68th Annual Brighton Field Days Highlights
By Susan Etxebarria
BRIGHTON — For the first time at the Brighton Festival & Rodeo the extraordinary Haskell Dancers from Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan, were featured performers. Their outstanding performances and instructive interpretations enthralled the audiences on Feb. 18–19. (continue...)
BC Senior Center Scores Excellent Food Service Rating
Submitted by Health Department
A food service inspection was recently conducted at the Big Cypress Senior Center. The center received a rating of excellent and was found to be “the cleanest and most organized food establishment on all Seminole Tribe of Florida reservations.” (continue...)
Introducing Brighton Miss and Junior Miss Seminole Princesses
Jewel Buck, Stevie Brantley Crowned
By Susan Etxebarria
BRIGHTON — Jewel Buck, Bird clan, is the new 2006 Brighton Seminole Princess. Her mother is Emma Urbina. The eighth grader attends Yearling Middle School in Okeechobee County where she played this past year on the varsity basketball team. She is playing softball this spring. (continue...)
Crysten Smith Earns Title of Little Miss Seminole
By Emma Brown
BRIGHTON — Crysten Smith, 7, daughter of Jamie and Crystal Smith of Brighton, recently brought the title of Little Miss Seminole back to Brighton with her. The Brighton reservation is extremely proud of Crysten, but is not surprised that she won. (continue...)
Chairman Cypress Selected For Induction in Chilocco Hall of Fame
Submitted by Jim Baker
TULSA, OK — The nomination of Mitchell Cypress, a 1966 graduate of Chilocco Indian School was one of two names who received unanimous approval of the Board of Directors for induction into the Chilocco Hall of Fame. (continue...)
Tribe, Hard Rock Sponsor Playmaker Charity Event
By Chris Jenkins
HOLLYWOOD — During the March 3–4 weekend, Seminole Sports Management (SSM) along with Michael Irvin’s Playmaker Charities and Academies joined forces in its first annual celebrity charity golf tournament and auction. (continue...)