Sigma Beta Joshua & New Brother Mike Dove speaking to guest at the banquet. Brother Smith singing the National Anthem Sigma Beta King Wilson discuss various activities that took place this year.
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HONORABLE CHARLES H. ODOM A native of Tampa, FL, Bro. Charles H. Odom was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was a graduate of Middle-ton Senior High School, Class of 1937. He furthered his education at Florida Memorial College; Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD and Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1942-1946. After his discharge from the Army, Bro. Odom relocated to Philadelphia, PA. He was employed by the Philadelphia, PA Schools System as a Student Counselor, retir-ing in 1979. After his retirement, Bro. Odom moved to Phoenix, AZ, where he resided until 1997, at which time he returned to Tampa, FL. He is a LIFE MEMBER of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., he is also a member of the Distinguished Service Chapter, on of the highest honors given to a brother of Phi Beta Sigma. He is member of the Alumni chapter of Middleton High School, Florida Memorial and Morgan State University.
DR. SAM HORTON Sam Horton was a direct descendent of a founding family of Beallsville, founded by a dozen freed slave families after the Civil War. He devoted free time to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Beulah Baptist Church and Guardsmen. Horton had been a longtime educator in the Hills-borough County School District and was past president of the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. School district officials honored his contributions by naming the stadium after him at Jefferson High School. Horton graduated from what was then Florida A&M College and later got a doctorate from Nova Southeastern. Horton returned to teach in Hillsborough County. He was principal of Marshall as it became one of the first to integrate. He later became principal of Jefferson High School and was the first black general director of secondary education. He spent much of his later years opposing educa-tion policies he thought would lead to more segregated schools. “I have a principle to stand on,” Horton said in a 2006 Tampa Tribune article. “I’m an integrationist.” U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa recognized Horton in Congress this February during Black History Month. “Dr.. Horton was truly a legend in our community,” she said in a statement today. “It is a sad day, but Sam led a wonderful life of leadership. He will be remembered as one of Tampa’s – and one 5
HONORABLE CHARLES H. ODOM SIGMA BETA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Name: Jordan Young School: Spoto High School GPA: 3.8 Accepted College: Buena Vista University Scholastic Awards & Achievement: High School Honor Roll and Principal Honor Roll Extra-curricular Activities: Tampa Sigma Beta Club- 2nd Vice President, College Outreach program, Varsity Basketball team, Varsity Cross Country team, Track & Field team, Volleyball Manager and Peer mentor. Community Involvement: New Vision New Birth International Ministry, Feed the Homeless, Youth Ministry, City clean-up, March of Dimes: Walk for Babies, Relay for Life, Heart Walk, St. Petersburg CareFest, Colorectal Cancer Community Education Symposium and Moffitt Cancer Center: Men’s Health Forum.
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Keynote Speaker John Loblack, Ed. D
John Loblack, Ed. D, is on a mission to positively impact the lives of each individual his life touches. His goal is to help others change the direction of their lives through education. Originally, from the tiny Caribbean island of Dominica, Dr. Loblack emigrated to the United States primarily to enhance his education. Over the years, he has used the lessons from his diverse education experiences to help others overcome the every day challenges of life. Dr. Loblack is the last of three children. He was raised by a single mother. Because his mother only had a fifth grade education she inspired her children to value education. Today, his sister is a nurse practitioner and his brother is an attorney. In his formative years, school was his least favorite place to be; consequently, he was described as a juvenile delinquent and was constantly told that he would not amount to anything in life. Since moving to the United States; however, he has become a passionate educator; one who is determined to inspire the youth, especially in the African American community to place a high premium on education. As a Teen Lifestyle Mentor, he intends to go the extra-mile to help his clients secure and enjoy the highest possible level of education en-route to leading meaningful and successful lives. He works with people/youth on goal setting, time management, communication skills, writing, reading, career planning, study skills and Life skills. To-date, he has written two books, Go Get the Job and Green Gold; Success Tips from the Islands and is the co-author on one book, A Young Man’s Guide for Personal Success. He resides in Wesley Chapel, FL, with his spouse, Marilyn, a middle school math teacher. He is the proud father of a daughter, Angelica, and two sons, Alister and Yanick.
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Sigma Betas listen on as Sigma Brothers who have made it to the next level athletically. Talked about time management, financial planning, life planning, and goal priority among other things.
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Sorors: Bonner, Hankerson, and OHarrow
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Sigma Betas listen on as Sigma Brothers who have made it to the next level athletically. Topics were; time management, financial planning, life planning, and goal prioritization among other things.
