Hollywood Kids get head start with Nike running Education by Li Cohen - April 30, 2018April 27, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — As the days extend and weather warms, the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club hopes Tribal kids’ runs will get longer in a new partnership with Nike. Nike’s Marathon Kids, a program designed to create youth running clubs that get kids to walk, jog or run a combination of four
Jessi Harmon earns U.S. Marine Corps scholarship, spot on VMI soccer team Education by Kevin Johnson - April 30, 2018June 1, 2018 As Jessi Harmon shifts from being a high school student to a college student, she’s carried two primary goals: To attend military college – following in the footsteps of her older brothers – and to play soccer. Those goals have come to fruition as the daughter of Donna and Edward Harmon
Students fill Ahfachkee after-school clubs Education by Beverly Bidney - April 30, 2018June 1, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — The hours after school are a prime time for Ahfachkee students to explore the world of creativity and knowledge through fun activities that have nothing to do with every day classroom work. Once homework help is finished at 3:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, students flock to after school
Read Across America brings stories to reservations Education by Li Cohen - April 3, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — Children may not usually like doctors, but the one doctor almost every child and parent can look forward to is Dr. Seuss. March 2 marked the famous author’s 114th birthday, and in celebrating the occasion, the National Education Association hosted the annual Read Across America initiative, which made
Students perform ‘70s hits medley to take Ahfachkee School to funky town Education by Li Cohen - April 3, 2018
Florida Indian Youth Program applications open Education by Kajir Harriott - April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 From July 21 to Aug. 4, Tribal students from Florida and Georgia will convene in Tallahassee to take part in the annual Florida Indian Youth Program. There, students will interact with other Native youth, gain insight into the college experience, attend a college and career fair and interact with representatives
Hollywood Preschool gets fit Education by The Seminole Tribune - April 3, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — Hollywood Recreation hosted a morning of exercise, healthy snacks and fun as part of the Get Fit program for children from the Hollywood Preschool on Feb. 23. Stretching, obstacle courses and scooter board drills were among the activities which included a healthy bit of fun with an exercise parachute. The
Students meet with legislators for 4-H Day Education by Sam Antoury - April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 TALLAHASSEE — The state Capitol was abuzz with enthusiasm Feb. 22 as the Seminole Tribe’s 4-H students took to learning more about the inner workings of one of the country’s most pivotal state governments at the annual 4-H Day. As part of its mission to engage students with the necessary skills
Ahfachkee and THPO map out Seminole life Education by Li Cohen - April 3, 2018April 30, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — High school juniors at Ahfachkee School are taking on a new kind of history project this year – laying out the Seminole story online using a digital mapping platform. The Tribal Historic Preservation Office will lead the project to teach students in Antonio Wright’s history class about utilizing
State of Indian Nations recognizes new tribes, discusses legislation Education by Li Cohen - February 28, 2018 The 2018 State of Indian Nations, held by the National Congress of American Indians, gathered hundreds of spectators on Feb. 12 to hear about goals, opportunities and priorities regarding the federal government and Indian Country. NCAI President Jefferson Keel delivered this year’s speech and Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, delivered the