‘Fun Friday’ brings culture to Hollywood Preschool Education by Beverly Bidney - October 24, 2013April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Culture is best learned while young, so the Hollywood Preschool spent a “Fun Friday” Sept. 20 experiencing Seminole culture. About 60 children participated in a rousing game of stickball, a clothing contest, and a skillet and hatchet throwing competition. “We worked with the preschool director to give the kids an
Prayers aplenty at the flagpole for Big Cypress community Education by Eileen Soler - October 24, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — The sun had barely risen Sept. 25 when Ahfachkee School students, Big Cypress Reservation religious leaders and community elders gathered for prayer at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium flagpole memorial. “When the public schools took prayer and the salute to the flag out of the classroom, a group
MADD sends sobering message to Police Explorers Education by Beverly Bidney - October 24, 2013April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Helen Witty knows the pain of losing a child to a drunk driver; in 2000 her 16-year-old daughter was killed while rollerblading by a teenaged driver under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. As a Miami-based program specialist and victim advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Witty puts
Ahfachkee after-school fun, learning Education by The Seminole Tribune - September 24, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — A new program at Ahfachkee School is sweetening everyday education with after-school icing on the cake. On a recent Tuesday, starting at the last ring of the school bell, children relaxed for homework fun with instructional aide Kolisa Franklin, attended art class to create watercolor masterpieces with media
Student profile: Billie Tiger Education by Beverly Bidney - September 24, 2013April 13, 2015 LAKE WORTH — Billie Tiger is all too familiar with the pain of addiction and wants to spend her life helping others who suffer from the same. To reach her goal, she will soon earn an associate of science degree in human services at Palm Beach State College. Tiger plans to
Tutoring makes a world of difference Education by Beverly Bidney - September 24, 2013April 13, 2015 Understanding reading, writing and arithmetic isn’t easy for every student, but tutoring can make all the difference in school and beyond. For proof of its power, tutoring program manager Santarvis Brown wants to measure that difference with tangible data. A former Miami-Dade county administrator with 11 years of experience, Brown is charged
Boys & Girls Club molds youth Education by The Seminole Tribune - September 24, 2013April 13, 2015 By Amanda Murphy With the beginning of the school year comes a new schedule for kids to follow from the time they wake up until about 3 p.m. when the last school bell rings. To continue that structure after school and so kids stay healthy, creative and most importantly, out of
Teens cross the pond, explore European cultures Education by Eileen Soler - September 24, 2013April 13, 2015 Most people only fantasize about taking a whirlwind European tour. For a dozen Tribal members, seven summertime days recently spent discovering the art, culture and religions of Paris and Rome was a fantasy come to life. "It was my first time out of the States, so it was awesome and overwhelming,"
Camp Kulaqua kids learn, laugh, grow Education by Eileen Soler - August 28, 2013April 13, 2015 HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. — Every single second from dawn until deep into the starry night was filled with fun, adventure and learning for about 235 Tribal children at Camp Kulaqua sleepaway summer camp. Nearly 80 teens participated in the first week, July 28 through Aug. 1, at the camp in High
Youth explore media careers Education by The Seminole Tribune - August 28, 2013April 13, 2015 By Elizabeth Osceola and Royce Osceola HOLLYWOOD — Ten Tribal youth united at the seventh annual Seminole Media Productions Workshop (SMPW) to test their skills in journalism, graphic design, broadcasting and technical production. During the four-day workshop held July 23-26, students had the opportunity to listen to a motivational speech and