Second annual Sprint/Stroll for Recovery is another success

Events

by The Seminole Tribune - October 26, 2011

By Chris C. Jenkins HOLLYWOOD — Tribal citizens and employees raced to action as part of the second annual Seminoles in Recovery 5K Sprint/Stroll for Recovery held at Topeekeegee Yugnee Park in Hollywood on Sept. 17. The 3.1-mile race featured adults and seniors in running and walking categories with proceeds benefitting

Seminole royalty attend Okeechobee Labor Day Parade

Community

by The Seminole Tribune - October 26, 2011

Submitted by Wanda Bowers OKEECHOBEE — Miss Florida Seminole 2011-2012 Jewel Buck from the Brighton Reservation has already started her appearances at the request of Brighton Council Rep. Andrew J. Bowers Jr. in her first parade during Okeechobee Labor Day where she rode on the back of a black convertible. Joining

Tribal students tour Immokalee Technical Center, learn about possible career opportunities

Education

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015

By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — An open field of opportunities was presented to the students of the Ahfachkee School when they toured the Immokalee Technical Center (I-Tech) on Oct. 5. An accredited institute of higher education, the teaching facility is in its fourth year of operation and serves a broad spectrum

Ahfachkee students gain reading interest at Literacy and Book Fair

Education

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015

By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — As Ahfachkee School senior Rowdey Osceola scanned the pages of a book entitled Hunger Games, he noticed a vibe that flowed throughout the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium on Sept. 29. Osceola – just one of dozens of students, staff and community members at the Tribal school’s

It’s hammer time

Education

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015

By Thommy Doud BIG CYPRESS — If you were at the Big Cypress Boys & Girls Club on Sept. 16, you would have thought you had entered an active construction zone by mistake. The sounds of hammers pounding; sand paper scratching; and voices shouting, "I need more nails" or "Can I

Lady Warriors make positive strides

Sports

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015

By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee Warriors fledgling athletic program has added another sport this fall season. The Tribal school’s volleyball team, coached in its first season of operation by Bernadette Schyvinch, is the athletic entity’s fourth sport. The Lady Warriors girls volleyball team joins boys golf (fall), girls/boys basketball

Tribal member Airianna Nunez excels as a volleyball player

Sports

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015

Submitted by David Nunez JUPITER — The Jupiter High School volleyball team has a new sensation on campus this year: Seminole Tribal volleyball player Airianna Nunez. Nunez began her volleyball career in the second grade. Her potential to be a great player showed immediately because of her careless and reckless enthusiasm

Lady Ballers, Plainszmen take home titles in Tigertail Brothers Basketball Tournament

Sports

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015

By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — During the fifth annual Tigertail Brothers Memorial Basketball Tournament, one thing stood out above all others: expansion from an all-Indian format to an open one, changing the landscape of how this year’s competition played out. Held from Sept. 15-17 at the Big Cypress Reservation’s Herman L.

Ahfachkee Warriors golf season comes to an end

Sports

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015

By Naji Tobias CLEWISTON — The Ahfachkee Warriors golf season – its second year of operation – ended on Oct. 13 in emphatic fashion as the team of six golfers putted its way to a 236-255 win over Heartland Christian (Sebring) at the Clewiston Golf Course. The Tribal golf team finished its

Small changes can make a big difference

Health

by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 9, 2015

By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Hello Everyone! It’s Paula. For those of you not familiar with me, I’m a member of the Snake Clan and daughter of the late Mildred Bowers. I have lived on the Hollywood Reservation for most of my life. I will be writing a monthly column to share my