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Mayor Presents Inaugural ‘Carla Lewis Scholarship’
To Student
Mayor Jane Castor is shown with scholarship recipient Kierra Jenkins.
Ms. Yvonne Jenkins was on hand for the presentation of the Carla Lewis Scholarship to her daughter, Kierra Jenkins.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Monday, August 5th, Mayor Jane Castor and members of the Mayor’s African American Advisory Council (MAAAC) presented a scholarship to a recent gradu- ate. The scholarship was named in the honor of a long- time city employee.
The student chosen as the first recipient of the “Carla Lewis Scholarship” is Kierra Jenkins. Ms. Jenkins is a recent graduate of King High School. Among those on hand for the presentation were her parents, Ms. Yvonne Jenk- ins and Michael Jackson.
She was chosen as the re- cipient because she received several accolades and partici- pated in numerous extracur- ricular activities while in high school.
The scholarship is named in honor of Ms. Carla Lewis, a Tampa native and longtime city employee. Ms. Lewis passed away July 26, 2018, after a short battle with
cancer. Ms. Lewis’ parents, brother, and several other family members were on hand for the presentation as well.
During her 15-year tenure with the City of Tampa, Ms. Lewis served as the City’s Neighborhood Liaison. In 2007, she accepted the addi- tional responsibility of serving as the liaison between the MAAAC members and the Mayor’s Office.
T. R. Coverson, current president of MAAAC said, “I had the privilege of knowing and working alongside Carla Lewis when I became a MAAAC member two years ago. Carla never tired. We are honored to have known Carla and would like her pas- sion, drive, and love to be passed on in the form of this scholarship named in her honor.”
The organization plans to make the scholarship to a graduating senior every year. Members also hope to in- crease the award amount as well.
State Representative To Host Education Town Hall Meeting
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Wednesday, a local State Representative will host a Public Educati9on Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will take place at Buchanan Middle School, 1001 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, 33613, beginning at 6 p.m.
State Rep. Fentrice Driskell is inviting members of the community to “Come join local elected officials for a discussion on the vitally im- portant matter of our chil- dren’s education.”
Some of the topics on the agenda for discussion in- clude: school vouchers, school safety, school funding, teacher retention, health & wellness in schools, and leg- islative updates.
The officials who will be on hand for the discussion in- clude State Rep. Driskell, (D-63), State Senator
FENTRICE DRISKELL State Representative
TAMARA SHAMBURGER School Board Chairperson
Janet Cruz (D-18), School Board Chairperson Tamara Shamburger (D- 6),andMs.DamarisAllen, President of the PTA/PTSA.
JANET CRUZ State Senator
DAMARIS ALLEN PTA/PTSA President
The town hall meeting is free and open to the public. For additional information call State Rep. Driskell’s Office at (813) 936-0854.
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