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MESSAGE FROM THE HONORARY CHAIR
Welcome to the Sixth Annual Scholarship and Community Awards Banquet hosted by the Crescent Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with the Tampa Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. I would like to thank you for your support and commitment in making a difference in the Tampa Bay area communities. Each year the Crescent Foundation, Inc.(TCF) and Tampa Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. continue to advance its mission of promoting programs and activities that target males 13-18, provide educational and social activities. The Crescent Foundation was founded around the philosophy of being “a part of” rather than “apart from” the general community. TCF’s members believe that young men should be judged by their own merits, without regard to race, nationality, religion, age, socio-economic status, or health status. This should not be based on their family background or level of affluence. TCF vision is geared toward providing educational programs that will dramatically increase the ability of young minority males in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties to make healthy physical, emotional, and social decisions. The goal of the Crescent Foundation, Inc. is to continue to make a difference in the young male’s lives. With the help of your donations and support they will continue to mentor males and provide more scholarships. Thanks again for your generous support of their efforts.
Sincerely,
George Selvie George Selvie, Honorary Chair St. Louis Rams #90 14
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Social Action Honoree Sean Dickerson Sean Dickerson is a graduate of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He is originally from Connecticut and moved to Tampa in 2006. Sean gained his first social action experience through a mentoring program while in college. As a Sr. Counselor for L.E.A.P. (Leadership, Education, and Athletics in Partnership), a year round inner-city youth organization dedicated to motivating children to excel both academically and socially, Sean learned an important lesson - the feeling of giving is significantly more rewarding than receiving. After completing college and graduating from the Sr. Counselor role with L.E.A.P., Sean served as a one-on-one mentor for the Middletown, CT YWCA for under privileged children until he moved to Florida. After spending a year in Pembroke Pines, FL, Sean and his family moved to the Tampa area. Upon arriving in Tampa, he immediately searched for an opportunity to serve his new community. He found that opportunity and fellowship within 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay, Inc. (100 BMTB). He joined the organization in August 2006 and got to work by immersing himself in the mentoring program established with two elementary schools, Oak Park Academy and Booker T. Washington. The ability to GIVE in this capacity was rewarding but he wanted to do more in order to reach more youth. In February 2007, Sean was nominated for and accepted the role of VP of Programs for 100 BMTB. Sean articulated this opportunity as both an exciting and scary time for him. Although there were many challenges, including learning new geographical areas (charter covers 9 counties), the history of those areas, the opportunities of the area, and the role an organization like 100 BMTB could play, the excitement for being able to have long term impact in the lives of young people and adults overshadowed any feelings of anxiety. As VP of Programs, Sean oversaw the growth of the mentoring program to include an additional elementary school (Potter), the development of a Collegiate 100 initiative with Hillsborough Community College, expansion of economic empowerment programming, and health & wellness programs. Sean continued serving in the capacity of VP of Programs until April 2010 when he accepted the role of President for 100 BMTB. And his commitment to the work has not just continued but has passionately grown as more and more youth and adults need that helping and caring hand. As the motto of the organization goes, "What They See Is What They'll Be". Sean hopes that others will see the best within themselves and look to help someone else along in life's journey. Professionally, Sean has worked in the Human Resources field for over 15 years and currently works with the Center for Equal Health as a Research Coordinator. He is also continuing his education at the University of South Florida, pursuing a Master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Human Resources Development. Sean is a proud father of two girls and recently celebrated 14 years of marriage to his lovely wife Moni. 16
Dr. Parlett L. Moore Community Partnership Award Cathleen C. Laporte President, Athletes for Charity Cathleen Laporte is the founder and president of Athletes for Charity (www.athletesforcharity.com), a New York based organization that serves as a charitable initiative dedicated towards encouraging the giving of time, financial resources, and the sharing of information to improve the collective lives of disadvantaged youth, advance the common good and support the nonprofit sectors that benefit foster care youth. She has been hailed a “Children’s Champion” for her continued efforts to benefit the lives of foster care youth, a cause she is very passionate about. In 2007, Cathleen was invited to ring the closing bell at NASDAQ in recognition of her work in the community and has been the recipient of a number of accolades and awards for her commitment to community service. Cathleen philanthropic works in Tampa, FL has been extensive, ranging from the management of the Ryan Sims Foundation and its support of foster care youth initiatives with The Children’s Village and Carlton Manor, its fight against cancer through donations to the American Cancer Society, and its support of the development of youth through collaborations with the Crescent Foundation and the Sigma Beta Club. Cathleen also works with James Lee of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will oversee his charitable interests in Tampa and his home town of Belle Glade, Fl. Cathleen is a graduate of State University of New York at Binghamton, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. She is also the founder of Athletes for Haiti which aims to support educational and sports development initiatives in Haiti and a distinguished member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Education Honoree William Betts William Betts was born and raised in Ft. Pierce, FL. He graduated in 1993 from Lincoln Park Academy. In the fall of 1993, he began Indian River Community College and eventually transferred to USF in 1997. He joined the Zeta Xi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma during the fall of 1997. In Dec. 1998, he graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education. William began his teaching career in 1999 at Lewis Elementary. In 2004, he graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Masters degree in Varying Exceptionalities, and in 2006, received an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. Over the course of his teaching career, he has worked as a 2nd grade teacher, ESE teacher, Lead teacher, and Behavior Specialist. William future goal is to one day work in the College of Education on the collegiate level for a major university.
