Brighton youth enjoy summer camp Education by The Seminole Tribune - July 24, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — With summertime in full swing on the Brighton Reservation and hundreds of youth out of school, Brighton has two summer camps with many activities to keep the youth engaged during their break. The camp has no shortage of action, including media production, aviation building, arts and crafts,
High schoolers can get an edge at College Application Workshop Education by The Seminole Tribune - July 24, 2012 By Braudie Blais-Billie FORT LAUDERDALE — For the first time, the Education Department will hold a College Application Workshop from Sept. 14-16 at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Organized by Higher Education recruiter Robert Caruso and tutor coordinator Julissa Collazo, the event will focus on helping high school seniors understand every step
Youth perform in dance recital Events by The Seminole Tribune - July 24, 2012 By Brett Daly BRIGHTON— Tribal youth gathered at the Okeechobee High School on June 16 to showcase their dancing routines during their recital.
Pemayetv Emahakv holds fourth annual Creek Spelling Bee Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 29, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Grade-level winners nervously waited for the fourth annual school-wide Creek Spelling Bee to begin on May 15 at the Charter School cafeteria. The following students participated: Raeley Matthews, Joseph Osceola, Andrew Dobbs and Lahna Sedatol, Sylas Madrigal, Jessie Webber and Leilani Burton. Third place went to Lahna Sedatol, second place
Charter School holds Fourth Quarter Award Ceremony Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 28, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — To celebrate their students' success in the final quarter of the school year, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School held an award ceremony. Many certificates, plaques and even sweatshirts were given out in appreciation of the students, including the following: Fifth-grade student Krysta Burton received a plaque from principal Brian Greseth
Tribal members graduate with higher education degrees Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 28, 2012 Emma Johns graduates Ashford University Brighton’s Emma Johns graduated with a Master of Public Administration from Ashford University. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA as a member of Golden Key International Honour Society. She plans to continue to work for her Tribe, giving back all that has been gifted to her. “As
Challenge yourself to a healthier future Health by The Seminole Tribune - June 28, 2012 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — Work out means what it says: Work or you’re out. Mixing it up with a variety of activities, the Health Department’s Fitness Boot Camp at the Immokalee Gym meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12-1 p.m. In addition, a group fitness schedule and individual classes are
Eighth-grade students graduate from Community School of Naples Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 28, 2012 By Judy Weeks NAPLES — Three young members of the Naples community advanced their educational careers when they completed the curriculum for the eighth grade and graduated from middle school on May 31. The Community School of Naples (CSN) is a private school with high academic standards that challenge their students to