Cousins Krysta Burton and Brydgett Youngblood celebrate IRSC graduation Education News by Beverly Bidney - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Higher education graduates, and cousins, Krysta Burton, left, and Brydgett Youngblood. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Krysta Burton and Brydgett Youngblood grew up not far from each other in Okeechobee and Brighton. The first cousins recently shared an important milestone when they both graduated from Indian River State College with associate degrees. Burton earned
Big Cypress parade celebrates grads of all ages Community Education News Top News by Beverly Bidney - August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Seminole Fire Rescue leads a convoy for the Big Cypress Reservation’s parade to honor its 2022 graduates July 25. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Big Cypress graduates paraded in a tram and other vehicles on the reservation’s Josie Billie Highway July 25 to celebrate their accomplishments. At the end of the
Hollywood Council Office hosts ‘Back to School Bash’ Community Education News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 Neil Baxley, right, directed his kids from booth to booth. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – The Hollywood Reservation community marked the start of students soon returning to classrooms from summer break with a “Back to School Bash” at the Seminole Estates Aug. 9. The Hollywood Council Office sponsored the event. Students and parents
Haskell lands $20M for Indigenous science hub Education News by The Seminole Tribune - August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 Haskell Indian Nations University has received a $20M research award. (Haskell Facebook) Haskell Indian Nations University has received a $20 million National Science Foundation research award to launch an Indigenous science hub project. The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the award in a news release Aug. 3. Haskell, located in Lawrence, Kansas,
SWEP students get inside look at Hard Rock operations Community Education Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 The SWEP tour gathered at the oculus water feature at the Hard Rock Hollywood on July 14, 2022. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — Ten students in the Seminole Tribe’s Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) had a chance to see some behind the scenes features of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Tribe celebrates its Hollywood class of 2022 Community Education News Top News Top Story by Damon Scott - August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 Chef Stephanie “Pyet” DeSpain talked to graduates about her life and career. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe held a celebration of its Hollywood-area high school graduates and those who have received advanced degrees at an event July 26 at the Seminole Estates on the Hollywood Reservation. Hollywood and Broward
Creativity resonates as Ahfachkee art exhibit opens at museum Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Three dimension artwork created by Ahfachkee students, including frescos and sculptures, on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, artwork by Ahfachkee School students finally went on display at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Reservation. “Home is
Brighton preschool graduates honored for ‘amazing job’ Community Education Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 From left, Brighton Board Rep. Helene Buster, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard and Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. congratulate preschool graduate Javontae Osceola-Broughton on his accomplishment during the graduation ceremony May 27 at the Florida Seminole Veterans Building. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BRIGHTON — Surrounded by a full house of loved ones, a
Ahfachkee School class of 2022 receives diplomas, praise Community Education News Top News Top Story by Beverly Bidney - July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Graduates from the Ahfachkee class of 2022 celebrate by tossing their caps into the air June 2 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Nine proud Ahfachkee School high school graduates dressed in caps, gowns and patchwork were presented with their diplomas June
Education holds workshops for high school students Community Education News by The Seminole Tribune - July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Dr. Reginal Belizaire, K-12 program manager, and Delana Ayers, Higher Education academic and career advisor, talk to a student in May duringa workshop in Hollywood. (Courtesy photo) Editor's note: This is a submission from the Education Department. The Education Department’s K-12, Higher Education and Tribal Professional Development programs hosted a series of