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High School Baseball Field Named In His Honor:
Recognition For Retired School District Employee David Best
The baseball field at George S. Middleton High School has been named in honor of one of its own – David Best, a 1958 graduate. After high school, Best went on to FAMU on a full baseball scholarship and played professionally with the Los Angeles Angels. (Photographs by Frederick Harris)
David Best with his daugh- ters, Davina and Dr. Bonita Best.
Longtime colleagues, Henry “Shake” Washington, David Best, and Dr. Lewis Brinson.
David Best and Coach Billie Reed, who was part of the deci- sion of renaming the field.
Middleton’s principal, Kim Moore, David Best, and Van Ayres, Deputy Superinten- dent.
Athlete, Olympian, Coach, Educator, Hall Of Famer Celebrates 90th Birthday
A celebration to honor Ms. Theresa A. Manuel was held at a local restaurant to honor her 90th birthday. (Photos by Frederick Harris)
Lydia Mathis-Hills, Betty Gaines, Kathleen Ransom, David Best, Gwen Damon, and Dan Mathis, Sr.
Birthday honoree, Theresa ‘Tampa Legend’ Manuel.
Seated is Cynthia Flowers, with Sheila Murray and Ja’Mya Taylor.
Andre Hill, Theresa Manuel and Rosemary Buchanan.
Bobbie and Wilson Blount from Tuskegee Alumni 1966.
Among those gathered for the birthday celebration for Ms. Theresa Manuel were: Theo Valentin, Joe Reid, Byrd Taylor, Alphonso Ball, Jr., Herman Monroe, Royale McCoy, Reeshemah McCoy-Green, Ronnie Murray, Ja’Mya Taylor, Sheila Murray, Lora Stevens, Jerry Stevens, Theresa Saddlor, Olivia DeVille, Karen Saunders, Maureen Saunders-Goins, Gavin Goins, Cynthia Flowers, Mary Parham, Gail Taylor and Roddrick Taylor.
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