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Autism Foundation Gives Computers To Deserving Students
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
During the last week of school, two graduating sen- iors were presented special gifts to help them with their educational endeavors. The laptops were given to the stu- dents by the family of the late Anthony Naiboa, as part of the Anthony Naiboa Autism Foundation.
The recipients were cho- sen by school personnel and were selected based on the obstacles they overcame. The presentation was also a means for the Naiboa fam- ily to give back to the com- munity.
Casimar Naiboa, fa- ther of Anthony Naiboa said, “We created the foun- dation and we wanted to do something before the school year ended. We are doing this in memory of Anthony and we are planning to do more. We want to do some- thing every year to help spe- cial students and in his memory.”
School officials at Middle- ton High School selected Re- shayla Longstreet as the recipient of the gift and Ne- hemiah Brisenau was cho-
Members of the Naiboa family pose with the photograph of Anthony Naiboa and the recipient of the computer. Shown from left to right: Anthony Naiboa’s stepmother, Maria Rodriguez, Nubia Naiboa, Karen Naiboa, Nehemiah Brisenau, recipient of computer, Casimar Naiboa, father of Anthony Naiboa, Hermanna Brisenau, mother of Nehamiah Brisenau, Guarionex Naiboa, and Taino Naiboa.
sen at the recipient of the laptop from Hillsborough High School.
The laptops were pre- sented to the students in the presence of their family members and members of the Naiboa family were also on hand. Among those pres- ent was Ms. Maria Ro- driguez, his stepmother, and his siblings, Karen, Nubia, Guarionex, and Taino Naiboa. Anthony, who was 20-years-old at the time of his death, was the oldest of the five children.
Anthony, who was Autistic, was killed in Octo- ber 2017, after he exited the
HART bus on N. 15th Street. He was walking north on 15th Street in the area of Wilder Avenue when he was shot.
Anthony was the third of 4 victims killed in a 51-day period in Seminole Heights. Police arrested 24-year-old Howell Donaldson, III, and charged him with 4 counts of first-degree mur- der. The Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Of- fice is seeking the death penalty in the case.
Naiboa said the founda- tion is accepting contribu- tions. Anyone who would like to make a donation can send
RESHAYLA LONGSTREET
... Student at Middleton High School
NEHEMIAH BRISENAU
... Student at Hillsborough High School
it to:
Anthony Naiboa Autis- tic Foundation, Account
#10001006182860 Routing #263182817 Suncoast Credit Union
Howard W. Blake Class Meeting Planned
Members of the Howard W. Blake, Class of 1967 will hold a meeting on Satur- day, June 2, 2018. The 11 a.m. meeting will take place at 4604 River Hills Drive, Temple Terrace, 33617, at the home of King Davenport.
For more information contact Lee Reddick at (813) 885-3723 or Gwen Andrews at (813) 248- 1071.
Greenridge And Delaney Creek Association Meeting
Greenridge and Delaney Creek Association monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, June 05, 2018, at 7 p. m. The meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Emanuel P. Johnson Community Center, 5858 South 78th Stree,t Tampa, Florida 33619. All concerned residents are invited to attend.
The Mission of the association is: "We the residents of Greenridge and Delaney Creek en- vision a community where people have a strong sense of security and everyone takes pride in where they live." The President is Mrs. Ola Lott Mitchell.
Free Clothing And Shoe Give-Away
Heaven To Earth Worship Center is having a free clothing and shoes give-away on Satur- day, June 2, 2018, 10 a. m. to 12 noon. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks.
The location is 8406 U. S. Highway 301, Tampa, 33637. For ore information, call (813) 922-8514.
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