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Birthday Greetings Congratulations
Happy Birthday
DONNA HOLLINS And LARRY VICKERS
Happy birthday to sister and brother, Donna Hollins and Larry Vickers.
We love you. From, the fam- ily.
New Mt. Zion Youth Plays A Leading Role In School Play
Nyla Jacobs, right, “Motormouth Maybelle” in Hair Spray, is con- gratulated by her sister, Tress Jacobs following her performance.
On Friday and Saturday, February 27th and 28th, The Academy of Holy Names showcased the production of the hit movie, "Hair Spray." Nyla Jacobs, a freshman at the academy, played the role of "Motormouth Maybelle," the role played by Queen Latifah in the popular movie.
Nyla showcased her talents when she sang the renditions of "Big Blonde and Beautiful" and "I Have Been There," both songs were crowd pleasers as they expressed their appreciation.
Nyla was given a full scholarship at the Academy based on her performance in "Fiddler On The Roof” and her academics as an 8th grader at Villa Madonna Catholic School.
Nyla is a member of the Youth Choir, The Saving Our Children Program at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, and The Leonard Dance Academy. Nyla is the daughter of Angelita Fort-Jacobs and the granddaughter of Clarence and Yvonne Fort.
Happy Birthday
MR. LARRY VICKERS
Happy 60th birthday.
Love always and forever. Peggy Sue.
Free Grant Writing Workshops Planned
The Center for Non-Profit and Community Development and the National Institute for Strategic and Tactical Planning will host two free professional grant-writing workshops.
The workshops will take place on March 30th and March 31st. Both will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, 1002 E. Palm Avenue. Both workshops cover the same information.
Seating is limited. For those wishing to confirm a seat, or obtain an invitation and workshop packet, send an e-mail to nonprofitcenter1@aol.com.
For more information contact Michael Randolph at (813) 857-7657.
Twenty Male High School Students Strive For Academic Excellence
Men of Vision members who earned the honor roll status this grading period were from left to right: Pierre Alsint, Isaiah Abraham, Joseph Yim, Kierion White, Brandon Johnson, Marquavis Hamilton, An- dres Bautista, Aaron Webb, Ruben Familia, and Sheridan Thompson.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Several years ago, a Tampa educator saw the need to mentor young male students. He launched the Men of Vision Serv- ice organization while teaching at Sligh Middle School.
From the outset Ross An- derson sought to help young male students develop into well- rounded adults. When he created the organization, his focus was on education as well as community. The organization is now on the campuses of schools on all levels in Hillsborough County.
Recently, Anderson was able to see the results of his dedication, commitment, and hard work. Twenty members of Men of Vision earned Honor Roll status. The young men attend Sligh Middle School, Van Buren Middle School, Legacy Prep, Gaither High School, Pareida School of Tampa Bay, and at Steinbrenner High School.
“We had the highest number of students to earn academic ex- cellence at Steinbrenner High School this grading period. Out of the 95 members of Men of Vision, 20 members reached their aca- demic potential. The officers are leading by example and that is what it is all about,” Anderson said.
Ten of the students who made honor roll attend Steinbrenner High School. They are: Isaiah Abraham, Joseph Yim, Bran- don Johnson, and Sheridan Thompson, who earned the High Honor Roll status. Pierre Alsint, Kierion White, An- dres Bautista, Aaron Webb, Rubein Familia, and Marqua- vis Hamilton made the Honor Roll.
Other members high honor roll designees are: Daniel Diaz, Gaither High School and N’Jhari Jackson, of Pareida School Tampa Bay.
The honor roll designees who
attend Legacy Prep are: Jamar- cus Robertson and Peter McClarin.
Eric Kennedy, Jr., Isaiah Ruiz, and Norris Mertus are students at Van Buren Middle School.
Sligh Middle School honorees are: Emon Anderson, Devin Johnson, and Jeremiah Wick.
Anderson believes that learning takes place outside of the classroom as well as inside. So, when the opportunity presented itself, he took six young men to at- tend the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Right March in Selma, Al- abama.
The young men who went to Selma as part of the NAACP group submitted essays stating what the event was important and what they hoped to learn from the trip. They are: Pierre Alsint, Kierion White, Marquavis Hamilton, Timothy Myers, and Johara Simpson.
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