Seminole Summer Boost Program introduces students to college life Education by Beverly Bidney - August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 MIAMI — High school may not be in session during the summer, but for 14 Seminole students it was the perfect time to explore college life. They moved into the dormitories at Florida International University in Miami on June 19 and took college-level classes as part of the Seminole Summer
SWEP kids rethatch Brighton chickee Education by Beverly Bidney - August 9, 2016 BRIGHTON — The Brighton Boys & Girls Club chickee wasn’t in terrible shape, but Brighton Community Culture was willing to replace the old thatch to use it as a teaching opportunity for youth. From July 5-8, nine students in the Summer Work Experience Program toiled in the heat and learned
Jim Allen receives lifetime achievement honor Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - August 8, 2016August 9, 2016 Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and Chairman of Hard Rock International, was honored with the Casino Marketing Lifetime Achievement Award July 13 at the Casino Marketing and Technology Conference in Las Vegas. The award was established in 2004 to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the industry. Allen, who
4-H’ers receive honors at annual banquet Community by Beverly Bidney - August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — 4-H youth and livestock owners were honored for their commitment to the program June 27 at the annual Seminole Indian 4-H banquet in Big Cypress. The event capped the end of another year that the 4-H’ers raised steer, swine, and small animals while attending school, playing sports, and
Longest Walk 5 reaches Washington Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - August 5, 2016August 8, 2016 WASHINGTON - About 200 Native Americans stepped into history July 15 as they completed the final leg of The Longest Walk 5, which began in California in February. The purpose of the 3,600-mile journey was to find cultural and spiritual solutions to the epidemic of drug abuse and domestic violence prevalent
Princesses crowned in Hollywood Community by Beverly Bidney - August 5, 2016August 9, 2016 HOLLYWOOD – Kirsten Doney, 20, and Thomlynn Billie, 16, were crowned Miss Florida Seminole and Jr. Miss Florida Seminole, respectively, July 23 at the 59th annual Miss Florida Seminole Princess Pageant at the headquarters auditorium in Hollywood. The two were the only contestants this year. “This is more of a coronation
Ahfachkee celebrates kindergarten class Education by Beverly Bidney - July 13, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Twenty-three fidgety members of the high school class of 2028 jump started their future during a kindergarten celebration June 1 at the Ahfachkee School. The proud now former kindergarteners lit up the cafeteria with their energy and enthusiasm as they performed songs and accepted their certificates, which were
Education Expo to be held Aug. 5 Education by Beverly Bidney - July 13, 2016 DAVIE — To help students succeed in school and beyond, the Education Department will showcase colleges, universities, trade and technical schools at the Education Expo August at Signature Grand in Davie. Approximately 30 schools will have information and staff to give students an understanding of the institutions’ programs. Tribal departments will
PECS students welcomed into National Junior Honor Society Education by Beverly Bidney - July 13, 2016 BRIGHTON — By accepting induction into the National Junior Honor Society, 51 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students on May 25 pledged to give unsparingly of their time and energy toward the promotion of all school activities, strive to be model students, never bring reproach upon their school and uphold the
Jessica Motlow graduates from FSU Education by Beverly Bidney - July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 Jessica Motlow went from a small, all-girls Catholic school in Tampa with fewer than 1,000 students to Florida State University, which has more than 40,000 students. Four years later, she is a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information, Communication and Technology. “It was the best four years of