Florida Sentinel 12-24-19

CELEBRATING OVER 75 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY
VOL. 75 NO. 29 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2019 24 PAGES $1.00
2-Year-OldReceivesGift Of Hearing For Christmas
Tampa Attorney Dontates Toward Playground Canopy For School
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Forum Attendees Learn More About Medical Marijuana
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Man Arrested For Accidentally Shooting Friend
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HEZEKIAH BEN WALTERS SCHOLARSHIP CHECK PRESENTATION
The Hillsborough Education Foundation received a check in the amount of $3,376 at Boys Preparatory/Franklin Middle Magnet School for "The Hezekiah Walters Memorial Scholarship." The Hillsborough Education Foundation contributed $1,000 to the scholarship drive in partnering with Men of Vision, Inc., and the Walters Family. Hillsborough Education Foun- dation will work to ensure Hezekiah's legacy lives on through this scholarship, helping other students to fulfill their dreams. Hezekiah’s mother is grateful to everyone who gave toward this scholarship. Shown at the presentation: in front, Kathy Wasserman; Hezekiah’s mother, Phyllis Thompson-Walters; Hezekiah’s grandmother, Mamie Thompson; Hezekiah’s father, Felix E. Walters, Sr.; and Tonya Lewis. In the rear, Kendra Oestrich, Kelly Wilson, Ross Anderson; Kim Jowell, Anna Corman; Hillsborough Education Foundation CEO, Paul Casebolt; Marlon Lovett;l and Dr. Kristi Verdi, Hezekiah’s U. S. History teacher, who coordinated the project. (Photograph by Tonya Lewis)