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2001 Seminole Princess Pageant Ing Florida Seminole Impact of Encroaching Family Tampa 2012 Diabetes Prevention Randolph Clay Pool Olympic Committee In Search Summer Circuit Of A Host City for 2012 page 5 page 8 page 9 Presort Standard U.S. Postage Paid Lake Placid FL Permit No. 128 “Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXII • Number 12 September 7, 2001 Tribal Ambassador Receives Doctorate Back (L-R): Mrs. Joann Henry, Joe Dan, Jo-lin. Front (L-R): Courtney and Joseph Osceola. Submitted by Joe Dan Osceola Represented all Native GEORGETOWN, KY— On Americans in health care programs. May 12, Georgetown College conferred Served on the Florida Governor’s an honorary doctorate degree upon Council on Indian Affairs under three Seminole Tribal Ambassador, Joe Dan governors. Osceola. Named one of the top 10 young A 1961 graduate of Georgetown Americans by the Junior Chamber of College, Osceola was the first Tribal citi- Commerce. zen to earn a college degree. Since then, In 1998, chosen to represent the he has been instrumental in advancing the Seminole Tribe as Ambassador to the causes of all Native Americans, including world. economics, education, and health care. A letterman in track and cross- Osceola’s accomplishments country at Georgetown College. include: Presently, Osceola owns and Elected President of the operates several businesses, including a Seminole Tribe at age 30, the youngest to construction company. hold the office in any Indian Tribe in Joe Dan is husband to Virginia North America. Osceola and father of Amos Billie, Brian Founder of the United South and Osceola, Gem Osceola, Wade Osceola, Eastern Tribes (USET), a coalition of the Jo-lin Osceola, Mercedes Osceola, Tasha Seminole, Miccosukee, Cherokee, and Osceola, Joseph Osceola, Jo Jo Osceola, Choctaw Tribes. and Courtney Osceola. A Seminole Legend Betty Mae Jumper And Patsy West Robert Kippenberger Collaborate For New Book With A Seminole Legend, Betty Seminole Tribe of Florida-a political Mae Jumper joins the ranks of Native activist, former nurse, and alligator Ameri can women who are coming for- wrestler, who today has her own web site. ward to tell their life Jumper is also experiences. This a beloved storyteller, collabora tion renowned for passing between Jumper and along Tribal leg ends. In Patsy West, an eth- this book, she describes nohistorian who con- her family’s early con- tributes general version to Christianity Tribal history, is a and discusses such top- rare and authentic ics as miscegena tion, account of a pioneer- war and atrocities, the 2001 Seminole Princess Pageant ing Florida Seminole impact of encroaching family. It will take settlement on traditional She’s unique; she’s special in a very natural way. Mercedes Osceola, 17, of the Hollywood reserva- its place in Seminole peoples, and the devel- Blended with a culture of a different time and day… tion and a member of the Bird Clan, won the Miss Seminole literature, historical opment of the And among her people with head held high, Princess 2001 title. Mercedes is the eldest daughter of the and anthropological Dania/Hollywood she is neither boastful or loud. Seminole Tribe’s Ambassador, Joe Dan Osceola, and wife, studies, Florida his- Reservation. She One can see she is Seminole, beautiful… and proud Virginia Osceola. Mercedes held the 1999 – 2000 Jr. Miss tory, women’s histo- became the first formal- — Moses Jumper, Jr. Seminole title before turning it over to her sister, Jo Jo, at ry, and Native ly educated Florida last year’s ceremony. American studies. Seminole, attending a By Janice Billie Mercedes is an experienced contestant who displays Betty Mae govern ment boarding HOLLYWOOD — Forty-four years after the first her natural beauty with charm and dignity. She will be a sen- Tiger, born in 1923 school in Cherokee, Seminole Princess was crowned to represent the Seminole ior at Sheridan Hills Christian School this fall. She enjoys to a Seminole Indian North Carolina, where, Tribe of Florida, the tradition continues. The 2001 Miss playing basketball and runs cross country track. She is the mother and a French at age 14, she learned to Florida Seminole Princess Pageant was held at the Seminole vice president of the National Honor Society and will soon trapper father, was a speak English. Tribal Office Auditorium on the evening of Aug. 18. The be featured in the “Who’s Who In American High Schools.” fair-skinned half- Betty Mae production was an elegant display of dedication and hard In the talent portion of the presentation, Mercedes breed who was nearly put to death at age Tiger Jumper, Director of the Communi - work put forth by the 2001 Seminole Princess contestants gave a talk on the role of Seminole women in the Tribe. five by Tribal medicine men. Her inspir- cations Department of the Seminole Tribe and the Princess Committee. Using visual aids, she eloquently discussed the revered place ing autobiography is the story of one of of Florida and co-author of Legends of the Desiree Jumper