Kiana Bell helps robotics team win Oklahoma state competition Education by Beverly Bidney - May 15, 2016 Hollywood Boys & Girls Club member Kiana Bell represented her school and the Seminole Tribe when she competed on the Sequoyah High School team at the 2016 VEX Worlds-VEX Robotics Competition High School Division April 20-23 in Louisville, Kentucky. Kiana’s team placed 43rd in their 100 team bracket with a record
Ahfachkee students rock the gym with musical showcase Education by Eileen Soler - May 15, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Pint-sized performers from Ahfachkee School in Big Cypress received wild applause from a packed house March 31 at the first happy (and also hippie) Rock ‘n’ Roll Ahfachkee Spring Extravaganza. More than 200 family members and friends filled the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium for the 90-minute showcase that
Ahfachkee artists glow in Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki spotlight Education by Eileen Soler - March 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — A generous amount of art supplies and the eager hands of Ahfachkee School students proved a perfect recipe for artworks that make up the newest art exhibit at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Big Cypress. "You guys are awesome," Rebecca Fell, curator of exhibits, told a gathering of student-artists at
Traditions come to life at PECS Education by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders traveled back in time March 8 as they spent the day living like their ancestors in a traditional Seminole village. The school’s ninth annual culture days, March 7-9, featured tasks and activities for each student. Girls manned the cooking chickee and
Living the ACD experience: Pushing limits of possibilities Education by Aaron Tommie - March 29, 2016 As Tribal citizens, we have numerous opportunities to prosper and achieve our dreams. It’s a blessing to look forward to work every day without it feeling like a chore or an obligation. Had it not been for the foresight and sacrifices of our ancestors and Tribe leaders, our history would
WEP at THPO brings Robbins home again Education by Eileen Soler - March 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — For two semesters Tribal citizen Tucomah Robbins studied hard and earned good grades at Florida State University, but the 21-year-old with childhood ties to Big Cypress Reservation knew something was missing. "I just needed at that time to know more about my culture. I felt like I didn’t
PECS fine art program sparks creative learning, imaginations Education by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fifth-graders are learning how painting, sculpture and music provoke thought and are creating their own versions of fine art in the process. Held every three weeks, the PECS fine art program compares visual art with music of the same era. During a Feb. 24 class,
Ahfachkee career day inspires students to think, dream big Education by Aaron Tommie - March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Career Day 2016 at Ahfachkee School encouraged students to "Think and Dream Big" to ensure they achieved fruitful futures. "Nothing is out of reach, but it’s up to you guys [to put in the work]," Big Cypress Councilman Cicero Osceola said to students during the March 16 event.
Large cat sighted in Hollywood, preschoolers safe Education by Beverly Bidney - March 29, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — Decked out in his signature striped hat, the Cat in the Hat served up rhymes and good times during the Hollywood Preschool’s annual Dr. Seuss breakfast March 2, the 112th birthday of the late author Theodor Seuss Geisel. "Kids like it and are excited about it," said Jennine Perez,
Electronic recycling on spring break schedule Education by Aaron Tommie - March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 FORT LAUDERDALE — Students from the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club kicked off spring break with a unique technological experience at ARC Broward IT Asset Recovery in Fort Lauderdale. Students toured the facility March 18 and learned about electronic recycling. The IT Asset Recovery is a nonprofit organization that started 15