Heather Kippenberger graduates from University of Missouri Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 1, 2017 Heather Ann Kippenberger graduated from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) on May 14. The 2010 American Heritage School alumna received her bachelor of science degree in K-12 education with an emphasis in art education. She plans to continue her education in Florida. Her mother, Cydney Reynolds, is a Seminole Tribe of
Keiser valedictorian Karen Two Shoes wants to make healthy impact on community Education by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 12, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — Karen Two Shoes is not your average college graduate. This daughter of the late former Chairman Howard Tommie did not only graduate May 12 as valedictorian with her bachelor of science in dietetics and nutrition from Keiser University in Pembroke Pines; she did so as a 50-year-old mom
High school seniors receive signing day ceremonies Education Top Story by The Seminole Tribune - June 1, 2017 College Signing Day, a national event that lets high school seniors publicly announce their choice of college, was celebrated tribal wide May 5 with festivities in Big Cypress, Brighton, Immokalee and Hollywood. Sponsored by the Center for Student Success and Services, the event was streamed live on Seminole Media Production’s
PECS Students of the Month Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 1, 2017 BRIGHTON — These students earned Student of the Month honors at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School in April: Elementary: Jamelynn Anderson, Nathan Aviles, Neveah Gopher, Mikayle Summeralls, Augustice Jumper, Jaeue Weimann, Melaine Bonilla, Lindi Carter, Marley Jimmie, Timothy Urbina, Joleyne Nunez, Brody Riley, Kashyra Urbina, Malakai Garland, Steel Gopher, Keenan Jones, Maycee
African village appreciates Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School contributions Education Top Story by Beverly Bidney - June 1, 2017 BRIGHTON — The $500 award Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students earned in the state’s “Literacy Changes Our World” contest in January paid off for the school, but more so for the beneficiaries of the students’ project, a small library in Africa. Here’s a brief refresher on the winning service project: The
PECS student Charlie Armstrong spells for sovereignty Education Top Story by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017 BRIGHTON — Language is a core component of culture. For some members of the Seminole Tribe, this particular component is the Creek language, and one student has dedicated a large part of his life to understanding its significance. Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School sixth-grader Charlie Armstrong won first place in the school’s
Preschoolers celebrate graduation Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 1, 2017 Seminole preschoolers donned caps and gowns last month and walked into their futures amid cheers from family and friends. Immokalee, Brighton, Big Cypress and Hollywood preschools gave the students a first-class send off to kindergarten with themes including Disney, school days, Dr. Seuss and superheroes. Dressed in graduation garb embellished with patchwork,
Cooling off in Immokalee Education by Beverly Bidney - June 1, 2017 Immokalee Preschool celebrated the Week of the Young Child on April 26 with a make your own sundae party. Children chose their toppings to customize the sundaes, which were gobbled down with gusto. At right, Alayna Rodriguez believes the spoon is optional as she enjoys her sundae. Below left, surrounded
Living the ACD experience: Opportunities abound in education, career development Education by Aaron Tommie - June 1, 2017 Racism, substance abuse, and other major problems have permeated our communities, resulting in a cycle of recidivism, broken families, and despair. As minorities, we have to be extraordinary in order to receive recognition and respect in society. This is because as people of color, we usually have fewer opportunities to
Students get connected to Public Works with hands-on experience Education by Li Cohen - June 1, 2017June 1, 2017 BRIGHTON — When it rains, it pours, but no amount of rain can stop public service. The second annual Public Works Week celebration at Brighton Reservation on May 25 may have had a rough start due to a thunderstorm, but it ended on a bright note for the students who