Kids celebrated with fun-in-the-sun event Education by The Seminole Tribune - August 1, 2014April 8, 2015 By Gordon Wareham HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood incentive awards were all about having fun in the sun while honoring Seminole kids for their academic achievements during the school year. More than 200 Seminole students from the Hollywood community were honored during the June 16 event, with more than 50 students and 30
PECS recognizes scholars Education by The Seminole Tribune - August 1, 2014April 8, 2015 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s National Honor Society members were honored by the school May 27. The National Honor Society recognizes outstanding students nationwide who demonstrate excellence in areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. The following Pemayetv Emahakv students were inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society for
Tribe’s patriarchs feted with Father’s Day fun Events by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2014 Fathers tribalwide were honored with special events for Father's Day, including NASCAR-themed luncheons and samba dance performances.
Moms primped, pampered, praised for Mother’s Day Events by The Seminole Tribune - May 29, 2014 Mothers were given star treatment for Mother's Day on reservations across the Tribe during May. In addition to gourmet food, mothers were treated to massages, hair, makeup and manicures.
PECS staff recognized during Teacher Appreciation Week Education by The Seminole Tribune - May 29, 2014April 8, 2015 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — Very few professions impact as many people as teaching does. Educators give to communities every day in many different ways. During Teacher Appreciation Week, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School hosted an appreciation banquet May 6 at the Brighton Veteran’s Building to honor teachers and staff for their dedication
Seminoles celebrate Easter Events by The Seminole Tribune - April 30, 2014 Reservations gathered throughout April to celebrate the Easter season with coloring contests, egg painting, craft-making, Easter egg hunts and visits from the Easter Bunny.
Seminole Tribe rallies for annual March for Babies Health by The Seminole Tribune - April 1, 2014 By Emma Johns OKEECHOBEE — The annual Okeechobee March of Dimes Foundation’s March for Babies 5K run/walk attracted 37 participants from the Seminole Tribe in support of the organization’s vision March 8 at Flagler Park. Formerly known as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, the March of Dimes has been in existence
National Nutrition Month should be all year long Health by The Seminole Tribune - April 1, 2014April 9, 2015 By Paula Bowers-Sanchez March is National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The focus is on making informed food choices and developing good eating and activity habits. The academy is hailed as the most valuable and credible source for the most up-to-date,
Little leaders born at Tribal Fair pageant Community by The Seminole Tribune - February 25, 2014April 9, 2015 By Amanda Murphy HOLLYWOOD — Charisma, culture and cuteness abounded at Hard Rock Live Feb. 7 when 31 girls and 10 boys graced the stage in full Seminole garb to vie for the Little Mr. and Miss Seminole titles. After the judges’ votes were calculated, Madasyn Osceola, 7, of Big Cypress, took
Brighton Field Day welcomes FSU Marching Chiefs Community by The Seminole Tribune - February 25, 2014April 9, 2015 By Amanda Murphy BRIGHTON — In its 76 years, Brighton Field Day has grown from less than 100 Tribal members gathering for friendly competition to a festival attracting thousands of visitors for carnival rides, a parade and cultural and wildlife shows. And, with every year comes something new – this year the