Contributor Dr. Mark Matheny—
Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway spoke to about 300 enthusiastic participants at the August 18th Community Service Awards Banquet at St. Luke’s UMC. The Highland Area Renewal Corporation presented “H.A.R.C. Angel” awards to Penny and 18 other worthy citizens.
- Penny is pictured with local artist Tony Gandy, who presented him with a large painting recalling Hardaway’s NBA days, and Dr. Mark Matheny, H.A.R.C.’s Executive Director.
Mayor AC Wharton spoke at the H.A.R.C. Banquet.
Shahin Samiei (Master of Public Health from University of Memphis, 2011) received a “Play it Forward” award at the H.A.R.C. Community Banquet. Mr. Samiei was recognized for his community service and environmental activism. He is pictured with Dr. David N. Cox, University Executive Assistant to the President.
H.A.R.C. Angel Award-Winner Jimmy Ogle with Penny Hardaway. See the article by well-known historian Jimmy Ogle about the Normal Depot on the October 2011 UDistrict site.
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