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FAMU National Alumni Scholarship Gala
The National Alumni Association of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University held its Scholarship Gala in Tampa at the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Tampa Marriott – Westshore. The featured speaker was the University’s 11th President, Dr. Elmira Mangum. (Photos by Julia Jackson on Ricky Roberts)
Reception For Laura E. Ward
The Investiture Ceremony for Laura E. Ward as Judge of the Circuit Court, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, State of Florida, was held at the George Edgecomb Courthouse on January 29th.
Immediately following the ceremony, well-wishers, colleagues and friends joined Judge Ward and her family at a reception in her honor at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center. (Photos by BRUNSON)
Judge Ward with her husband and children at the recep- tion in her honor.
TV Anchor/reporter, Rod Carter was the Master of Ceremonies.
Dr. Mangum with Chloe Coney, aide to Congresswoman Kathy Castor.
Mr. and Mrs. Andre (Dr. Brenda, JD) Walker were in attendance. Mr. Walker is a FAMU alum.
From left, Dr. Elmira Magnum, President of FAMU; Wendell Duggins, President, Tampa Alumni Chapter; Rondrea Mathis, Vice President, Tampa Chapter; and Debra Duggins, Gala Chair.
From left, Rugenia Meeks, Maryse Dixon, Pres- ident Mangum and Rev. Willie G. Dixon.
Dr. and Mrs. James O. (Sandra) Brookins seated with State Senator Arthenia Joyner, JD.
Judge Perry A. Little (retired) was there to congratulate Judge Ward.
Federal Magistrate Charles Wilson was on hand to congrat- ulate Judge Ward.
FAMU Alumnae, Atty. Jeraldine Williams.
Herman Monroe, standing and Billy Graham attended the banquet.
Judge Barbara Twine Thomas and her husband, Atty. Henry Thomas.
Phyllis Niles and Lucille Franklin at- tended the gala.
Eric Wise attended the gala with his son, Christian, a Chamberlain High School senior.
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