Museum highlights art of PECS student crafts Education by Eileen Soler - June 25, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Rudy Juarez, 13, never imagined that a Seminole doll fashioned by his own hands would be considered museum quality. But there it stood encased in glass at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and surrounded by 75 other Seminole-inspired crafts created by 35 fellow Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students. "I hope anyone
Sixty-five Tribes grace NLC Summer Conference Education by Beverly Bidney - June 25, 2013April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The theme of the Native Learning Center’s (NLC) fifth annual summer conference – "Strengthening Tribal Communities into the Future" – was compelling enough to attract 162 people from 65 Tribes around the country to the conference, held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood from June 4-6. "Education
PECS inducts top students into National Honor Societies Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 25, 2013April 13, 2015 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School inducted 51 top students into the National Elementary Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society during a banquet held at the Brighton Veteran’s Building May 28. To be eligible, students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and must demonstrate four traits: leadership,
Families view cultural showcase at open house Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 25, 2013April 13, 2015 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School got the chance to show off their knowledge of Seminole culture during an open house held at the school May 31. The yearly open house was staged by the school’s Culture Department to show parents and family members the activities and
Brighton’s tiny students visit Charter School Education by The Seminole Tribune - June 25, 2013April 13, 2015 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — The first day of school may seem scary for most but not for the Brighton preschoolers. On May 23, 14 preschoolers got a chance to ease their fears of the first day of big school. They spent the entire day acting like kindergartners to help prepare
Students continue traditions during Brighton Culture Camp Education by Beverly Bidney - May 28, 2013April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — Preserving Seminole culture is at the heart of every Tribal event, especially the annual Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s Culture Camp in Brighton. From May 1-3, 240 students got hands-on experience in everything from making frybread to throwing tomahawks to butchering hogs. During each activity, the Creek language was
Columbia University holds Taking Back Manhattan Pow-Wow Education by Beverly Bidney - May 28, 2013April 13, 2015 NEW YORK CITY — Archaeological evidence shows Native Americans have lived in New York City for 6,000 years; the Algonquin Tribe lived on the banks of the harbor when Europeans first landed in Manhattan in 1609. Columbia University held its Taking Back Manhattan Pow-Wow on April 14 to celebrate the
Student spotlight: Zena Simmons Education by The Seminole Tribune - May 28, 2013 By Amanda Murphy TAMPA — Gaining acceptance into a highly competitive medical program that only offers six spots is a challenging goal for any college student; Zena Simmons is pursuing it while pregnant with her fourth child. A junior at the University of South Florida, Simmons is working on her prerequisites in
Kids accept D.A.R.E. for no drugs, no violence Education by Eileen Soler - May 28, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — For 39 Ahfachkee School participants of the 2013 D.A.R.E. program, standing up against drugs and violence is a no-brainer. "It’s the best way to never have a miserable life," said fifth-grader Ricky Garza. "It’s about making the right choices." Established in 1983, the international Drug Abuse Resistance Education program
Hollywood preschoolers enjoy new P.E. class Education by Beverly Bidney - May 28, 2013April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — The Hollywood Recreation Department is providing physical education classes to preschool students in the gym and on the ball field. Each class includes age-appropriate activities designed to build self-confidence, teamwork and coordination. "We want to start them young and introduce them to the concept of being on a team,"