2018 AKA AKAdemy Showcase/Awards program
BY VERONICA BURGE, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – The Youth Development Foundation (YDF) of Pinellas County, Inc. in partnership with…
Anticipating Atlanta
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — The first trip that Jessica Gamble took to Atlanta was a fun-filled excursion with…
Destined for greatness
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Marika Patterson epitomizes strength, tenacity and unwavering self-discipline. The…
What’s in a name?
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Margaret Moku-olu grew up in the small city of Eket, Akwa Ibom in Nigeria. Located…
A life changing experience
BY Dexter L. McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Walking into Pinellas Park High School, Dalon Wilson was a shy, unmotivated,…
Never forget the journey
By Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Destiny McCullum leaves a royal legacy as she is now a 2018 Gibbs High School…
Good, better, best!
BY DEXTER L. MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good becomes your better and your…
A passion to recover
BY DEXTER L. MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Morgan State University in Baltimore and the MEAC football conference will soon…
A walk of faith
BY DEXTER MCCREE & ALEC’A ASH ST. PETERSBURG — Alec’a Ash 2018 graduation is a personal testimony of walking by faith and not…
A champion and a second chance
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — This is the story of a champion and a second chance. Cameron Christian is a proud…
The pursuit of a journalist
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — When Jiana Johnson was in kindergarten, she had a glowing smile of confidence on…
Daddy’s girl
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG — Shantana Headley is a self-proclaimed daddy’s girl, and her family would…
Never give up on greatness
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – No matter what obstacles you face, your greatness is not regulated by your…
A mighty big dude!
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Growing up, whatever Carlos Devon Lovett, Jr. set out to do, he did it, and he was…
Two for one deal
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Graduation is a two for one deal as it relates to Tanaia LaToya Seay. As a senior at…
You can do it!
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – You can do it! Those four words have been a life statement and personal testimony for…
I know the plan
BY Dexter McCree, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Upon high school graduation, T’Nora Dessaw wasn’t quite sure of her next move. She…
Bigger than the moment
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer RIVERVIEW – Some things in life are more significant than the moment in which they happen. Such was the…
What a difference a year makes
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – What a difference a year will make for Damaris Brown. She is a very charming young…
I made it!
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Graduation time is exciting for everyone – parents, family, and of course, the…
Faith with works
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – What does it take to win? If you ask Peyton Lockley, recent graduate of Gibbs High…
Just too impressive
BY DEXTER MCCREE & TIMOTHY GARNER ST. PETERSBURG –Timothy Garner’s parents must be especially proud of their son. As a writer,…