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Thousands Of Dollars Raised Will Help Purchase School’s New Computers
BY MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Staff Writer
After the original East Tampa Academy closed its doors, community members were searching for an alterna- tive. Principal Dr. Ronald Anderson stated previously that budgetary concerns led the school’s governing board
to act.
Much to the delight of the
neighborhood, the school has returned as New East Tampa Academy, due to much community support and the diligence of school officials to remain a stalwart in the storm.
Earlier this month, the school had a fundraiser to help
nated prizes.
Curtis Stone, an Engi-
neer for TECO said, “As a life- long resident of East Tampa and a 2006 graduate of George S. Middleton High School, community engage- ment and enrichment means the world to me. Allocating time and resources to the New East Tampa Academy was an opportunity I couldn't pass
up.”“Advocating for our chil- dren's future is a mission we can never lose sight of. I joined TECO's Inclusion Diversity and Equity Council with those sights in focus. Developing our communities now, to strive for a stronger tomorrow."
The New East Tampa Academy is located at 4309 N. 34th Street, Tampa FL, 33610. For ad- ditional information, the school’s number is 813- 816-2100. (Photos by Julia Jackson)
JERRY ANN NORTON, CITY COUNCILMAN JOSEPH CITRO, and MARY STEVENS.
the school with donations to keep the school thriving.
A fish fry fundraiser was a huge success, with a check for $6,050 being handed to the school.
The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office, headed by Nancy Millan also do- nated computers to the school.
Marvin Knight, commu- nity leader and owner of Ori-
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL RENEE G. THORTON and OFFICER S. WADE
ental Fish Market, donated his time and services by cooking up the delicious fish. He said, “I do this because this is my neighborhood. I grew up here.”
Knight, Anthony Knight, Central Park Village Youth Services, and Justin Management Services LLC were just a few of the compa- nies and individuals that do-
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