubernato- rial candidate Andrew Gillum is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for the state’s highest office.
That includes reaching out to a demographic that some say may not be the most reliable supporters — students.
But that didn’t appear to be a concern for Gillum, who made another appear- ance in Tampa Bay last week speaking to members of the University of Tampa’s Col- lege Democrats.
About 30 students gath- ered on Wednesday after- noon to hear Gillum talk about standard topics that make up his platform: cli- mate change, jobs, and early childhood education.
But he began his speech telling students there’s room for them at every stage of the political process –- from vol- unteering on campaigns to running for an office.
Gillum said students helped him largely win his first election in 2003, a seat on the Tallahassee City Com- mission.
That historical moment as the youngest person ever elected to the board hap- pened thanks to young peo- ple becoming engaged in the campaign, Gillum said.
“So often, you hear ‘you’re too young’,” he said. “I want to tell you to run anyway, to get involved anyway.”
Shifting to climate change, Gillum said in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, it’s clear that Floridi- ans must elect leaders “who are heeding the threat” of global warming and a rising sea level.
Doing so could boost the state’s economy as the study of climate change and related matters could attract re- search and development dol- lars for jobs, he said.
Another way to boost the
ANDREW GILLUM ...Candidate For Governor
state’s economy is through Medicare expansion, which could lead to hire of more healthcare workers, Gillum said.
“It’s the right decision, not only morally but eco- nomically,” he said.
Florida’s woes – lack of a mass transportation plan, a nursing shortage – may ap- pear to be overwhelming, but can be resolved with the right combination of talent and leadership that already exists in the state working together, Gillum said.
“We have everything we need in this state to fix these things,” he said.
The way forward begins with reinstalling Democratic leadership in the state capi- tal. And that requires talking to as many people as possible about what and who the party represents, Gillum said.
“I can’t get there alone – I need every bit of your en- ergy,” he said. “I’m unafraid in this race because we’ve had 20 years of Republican leadership in this state and we’ve paid the cost.”
H. D. McWhite, of Tampa, said he supports Gillum’s campaign and likes that the mayor does not shy away from difficult top- ics.
“He’s going to scare some people, but you’ll shock peo- ple sometimes when talking about different things,” he said.
HENRY WASHINGTON Retired Hillsborough County School District
Administrator
history and a deep connec- tion to Middleton High School. His relationship with the school began when he at- tended the school in 1965, when he enrolled. During his tenure as a student, he was a star athlete in football, bas- ketball, and track.
After graduating in 1968, Washington continued his education at Kentucky State College, transferring a year later to Southern University. His interrupted his education to serve in the military and retired as a First Sergeant with 24 years of service in the Army National Guard.
Washington received his Bachelor’s Degree from
WURK Radio Is Expanding; Looking For Advisory Board Members
BY KENYA WOODARD Sentinel Feature Writer
Tampa’s newest non- profit radio station is ex- panding after just seven months of operation.
WURK 96.3 is accepting application from up to 11 community members to form its new advisory board.
Additionally, last Friday was the first of the station’s First Friday events and plans to launch a media training program for youth are under- way.
It’s all an effort to get the fledging station up and run- ning at full steam, said founder, Dee Jackson.
“We’re still building and learning,” he said.
Since going live in March, the station has boasted a pro- gram schedule that’s a blend of talk, R&B music, and com-
munity news.
WURK’s reach is small –
only listeners within range of its Tampa Heights location can hear it clearly – but the vision for the station is large, Jackson said.
That’s where the advisory board is needed, to help the station’s board of directors sharpen its focus on pro- gramming and fundraising, he said.
Folks who are “People Advocates” – those who are passionate about informing and educating through com- munity radio – are encour- aged to apply as board members, Jackson said.
“We’re looking for busi- ness professionals and trades people who are active in the community,” he said.
The First Friday events are open to the public and at- tendees can meet WURK
staff and management and learn more about the station, Jackson said.
Young Stars, the station’s media training program for youth, is another way WURK is linking itself to the com- munity, said business man- ager Horace Bailey.
Participants in the Young Stars program will learn the basics of radio broadcasting, including music and event production.
The goal is to teach youth askillaswellashowtobe advocates for their commu- nities, Bailey said.
“We have to teach young people what media is about and the importance of the right messages,” he said.
For more information about the Young Stars pro- gram or to become an advi- sory board member, call (813) 856-9489.
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