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Miami Seaquarium Birthday Bash Indigenous Games Hollywood youth visit legendary South Big Cypress Councilman celebrates birth- Complete 2002 Indigenous Games cover- Florida attraction. day with August 6th bash. age and photos. page 3 page 4 page 12 Presort Standard U.S. Postage Paid S. Florida, FL Permit No. 1624 “Voice of the Unconquered” 50¢ www.seminoletribe.com Volume XXIII • Number 11 August 16, 2002 My Trip To New York City I took eleven Brighton middle Hi. My name is Mary Huff. Me school students and chaperones to New and a few other kids had the opportunity York City on July 8 -11. This was a to go to New York because of our great reward to the students that achieved a 2.5 GPA. We had to have a GPA of a 2.5 or GPA or better, and was sponsored by John higher. Wayne Huff, Alex Johns, and President At first I wasn’t going to go. But, Mitchell Cypress. There were other stu- I said to myself that it’s not everyday that dents eligible for the trip, but couldn’t go someone gets a chance to go to New due to conflicts. I asked one of the stu- York, so off I went. Our flight was at 9:30 dents to submit a story. Read and enjoy!! a.m., but we had to wake up at 5:30 a.m. – Louise Gopher, Assistant Education Our flight was out of Orlando Director. International Airport. We rode the airplane for 2 hours and 33 min- utes. Later, we finally arrived in New York at LaGuardia Airport. The sightseeing started immediately with our tour guide, Geri Richards, who is a New York City resident. On the TNT Motorcoach, we toured lower Manhattan. Later that night, we went to the Alexandra Frank Rockefeller Plaza to tour Carrying the flags at the opening ceremony: (L-R) Austin Billie, Paula Bowers, Peter Hahn and John Jumper. the NBC Studios. While we were there, me and Reba Osceola made a tape of me, her, and 2002 North American Indigenous Games: Conan O’Brien. After that, the Team Florida Wins 5 Medals group went and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe. It By Alexandra Frank wrestling. was good food, except WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - For nine days, 25 The July 28 Opening Ceremony officially started off the food had already teams participated in the 2002 North American Indigenous the Indigenous Games with an evening event at the CanadInn been picked for us. After Games. The Seminole Tribe was represented by 127 partici- Stadium. 20,686 well wishers and athletes filled the stadium we got back to the hotel pants in varied sports venues such as basketball, baseball, vol- See NAIG, page 12 (Novetel), my family leyball, archery, rifle shooting, canoeing, athletics, golf, and took a tour by ourselves. The next day, we woke up around 6:00 a.m. and got ready and 9th Annual Seminole Wellness Conference took a shower, then went By Alexandra Frank to eat breakfast in the Mary Huff and Stephanie Smith at the bottom of the MARCO ISLAND–During the See NEW YORK, page 2 week of July 15-18, the Marco Island Statue of Liberty. Hilton Beach Resort served as the site for the 9th Annual Seminole Wellness Conference. The four-day conference Brian Billie, Business encompassed several issues aimed at well- ness and recovery for the 200 conference attendees. Administration Graduate This was the first time I had attended the conference, and I was under the impression that the conference was set up only for individuals with substance abuse problems. On the contrary, the conference touched on subjects like health and fit- ness, divorce, low self-esteem, gambling, and diabetes. The classes on self-empow- erment were well delivered and, in some cases, humorous and fun. Seminoles in “recovery” had a chance to hear testimonials from other Seminoles successful in their recovery efforts. This helped the newly recovering substance abusers see that they are not alone in their efforts to straighten up their lives, and that others know first hand what they are going through. The testimonials often highlight- Alexandra Frank ed how the speaker started using drugs or Show me the muscle: (L-R) Lisa Tiger and Mitchell Cypress alcohol and what type of lifestyle they lived at the time. They would then talk about the turning point in their lives; what many other issues associated with sub- through family. This concept was eye- made them decide to give up alcohol or stance abuse. One issue, gambling, had a opening as, one by one, we learned the drugs. four-person panel, all of whom suffered history of the four former gambling Hearing the personal side of sub- from the habit to various degrees. addicts. Patsy Billie and Brian Billie on graduation night. stance abuse gave the testimonials a more The one common thread that As mentioned before, the four human feel, as the speakers described a linked all four individuals together was recovering gambling addicts suffered in debilitating disease that wrecks the self, the realization that they had some sort of various degrees of gambling. At least families, work, and society. substance abuse problem personally, or By Paula Cassels Keiser Career Institute in Cooper City See