Ahfachkee Science Fair students qualify for nationals Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — Nena Waggerby spent hours upon hours working on her exhibit entitled Don’t Be Blue If Your Color Fades, and her hard work paid off. It turned out to be the Ahfachkee School’s top-rated display at the fourth annual Science Fair on Nov. 15 inside the Herman
Tribal members celebrate Native American Heritage Month Education by The Seminole Tribune - December 15, 2011April 13, 2015 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — It began nearly a hundred years ago as an effort to gain one day of national recognition for Native Americans. After all, the First Americans made significant contributions to the establishment and growth of the United States. Now, Native American Heritage is celebrated all month every
Pemayetv Emahakv students thank veterans with special program Education by Rachel Buxton - November 21, 2011April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — It was an emotional day for many as students of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School thanked veterans for their service to their country during a special Veterans Day program Nov. 11 held at the Brighton Veteran’s Building. The Charter School’s Student Council began the program by leading the audience in
Education Director Emma Johns sets example with master’s degree Education by The Seminole Tribune - November 21, 2011April 13, 2015 By Chris C. Jenkins CLINTON, Iowa — Tribal Education Director Emma Johns has added to an already impressive resume of educational accomplishments, this time completing her master’s degree in public administration online from Ashford University. She walked in her graduation ceremony on Oct. 22 in Clinton, Iowa. Family and members of her
Brighton community comes together to help family member and friend Education by Rachel Buxton - November 21, 2011April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — The Brighton community has come together to help one of their very own during what might possibly be the most difficult time 13-year-old Richard Harris and his family will ever have to endure. Known for his great big smile, Harris, a sixth-grader at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, was diagnosed
Pemayetv Emahakv students excel during first nine weeks Education by Rachel Buxton - November 21, 2011April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emhakv Charter School students were honored for their academic achievement during the first nine weeks at an awards ceremony held at the Charter School on Oct. 31. Students, some dressed in costume to celebrate Halloween, received awards for their accomplishments in their Creek, Seminole history and arts and
Tribal students tour Immokalee Technical Center, learn about possible career opportunities Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — An open field of opportunities was presented to the students of the Ahfachkee School when they toured the Immokalee Technical Center (I-Tech) on Oct. 5. An accredited institute of higher education, the teaching facility is in its fourth year of operation and serves a broad spectrum
Charter School students take oath of office for Student Council Education by Rachel Buxton - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — Students raised their right hands on Sept. 22 and took an oath to represent their school the best they could at the Charter School student council inauguration held at the Brighton Veterans’ Building. Brighton Council Rep. Andrew J. Bowers Jr. swore in 10 students, nine as elected Student Council
Ahfachkee students gain reading interest at Literacy and Book Fair Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — As Ahfachkee School senior Rowdey Osceola scanned the pages of a book entitled Hunger Games, he noticed a vibe that flowed throughout the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium on Sept. 29. Osceola – just one of dozens of students, staff and community members at the Tribal school’s
It’s hammer time Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 By Thommy Doud BIG CYPRESS — If you were at the Big Cypress Boys & Girls Club on Sept. 16, you would have thought you had entered an active construction zone by mistake. The sounds of hammers pounding; sand paper scratching; and voices shouting, "I need more nails" or "Can I
