Student profile: Future scientist John Osceola Education by Beverly Bidney - June 2, 2015 SOUTHWEST RANCHES — John Osceola’s dedication to academics hasn’t gone unnoticed. The Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School sophomore was recently invited to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders from June 28-30 in Boston, Massachusetts where he will receive an award of excellence. "The event is an inspiration. It’s
Hollywood teen inducted into National Junior Honor Society Education by Eileen Soler - June 2, 2015July 1, 2015 DAVIE — Fourteen-year-old Kian Madrid likes playing video games, caring for his dog, Snow White, and helping out at the Hollywood Reservation Boys & Girls Club. But the eighth-grader, who attends University School at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, knows that fun is also learning something new every day, earning high
Student profile: Ke’Yhara Tommie, future physician Education by Beverly Bidney - June 2, 2015 FORT PIERCE — Ke’Yhara Tommie is a hard-working teen who set a high bar for her future; she wants to be a cardiovascular surgeon. The Fort Pierce Central High School sophomore is doing whatever it takes to achieve her goal, including pursuing dual enrollment at Indian River State College. "My goal
PECS second-graders learn valuable library, money skills Education by Beverly Bidney - April 28, 2015July 2, 2015 MOORE HAVEN — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School second-graders learned education doesn’t only take place in classrooms. During an April 21 field trip to the Glades County Public Library and First Bank in Moore Haven, 25 students learned lessons they will use for the rest of their lives. With 28,000 books, the
Jonathan Idle shares own experiences, promotes positive futures for other teens Education by Beverly Bidney - April 28, 2015April 28, 2015 DAYTON, Ohio — Jonathan Idle has figured out some important things about life. Compelled to share the newfound information, the high school senior wrote a letter to his peers describing how hard work in school pays off in the end. He hopes to encourage students to complete their educations. Jonathan, 18, has
First-graders explore great outdoors Education by Beverly Bidney - April 28, 2015July 2, 2015 SEBRING — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School first-graders crisscrossed a swamp and connected with nature April 16 during a field trip to Highlands Hammock State Park in Sebring. The group of 33 students journeyed across the boardwalk through the cypress swamp trail, which snakes just above the water. A narrow portion of
Book fair bridges classroom learning with reading fun Education by Eileen Soler - April 28, 2015July 2, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — For Elisah Billie, hanging out at the Ahfachkee School book fair was the next best thing to visiting a bookstore. "It’s like having Books-A-Million come to my own school," Elisah said. Staged in half the school’s cafeteria, with teen novels by James Patterson, John Green and Suzanne Collins at
Library honors the late Lorene Bowers Gopher during women’s history month Education by Rachel Buxton - April 28, 2015 BRIGHTON — The late Lorene Bowers Gopher was honored and remembered April 8 at the Billy Osceola Memorial Library in Brighton. As part of the library’s women’s history month program, Lorene’s son Lewis Gopher spoke to youth about his mother’s life, accomplishments and dreams for the Seminole Tribe. "She always wanted the
Awards, praise doled out to top-performing students Education by Rachel Buxton - April 28, 2015July 2, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School staff spent April 6 recognizing students for achievements during the last nine-week academic period. "This is our chance to reward students for their hard work in class," said principal Brian Greseth. Students earned certificates for overall grades and for improvement and effort in Seminole history and
Littlest students party like pint-size islanders Education by Eileen Soler - April 28, 2015July 2, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Let high school and middle school kids have their fancy nighttime dances; Ahfachkee School’s youngest students, from pre-kindergarten through grade five, marked history April 17 with the first early evening kid-fest just for them. "It came up at a meeting with parents that the little kids should have