Hard-working 4-H’ers honored at banquets Community by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 The 114 kids who participated in the Tribe’s 4-H program during the past 12 months were congratulated for jobs well done at banquets in Immokalee, Hollywood and Brighton May 30, 31 and June 2. The youngsters were rewarded for their efforts with awards, praise and support from family and friends. "They
Parents peruse students’ culture projects at Brighton open house Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — After a year of hard work, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students proudly showed off individual culture skills with handmade beaded jewelry and pens, sweetgrass baskets, dolls and patchwork designs at the annual Culture Education Open House May 23. Arranged by grade levels, tables overflowed with dozens of creative and
Big Cypress preschoolers ready for Ahfachkee Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — The 15 members of the Big Cypress Preschool graduating class of 2014 are officially ready to attend Ahfachkee School’s prekindergarten program come fall. The preschool held its graduation ceremony May 16 at the Boys & Girls Club in front of a camera-wielding crowd eager to document the occasion. "The
Hollywood Preschool grads eager for elementary school Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Eighteen Hollywood Preschool graduates celebrated the completion of their first years of school during a May 21 graduation ceremony at Tribal Headquarters auditorium. "The most important thing they learn is to love learning," said Ilene Miller, Hollywood Preschool program manager. "That’s the foundation to be a successful student when
Trail students achieve academic milestones during graduation Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 TRAIL — The Miccosukee Tribal Office auditorium was filled beyond capacity at the Miccosukee Indian School graduation May 2. Family and friends celebrated students as they made the transition from kindergarten, fifth grade, eighth grade and high school to the next steps in their education. Dressed in caps and gowns, graduates
Trail preschoolers don caps and gowns for graduation Education by Beverly Bidney - June 27, 2014April 8, 2015 TRAIL — The graduating class of prekindergartners at the Miccosukee Indian School seemed ready to burst, their energy level impossible to contain. Dressed in caps and gowns, the children could hardly wait for their cue to head down the aisle May 1. Seminole children Chanel Baez, Nahdea Osceola and Violet Osceola joined
Brighton RV Resort open for business Community by Beverly Bidney - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — It was a memorable Memorial Day weekend in Brighton when the newly renovated RV Resort opened to great fanfare with a ribbon cutting ceremony, barbecue, live music and a free night stay for folks who rolled in with recreational vehicles. "I’m a firm believer in making money for the
Spencer Battiest signs with Hard Rock Records Community by Beverly Bidney - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 Pop and R&B singer-songwriter Spencer Battiest recently made history as the first Native American artist signed to Hard Rock Records, a label owned by Hard Rock International. His new single, "Love of My Life," debuted May 9 and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com. "This is a very emotional song and
Tribal Art Project takes first steps at Stranahan House Community by Beverly Bidney - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 FORT LAUDERDALE — Seminoles have traveled to Stranahan House in Fort Lauderdale since the early 20th century when they traded, learned English and stayed for days at a time. Tribal members gathered again at the historic site April 30 to promote Seminole art and culture at the launch of the
Hot-air balloons soar above Immokalee Community by Beverly Bidney - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 IMMOKALEE — Crowds gazed at the beauty of 30 hot-air balloons floating away together during an early morning breeze in Immokalee last month. The sight was a highlight of the third annual Balloons Over Paradise festival sponsored by Seminole Casino Immokalee April 26-27. About 35,000 people attended the event. Thirty additional