Traditions come to life at PECS Education by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders traveled back in time March 8 as they spent the day living like their ancestors in a traditional Seminole village. The school’s ninth annual culture days, March 7-9, featured tasks and activities for each student. Girls manned the cooking chickee and
PECS fine art program sparks creative learning, imaginations Education by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fifth-graders are learning how painting, sculpture and music provoke thought and are creating their own versions of fine art in the process. Held every three weeks, the PECS fine art program compares visual art with music of the same era. During a Feb. 24 class,
Large cat sighted in Hollywood, preschoolers safe Education by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Decked out in his signature striped hat, the Cat in the Hat served up rhymes and good times during the Hollywood Preschool’s annual Dr. Seuss breakfast March 2, the 112th birthday of the late author Theodor Seuss Geisel. "Kids like it and are excited about it," said Jennine Perez,
Visitors wowed at 45th annual Tribal Fair and Pow Wow Community by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — A traditionally elaborate grand entry marked the opening of the 45th annual Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow. The Seminole Color Guard led the procession of Tribe officials, royalty and 234 dancers decked out in colorful regalia to the center of the Hard Rock Live arena. Eleven drum
Spencer Battiest shifts career into higher gear Community by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 "Stupid in Love" may be the name of Spencer Battiest’s new album, but it does not apply to how the pop singer-songwriter manages his budding career. Battiest has worked diligently and deliberately to make a mark in the music industry by releasing the album, performing it live and creating music videos,
PECS kids celebrate literacy, win statewide service project Education by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Books came to life with contests, costumes and imaginations Jan. 25-29 when Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School embraced Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. With the theme "Literacy Changes Our World," the 8th annual event promoted literacy throughout the state while encouraging students to continue
Soggy fields do not dampen fourth annual Smith Family Cattle Drive & Ranch Rodeo Community by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — The fourth annual Smith Family Cattle Drive & Ranch Rodeo went off with only a minor hitch Feb. 20 in Brighton: Saturated pastures forced 68 cattle and herders to instead move along roads parallel to the soggy fields. About 100 family members and friends rode horses, all-terrain vehicles, pickup
4-H kids parade pigs at South Florida Fair Community by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 WEST PALM BEACH — After about 100 days spent raising hogs, five Seminole 4-H’ers showed the results of their hard work during the South Florida Fair hog show and sale Jan. 22-23 in West Palm Beach. The fair, which was open to all youth in the region, gave Illiana Robbins, Kylie
Heart health heralded tribalwide Health Uncategorized by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 Since 1964, February has been designated American Heart Month to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans, including Native Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association. Throughout the month, the Seminole Health Department sponsored tribalwide events focused on heart
Teen photographer Akira Billie wins gold Education by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 DAVIE — A triptych of images titled "Cozy" won Akira Billie a Gold Key in photography, the highest award in the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. A celebration of all the winning teen artists in Broward County was held Feb. 12 at the Young At Art Museum in Davie. The