Lorelei goes to Washington, D.C. Education by Eileen Soler - February 20, 2013April 13, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Very few people received an invitation to the Jan. 21 inauguration ceremony of President Barack Obama. But one former Jr. Miss Florida Seminole from the Big Cypress Reservation was invited through a coveted spot among high school scholars worldwide at the High School Presidential Inaugural Conference. And when
Ahfachkee School students turn values into artwork Education by Eileen Soler - February 20, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — A teacher’s desire to use visual aids in the classroom has evolved into an awe-inspiring student art project. "There was no intention of becoming big," said Jarrid Smith, Ahfachkee School’s Seminole Government and Leadership teacher. "When it all began, I told the students that I had no way
PECS names Teachers of the Year Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 20, 2013 By Emma Johns BRIGHTON — It is no secret that individuals do not choose the field of teaching for the salary. There is an inherent passion that drives a person to say, "I want to be a teacher." Effective teaching practices that promote the well-being of students are not written somewhere in
Higher Education Department offers PSAT course to students Education by The Seminole Tribune - February 20, 2013April 13, 2015 By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — For the first time, the Seminole Tribe’s Higher Education Department offered the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) for Brighton students on Jan. 11. Twenty-nine students in grades eighth through 11th from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School and surrounding schools gathered at the Brighton Veteran’s Building to take the
D. Preston Steele, Ed.D., named Education director Education by Beverly Bidney - January 28, 2013April 13, 2015 D. Preston Steele wants to help improve the Tribe through education – an appropriate goal for the newly appointed director of Education. He believes by motivating students to go further in their studies, the ultimate beneficiary will be the Seminole Tribe. Other items on his radar include bringing culture into the
Ahfachkee School pays it forward Education by Eileen Soler - January 28, 2013April 13, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — Liberty Robbins, 9, said she couldn’t imagine if a hurricane swept through her school and destroyed everything in sight, but she knows how she’d feel if someone came to help. "I’d feel very grateful," said Robbins, a fourth-grader at Ahfachkee. From November through mid-December, the entire fourth-grade class led
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,