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Bigger & Better Business Honoree Ernest M. Coney Jr., Interim Chief Executive Officer Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa, Inc.
Ernest Coney Jr. serves as the CDC of Tampa’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. He brings over 15 years of management-level experience in providing health and social programs to benefit low to moderate income persons and the elderly. With an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and a Master degree from the University of South Florida, he has developed strong business acumen in the areas of management, finance, and performance improvement. Prior to being hired by the CDC, Mr. Coney held positions such as Sr. Actuarial Analyst , Director of Operations, and Finance Administrator for several national healthcare companies. His previous experience in developing pricing models, and performance improvement initiatives assisted in the successful turnaround of WellCare HMO of Florida, into the State’s largest Medicaid health plan. During his tenure as Interim CEO and COO of the CDC of Tampa, Inc. Mr. Coney led the CDC of Tampa, Inc. in leveraging over $19 million dollars in joint venture projects, to include real estate and program service projects. Mr. Coney was reared in Tampa, Florida, and educated in Hillsborough County public schools. He went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Anika. The couple has one child, Shelby. Mr. Coney attends Spirit of Truth Ministries, where he is a Minister.
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Dr. Sam Horton Collegiate Scholarship Recipients ‘ Richard & Adam” Name: Richard Kyle Castello School: University of South Florida GPA: 3.67 Major: Communication Scholastic Awards & Achievement: Honors College featured student Sept. 2010, Communication Department student spotlight and NPHC New member of the Year. Extra-curricular Activities: Zeta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.-Education chair; USF NPHC-Parliamentarian, Honors College, and Undergraduate research. Community Involvement: Jail Group Counselor, Campaign volunteer and Big Brothers & Big Sisters mentor. Name: Adam Stark School: University of Tampa GPA: 3.7 Major: Accounting Scholastic Award: University of Tampa Dean’s list 4 of 6 semesters Extra-curricular Activities: Alpha Beta Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 2nd Vice President; Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting Fraternity) - Member. Community Involvement: ELITE volunteer community service group
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Guest look on as our keynote Speaker motivates the crowd. Keynote speaker was Dr. Loblack.
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Graduating seniors and Sigma Beta members pose for a photo with Candidate for International Director of Collegiate Affairs, Bro. Ray Smith. Sigma Beta receiving Senior Gift of a nice pair of Oakley Hater Blockers.
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Senior Jordan Young
Well while attending Spoto High School I joined the marching band I played the drums, and trombone. I was in FBLA, and chess club. Also played on the varsity basketball team 3 years, played football, ran cross country, did track and field was an expert at high jump, and managed the volleyball team. I was also a mentor to a young man by the name of KJ we were both in the college reach out program. His AP approached me to work with him so I did. Then my senior year came and I won a laptop for being one of seven outstanding seniors at Spoto H i g h S c h o o l . The thing I loved about the sigma beta club was that we are like brothers and we stuck together. I also liked when we traveled or did volunteering, also the bigger brothers that kept us laughing. Mr. Hank who gave me a job opportunity, Mr. Phil who seen my leadership, Mr. James who always called me to see if I wanted to go to a sports event. And to all of the other big brother mentors who talked to me and asked me about life and what I wanted to do after high school. In the sigma beta club I met many known athletes and their assistants, It was just a great experience. When I arrive at Buena Vista University I plan on majoring in sports medicine, and I'm undecided in my minor. I plan on to walk on to the basketball team and plan to run track. I would also like to get a chapter of Phi Beta Sigma started there since they do not have any fraternities what so ever. I would like to make history at that school. I will be in the ROTC program because I plan on enrolling in the army or air force after I graduate.
