Tribal youth win three medals in Jim Thorpe Native American Games Sports by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Andrea Holata OKLAHOMA CITY — Five Florida Seminole teams and one golfer took the journey to Oklahoma City on June 10 to compete in the inaugural Jim Thorpe Native American Games, winning three medals in the process. In honor of one of the world’s greatest athletes, the Jim Thorpe Games were
New house keys open doors for Immokalee Board Liaison Community by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — The old adage that all good things are worth waiting for summed up the enthusiasm of Immokalee Board Liaison Dorothy Scheffler as she accepted the keys to her new house on the Immokalee Reservation. "It’s been seven years since I decided it was time to do something
Tribal students describe meaning of leadership Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 Eight Tribal students will attend the 2012 National High School Leadership Conference at Columbia University in New York from July 17-21. The program focuses on enhancing the necessary life skills students need to be successful and effective leaders in college and beyond. The goal of the conference is to enhance
Color Guard represents Tribe at Arlington National Cemetery Community by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Alina Quintana ARLINGTON, Va. — About two dozen service organizations were invited to participate in the National Memorial Day Observance, including the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Color Guard. Stephen Bowers, a founding member of the Seminole Color Guard and a Vietnam War combat veteran, said the Seminole Tribe’s participation marked only
Seminole Moments presentation teaches evolution of music Community by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BIG CYPRESS — Music has entertained, connected and educated people for ages, and the Seminole Tribe has their own place in that legacy. As the Unconquered people, the Seminoles have fought to endure through wars and conflicts, and music has helped preserve their culture and history. Community outreach specialists
Big Cypress seniors gather for Culture Day Community by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz BIG CYPRESS — It was game on for the Big Cypress seniors at Culture Day on May 30. About 15 seniors came out for some friendly competition under the blazing sun behind the Big Cypress Senior Center. The morning began with a pan toss, a game that Big Cypress coordinator
Tribal youth meet football greats at NFL Experience Day Sports by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood Tribal youth John Osceola, 12, didn’t know much about football, but he showed up at the Hollywood Ball Field on June 2 ready to learn during the Tribe’s NFL Experience Day. “I want to feel the experience of what it’s like to be an NFL star,”
PECS honors students and athletes Sports by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School recognized their athletes and inducted their honor students during banquets held at the Brighton Veteran’s Building on May 29 and June 6. On May 29, in a joint ceremony, middle school students were inducted into the National Honor Society and were recognized for
Charter School receives grant for fishing poles Sports by The Seminole Tribune - June 27, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students in grades six through eight got out of their regular physical education class to go fishing with their new poles on May 30. The school was recently awarded a grant for 100 fishing poles. Physical education teacher Chris Goodwin applied for the
Big Cypress preschoolers get rolling at Trike-a-thon Events by The Seminole Tribune - May 22, 2012 By Omar Rodriguez Big Cypress Preschool held a Trike-a-thon on April 27 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium. Tribal employees prepared healthy snacks for the preschoolers during the event.