WELLNESS, page 7 SUNRISE–On July 26, the during the spring semester. The conference also explored suffered the effects of substance abuse Keiser Career Institute held its He was awarded a certificate for Commencement Ceremony in the new a 3.0 G.P.A. in the 2001 academic year. Crowne Plaza Hotel at Sawgrass Mills. His classes included Introduction to Tribal member Brian Billie, along with Computers, Accounting I, Accounting II, Big Cypress Incentive Awards his class, received diplomas in business Business Administration, Economics, administration. Macroeconomics, Business Law and By Candy Cypress Acting Director of Education announced the recipients “The commencement exercise is Principles of Management. BIG CYPRESS — It was time Louise Gopher praised the students for for the evening. The awards were given the culmination of your hard work and Presently, Brian Billie is attend- again to recognize and reward the stu- staying on top of their schoolwork and not to Kindergarten through 12th grade stu- intellectual effort,” said Dr. Arthur Keiser, ing Keiser Career College in Ft. dents for completing another successful letting other activities distract them. She dents. In addition to the awards, President President of Keiser Career Institute. Lauderdale. For the next two years, he school year and the 2002 Big Cypress also commended the Cypress and Rep. Bowers handed out T- The Keiser College and will work to achieve his (A.A degree) Incentive Awards students on having a good year and stated, shirts. Everglades College Board of Governors, Associate of Arts degree in Business ceremony was held at the gymnasium on “…they will be our future leaders.” The categories included Administration, Faculty and Staff also Administration. July 23. Board Representative Paul Kindergarten A’s and B’s, Majority A’s, A congratulated the students on their very Congratulations Brian, may all The gym was alive with colorful Bowers also complimented the students average, B average, Absent 3 days or less, special day. your dreams and wishes bring forth a decorations. The students had sprinkled on their determination and stressed the Perfect Attendance, Academic Effort, and Brian Billie is the son of Patsy prosperous future. the gymnasium with multicolored bal- importance of education. President Graduation. Billie in Big Cypress. Billie attended the loons that floated from each chair, and Mitchell Cypress thanked everyone for Many thanks to everyone richly-colored tablecloths covered the coming out and supporting this event. involved in organizing this notable event. tables. Colorful pictures from the past Cypress recognized the efforts of college Congratulations to all the students for school years were hung from the bleach- student Norma Tommie, who is majoring their continued effort and devotion. Also, Princess Pageant ers. in Elementary Education at Haskell Indian a very special congratulations to Anthony HOLLYWOOD – Everyone is invited As the community members Nations University. Joe for being the only Pre-K student at to attend the Seminole Princess Pageant, which showed up to attend the ceremony, the Master of Ceremonies Brian Ahfachkee to have perfect attendance! will be held at the Tribal Headquarters students, led by high school student Nena Billie, a recent college graduate, Auditorium on Saturday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. Frias, handed out balloons to all who Come and support the contestants as wanted them. they compete for the prestigious Miss Seminole Dinner began at 6:30 p.m., after and Junior Miss Seminole titles. Currently, the community member Junior Billie offered reigning titleholders are Miss Seminole Mercedes prayer. Our students served dinners of Osceola and Junior Miss Seminole June Jumper. chicken, ribs, potato salad, baked beans, Inside This Issue . All are invited to come and enjoy the and desserts on colorful dinnerware. day at the Tribal Headquarters. The Hollywood After dinner, Joe Osceola Sr. Letters .................................................................................2 Incentive Awards will be held at the Auditorium opened the ceremony with a prayer. from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Councilman David Cypress started off the Health Corner ....................................................................7 Afterwards, there will be a community evening by congratulating the students for Sports ..................................................................................8 dinner from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Then, the their hard work and effort. He also intro- Princess Contest will begin in the Auditorium at duced and thanked the PAC committee Job Postings......................................................................10 7:00 p.m. (Linda Tommie, Jeanette Cypress, Announcements ................................................................11 and Mary Jene Koenes) for their support. The Seminole Tribune 2 August 16, 2002 National Museum Of The American Indian Hosts Inaugural Pow Wow WASHINGTON, D.C.

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