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Sigma Beta: Travis Ingraham I was born in 1993 into a military family. Because my dad was in the Army, I have had the privilege of living in many different places around the world. I feel one of my strengths is that I am easily accepting and tolerant of others around me, and of other cultures and customs. This may be because I am an “army brat’ and have lived in many places around the world and experienced many different types of people early on in my life. With these experiences I have learned to share and bring a new perspective to my peers. I feel that I am an intelligent individual, one who will be able to achieve all of my goals with ease, while helping others along the way. This, coupled with my creativity, is a recipe for success, which will allow me to contribute to my surrounding community in new and refreshing ways, and constantly set higher standards. When my family finally moved, and stayed, in Tampa, Florida I began to stay active in my community and school. I became a part of a wide range of extracurricular activities including the Boy Scouts of America. Many of the characteristics I now posses can be found in the Boy Scout Law, that states, one must always be: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. These all are traits I feel I act on in my daily life and from these I apply to the many different leadership roles I have, in all aspects of my life. However if there are any leadership positions I have learned the most from, they would be those from the BSA. Over the years I rose through the ranks, and now I am an Eagle Scout, and with my leadership I guided my Boy Scout troop to help me with my Eagle Scout community service project. We waterproofed and stained a 100 foot walkway leading up to an outdoor amphitheater and also built a podium to house a computer and projector system for night time presentations. Not only have I involved with the Boy Scouts for 8 years, I stay active in, the Sigma Beta Club, Future Business Leaders of America, the National Technical Honor Society, Newsome High School Honor Court and JROTC. I have volunteered for nearly 200 hours of community service in order to “give back” to my community in hopes of causing a positive impact. While I have always been involved with activities that benefit my community, I haven’t had as much time as I would like for sports. As a little kid I won multiple 1st place trophies from different chess tournaments. Eventually I won awards in, karate and I played baseball for my area in elementary school even though I wasn’t very good. I then focused more on playing the piano, which I had been doing since I started elementary school. I learned to play well and went to multiple recitals, but at the time, piano always seemed boring. Somehow in the 7th I picked up acting, and within 2 years, I was given the opportunity for the Diamond Agency to represent me. At first, I was given a few auditions for major companies, and won awards by going to the International Presentation of Performers, or IPOP, until I was automatically chosen to act in the Film, The Tenant. Even though I started halfway through High School, I picked up basketball as my favorite sport and began to play almost every day. Somehow, I never made my school’s team but, I 32
advanced to the all-star playoff game in my district for the YMCA, and now I play for the 3C’s AAU team. In my JROTC program I joined the Raider Challenge Team where we won 2nd place in the district competition. Raider team is an army style competition of teams who can show the best physical strength and endurance in 5 mile runs, push up and curl up competitions and rope bridge competitions. have also been a member of the Army JROTC program at Newsome High school for four years and I am currently a master sergeant and the S3 assistant. Recently, I also became the Vice President of the Mid Florida chapter of the Primitive Baptist Church School Convention. I help coordinate the Youth portion of the convention with the president and organize other aspects of the adult portion. After High school I would like to go to USF and earn a major in mechanical engineering. To pay for college I hope to be the recipient of an Air Force ROTC scholarship, and then upon graduating from USF, be commissioned in to the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant, and then serve for 8 years minimum. After my college education and military service I would like to either become a military contractor, or an engineer/ inventor that will help solve the many problems we face in modern society like global warming, oil dependency or world hunger. To me this would be the most fulfilling job possible; I can integrate my love of drawing and designing with my passion to help
SIGMA BETA: Carl Paul Good evening, my name is Carl-Henry Paul. I was born Feb, 26 1992 and I'm a senior at Alonso High School. I have a little sister and an inspiring mother; I play varsity football and also track and field at Alonso. I enjoy writing music and also creating my own sound. I'm the 2010-2011 President of the Sigma Beta Club and The Great Debate Champion for 2011. I have two strong college choices and they are TCC and BCU.
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Sigma Beta Seniors Carl Henry Paul, Alonso High School Bethune-Cookman University, FL Jordan Young, Spoto High School Buena Vista University, IA Osmond Winston, East Bay High School United States Navy Adonis
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Bro. Castello of Zeta Xi receives a scholarship check from Bro. Mount and State Director of Collegiate affairs. Bro. Speaks.
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Members Tim Spearman Carl Henry Paul Jordan Young Osmond Winston Andrew Johnson Jr. Travis Ingraham Dante Evans Jamel Jackson Kordell Wilson Gary Menifield Antwan Washington Malik Roquemore Jordan G. Aikens Guzman Darryl Kilcrease Romell Jones Joshua Nicholas Demari K. Garrison Jonathan N. Rhodes Brandon Spencer Donte J. Bostic King Wilson Adonis Bobb Sir Reynolds
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