ISAIAH NOAH ALFRED 

School:
Howard W. Blake High School

Parents:
Cynthia Cummings

Church Activities:
Playing my instrument the Trombone and singing in the Youth Choir.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
TOBA Scholarship, Honorary Jazz Messenger Award and Honors Class Recipient Award.

Community Service Involvement:
Jazz events with Productivity of the Society.

Goals and Aspirations:
To become a Computer Engineer and be able to help work function on a better technological path.

Favorite Scripture:
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Favorite Quotes:
“You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.” Denzel Washington

KAYLEN BALL 

School:
Hillsborough County Virtual School

Parent:
Latoya Watley & Duane Ball

Educational Awards and Nominations:
Certificate in Accounting.

Community Service Involvement:
I participated in Love for our Elders Program, writing letters to elders that are going through challenges.

Goals and Aspirations:
My goal is to graduate from Bethune Cookman University.

Favorite Scripture:
Ephesians 6:24
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Favorite Quote:
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercy never comes to an end, they’re new every morning, great is your faithfulness.”

AMON-RO’ZIER BARTHOLOMEW BANKS

School:
Academy Kids Learning Center

Parents:
Bartholomew Banks, II and Dr. Sophia Haynes

Community Service Involvement:
Little Tots Soccer and Kartwheels Tumbling.

Goals and Aspirations:
Be a super reader in Kindergarten.

Favorite Scripture:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

DI’SEER BARTHOLOMEW BANKS

School:
Middleton High School

Parents:
Bartholomew Banks, II & Dr. Sophia Haynes

Church Activities:
State Conventions, Drill Team Captain and Prayer Call Facilitator.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
Future Business Leaders of America – State Contestant and Football Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Community Service Involvement:
Feeding Tampa Bay.

Goals and Aspirations:
Graduate with a Cybersecurity degree from the University of South Florida.

Favorite Scripture:
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Favorite Quote:
“A lazy man does the hardest work!!”

SERION BELLAMY 

School:
Albany State University

Parents:
Reginald & Dejournette Bellamy

Church Activities:
Boy Scout Troop 654, Youth Choir and Youth Usher’s Ministry.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
Dean List, Cum Laude, Black Journalist National Association Nominee.

Community Service Involvement:
Albany State University Sports Department and Aspire Youth Group.

Goals and Aspirations:
Future NFL player, Sports Commentator / Analyst / Reporter, Professional Sports Video Editing.

Favorite Scriptures:
Luke 18:27
And he said, the things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

Isaiah 40:4-5
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. And the glory of the Lord shall see it together for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Favorite Quote:
“Even the mightiest warriors experience fears. What makes them a true warrior is the courage that they possess to overcome their fears.”

ANDREW BURGESS, II

School:
Cypress Creek High School

Parents:
Dr. Andrew & Stacy Burgess

Church Activities:
Youth Usher’s Ministry, Male Usher Board, Junior Sunday School Teacher for the Men’s Class.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
All Star for the Pasco County East Football Team.

Community Service Involvement:
Volunteer at Cypress Creek’s sporting events.

Goals and Aspirations:
Continue my educational career at The College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota, majoring in Business and playing football.

Favorite Scripture:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Favorite Quote:
“What you do today, affects your tomorrow.”

JANEA CODNER 

School:
University of South Florida – St. Petersburg

Parents:
Ebony and Everton Codner

Goals and Aspirations:
I plan to go for my Master’s Degree in Forensic Science to become an Forensic DNA Analyst.

Favorite Scripture:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Favorite Quote:
“I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.”

CAMILLA COLBERT 

School:
Brandon High School

Parents:
Rhonda Davis

Church Activities:
Youth Choir, Dance Team and Youth Usher’s Ministry.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
Most likely to be BHS next principal, Leadership Awards, Honor Society Award, Rho Kappa Award, Foreign Language Awards, High Honor Roll, Cheer Captain of Brandon High School, Student Government President, Black Student Union President and Science National Society.

Community Service Involvement:
Student Government, Relay for Life, Football games, School events, Nursing home, Avid and Black Students Union.

Goals and Aspirations:
Attending Hillsborough Community College and major in Family and Early Childhood education. Attending Dolly Monroe Beauty Academy and major in the Esthetics program and also have my own Cheer Team.

Favorite Scriptures:
Mark 12:30
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, this is the first commandment.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Favorite Quote:
“If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.”

JAQUEENA COUSIN 

School:
University of South Florida

Parents:
Melissa Newton & Joseph Cousin; Grandmother Gladys Cousin

Church Activities:
Youth Usher’s Ministry, Membership Ministry, Hour of Power and Sunday School Teacher.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
Skills: Autism Experience, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Health; experience with Children and Tutoring.

Community Service Involvement:
Daycare – taking care of children.

Goals and Aspirations:
Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Favorite Scriptures:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Favorite Quote:
“If you want to succeed first put Jesus in your life. Education is a valuable tool but without Jesus you are nothing. Prayer is the key to all your problems.”

RODNEY D. HIGDON, JR. 

School:
Lamar University

Parents:
Rodney & Kendra Higdon

Church Activities:
Usher’s Ministry.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
President’s List and National Honor Society.

Community Service Involvement:
Volunteer at Humane Society Beaumont Animal Care Dog Shelter.

Goals and Aspirations:
Develop a training program for individuals who want to learn cybersecurity.

Favorite Scripture:
Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Favorite Quote:
“Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.”

TREVON JOHNSON 

School:
Riverview High School

Parents:
Sarah Johnson-Brown & Shar’ron Brown

Church Activities:
Youth Choir and Youth Usher’s Ministry.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
Honor Roll the first (1st) quarter, Principal Honor Roll the second (2nd) quarter and High Honor Roll the third (3rd) quarter.

Goals and Aspirations:
I will continue my education at Hillsborough Community College and begin my journey in Engineering Information Technology.

Favorite Scripture:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Favorite Quote:
“I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.”

CALEB LARKINS 

School:
Riverview High School

Parent:
Frederick & Toshua Larkins

Church Activities:
Youth Usher’s Ministry.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
Academic (Poseidon) Award – 4.96 GPA, High Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, 2022 Scholarship Recipient, Riverview Women’s Club Award and Presidential Scholarship.

Community Service Involvement:
Volunteered at Life Treasures Thrift Store.

Goals and Aspirations:
I plan to attend Florida A&M University and major in the field of Engineering.

Favorite Scriptures:
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own “understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path.

Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Favorite Quote:
“Keep a focus passion, faithful persistence and believe all things are possible.”

JADEN PRUITT 

School:
Middleton High School

Parents:
Latonia Pruitt

Educational Awards and Nominations:
WOCIP Scholarship and Middleton Alumni Scholarship.

Goals and Aspirations:
I hope to find the career I want to pursue in college and earn a bachelor degree.

Favorite Scripture:
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengths me.

Favorite Quote:
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” – Albert Einstein.

JADA REED 

School:
Freedom High School

Parents:
Lolita Edge

Church Activities:
Youth Choir, Health Care Ministry, Youth Usher’s Ministry and Dance/Drill Team.

Educational Awards and Nominations:
I received Cadet of the year in NJROTC for four (4) years.

Community Service Involvement:
I sat with some of the veterans at the VA Hospital. I helped out the nursing homes and I also adopted a road.

Goals and Aspirations:
To enlist in the United States Navy.

Favorite Scripture:
Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

Favorite Quote:
“Train your mind to see the good in everything.”