Trail gets visit from Fire Rescue Education by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2013April 13, 2015 MICCOSUKEE — A firefighter in full gear signifies help has arrived to an emergency. But to small children, that same firefighter with unfamiliar clothing, an oversized hard hat, a tank and a face mask making loud breathing noises can be very frightening. As a way to allay fears and prepare them
Student spotlight: Jessica Osceola Education by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2013April 13, 2015 TALLAHASSEE — Television has been described as a vast wasteland, but Jessica Osceola would be quick to disagree. The Florida State University freshman found her future career path through a popular TV show about FBI behavior analysts. Osceola is pursuing a double major in psychology and criminology with the intent of
Grant writing workshop proves successful Education by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2013April 13, 2015 ORLANDO — People say there is no such thing as a free lunch, but those people clearly don’t know about grants – gifts of money or land for a particular purpose. Monetary grants are the lifeblood of many Tribes and organizations; the money does not have to be paid back. Receiving
Science fair means super fun at Ahfachkee School Education by Eileen Soler - December 18, 2012April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Students learned hands-on at the annual Ahfachkee School science fair that school is indeed cool. On Dec. 4 at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium, 58 science fair projects were showcased by dozens of students who shared their discoveries and explored new ideas. "I had fun using tools like pliers,
Ahfachkee students tour Florida Gulf Coast University Education by Beverly Bidney - December 18, 2012April 13, 2015 FORT MYERS — The administrators at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers believe their university makes a difference in the lives of their students by having small classes, requiring community service and getting every student engrossed in the learning process. "Instead of a sage on a stage, our classes get
Student spotlight: Rollie Gilliam III Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 18, 2012 By Kathryn Stolarz LAKE WORTH — In an imperfect world, Rollie Gilliam III wants to help those who suffer. The Tribal member aspires to become a social worker and, one day, the program manager of the Tribe’s Family Services Department. "I learned that people are hurting and people just need someone to listen,"
Teacher profile: Nidia Carusotti Education by Beverly Bidney - December 18, 2012April 13, 2015 HOLLYWOOD — Being in a room filled with tiny babies may not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but for Hollywood Preschool teacher Nidia Carusotti there is no place else she would rather be. "I’ve always loved working with the babies," said Carusotti, a teacher at the preschool since 1995.
Kids carve out a place for themselves in Tribal tradition Education by Beverly Bidney - December 18, 2012April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — The art of carving is being passed along to the next generation thanks to the efforts of the Community Culture Department. Vinson Osceola led a soap carving workshop at the Willie Frank Library in Big Cypress on Nov. 27. The fresh smell of soap permeated the air under
Charter School students get a lesson on bullying Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 18, 2012 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Students of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School got a lesson on bullying on Nov. 14 when entertainer Chris Hollyfield stopped by to speak with students. Students, teachers and staff watched a slideshow presentation showing how bullying can harm people, how to "speak up to bullying" and how to
Ahfachkee students learn the meaning of Veterans Day Education by Beverly Bidney - November 21, 2012April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — To many school children, Veterans Day means a three-day weekend. To impart the meaning behind the holiday, Ahfachkee School held their first Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 9 at the Big Cypress Fitness Trail. The student-led program included readings about veterans, the history of the day and patriotic