Brandtley Osceola completes high school football career Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 20, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz HOLLYWOOD — Brandtley Osceola went out with a bang. Leading Hollywood Christian’s football team through its first season in years, the senior made the last game his best. The Hollywood Tribal member “was all over the field” at the away game against Miami Christian on Oct. 5, coach Joel
Senior profile: Wanda Bowers Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2012 By Judy Weeks HOLLYWOOD — Wanda Bowers has made a lifetime commitment to being an ambassador of the Seminole Tribe. As a student in the public schools, a past Miss Florida Seminole Princess, an entrepreneur and a program director, she has served her Tribe with pride and respect. She is proud
Naples community youth learn about fire safety Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2012 By Judy Weeks NAPLES — The children of the Naples community ran out waving their hands to greet representatives of the Seminole Fire Rescue Department when they first caught sight of the big red fire truck pulling into the driveway on Sept. 22. As the team of professionals dismounted the truck, it
Brighton Community Culture center holds open house event Community by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Brighton community members, employees and staff gathered at what was formerly the seniors center to get an insider’s view of the new home for the Community Culture program on Oct. 11. The new Culture center location offers more space and a more centralized location in the community
Tribal youth learn healthy eating habits Health by The Seminole Tribune - October 31, 2012 By Andrea Holata BIG CYPRESS — To continue promoting healthy eating habits for Tribal youth, the Big Cypress Library and the Wellness Center teamed up to teach kids about nutritious meals on Sept. 17. Staff from the Willie Frank Library and the Wellness Center invited youth to visit "Nutrition Island" at the
Don’t be afraid: Change is opportunity Health by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Paula Bowers-Sanchez I know I normally write about health and wellness, but after speaking at the College-Career Fair the other day, I was motivated to encourage not only those graduating shortly but also all those students who still have a ways to go. It is necessary to pursue your education
PECS Student Council take oath of office Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School held a Student Council inauguration ceremony to swear in their newly elected students at the Brighton Veteran’s Building on Sept. 27. Students elected into the Student Council were kindergarten Rep. Kalissa Huff, first-grade Rep. Ashlynn Collins, second-grade Rep. Tanier Gore, third-grade Rep. Elle
Teacher profile: Rebecca ‘Sue’ Tiger Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BIG CYPRESS — Teacher Rebecca “Sue” Tiger wears the veteran’s hat at Ahfachkee. She recently started her 30th year teaching at the Big Cypress school and has witnessed a lot of growth on the reservation throughout the years. “I remember they told me when I first came to fill up
Emma Johns says farewell to Education Department Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Emma Johns Have you ever woke up thinking you have plenty of years left to have a house full of children, plenty of time to enjoy them and spend time with them? Then one day reality strikes and you realize that time has slipped away and the house full of
Pemayetv Emahakv students compete in clothing contest Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 23, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Students dressed in their best traditional clothing on Sept. 27 for the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School annual clothing competition held at the Brighton Veteran’s Building. Kindergarteners through eighth-graders took turns modeling their outfits for the judges. In the boys’ division, some dressed in turbans and traditional shirts, while