PECS kicks off basketball seasons Sports by The Seminole Tribune - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 By Amanda Murphy BRIGHTON — For the second time this season, both Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played their biggest rival, Yearling Middle School, Jan. 14. Although both teams lost, the PECS players showed growing strength and skill in each game. The girls’ team beat Yearling the week
Curtis Osceola celebrates state football championship Sports by The Seminole Tribune - January 28, 2014April 8, 2015 By Amanda Murphy ANADARKO, Okla. — As a freshman at Anadarko High School in Oklahoma, Curtis Osceola, 15, already has a football state championship under his belt and he’s only aiming higher. Osceola and the Anadarko Warriors won 40-0 against Poteau High School Dec. 14 in the Class 4A Oklahoma state
Daniel Nunez shines on the gridiron and in the classroom Sports by The Seminole Tribune - January 28, 2014 By Emma Johns OKEECHOBEE — Daniel Nunez Jr., a junior at Okeechobee High School (OHS), just wrapped up his third year as a varsity football player for the Okeechobee Brahmans. Nunez plays line backer, running back and full back and has enjoyed the sport since he was 9 years old. Nunez maintains
Tampa’s Justin Motlow plays victoriously in Blue-Grey Game Sports by The Seminole Tribune - January 28, 2014 By Peter B. Gallagher TAMPA — Justin Motlow recently finished his high school football career as one of the nation’s top gridiron athletes and now awaits a phone call that will map out the next chapter of his life. “Yes, we are waiting for the phone to ring. It’s very exciting. We’ve
Tribe celebrates Thanksgiving Events by The Seminole Tribune - December 17, 2013 Whether in the classroom, at a restaurant or in the rodeo arena, Tribal members celebrated Thanksgiving across reservations with loved ones throughout November with a hearty meal that brought many reasons to give thanks.
Happy, healthy holidays Health by The Seminole Tribune - December 17, 2013April 9, 2015 By Paula Bowers-Sanchez Within the spirit of the holidays and the end of the year, we can focus on being thankful, giving good cheer and wishing for a bright future in the coming year of 2014. This also applies to our health, fitness and wellness. You don’t have to wait for the New
Police Explorers learn gun safety Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 By Amanda Murphy HOLLYWOOD — Since 1963, three times more children and teens have died from guns on American soil than U.S. soldiers killed in action in wars abroad. Although many of these incidents occur accidentally, they could be prevented through gun safety education. For a lesson on gun safety, 29 Police
Student profile: Janine Vazquez Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 By Amanda Murphy BOCA RATON — Recreational drug use is not the only road to addiction. Prescription drug use after surgery or for chronic pain has become an easy route to drug addiction or relapse for recovering addicts. Janine Vazquez, a recovering addict of three years, recently began studying alternative medicine
FSU basketball team wears N7 to support Native American sports Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 By Amanda Murphy TALLAHASSEE — In a series of college basketball games throughout Native American Heritage Month, Florida State University honored Native Americans by swapping their traditional school colors for turquoise Nike N7 uniforms during their game against University of Tennessee at Martin Nov. 17. Nike’s Native clothing line, N7, partnered with
Drayton Billie completes first season of high school football Sports by The Seminole Tribune - December 17, 2013April 13, 2015 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — Drayton Billie, a freshman at Okeechobee High School, has high aspirations for his future as an athlete with plans to play football at the collegiate level. Billie, of Brighton, recently completed his first season of high school football as both a running back and a cornerback. “Football is