New Student Council takes office at PECS Education by Rachel Buxton - October 29, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School held its annual Student Council inauguration ceremony Sept. 24 in the school gymnasium. Parents, community members, fellow students and staff watched as Brighton Councilman Andrew J. Bowers Jr. swore in the 10 elected Student Council representatives. The elected representatives raised their right hands and placed their
Students dress to impress at annual clothing contest Education by Rachel Buxton - October 29, 2015 BRIGHTON — Students donned their best patchwork and Seminole attire Sept. 24 for Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s annual traditional clothing contest in the school’s gymnasium. Members of the Seminole Police and Seminole Fire Rescue departments served as judges. Boys and girls from each grade vied for first-place ribbons as they
Library honors the late Lorene Bowers Gopher during women’s history month Education by Rachel Buxton - April 28, 2015 BRIGHTON — The late Lorene Bowers Gopher was honored and remembered April 8 at the Billy Osceola Memorial Library in Brighton. As part of the library’s women’s history month program, Lorene’s son Lewis Gopher spoke to youth about his mother’s life, accomplishments and dreams for the Seminole Tribe. "She always wanted the
Awards, praise doled out to top-performing students Education by Rachel Buxton - April 28, 2015July 2, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School staff spent April 6 recognizing students for achievements during the last nine-week academic period. "This is our chance to reward students for their hard work in class," said principal Brian Greseth. Students earned certificates for overall grades and for improvement and effort in Seminole history and
PECS baseball team completes season Sports by Rachel Buxton - April 27, 2015 BRIGHTON — Before the first pitch of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s last home baseball game April 2 the parents of eighth-graders Lucas Osceola and Conner Thomas were called to home plate. Lucas and Conner then presented their mothers with flowers to show their appreciation for making their baseball dreams possible. Head coach
Hugs, kisses for Valentine’s Day Events by Rachel Buxton - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 Youth across the Tribe celebrated the most romantic holiday of the year with dances, games and plenty of sweets. After a half day of school, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students quickly made their way to the Brighton Gym Feb. 6 to participate in the 8th annual S.W.A.M.P. Valentine’s Day dance. The Family
Students share holiday spirit Education by Rachel Buxton - January 29, 2015April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv students learned the real meaning of Christmas Dec. 8 when kids from the Real Life Children’s Ranch in Okeechobee visited the Charter School for a night of fellowship and holiday cheer. "It is just a small way we can give back," said Lewis Gopher, Parent Teacher Student
‘Rising star’ Apple Nunez addresses IRSC professionals Education by Rachel Buxton - December 30, 2014April 8, 2015 OKEECHOBEE — Apple Nunez continued to shine as an academic star Dec. 12 when the 15-year-old from Okeechobee was a guest speaker at Indian River State College’s (IRSC) bimonthly meeting for student services. The meeting, which rotates through IRSC campuses, was held at the Dixon Hendry campus, giving the city of
Survival of the fittest: Brighton community competes in annual obstacle course event Education by Rachel Buxton - December 30, 2014April 8, 2015 BRIGHTON — Students, parents, siblings, teachers and community friends teamed up Nov. 21 for a day of friendly competition during Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s annual Survivor Day held at the Brighton Gym. Survivor Day, now in its eighth year, originally celebrated students "surviving" mandated state testing. Now, it allows students, teachers
Brighton residents ‘Run for Pie’ Health by Rachel Buxton - November 24, 2014April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Tribal and community members of all ages braved the cold and light drizzle Nov. 18 in Brighton to participate in the first Run for Pie event. Hosted by the Brighton Health Department, Run for Pie replaced the seasonal Turkey Trot held in previous years. "Someone had an idea for a
