Comodians who serve recognized

Students from Como Elementary and Montesorri schools were recognized for their academic excellence during annual Como Community Awards banquet
Fort Worth,Texas—In an effort to recognize members of the Lake Como community for individual and organizational efforts, the 6th annual Como Community Awards Banquet was held at the Como Community Center. An extension of the Como Day Planning Committee, the banquet’s prime purpose is to recognize members of the community in areas of achievement in academics, education, social and political contributions, as well as business’ and sports, who have made and continuing to make a positive impact on the general health and welfare of Lake Como.
- Emcee and lady of the evening – Sis. Ella Burton of Como First Baptist Church
Saturday evening those in attendance were received by the always friendly and helpful Community Center staff. After being formally welcomed by the most eloquent lady of the evening – Sis Ella Burton, a hearty and healthy pasta was perfect fuel for dinner conversation. This years special guest included principals from both Como Elementary and Monnig Middle School; Brenda Whitlock and Jennifer Orona. Also in attendance was retired and former Como High School instructor Mrs. Shirley Scott.

Como Elementary principal Whitlock explaining three elements to improve academic classroom performance

New Monnig principal Jennifer Orona introduces and acquaint's herself to the parents of students who attend her school and members of the Lake Como community

Mrs. Jill Goff, whose family foundation helps fund civic efforts throughout Tarrant County, speaks briefly from podium to community

Center director Carol Brown prepares to issue awards for sports/athletic excellence to coach Jerome Woolen

Coach G issues award to Chris Hawkins for athletics. The sports program prepares young men and women for both sports and academics on the local ISD level

Barbara Solomon and Coach G awarded for dedication to athletic programs involving Como Community Center participants

Presenting the legend award for this years recipient John Douglas is classmate Dorthy DeBose. Receiving the award is Douglas' stead is his sister

Former Como High teacher, retired after 34 years in FWISD - Mrs. Shirley Scott is third recipient of this years legend award
Philantrophist, who often play a part in helping to fund portions of Como’s civic activities, Mrs. Goff, from the Goff family foundation was in attendance. The president of the annual Ft.Worth Juneteenth celebration, Mrs. Opal Lee encouraged the audience’s remembrance for future Juneteenth activities in the city. Adding official city of Ft.Worth prestige to the event was Constable Sergio L. DeLeon.
FACES IN THE CROWD
A special treat for the audience was a presentation by artist Mrs. Anitra Blayton. Mrs. Blayton displayed the Lake Como Public Art Master Plan, a development designed to enhance the Como Park and develop it as an attractive and viable destination for Como and the city of Ft.Worth. Completed, the plans offer a complementary commemorative book helping to establish Lake Como as one of the unique park attractions in the country.
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