Trick horseback rider amazes Brighton Boys & Girls Club Education by Beverly Bidney - February 27, 2015April 6, 2015 BRIGHTON — The Brighton Boys & Girls Club enjoyed a performance by trick horseback rider Gena Cox on Feb. 4 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena. A veteran trick rider with more than 10 years of experience, Cox also performed at Brighton Field Days. The one-hour presentation for the 11 members
Music education plays different tune at Boys & Girls Clubs tribalwide Education by Eileen Soler - January 29, 2015April 6, 2015 Keanu Bert cradled an electric guitar and strummed its strings on a recent Thursday night at Brighton Boys & Girls Club. On drums, Jason Haydon boomed a steady four-beat while music teacher James Payne, on lead, plucked an iconic melody that crosses generations. "It’s AC/DC – Highway," said Jason, 9, who
Future NY teachers learn the BC way Education by Eileen Soler - January 29, 2015April 6, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Only at Ahfachkee School could four New York college students and winter break in Florida equal three credits toward a college degree. "Learning doesn’t always happen on the Internet or in a classroom," said Teresa Hoercher, tutorial coordinator for the Cayuga Community College (CCC) Center for Academic Success. Hoercher
Top honors for PECS personnel Education by Beverly Bidney - January 29, 2015April 6, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School recently named its 2014-15 teachers and non-instructional employees of the year. Every year, teachers and staff nominate and vote on those individuals they believe exemplify the high standards of the school. "We have fantastic teachers this year; I’d select either one for district teacher of
Ahfachkee homecoming brings past to present Education by Eileen Soler - January 29, 2015April 6, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School teens rocked around the clock, or at least until 10:30 p.m. Jan. 16, during a 1950s sock-hop themed homecoming dance at the Big Cypress Community Center. Tabletops decked in vinyl records and malt shop drink centerpieces circled the dance floor. A jukebox and hamburger stand
Awards bestowed to top PECS performers Education by Beverly Bidney - January 29, 2015April 6, 2015 BRIGHTON — Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School earned accolades Jan. 15 for their efforts during the recently completed nine week school session. Students collected their awards from principal Brian Greseth while parents proudly watched. As he distributed medals for reading, Greseth emphasized the importance of the activity at home. Students
Students share holiday spirit Education by Rachel Buxton - January 29, 2015April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv students learned the real meaning of Christmas Dec. 8 when kids from the Real Life Children’s Ranch in Okeechobee visited the Charter School for a night of fellowship and holiday cheer. "It is just a small way we can give back," said Lewis Gopher, Parent Teacher Student
Merry Christmas Education by The Seminole Tribune - January 29, 2015April 6, 2015 Students from the Hollywood Preschool and Ahfachkee School entertained parents in December with Christmas plays showcasing all the best carols of the holiday season.
Students dig first archaeology adventure Education by Eileen Soler - December 30, 2014April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — Sixth-graders from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School were introduced to archaeology with a down-to-earth experience in the heart of a Brighton hammock. "The most fun part was digging in the dirt. We got down, got dirty and discovered stuff," student Heith Lawrence said. Led first by bus and then on foot
Police Explorers take aim Education by Beverly Bidney - December 30, 2014April 7, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Police Explorers learned the importance of gun safety Dec. 2 and then received firsthand experience using training guns through an interactive session Dec. 16. Before the Explorers stepped up to use the MILO Range interactive video training system, they reviewed important gun safety rules. Seminole Police Department