and Jo Jo Osceola, the outgoing of women in the matriarchal society of the Seminole Tribe. the most decorated citizens of the Seminole Princess and Jr. Miss Seminole Princess, said their Mercedes also won the Miss Congeniality award. See LEGEND, page 2 farewells and participated in the crowning of the new The winner of the Jr. Miss Seminole 2001 title was Princesses for 2001 – 2002. After three days of interviews, June Jumper, 16, a member of the Wind Clan and Big dinners, interaction with the judges, not to mention the Cypress resident. June is the daughter of Louise and Henry months of preparations, two new Princesses will begin their Jumper. Possessing a winsome personality and an engaging Seminole Hard Rock Café Hotel reign. See PRINCESS, page 16 And Casino Forum By Alexandra Frank announcements before showing a 13- Big Cypress Graduating Seniors HOLLYWOOD – On August minute film that highlighted the two 15, Tribal members gathered at the Seminole Hard Rock Café Hotel and Seminole Tribe’s auditorium lobby to dis- Casino projects, the Hollywood Awarded With Five Days In Paradise cuss the Seminole Hard Rock Café Hotel Reservation and the Tampa Reservation, and Casino project. At the forum, Tribal which are slated as the project sites for members were able to ask questions after the future venture. By Cherelee Hall the presentation of the plans for the future The film showed the design and BIG CYPRESS — Patrick McElroy, of the hotel and casino. a layout plan for the two sites and a virtu- Big Cypress Education Department, worked hard to Max Osceola Jr., Hollywood al reality tour was also a part of the pres- ensure that the 2001 high school seniors got a chance Council Representative, presided over the entation. The virtual reality tour showed to experience “relaxation.” 15 graduates took a flight event, which featured dinner before the what the casino and bingo areas would to Nassau, Bahamas, where they spent five nights forum and a surprise birthday cake for the look like once they are completed. Also and four days at the luxurious hotel Atlantis, on councilman. Paradise Island. Mr. Osceola made a few Departing the U.S. on August 5 and return- See HARD ROCK, page 3 ing on August 9, high school graduates Austin Billie, Paul Bowers, Amy Coppedge, Lydia Cypress, Amy Garza, Cherelee Hall, Tommie Hawk, Desiree Jumper, Happy Jumper, Lindsey King, Justin Osceola, Anthony Pochecko, Onesimus Stockton, Inside This Issue . and Cody Wilcox enjoyed nights on the town: mak- ing appearances at dance clubs, playing the slot Letters ......................................2 Rodeo......................................10 machines, and just sitting around catching up with Brighton News.........................6 Health Corner........................11 old friends. On the last night of the trip, the graduates Big Cypress News....................7 Casino News ..........................13 and chaperones attended a formal sit down dinner Cartoon ....................................8 Announcements.....................14 with the Acting Chairman, Mitchell Cypress and Secretary, Sally Tommie. Sports .......................................9 Job Postings...........................15 Immokalee, Ft. Pierce, Big Cypress and Hollywood graduating high See PARADISE, page 6 school seniors. The Seminole Tribune 2 September 7, 2001 #195 Letters & E-mail By Patsy West 6300 Stirling Rd. Hollywood. FL 33024 [email protected] Dear Mr. Tommie: businesses will follow your example and (owner of Tomahawk Fiberglass) begin to employ some of our Tribal On behalf of the Seminole Tribe youth! and the Employment Assistance and We wish you much success with Training program, I thank you for provid- your business so that you may be able to ing positions for our Ft. Pierce youth this employ more youth. As Tribal facilities summer. In time past it has been difficult come on board in Ft. Pierce, more youth to provide work for our youth in Ft. will be employed; until then, thank you Pierce because of the lack of Tribal facili- so much for being of assistance to our ties in the area and distances involved in program and our youth in your area. going to the Brighton, or other communi- Thank you for employing Shamy ties to work. Tommie, Jr., and Karissa Tommie. As you may know, youth can Sincerely, now work during the school year; perhaps Moses Osceola some will remain on with your business Director during the year. We hope that other local A large contingency of Seminoles on a trip to the Miami trading posts under Billy Buck (center) break camp at the home of Capt. Charles A. Mann on North River Drive ca. 1908. The Mann’s were close to the Seminoles and offered their property as a camping area for many years. Billy Buck standing in center. Seminole/Miccosukee Photographic Archive Seminoles on the Miami River he Miami River Tis a 5.5 mile long tributary. It is one of the best kept secrets in Miami, as it is sel- dom seen by people passing through Belinda Fernandez and Bret Freeman enjoying cards.
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