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Football Is Molding Young Minds
BY THE JOURNALISM STUDENTS AT BIBLE TRUTH MINISTRIES Suzette Dean, Principal
Eighteen-year-old Hills- borough High School senior, J. T. Brown stems from a humble family with resi- dence in the Seminole Heights, Tampa bay area.
At a young age he began his football journey. J. T. played for the little league team, “The Tampa Bay Area Raiders” in the positions of: quarterback, linebacker, de- fender, and running back.
Brown’s early inspira- tion came from his older cousins. His initial exposure advanced him to the Hills- borough Terriers. He cur- rently represents his team as a defensive back.
J. T. admires coaches such as: Garnell Wilds, Ricky Sailor, Carlos Thompson, and
J. T. BROWN
... Hillsborough High Senior: “Sports plays a pivotal role in violence prevention”
Mr. Josipp. For J. T., these are great stalwarts, who provide him with much support.
J. T. Brown awaits the upcoming school year with great expectations. He has
ing/Finance.
Football for J. T. IS A
BIG THING. He im-mensely admires Ray Ray McLeod, wide receiver of the Buffalo Bulls and Ken McComry, defensive back at the Uni- versity of Maryland.
Friends and parental support is essential to his fu- ture in football and his aca- demic career. Thus, choosing his friends is done advertently.
Brown is described as well-mannered. He attrib-
utes this to his strong parental upbringing and support. With violence among teenagers on the rise, J. T. is confident he will not walk that path. He also be- lieves that sports plays a piv- otal role in violence prevention among teens.
In conclusion J. T. added, one of his goals is to give back to his community, by supporting orphans and creating possibilities that will encourage successful thinking.
J. T. BROWN ...Has decided to further his education at University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff
been offered multiple college scholarship opportunities. However, he will embark on that at Arkansas Pine Bluff, on the basis, of their up- graded program. He will pursue a degree in Account-
Friends To Host First ‘All Walks Of Life’ Event
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Two friends were talking and wondering how they could help to unite to the community. The conversation resulted in a social walk where everyone could come out, mingle, and just have a good time while doing some- thing healthy.
This Sunday, April 7th, Ms. Eboney De Costa and Robert Bailey will host the first “All Walks Of Life” event at Ben T. Davis Beach. The event will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Ms. De Costa said, “We decided to collaborate and do something that is free and open to the public. It’s just another way of giving back.
“Our goal is to encourage unity and healthy lifestyles in our community. We are invit- ing everyone to grab your kicks and your loved ones for some fresh air and a good walk.”
They will provide free water and fruit to the walkers and there is no charge to par-
Robert Bailey and Eboney De Costa combined their idea to create the walk.
ticipate. Registration will take place at the event.
A Tampa native, Ms. De Costa is a Real Estate Bro- ker, Realtor, and business owner. As an entrepreneur she said, “It is an honor to as- sist families to plant roots in my hometown and give back to my local community.”
Bailey is also a business owner of Big BS (Barbershop and Private Bike Shop). A family man, Bailey is now mentoring others after play- ing arena football for 8 years.
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