A woman of faith
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Cori Jai Daniels is a young woman of faith and strength. The 2017 graduate of Gibbs High School learned to …
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‘I will never give up’
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Cyrel Robinson hopes to be remembered as that person who did not give up in the face of adversity and is …
Going in the right direction
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Many students falter after switching schools, but not Romari Black. She decided to work hard academically …
Made up with confidence
BY DEXTER MCCREE & DAMARIS BROWN ST. PETERSBURG – The wonders that a little makeup will do for the confidence of a young lady is remarkable. For Taylor …
Exit stage right
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG –Entering her senior year, Tierra White had finally come from under the dark cloud that had covered and …
All eyes are on you
BY DEXTER MCCREE & DAMARIS BROWN ST. PETERSBURG –When you have older siblings, oftentimes your parents compare your academic performance, conduct and …
‘Around and Around’
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer At last, the wait was over. A longtime fan of the recently departed Chuck Berry, I held in my hands his first album of new …
The doctor spoke it first!
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Growing up to be a doctor was always the career Jenella Arscott had in mind for her future. During one of …
Too close for comfort
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Azure Je’Neva Brown is a graduate of Lakewood High School. She has a quiet demeanor but is fun loving …
Living life to the fullest
BY DEXTER MCCREE AND DAMARIS BROWN ST. PETERSBURG – When losing a loved one, it can seem like everything is falling apart right in front of your eyes. For …
Dancing to his own beat
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG –Friday nights were exciting for Caleb Dials as he lined up at the goal line for Calvary Christian football …
MYcroSchool class of 2017 graduates 40 students
BY FRANK DROUZAS, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – For the MYcroSchool Pinellas Charter High School class of 2017, it was the end of the road but the …
Irma Daniels retires after 44 years at Boca Ciega High
BY JOYCE NANETTE JOHNSON, Staff Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Irma Daniels has a quiet grace and a shy, warm smile that spreads into a wide grin as she reminisces …
Ryian knows it!
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Ryian Freeman came a long way from sitting on the sidelines watching his teammates play football, fighting …
Living in the moment
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Nikole Lynch is a very interesting 2017 graduate of Lakewood High School. She made an impact in the …
The precursor to my life
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Life for Aaliyah Buchanan started out quite uneventful according to her standards. That is until she …
The standard of success
BY DEXTER MCCREE AND DAMARIS BROWN ST. PETERSBURG – Nicole Richardson was born and raised in St. Pete and has lived in the same house her entire life. Her …
Education is the key
BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer ST. PETERSBURG – Education has always been an important aspect in the life of Loretta Snow and it continues to be as …