Teacher profile: Lorene Gopher Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BRIGHTON — Lorene Gopher has been fighting to preserve “a dying language” for more than 30 years, and she’s not giving up. Every weekday, Brighton’s Cultural program director arrives at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School to teach Creek, and although she’s discouraged at times, she’s seen progress among the youth
Tribe wins division in Hawaiian basketball tournament Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012April 13, 2015 By Kathryn Stolarz KANEOHE, Hawaii — The Seminole Tribe of Florida took first prize in their division at a Hawaiian basketball tournament last month. The third annual Hawaiian Way Fund Basketball Tournament, from Oct. 5-7, pitted the Seminoles against two local teams and one from North Dakota in the 35-and-up division. It
Brandtley Osceola completes high school football career Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz HOLLYWOOD — Brandtley Osceola went out with a bang. Leading Hollywood Christian’s football team through its first season in years, the senior made the last game his best. The Hollywood Tribal member “was all over the field” at the away game against Miami Christian on Oct. 5, coach Joel
Teacher profile: Rebecca ‘Sue’ Tiger Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BIG CYPRESS — Teacher Rebecca “Sue” Tiger wears the veteran’s hat at Ahfachkee. She recently started her 30th year teaching at the Big Cypress school and has witnessed a lot of growth on the reservation throughout the years. “I remember they told me when I first came to fill up
Boys & Girls Club attendance increases Education by The Seminole Tribune - September 25, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz The Seminole Boys & Girls Club experienced a growth spurt in attendance and expanded its facilities because of it. The club, ranked among the top five Native American Boys & Girls Clubs in the world, encourages positive social interaction and leadership skills among youth and gives them a safe,
Tigertail Brothers Memorial Basketball Tournament held for sixth year Sports by The Seminole Tribune - September 25, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BIG CYPRESS — No one could see them, but Minnie Tigertail felt the presence of her two sons on the court at the Tigertail Brothers Memorial Basketball Tournament held from Sept. 13-15. “Their legend lives on,” Tigertail said, wearing a T-shirt that sported the names of Malcolm, who she
College Horizons experts help student prepare application Education by The Seminole Tribune - August 30, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz PHILADELPHIA — Tribal youth Neyom Osceola recently expanded the Tribe’s horizons as the first Seminole to attend a prestigious pre-college workshop in its nearly 15 years of existence. College Horizons is a rigorous, six-day college prep course for Native American high school sophomores and juniors from around the nation.
Talent show brings Seminole Gaming employees together Community by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012April 9, 2015 By Kathryn Stolarz HOLLYWOOD — Seminole Gaming employees watch patrons win big every day, but once a year staff get a chance at a prize that involves more than luck. Singers, a rap artist and even a magician took the stage on July 30 to vie for the Seminole Superstar title during
Tribal members tune in to London Olympic Games Sports by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz The 2012 London Olympics captivated much of the world’s attention, and Seminoles were no exception. Chairman James E. Billie was among many Tribal members who tuned in to catch the action from July 27 to Aug. 12. About 10,500 athletes from 204 countries competed for 2,100 medals on the
Tribal youth excel in basketball Sports by Beverly Bidney - August 28, 2012April 13, 2015 Basketball is a popular sport on the reservation and a healthy hobby for Tribal youth. DeForest Carter and Courtney Osceola are a couple of Tribal role models who continue to play while striving for academic excellence in college. DeForest Carter As a kid growing up in Big Cypress, DeForest Carter loved playing
