GNL focuses on Seminole history in Collier County Community by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011 By Judy Weeks EVERGLADES CITY — Acting as ambassadors of the Seminole Tribe, Mary Jene Koenes and her granddaughter, Dayra, wowed an audience of 68 participants in their Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) history day session on Oct. 19. The group met in the conference room of Everglades City Hall. Listed on the
Education Director Emma Johns sets example with master’s degree Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 13, 2015 By Chris C. Jenkins CLINTON, Iowa — Tribal Education Director Emma Johns has added to an already impressive resume of educational accomplishments, this time completing her master’s degree in public administration online from Ashford University. She walked in her graduation ceremony on Oct. 22 in Clinton, Iowa. Family and members of her
Eastern Indian Rodeo Association hosts Year End Banquet Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 13, 2015 By Judy Weeks BRIGHTON — Members of the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association (EIRA) gathered at the Brighton Veteran’s Building on the evening of Oct. 14 for the 2011 Year End Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Competing in rodeo competitions throughout the past year, the members have worked hard to accumulate sufficient points to
Tribal youth competes among best divers in regional and state competitions Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 18, 2011April 13, 2015 By Chris C. Jenkins Tribal youth Carson Knaby of the Davie University School swimming team is a hidden gem ready to shine bright in the coming years. As an eighth-grader she has made strides as an underclassman competing with the best of the best in class 1-A as a diver. At close to
Tribal youth participate in Jamal Mashburn’s Seminole Basketball Skills Clinic Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 18, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias Run, dribble, jump, shoot. Scores of Tribal youth from the Big Cypress, Brighton and Hollywood Reservations made their way to their gymnasiums last month to take part in Jamal Mashburn’s Seminole Basketball Skills Clinic. Co-sponsored by Jamal Mashburn and Seminole Sports Management – a branch of Seminole Media Productions –
Johnny Boone III makes golf history at IHS Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 18, 2011April 13, 2015 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — The marquee in front of Immokalee High School read "Congrats Trey Boone Golf Regional" on the morning of Oct. 20. Immokalee Tribal citizen Johnny Boone III, known to everyone as Trey, had just earned the right to represent his school’s team, The Immokalee Indians, in the
Don’t diet; modify instead Health by The Seminole Tribune - November 17, 2011April 9, 2015 By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Hello Everyone! Let me start by saying thank you for all of your comments and feedback. I really appreciate your support. We’ve all heard that diet and exercise are the keys to good health. But, what does that really mean? First, I don’t ever like to be on a